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걜쳔짇북꽈 to hold Healing Garden memorial service Monday

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council on Spiritual and Religious Life will host the annual Healing Garden Memorial Service at the Healing Garden in the courtyard of Gealy W. Wallwork Hall on Monday at 11:30 a.m. The event, a short, non-denominational service designed to honor and remember people who members of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 community have lost over the past year, is open to all, regardless of religious affiliation.

Indiana Gazette, May 2, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 DISTINGUISHED MILITARY GRADUATE MAKES GIFT TOWARDS PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

A distinguished military graduate of 걜쳔짇북꽈 has made a financial gift for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Lieutenant Colonel Barry Gasdek made the $50,000 donation as part of his continued support of the university he graduated from in 1964 with a degree in education. His $50,000 is part of $32 million in private and government funding for the proposed school. Gasdek and his family have worked in the medical field in various areas, and said that he is aware of the dedication required to properly treat and care for patients. Gasdek will receive an honorary Doctorate of Public Service at the commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 10^th.

Renda Broadcasting, May 2, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 to hold Healing Garden memorial service Monday

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council on Spiritual and Religious Life will host the annual Healing Garden Memorial Service at the Healing Garden in the courtyard of Gealy W. Wallwork Hall on Monday at 11:30 a.m. “The Healing Garden is a very peaceful place, where anyone can come at any time,” said Spiritual Life Advisor Elizabeth Weigner, a member of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council on Spiritual and Religious Life. “Students tell us that they find comfort and peace during the fall planting event and the memorial service, and we are very pleased to continue these events.”

WFMZ-TV, May 2, 2025

Meet a Mayor: The ‘star’ at the edge of Allegheny National Forest

Kane Mayor Brandy Schimp feels it’s a shame that places like her hometown can go overlooked. There’s so much to do in Kane, she said, that it’s kind of “like an adult outdoor playground.” Schimp, a real estate investor and manager, and mother to three children, loved growing up in Kane. After she got a marketing degree at 걜쳔짇북꽈, she decided to move back home. Schimp’s fondness for Kane motivated her to get involved in community development work, which eventually led her to run for mayor, a position she’s held since 2018.

Spotlight PA, May 2, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 to hold Healing Garden memorial service Monday

Longview News Journal, May 2, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, Artists Hand Gallery offers joint exhibition showcasing works from former art professors

In another partnership between the 걜쳔짇북꽈 and The Artists Hand Gallery and Espresso Bar, an exhibition prepares to kick off 걜쳔짇북꽈’s 150th birthday. “The Museum Goes Downtown: 걜쳔짇북꽈 Professors Past” showcases art from former 걜쳔짇북꽈 art professors and will be on display from Friday to May 17. An opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday will be available to get a first look at the exhibition.

Indiana Gazette, May 1, 2025

'Honey, life is just a classroom': Pop culture and academia combine in Taylor Evermore: A Swift Symposium

“Instructors and professors nationwide — and probably internationally — are using her for teaching classes,” said Kristin Mlay-Kuhns, 걜쳔짇북꽈 English literature and criticism doctoral candidate. Inspired by Swift, “Taylor Evermore: A Swift Symposium” brought more than 50 academics each day over Friday and Saturday to attend seven panels presented by 25 academics across the U.S. and internationally, in-person at Sprowls Hall at 걜쳔짇북꽈 and over Zoom, using the singer-songwriter as a “paratext,” or an element that influences how a student would engage with a specific topic, to explain dense concepts that could otherwise fall on deaf ears.

Longview News Journal, April 30, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Celebration Weekend honors alumni volunteers, distinguished alumni award recipients

걜쳔짇북꽈 alumni and friends were honored during the university’s annual Celebration Weekend with two major events on April 5. The weekend featured the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and the Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala on April 5, along with a reception on April 4. At the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, the 2025 Award of Excellence for Volunteer Leadership was presented to five 걜쳔짇북꽈 community members across four categories:

Indiana Gazette, April 30, 2025

'Honey, life is just a classroom': Pop culture and academia combine in Taylor Evermore: A Swift Symposium

When pop star Taylor Swift enters a conversation, most people opine their adoration or aversion toward her music, brand or mixture of both. But in academics, she is being used a vessel to teach students concepts like feminism, literature and even disaster management. “Instructors and professors nationwide — and probably internationally — are using her for teaching classes,” said Kristin Mlay-Kuhns, 걜쳔짇북꽈 English literature and criticism doctoral candidate. Inspired by Swift, “Taylor Evermore: A Swift Symposium” brought more than 50 academics each day over Friday and Saturday to attend seven panels presented by 25 academics across the U.S. and internationally, in-person at Sprowls Hall at 걜쳔짇북꽈 and over Zoom, using the singer-songwriter as a “paratext,” or an element that influences how a student would engage with a specific topic, to explain dense concepts that could otherwise fall on deaf ears.

Indiana Gazette, April 30, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 scholarship honors mother of graduate with Torrance roots

To honor her late mother, an 걜쳔짇북꽈 graduate who was raised in Torrance, Westmoreland County, has established a scholarship for 걜쳔짇북꽈 students. Gwen Miller, a 1960 elementary education graduate who now makes her home in Chester Springs, Chester County, as well as in Florida, has established the Rosalie Howard Memorial Scholarship. Howard was a native of Cambria County who later owned and operated a beauty shop in Torrance for many years while raising three children. “Early 20th century economic realities and social expectations prevented my mother from furthering her own education beyond the confine of a one-room schoolhouse,” Miller said. “After she skipped two grades, she was too young to walk to the high school.”

Indiana Gazette, April 29, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, Penn Highlands net $1.8M in dual credit grants

Yahoo News, April 29, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 president, founding dean of proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine appear on 'Region's Business’

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael Driscoll and 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose are featured on “Our Region’s Business,” a news show jointly produced by the Allegheny Conference and Pittsburgh’s WPXI-TV. The show is hosted by Bill Flanagan, chief corporate relations officer at the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈 in December 2022. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

DuBois Courier Express, April 29, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, WCCC, PA Highlands get state funding for dual enrollments

The Pennsylvania Department of Education said Monday that the Shapiro Administration has awarded $14 million in grant funding to 15 public institutions of higher education, including several in this region, to enable more high school students to enroll in dual credit programs. Locally, 걜쳔짇북꽈’s main campus is getting $808,454.13, while Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and Westmoreland County Community College each are getting $1 million. “걜쳔짇북꽈 is fully committed providing all of our students with high-quality education at an affordable price,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “Dual enrollment allows talented high school students to get a head start on their college degree by enrolling in college courses at a reduced price. This grant, combined with our action to significantly reduce the cost of dual enrollment for students starting in the fall 2024 semester, provides new opportunities to students who want to pursue coursework, including at high schools serving populations of underserved students.”

Indiana Gazette, April 29, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, WCCC, PA HIGHLANDS TO RECEIVE GRANTS FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS

Fifteen higher education institutions across Pennsylvania will share $14 million in grant funding to help high school students enroll in dual-credit programs, and some of that money is coming to 걜쳔짇북꽈, Westmoreland County Community College and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Cambria County. 걜쳔짇북꽈 will receive $808,454.13 from the Department of Education for the program. In a statement, university President Dr. Michael Driscoll congratulated Dr. Meigan Robb with the department of nursing and Dr. Lei Hao of the Department of Allied and Public Health who wrote the grant application. He said that this grant, along with the recent move to lower the cost of dual enrollment to $100 per credit starting last Fall allows for new opportunities for students who want to take part. 155 students took part in dual credit classes at 걜쳔짇북꽈 last fall.

Renda Broadcasting, April 29, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, Penn Highlands net $1.8M in dual credit grants

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Two regional post-secondary institutions have earned a combined $1.8 million in dual credit innovation grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to allow more high school learners to enter dual enrollment programs. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office announced Monday that Pennsylvania Highlands Community College was awarded $1 million and 걜쳔짇북꽈 was allotted $808,454.13. “걜쳔짇북꽈 is fully committed providing all of our students with high-quality education at an affordable price,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Michael Driscoll said. “Dual enrollment allows talented high school students to get a head start on their college degree by enrolling in college courses at a reduced price. This grant, combined with our action to significantly reduce the cost of dual enrollment for students starting in the fall 2024 semester, provides new opportunities to students who want to pursue coursework, including at high schools serving populations of underserved students.”

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, April 28, 2025

Green to be new superintendent at Buckeye Central after many years at Shelby

NEW WASHINGTON – Barb Green spent a decade as an administrator for Shelby City Schools. Then, she wanted more. "I knew at some point, I wanted to take that next step," Green said. She did so recently when she was voted superintendent at Buckeye Central Local School District. She will replace Mark Robinson, who is retiring. A native of Pennsylvania, Green received her undergraduate degree from 걜쳔짇북꽈. She spent the next few years teaching, first in North Carolina, then in New York.

Mansfield News Journal, April 28, 2025

Area colleges, universities schedule spring graduations

걜쳔짇북꽈 is holding all three of its graduation ceremonies May 10 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Previously, the school has separated the undergraduate and graduate degree events, 걜쳔짇북꽈 Executive Director of Media Relations Michelle Fryling said. For this event, those will be combined, but the ceremonies will be divided by college. At 8:30 a.m., students from the College of Health Sciences and University College will graduate, followed by those from the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the College of Education and Human Services at 12:30 p.m. Lastly, at 3:30 p.m., students from the College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs and the Eberly College of Business will walk. Each event will feature remarks from this year’s distinguished university professor, honorary doctorate recipient and undergraduate and graduate students. 걜쳔짇북꽈 professor Lorraine Guth was chosen as the distinguished professor this time around. “Dr. Guth is an exemplary teacher- scholar who is fully committed to her students and to advancing her profession in all ways, including internationally,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Michael Driscoll said in a statement. “Her service to this university, beyond her outstanding work in the classroom, continues to make a real difference for 걜쳔짇북꽈. This recognition is very well-deserved.” U.S. Army retired Lt. Col. Barry D. Gasdek was chosen for the honorary degree this year.“ Lt. Col. Gasdek has a lifetime of exemplary service, leadership and commitment to his country, his community and to 걜쳔짇북꽈,” Driscoll said. “He continues to be actively involved with 걜쳔짇북꽈 in many ways, establishing scholarships for talented and financially challenged students in a number of disciplines and has provided support to important university-wide initiatives. Barry Gasdek is a true war hero and I have also come to know that he is a good, humble man. This recognition is well-deserved, and I look forward to formally presenting him with an 걜쳔짇북꽈 honorary doctorate.”

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, April 27, 2025

Carnegie Foundation: 걜쳔짇북꽈 graduates earn higher salaries than their peers

걜쳔짇북꽈 graduates are earning higher salaries than their peers, according to the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education. An 걜쳔짇북꽈 spokeswoman said Indiana is only member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education selected for the “Opportunity College and University-Higher Access, Higher Earnings” designation, which recognizes institutions with graduates who earn salaries that are 50% or more above than their peers in similar fields and institutions that provide access to students that reflect the communities that they serve.

Indiana Gazette, April 26, 2025

Chamber discusses Homer City Redevelopment, small business assistance, Rural Health Summit

The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly board of directors meeting on April 17 at the Hilton Garden Inn in White Township. Dr. Michael Driscoll, president of 걜쳔짇북꽈, informed the board that the university is nearing the end of its academic year. Driscoll reported that this year there will be three different graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, at 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Driscoll also reported to the board that board of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has recently appointed a new chancellor. Dr. Christopher Fiorentino has been named the new chancellor. Fiorentino was previously the interim chancellor of PASSHE as well as the former president of West Chester University. The proposed 걜쳔짇북꽈 College of Osteopathic Medicine was also discussed as part of the university’s report. Driscoll reported that the university has submitted its next round of accreditation documents to the board of accreditation, who will vote in June. According to Driscoll, this is the second of the four steps required for the proposed school to receive accreditation. Driscoll concluded his report by discussing the recent Western Pennsylvania Rural Health Summit that was hosted on April 16 by 걜쳔짇북꽈. More than 120 people attended the summit to engage in discussions about how to improve rural health initiatives. The summit was also attended by Pennsylvania State Secretary Val Arkoosh from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Secretary Debra Bogen from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Indiana Gazette, April 26, 2025

Pittsburgh organizations are training today’s safety leaders

As industrial hygiene manager at the University of Pittsburgh, Christoper Sarracini credits his expertise to the safety sciences program at 걜쳔짇북꽈 for providing him with the hands-on experience necessary to do his job. At 걜쳔짇북꽈 — whose safety program is rated first in the state and second in the nation by Universities.com —there are five labs. The construction, ergonomic, fire safety and physical and chemical industrial hygiene labs teach 185 undergraduates — and another 90 in the master’s and Ph.D. programs — how to anticipate hazardous conditions and how to understand the functions and capabilities of equipment like sampling pumps, noise dosemeters, heat stress monitors, Geiger counters and active and passive exoskeletons. They explore different scenarios to learn the process from anticipation to recognition, evaluation and control of potentially dangerous conditions. “It’s a big investment on our end to get (the equipment) calibrated,” says Tracey Cekada, chairperson of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s safety sciences and environmental engineering department. “We get donors.” One 걜쳔짇북꽈 student worked each summer in safety for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and was hired upon graduation. “It’s a marketing tool,” Cekada says. “It means a company wouldn’t have to put them through that training.” And graduates of both schools receive the Graduate Safety Practitioner designation which is a pathway to becoming eligible to sit for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) examination.

Pittsburgh Business Times, April 25, 2025

Pittman again hosts Student Government Seminar at KCAC

Public officials from across the commonwealth and many others were in attendance Thursday for state Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman’s annual Student Government Seminar at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler was one of the luncheon speakers along with state Treasurer Stacy Garrity and the host for the day, 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll. “The reality is that you have incredible opportunities in front of you,” Driscoll told the students. “Sen. Pittman and his colleagues here have been incredibly supportive of making sure that there is a high-quality, well-funded system of higher education in the commonwealth where you get the education you need to take the next steps that you need.”

Indiana Gazette, April 24, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 GRADUATE ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF HER LATE MOTHER

An 걜쳔짇북꽈 graduate has established a scholarship at the university in memory of her late mother, Rosalie Howard. Gwen Miller, an elementary education graduate from the class of 1960, created the Rosalie Howard Memorial Scholarship to support 걜쳔짇북꽈 students who demonstrate financial need. The first award will be made in the fall of 2026. Rosalie Howard, a native of Cambria County, ran a beauty shop in Torrance for many years while raising three children. Her daughter says the scholarship reflects her mother’s lifelong belief in the value of education even though economic hardships kept her from pursuing it herself. Miller now splits her time between Chester Springs and Florida and credits 걜쳔짇북꽈 for laying the foundation for her success in education and in her family’s business.

Renda Broadcasting, April 25, 2025

Dishong to lead Upper Adams as new superintendent

Upper Adams School Board on Tuesday unanimously voted to hire its new superintendent, Todd Dishong. Through his 26 years in education, Dishong has served in numerous roles from kindergarten through 12th grade levels, according to a news release from the district. He has worked as a classroom teacher, coach, a principal at all levels, and as a superintendent. Most recently he served as assistant superintendent at Waynesboro Area School District. He obtained his doctorate in education in leadership studies at the 걜쳔짇북꽈 in 2017.

Gettysburg Connection, April 25, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 GRADS EARN HIGHER SALARIES ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

걜쳔짇북꽈 graduates earn higher salaries than their peers, according to the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education. University President Micheal Driscoll talks about what the “Opportunity College and University-Higher Access, Higher Earnings” designation means for the institution. Only 20 public institutions in Pennsylvania have received the honor in the past, and fewer than 500 nationwide. 걜쳔짇북꽈 is also one of just 27 universities in the country to hold both this distinction and the prestigious R2 Doctoral University ranking, reflecting strong research funding and doctoral degree programs.

Renda Broadcasting, April 24, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 prepares to 'jazz up' Fisher Auditorium with 25th annual Jazz Festival

걜쳔짇북꽈 is celebrating the 25th anniversary for its music, theater and dance department’s annual Jazz Festival. An annual event established in 2000, this year’s festival from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Fisher Auditorium will honor two alumni brothers, Ralph, 1969 and 1975, and John Morris, 1971 and 1973, for their contributions to 걜쳔짇북꽈’s jazz programs. Admission to the festival is free and is open to the general public. Seating is general admission.

Indiana Gazette, April 24, 2025

Pittman again hosts Student Government Seminar at KCAC

Public officials from across the commonwealth and many others were in attendance Thursday for state Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman’s annual Student Government Seminar at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Reschenthaler was one of the luncheon speakers along with state Treasurer Stacy Garrity and the host for the day, 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll. “The reality is that you have incredible opportunities in front of you,” Driscoll told the students. “Sen. Pittman and his colleagues here have been incredibly supportive of making sure that there is a high-quality, well-funded system of higher education in the commonwealth where you get the education you need to take the next steps that you need.”

Indiana Gazette, April 24, 2025

Seventh-graders plant tree; 걜쳔짇북꽈 plans 'Dig Into Earth' Friday

Earth Day will get a belated observance Friday, when 걜쳔짇북꽈 has a “Dig Into Earth Day” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Students for Sustainability in collaboration with 걜쳔짇북꽈 Navigators. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Students for Sustainability includes 85 members and the group meets weekly. Dr. Yerger is the club’s faculty adviser. “We are a sustainability-focused group hoping to encourage sustainability efforts and discussion among students at 걜쳔짇북꽈 through volunteer opportunities like recycling, networking, educational programming and fun events like Climate Cheers,” said Students for Sustainability President Kathleen Gollmer, an ecology and conservation major from Albion, Erie County. “I’m very proud of these students for having regular meetings to talk about sustainability topics in engaging ways,” Yerger said. In addition to the “Dig Into Earth Day” program, the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Libraries will offer “Dig Into Spring” Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Stapleton Library Atrium, offering an opportunity to plant a seed or plant cutting. All events are free and open to the community.

Indiana Gazette, April 24, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 groups celebrating Earth Day on April 25 with programs, planting events

걜쳔짇북꽈 will celebrate Earth Day on April 25 with “Dig Into Earth Day” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Students for Sustainability in collaboration with 걜쳔짇북꽈 Navigators. Events will be centered in the Oak Grove, with presentations by faculty planned for the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Performing Arts Fisher Auditorium patio. Faculty led programs include Dr. Ellen Yerger, Department of Biology, speaking on “Forests that Sustain Wildlife” at 10:30 a.m.; a campus plant walk from 11 a.m. to noon led by Dr. Dana Driscoll, Department of Language, Literature and Writing, identifying medicinal and edible plants on 걜쳔짇북꽈’s campus; “What People Can and Can’t Do to Affect Climate Change” at 1 p.m. with Dr. Jonathan Warnock, Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences; and “Sustainability Takes Solidarity: 4 Insights from Anthropology” with Dr. Amanda Poole, Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences, at 2 p.m.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, April 23, 2025

Gathered with a message about distracted driving

On hand Tuesday morning with a message about distracted driving are, from left, 걜쳔짇북꽈 Institute for Rural Health and Safety Director Louis Pesci; state police Troop A, Indiana, spokesman Trooper Cliff Greenfield; Institute for Rural Health and Safety Community Traffic Safety Project Coordinator Amy M. Shellhammer; Troop A, Indiana, barracks commander Lt. Christopher Terrana; PennDOT District 10 spokeswoman Tina Gibbs; Indiana County Sheriff Robert E. Fyock; Emily Lewis from state Rep. Jim Struzzi’s office; and Ellie Cook of Apollo, Gabriella Saraka of Wilkes-Barre and Aminata Maida of Pittsburgh (an international student from Congo), all seniors in 걜쳔짇북꽈’s public health program who are interns at the institute.

Indiana Gazette, April 22, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 students to hold symposium on Taylor Swift

걜쳔짇북꽈 graduate students will host a two-day symposium starting Friday on Taylor Swift and the star’s cultural impact on a variety of fields. Members of the school’s Swift Studies group will present “Taylor Evermore: A Swift Symposium” at McVitty Auditorium in Sprowls Hall on campus Friday and Saturday. The conference was inspired by the group of 걜쳔짇북꽈 students who are passionate about reflecting on Swift not only as a popular culture icon, but also as a sociopolitical force, her literary ability to create music on the feminine experience and related topics. Symposium Chairwoman Kristin Mlay-Kuhns and her co-chairs Josie Kochendorfer, Stacey Hoffer and Gates MacPherson are organizing the event with 걜쳔짇북꽈 professor Melanie Holm acting as the faculty sponsor. “The idea for a Taylor Swift-themed academic symposium originated with Dr. Holm at the conclusion of her Summer II 2024 Literature as a Profession course,” Mlay-Kuhns said in a release. “She had several ‘Swifties’ in her course at that time and mentioned the possibility of forming a graduate studies Taylor Swift study group in tandem with a culminating spring symposium. It’s amazing to see something that was just an idea come to full fruition.”

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, April 22, 2025

Altoona student receives 걜쳔짇북꽈 Lore Scholarship

Aleaha Snyder, of Altoona, a psychology major at 걜쳔짇북꽈, is a recipient of the 2025 걜쳔짇북꽈 Stanley W. Lore Psychology Scholarship. Snyder, daughter of Nicole Snyder and Troy Snyder, is a 2022 graduate of Altoona High School and a dean’s list student and provost scholar who previously received the Sutton Scholarship. The Stanley W. Lore Psychology scholarship, named for the late Dr. Stanley Lore, a founder and first chairman of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Department of Psychology, is given each year to a junior psychology major who has achieved excellence in the program. The university also said Snyder is an 걜쳔짇북꽈 Psychology Club officer, a member of Psi Chi International Honor Society in psychology, and a craft coordinator for the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Libraries.

Indiana Gazette, April 22, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 lands another donation for osteopathic medical school

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 received another major gift to help fund its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. An anonymous donor gifted $1 million to the program, bringing total investment in the proposed school of medicine to more than $32 million in The announcement was made by 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Michael Driscoll at the Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit, which was a collaboration between 걜쳔짇북꽈, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Health care leaders at the event included Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Dr. Valerie Arkoosh; Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. Debra Bogen; and Lindsey Mauldin, deputy chief of staff for Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

Pittsburgh Business Times, April 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 graduate criminology program ranked among nation's best

걜쳔짇북꽈 has been selected for U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings, with 걜쳔짇북꽈’s graduate criminology program ranked among the top 34 in the nation. In addition, U.S. News recognized 걜쳔짇북꽈’s graduate programs in education, English, speech-language pathology, fine arts, clinical psychology, and psychology. The Best Graduate Schools rankings are based on two types of data: expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research, student body, and post-graduate outcomes.

Indiana Gazette, April 19, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 offers accelerated program for special education certification

걜쳔짇북꽈 is launching a special accelerated program for individuals interested in earning a special education teaching certification. Dr. Annah Hill, faculty member in 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Department of School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology within the College of Education and Human Services and coordinator of the special education graduate program, secured a $99,330 grant from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network, part of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, to support the initiative. Dr. Alexandria Lincoln Kappel and Dr. William Schleicher, also faculty in the department, are members of the program team.

Indiana Gazette, April 19, 2025

Anonymous $1 million gift to college highlights 걜쳔짇북꽈 rural health summit

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

A $1 million gift for 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine this week was a highlight of a day-long Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit conducted at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. The April 16 summit took on a variety of issues, including challenges, trends and opportunities for rural health care; expanding access to women’s health and maternity care; regional mental and behavioral health; and ties between health care and rural economic development.

Kittanning Leader-Times, April 18, 2025

Anonymous $1 million gift 걜쳔짇북꽈's proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine revealed during rural health summit

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

A $1 million gift for 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine was announced Wednesday during the Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. The summit explored a range of rural health issues, including challenges and opportunities in care delivery, women’s health and maternity access, behavioral and mental health services, and the link between health care and rural economic development.

Indiana Gazette, April 17, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 student organization tours area medical school

INDIANA, Pa. — 걜쳔짇북꽈’s American Medical Student Association recently visited LECOM Seton Hill Medical School in Greensburg. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s AMSA is a student-run organization, intended for students who are interested in pursuing the medical field or simply have any interest in the medical field, ranging from pre-medicine, pre-veterinarian, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry, pre-dental, pre-chiropractic, pre-physical therapy, pre-podiatry and physician assistant students. It also includes students who are nursing majors in its membership. There are 25 students in the organization.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, April 17, 2025

World Pizza Champions present at 걜쳔짇북꽈 Culinary

PUNXSUTAWNEY — 걜쳔짇북꽈 Academy of Culinary Arts alumni Pete Tolman did a presentation this week for the current students on promoting pizza-making as a respected craft and viable career choice. Tolman demonstrated his Detroit-style pizza, which he introduced to the Pittsburgh area in 2016, in the 걜쳔짇북꽈 cafeteria at the Punxsy campus. Tolman owns Iron Born Pizza. He has two locations in Pittsburgh. Scott Anthony, Punxsy Pizza owner, assisted in the demonstration. Anthony and Tolman are members of the World Pizza Champions Team. Tolman, along with Anthony, both have chapters in the book entitled “The Pursuit of Pizza.” He said that he graduated from 걜쳔짇북꽈 in 2008 and then was an extern for Nemacolin Woodlands.

Punxsutawney Spirit, April 17, 2025

Rural health summit brings medical professionals together to brainstorm solutions

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Networking and building partnerships were the highlights of the event hosted by 걜쳔짇북꽈 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, organizers said. “Today’s summit will hopefully serve as a launching point to identifying actionable solutions to the health challenges facing our rural communities,” said Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The summit also served as an opportunity for Driscoll to share news that the university had received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor for the proposed college of medicine.

Yahoo News, April 17, 2025

KDKA anchor, 걜쳔짇북꽈 alumna Lindsay Ward to headline the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce's Excellence in Education Awards

The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce named Lindsay Ward as the guest speaker for its annual education awards banquet. At the third annual Indiana County Excellence in Education Awards, starting at 5 p.m. April 28 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, Ward, KDKA morning news anchor, and Penns Manor Area and 걜쳔짇북꽈 alumna, will take the stage

Indiana Gazette, April 17, 2025

Rural health summit brings medical professionals together to brainstorm solutions

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Prior to a break Wednesday at the first Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit, Primary Health Network CEO Dr. George Garrow addressed the crowd about the elegance of collaboration in the medical field. “Everyone in this room is creating beautiful music in health care,” he said. “Imagine what we could create in working together.” The summit also served as an opportunity for Driscoll to share news that the university had received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor for the proposed college of medicine. The 걜쳔짇북꽈 president said the donation was from a first-generation university graduate and native of Indiana County.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, April 16, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 gifted with $1 million for proposed college from anonymous donor

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

At the start of a regional rural health summit Wednesday morning, 걜쳔짇북꽈 announced receipt of a $1 million gift for the proposed college of osteopathic medicine from an anonymous donor. 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said the donor who is a first-generation college graduate of 걜쳔짇북꽈 who grew up in Indiana County but since has moved on elsewhere. It came at the start of a Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit that was a collaboration with 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Human Services at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Indiana Gazette, April 16, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 HOSTS RURAL HEALTH CONFERENCE, ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GIFT TO PROPOSED OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE COLLEGE

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 played host today to the first of four Regional Rural Health Summits at the KCAC. Dr. Valerie Arkoosh with the Human Services department said this was the first conference of its kind, and there will be others across the state. She said the reason why 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Indiana were chosen as the first site because there has already been success in the region. The proposed College for Osteopathic Medicine was another reason to come to Indiana. State Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen was pleased with the progress made to make the school a reality, and how important it will be to have a medical school in the state that will be focused on rural health. During the opening of the summit, it was announced that another $1 million gift for the proposed osteopathic medicine school was made to the university. President Dr. Michael Driscoll said the anonymous donor has a lot of connections to 걜쳔짇북꽈 and the Indiana Community. With the gift, 걜쳔짇북꽈 has now received $32 million in private and government funding for the initiative.

Renda Broadcasting, April 16, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 offering program to help achieve special education teaching certification

걜쳔짇북꽈 is offering a special accelerated program for individuals interested in obtaining a special education teaching certification. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Dr. Annah Hill, faculty in 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Department of School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology in 걜쳔짇북꽈’s College of Education and Human Services and special education graduate program coordinator, secured the $99,330 grant for the program from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network, part of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, April 16, 2025

‘Blasey Does Bowie’ is a trip back in time for The Clarks frontman

Blasey, clearly, did not go the glam rock or the dance route with The Clarks, the heartland rock band he formed with his friends in 1986 at 걜쳔짇북꽈. But, he's a versatile vocalist, as he demonstrated with a tribute to The Police at Mr. Smalls in 2021.

Centre Daily Times, April 16, 2025

'Blasey Does Bowie' is a trip back in time for The Clarks frontman

Blasey, clearly, did not go the glam rock or the dance route with The Clarks, the heartland rock band he formed with his friends in 1986 at 걜쳔짇북꽈. But, he’s a versatile vocalist, as he demonstrated with a to The Police at Mr. Smalls in 2021.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 16, 2025

Don Slusser remembered as longtime Pittsburgh Marathon runner, 걜쳔짇북꽈 Hall of Fame athlete

The body of a man who was a longtime runner in the Pittsburgh Marathon and a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame at 걜쳔짇북꽈 was recovered from Percy Priest Lake in Tennessee after an overnight search. Don Slusser, 73, of Monroeville, spent the day hiking and kayaking with his wife near the Seven Points Campground in Mt. Juliet on Thursday. 걜쳔짇북꽈 Athletic Director Todd Garzarelli released the following statement: "It is with a heavy heart that we learn about Don Slusser's passing. He was a beloved member of the track and field community and the 걜쳔짇북꽈 family. "I had a chance to spend time with him during last fall's alumni track and field gathering and truly enjoyed hearing his memories and the stories he told. "He was passionate about 걜쳔짇북꽈's track and field program and deeply loyal to 걜쳔짇북꽈. He touched so many members of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 family, especially the teammates who admired and respected him, both as an athlete and as a friend. "He made so many friends over the years and he was an outstanding ambassador for 걜쳔짇북꽈, for our students, for our student-athletes, and for our athletic program. "He leaves a great legacy, and he will be deeply missed."

WTAE-TV, April 11, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 remembers All-American runner Don Slusser

“It is with a heavy heart that we learn about Don Slusser’s passing,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 Athletic Director Todd Garzarelli said Saturday evening. “He was a beloved member of the track and field community and the 걜쳔짇북꽈 family. He made so many friends over the years and he was an outstanding ambassador for 걜쳔짇북꽈, for our students, for our student-athletes, and for our athletic program,” Garzarelli said. “He leaves a great legacy, and he will be deeply missed.”

Indiana Gazette, April 13, 2025

Six Buildings to be Demolished in Punxsutawney for Culinary Academy

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Six unoccupied buildings in downtown Punxsutawney are going to be demolished, making room for the 걜쳔짇북꽈 to create a facility dedicated to culinary arts. The buildings located at 105, 115, 117, 119, 131, and 133 West Mahoning Street are currently fenced off as crews are beginning to remove asbestos, lead paint, and other hazardous materials, preparing the buildings for demolition. The school currently hopes to have the demolition process done by early Fall. Once completed, the school would like to build a multipurpose facility enhancing the Fairman Centre in Punxsutawney.

Connect FM/WCED News, April 15, 2025

Award Winning Comedian and Netflix star Natalie Palamides Opening Night at Soho Theatre Walthamstow

Known for her avant-garde, boundary-pushing performances, Natalie is a multi-hyphenate comedic performer celebrated for her one-person shows built around complex, multi-dimensional characters. In WEER, she invites audiences to witness a chaotic, hilarious and achingly tender 90’s rom-com, asking them to look at an argument from two sides. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Natalie discovered her love of clown and devised theatre while studying at 걜쳔짇북꽈 under Dr. Richard Kemp. She began her professional career with Philadelphia’s Pig Iron Theatre, helping to devise I Promised Myself to Live Faster, which premiered at the 2015 Humana Festival.

London-TV, April 13, 2025

Mars high School graduate presents psilocybin research at Harrisburg event

A graduate of Mars Area Senior High School is one of the students who was chosen to present her research in front of Pennsylvania lawmakers at the 2025 Undergraduate Research at the Capitol event, held March 25 in Harrisburg. Symia Taimuty-Loomis, who graduated from Mars in 2021 and now attends 걜쳔짇북꽈 as a psychology major, presented her research on the effects of psilocybin for treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms. Taimuty-Loomis was one of only 35 students selected by 30 Pennsylvania schools to present their research in the form of a poster.

Butler Eagle, April 12, 2025

11 stunning public gardens in Pennsylvania

A public garden is not merely a nice collection of plants—it’s a space where horticulture inspires both learning and fun. In contrast to private or commercial gardens, public gardens grow plants “for the purposes of public education and enjoyment, in addition to research, conservation, and higher learning,” per the American Public Gardens Association. More than two dozen public gardens in Pennsylvania are members of the association and are dedicated to botanical beauty alongside community enrichment. We’ve put together a list of the public gardens in Pa. that you can visit in all their glory this spring. Allegheny Arboretum at 걜쳔짇북꽈 – Indiana You could visit the Allegheny Arboretum at 걜쳔짇북꽈 and not even realize it because the arboretum covers the entirety of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 campus! More than 100 tree species are present on the college campus, including eastern hemlock, the state tree of Pennsylvania. The centerpiece of the arboretum is 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Oak Grove, where students regularly relax or study under the shade of dozens of trees.

Gant News, April 13, 2025

9 Pennsylvania Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness

While most people come to Pennsylvania to experience its captivating historical heritage, partake in its absorbing culture, and indulge in wild outdoor adventures, there is a subtle part of the state that doesn't get talked about enough: its friendliness. While you might get a feel for this warmth in the "City of Brotherly Love," you might want to venture beyond the major metro areas to witness genuine hospitality in the Keystone State. Indiana is home to the 걜쳔짇북꽈 and sits approximately 46 miles from Pittsburg. The town is known for its history, arts, and nature, which keeps visitors returning for more. History buffs learn about Indiana's colorful past at the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County, which stores a mix of related records, archives, and documents. Furthermore, the Jimmy Stewart Museum is an interesting stop for fans of the famed Hollywood star, chronicling a rich legacy throughout his life in the spotlight. The sprawling Whites Woods Nature Center provides an escape for nature lovers to delight in the open spaces. Sprawled over 250 acres, the serene park is a popular hub for hikers, photographers, and picnickers. Finally, if you visit Indiana in August, don't miss the annual Indiana County Fair and use the opportunity to learn about the town's agricultural heritage.

World Atlas, April 12, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 moves forward with culinary arts project in Punxsutawney

DuBois Courier Express, April 11, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 moves forward with culinary arts project in Punxsutawney

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Work to raze six unoccupied buildings on West Mahoning Street in downtown Punxsutawney, part of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts long-range facilities plan, is underway with the recent installation of fencing around the demolition area. “The demolition process includes careful planning on how to minimize disruption to the community to the fullest extent possible,” Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance Larry Wakefield said. “Our planning also takes into consideration the need for the safe entrance and egress for the Fairman Centre by students, faculty and other visitors so as to not interrupt the Academy’s academic schedule.” … “The Academy of Culinary Arts has almost unlimited potential for growth, and its graduates continue to be in high demand, meeting an important workforce need,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael Driscoll said. “The Punxsutawney community continues to be a wonderful home for our Academy of Culinary Arts, but the program has outgrown the 36-year-old Gilpin Street facility. The new building recommended in the long-range plan, combined with the Fairman Centre, will offer the state-of-the-art facilities that our talented faculty and students need and deserve, right here in downtown Punxsutawney.”

Leader-Vindicator, April 10, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 selects Larry Wakefield as interim vice president for administration and finance

INDIANA, Pa. – Larry Wakefield, who has more than four decades of experience in higher education budget planning and analysis and business affairs, has been selected to serve as the interim vice president for 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Division of Administration and Finance. Wakefield will begin work at 걜쳔짇북꽈 on March 24. In his position, he will be a member of President Driscoll’s cabinet and will supervise the Office of Human Resources, Public Safety and University Police, the Finance Office, the Budget Office, Printing and Postal Services, Facilities Management, and Engineering and Construction.

DuBois Courier Express, April 10, 2025

International leader in healthcare presents 걜쳔짇북꽈 Women in STEM keynote

An Indiana County student attending 걜쳔짇북꽈 was selected for the 2025 Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Female Science Student. Anna Cutshall, a biology major and business administration minor from Homer City, a 2023 Homer Center High School graduate, was selected for the scholarship, which was presented April 7 during 걜쳔짇북꽈’s annual STEM Women’s Summit, which highlights current women scientists and alumnae working in the science fields. The STEM Women’s Summit is the opening event for 걜쳔짇북꽈’s annual Research Appreciation Week. The STEM Women’s Summit also included a poster session of women student research projects and networking opportunities. This year’s STEM Women’s Summit featured Indiana native and veteran diagnostics industry leader Bonnie Anderson as the keynote speaker. Anderson is the cofounder, chairwoman, and CEO of PinkDX, Inc., an early-stage diagnostics company focused on addressing unmet medical needs for women. Anderson is a 1980 걜쳔짇북꽈 medical technology graduate, 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award winner, and 2023 honorary doctorate recipient.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, April 10, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 moves forward with culinary arts project in Punxsutawney

Leader Vindicator, April 10, 2025

PATRICIA HILLIARD ROBERTSON SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO 걜쳔짇북꽈 STUDENT FROM HOMER CITY

An Indiana County woman attending classes at 걜쳔짇북꽈 was awarded the Patricia Hilliard Robertson Scholarship at a recent event on campus. Anna Cutshall, a 2023 Homer-Center grad majoring in biology and minoring in business administration, was presented with the award on April 7^th at the annual STEM Women’s Summit, which is the opening event for 걜쳔짇북꽈’s annual Research Appreciation Week. Cutshall is a dean’s list student and a member of the Biology Club, American Chemical Society Club and is doing biochemistry research. Her collaborative research project “Determining the Ideal Conditions for Linker-Payload Assembly” is one of the projects to be presented this week. She said she was honored with the award, and that Hilliard Robertson’s story along with the scholarship will help her continue to pursue her goals. The scholarship is in honor of a Homer City native who graduated from 걜쳔짇북꽈 in 1985. She died in 2001 in a plane crash in Texas. She had been assigned as a crew-support astronaut for the Expedition Two that was preparing to board the International Space Station that year.

Renda Broadcasting, April 9, 2025

Cutshall receives Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship

A Homer City student attending 걜쳔짇북꽈 was selected for the 2025 Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Female Science Student. Anna Cutshall, a biology major and business administration minor and a 2023 Homer-Center High School graduate, was selected for the scholarship, which was presented Monday during 걜쳔짇북꽈’s annual STEM Women’s Summit, which highlights current women scientists and alumnae working in the science fields. “I’m very grateful to be recognized for this scholarship,” Cutshall said. “Knowing Dr. Hilliard Robertson’s story and coming from the same small town she did is truly inspiring, and it motivates me to continue pursuing my passions and goals. I hope I can honor her and continue her legacy.” This year’s STEM Women’s Summit featured Indiana native and veteran diagnostics industry leader Bonnie Anderson, cofounder, chairwoman, and CEO of PinkDX Inc. as keynote speaker. Anderson is a 1980 걜쳔짇북꽈 medical technology graduate, 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award winner, and 2023 honorary doctorate recipient.

Indiana Gazette, April 8, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 proposed college of osteopathic medicine receives $25,000 gift

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

An anonymous donor has gifted $25,000 to 걜쳔짇북꽈 for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. With this $25,000 gift, 걜쳔짇북꽈 has secured more than $31 million in private and government funding for the initiative. Once established, a college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈 is expected to generate $79 million in annual regional economic impact. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈 in December 2022.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, April 8, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 receives additional financial support for proposed college of osteopathic medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 has received additional financial support for the school's proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 걜쳔짇북꽈 officials announced last week that $25,000 was donated from an anonymous party toward the efforts. That brings the total amount of funding secured – private and governmental – to $31 million. The proposed medical school is in the accreditation phase, and 걜쳔짇북꽈 has acquired a dozen affiliation agreements with regional health care providers and centers. Students are expected to begin classes at the osteopathic college in 2027.

Mahoning Matters, April 8, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 receives additional financial support for proposed college of osteopathic medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

INDIANA, Pa. – 걜쳔짇북꽈 has received additional financial support for the school’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 걜쳔짇북꽈 officials announced last week that $25,000 was donated from an anonymous party toward the efforts. That brings the total amount of funding secured – private and governmental – to $31 million. The proposed medical school is in the accreditation phase, and 걜쳔짇북꽈 has acquired a dozen affiliation agreements with regional health care providers and centers. Students are expected to begin classes at the osteopathic college in 2027.

, Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, April 7, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 receives another $25,000 for its planned college of osteopathic medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 announced Thursday that an anonymous donor has gifted $25,000 to 걜쳔짇북꽈 for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. It is the latest in a series of gifts, some from private sources, some from public, and some occasionally from anonymous sources, such as another for $250,000 in February. With this latest gift, the university said it has secured more than $31 million for the initiative. Once established, university officials predict, a college of osteopathic medicine may generate $79 million in annual regional economic impact. “Since the Council of Trustees endorsement of our exploration of the development of a college of osteopathic medicine (in December 2022), we’ve seen incredible support and enthusiasm for the project from alumni, faculty and staff, community members, and legislators,” said 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll.

Indiana Gazette, April 5, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 partners with Center for Rural Pennsylvania to learn 'why physicians stay'

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 has partnered with the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to survey rural physicians on what draws them to that type of position and keeps them there. The findings will be used to help develop the school’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, which is in the accreditation stage and expected to welcome students in fall 2027, and to recruit students with shared commitments to rural practices. “No one has really ever done a survey like this before,” founding 걜쳔짇북꽈 medical school Dean Dr. Miko Rose said in a release. 걜쳔짇북꽈 pursued a college of medicine to help address the statewide shortage of medical professionals compared to patients – often more than 1,300 patients to one primary care provider – and provide students more access to osteopathic medicine studies.

New Castle News, April 5, 2025

ANONYMOUS GIFT GIVEN TO PROPOSED 걜쳔짇북꽈 COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

An anonymous gift of $25,000 has been given to the 걜쳔짇북꽈 proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. This brings the total donations for the proposed college to over $31 million. Once established, the college would generate an annual economic impact of more than $79 million. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has formally taken steps towards accreditation of the proposed college from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. This is a three- to five-year process that involves submitting self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Kool103-FM, April 4, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 again will 'Take Back the Night' Wednesday from 6-9 p.m.

The Haven Project at 걜쳔짇북꽈 will host the annual Take Back the Night event on Wednesday (April 9) from 6 to 9 p.m. on the 걜쳔짇북꽈 campus. The event in the Oak Grove will include chalking the walks, sign-making, photo opportunities with 걜쳔짇북꽈 mascot, Norm the Crimson Hawk, visiting resource tables, and hearing guest speakers including 걜쳔짇북꽈 Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Tom Segar and Assistant Diversity and Inclusion Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator Dr. Melanie Duncan.

Indiana Gazette, April 4, 2025

Anderson featured during 걜쳔짇북꽈 Research Appreciation Week

걜쳔짇북꽈 Alumna Bonnie Anderson has a strong track record of building successful businesses in novel markets. She co-founded Veracyte, a global diagnostics company, where she served as CEO from 2008 to 2021, and raised more than $1 billion in private and public funding, launched market-leading diagnostic tests that are transforming patient care in multiple disease areas, and established Veracyte’s strategic vision for offering its tests to physicians and their patients globally. 걜쳔짇북꽈 will celebrate innovation, student and faculty research, and alumni success during 걜쳔짇북꽈’s 2025 Research Appreciation Week, planned for April 7 to 11. This year’s event begins with the 20th annual Women in STEM Summit on April 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Dr. John J. and Char Kopchick Hall, featuring a keynote presentation at 11:20 a.m. by veteran diagnostics industry leader Bonnie Anderson, co-founder, chairwoman, and CEO of PinkDX, Inc., an early-stage diagnostics company focused on addressing unmet medical needs for women.

Indiana Gazette, April 4, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 again will 'Take Back the Night' Wednesday from 6-9 p.m.

The Haven Project at 걜쳔짇북꽈 will host the annual Take Back the Night event on Wednesday (April 9) from 6 to 9 p.m. on the 걜쳔짇북꽈 campus. The Haven Project assists students who have experienced these issues, collaborating with area police departments, the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Counseling Center, and the Alice Paul House. The Haven Project also works closely with 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Social Equity and Title IX Office to address sexual harassment, sexual violence, retaliation, and other prohibited sexual misconduct. “Take Back the Night” is designed to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, and stalking. It is held in an effort to end violence and send the message that victims and survivors will no longer remain fearful and secluded in their homes.

WFMZ-TV, April 4, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 graduate student group presenting Taylor Swift symposium

The Punxsutawney Spirit, April 4, 2025

FOUR 걜쳔짇북꽈 “INTO THE STREETS” PROJECTS DELAYED

걜쳔짇북꽈 has announced that four of its projects as part of the “Into the Streets Day of Service” have been delayed a week due to the forecasted rain for our area. The projects include the cleanup of the play area at Alice Paul House; weeding, mulching and doing other prep work for the Indiana Community Garden; spring cleaning, yard work and organizing donations for the Veterans’ Parsonage; and reorganizing the storage area for the Salvation Army. Those projects will now be done on April 12^th. Two other projects will go on today as scheduled. Those are the removal of invasive barberry plants at the White’s Woods Nature Center and painting and updating several spaces inside the Indiana Theater building. Into the Streets is an effort sponsored by the university’s Office of Student Leadership in the Division of Student Affairs. Individuals and teams of students will take part in each of the projects.

Renda Broadcasting, April 4, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 further details demolition plans in downtown Punxsy

Work to raze six unoccupied buildings on West Mahoning Street in downtown Punxsutawney, part of Indiana University’s Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts long-range facilities plan, is underway with Wednesday’s installation of fencing around the demolition area. Fencing will protect the safety of the community by establishing a safe perimeter for pedestrians and vehicles during the project.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, April 4, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 begins work to raze 6 buildings on regional campus, make way for new culinary facilities

The , part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, announced on Wednesday that work is now underway to raze six buildings on its Punxsutawney regional campus. The buildings are located at 105, 115, 117, 119, 131 and 133 West Mahoning St. According to 걜쳔짇북꽈, they are unoccupied and had previously been part of the school's Academy of Culinary Arts. 걜쳔짇북꽈 said that per the ACA's long-term facilities plan, all educational facilities for the academy are to be moved to new or renovated buildings.

Pittsburgh Business Times, April 3, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 student ensembles present musical of beloved classic novel

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Theatreby-the-Grove and Music Theater and student performance organizations in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, will present a whimsical production of “Little Women, the Broadway Musical” today through April 6 in Waller Hall. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, with book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, this production follows the March sisters as they come to maturity in the wake of the Civil War. Directed by Dr. Carrie J. Cole, with music direction by Dr. Oliver Lo and Sabin Fisher and an orchestra conducted by Dr. Zach Collins, “Little Women” is bound to delight its audience with its endearing tale of family creativity, ingenuity, 걜쳔짇북꽈 Lively Arts said in a press release.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, April 3, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 RECEIVES ANONYMOUS DONATION FOR THE PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

An anonymous gift of $25,000 has been gifted to the 걜쳔짇북꽈 proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. This brings the total donations for the proposed college to over $31 million. Once established, the college would generate more than $79 million in annual economic impact. 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Michael Driscoll says that since the Council of Trustees has endorsed the idea of a college of osteopathic medicine, they’ve seen incredible support from alumni, faculty and staff, legislators and the community. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has formally taken steps towards accreditation of the proposed college from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. This is a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Renda Broadcasting, April 3, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER RECEIVES ACCREDITATION

걜쳔짇북꽈’s criminal justice training center has received its Training Academy Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The CALEA recognition comes after a rigorous process of self-assessment, including a review of policies, practices and processes against internationally accepted public safety standards; collection of public feedback; and a review by a 21-member governing body. The university’s Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, Media and Public Affairs Dr. Curt Scheib said that the certification is considered to be the “gold standard” for public safety agencies, and to receive it multiple times reflects the programs commitment to excellence.

Renda Broadcasting, April 3, 2025

Plans are detailed for demolishing six downtown Punxsutawney buildings

PUNXSUTAWNEY — 걜쳔짇북꽈 announced Wednesday that fencing has been installed around six unoccupied buildings along West Mahoning Street. It’s part of the first stage of plans for their demolition, as part of the long-range facilities plan for 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts in downtown Punxsutawney.

Indiana Gazette, April 3, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Partners with Torrance State Hospital to Address Health Care Shortage

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh joined leadership from the 걜쳔짇북꽈 to announce the signing of a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine at Torrance State Hospital. This partnership with 걜쳔짇북꽈 will educate and train future osteopathic physicians in a clinical setting at Torrance State Hospital while also addressing the urgent need for health care professionals in rural and underserved communities. “Part of Pennsylvania’s acute and worsening rural health care crisis is a lack of mental health care resources. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine is committed to educating our students in mental and behavioral health beyond what is standard in the traditional medical education curriculum, understanding that physicians in rural practice are often called on by patients to address mental and behavioral health in addition to other health issues. Training opportunities at a top-notch facility like Torrance State Hospital will greatly enhance the student experience and benefit patients,” said 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael Driscoll.

PennWatch, April 2, 2025

Demolition soon to begin downtown for 걜쳔짇북꽈 project

Punxsutawney – The demolition process for the buildings owned by 걜쳔짇북꽈 located on West Mahoning Street, downtown Punxsutawney, will begin this morning with the erection of a fence.

Demolition soon to begin downtown for 걜쳔짇북꽈 project
Punxsutawney Spirit, April 2, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Applied Research Lab collaborating with Altoona Curve

IIt’s been a grand slam home run for 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Applied Research Lab and the Altoona Curve — and for 걜쳔짇북꽈 Applied Research Lab graduate assistant and applied mathematics master’s program student Joshua Pettenò. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Applied Research Lab, a research consulting center that assists the 걜쳔짇북꽈 research community as part of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Research and Innovation, was approached by the Altoona Curve’s management team through Christina Koren, director of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Office of Strategic Partnerships for a research project to analyze attendance rates for Altoona Curve games.

Punxsutawney Spirit, April 2, 2025

English graduate students organize Taylor Swift-inspired symposium

Members of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Swift Studies, a group of English graduate students, will present a symposium centering pop artist Taylor Swift. Across April 25 and 26 in McVitty Auditorium in Sprowls Hall at 걜쳔짇북꽈, “Taylor Evermore: A Swift Symposium” was inspired by a group of scholars “passionate about reflecting on Swift as a popular culture icon and her literary ability to create music on the feminine experience, socio-political forces and other significant topics.”

Longview News-Journal (Texas), April 2, 2025

Theater-by-the-Grove emphasizes 'strong' female performers in upcoming 'Little Women' production

Theater-by-the-Grove, an 걜쳔짇북꽈’s student performance organization, prepares to bring the 1968 novel adaptation “Little Women, the Broadway Musical” to life. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott of the same title, “Little Women” was produced on Broadway from January to May 2005, before launching a tour across the country and around the world in the years to follow.

Indiana Gazette, April 2, 2025

English graduate students organize Taylor Swift-inspired symposium

Indiana Gazette, April 2, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 students to provide service to Indiana County agencies, organizations

Hundreds of students from 걜쳔짇북꽈 will be providing service to Indiana organizations and agencies through the spring Into the Streets event on April 5. Into the Streets is sponsored and organized by the Office of Student Leadership in the Division of Student Affairs. Individual students and student teams and organizations will be participating in the program.

“Community service can be a transformative experience that helps students develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their values, and their sense of purpose, ultimately preparing them to become ethical and impactful leaders in their communities and beyond,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 Director of Student Leadership Donovan Daniel said.

DuBois Courier Express, April 2, 2025

TAYLOR SWIFT SYMPOSIUM COMING TO 걜쳔짇북꽈

A group of scholars at 걜쳔짇북꽈 are getting ready for a two-day symposium that will focus on the writings of Taylor Swift. “Taylor Evermore: A Swift Symposium” will be held on April 25th and 26th in the McVitty Auditorium inside Sprowls Hall. The event is being put on by 걜쳔짇북꽈’s “Swift Studies”, a group of English graduate students passionate about Swift as not only a pop culture icon, but as a writer on the feminine experience, socio-political forces, and other significant topics. Symposium chair Kristin Mlay-Kuhns said that the idea of the symposium came from Dr. Melanie Holm, program director of the Composition and Applied Linguistics graduate program, after her course on literature as a profession. One of the objectives of the event is for study on Swift’s writings to be taken seriously and to advance this building field of study.

Renda Broadcasting, April 2, 2025

English graduate students organize Taylor Swift-inspired symposium

WFMZ-TV, April 2, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈's Swift Studies Group planning 'A Swift Symposium'
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Members of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Swift Studies, a group of English graduate students, will present “Taylor Evermore: A Swift Symposium” April 25 and 26 in McVitty Auditorium in Sprowls Hall at 걜쳔짇북꽈. “Taylor Evermore: A Swift Symposium” was inspired by a group of scholars passionate about reflecting on Swift as a popular culture icon and her literary ability to create music on the feminine experience, socio-political forces, and other significant topics. It is their mission to provide an opportunity to further academic conversation regarding Swift and her lyrical talent for interested graduate and post-graduate students.

DuBois Courier Express, April 2, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 presents inaugural One 걜쳔짇북꽈 Award, honors employees for years of service

In celebration of the hard work and dedication of its employees, 걜쳔짇북꽈 presented the first One 걜쳔짇북꽈 Award to the Office of Financial Aid during 걜쳔짇북꽈’s annual Employee Service and Leadership Awards event held March 26, which also celebrated employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, April 1, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 partners with Center for Rural Pennsylvania to learn 'why physicians stay'

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, April 1, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 partners with Center for Rural Pennsylvania to learn 'why physicians stay'

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 has partnered with the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to survey rural physicians on what draws them to that type of position and keeps them there. “There have been a few studies about demographics of rural physicians in practice, but this is something much deeper and more comprehensive. We want to determine common backgrounds, shared values, mindsets and identify why physicians stay in rural practice,” (founding 걜쳔짇북꽈 medical school Dean Dr. Miko) Rose said in a release. Rose added that once the results are collected, her group can “recruit and build teams that will contribute to success and retention of rural health care providers throughout rural Pennsylvania.” She said that past approaches were aimed at recruitment and retention for more students, while this survey is geared toward learning what keeps doctors in rural settings and building recruitment strategies to find students that meet those criteria.

YahooNews, April 1, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 honors employees for service to the university

In a ceremony last week, 걜쳔짇북꽈 presented its first “One 걜쳔짇북꽈” Award to the Office of Financial Aid during the university’s annual Employee Service and Leadership Awards, which also celebrated employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service. “As we strive to put our students’ needs first, the most essential part of that work is the people who provide the guidance our students need to succeed,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “No matter what part of the university you work in, without you, our students might struggle to reach their goals, and I thank you for your service to them.” The One 걜쳔짇북꽈 award was announced by Driscoll in February, who invited nominations to honor a team, department, office, or group of employees who have implemented a project and solved a problem that made a positive impact.

Indiana Gazette, April 1, 2025

11 stunning public gardens in Pennsylvania

A public garden is not merely a nice collection of plants—it’s a space where horticulture inspires both learning and fun. In contrast to private or commercial gardens, public gardens grow plants “for the purposes of public education and enjoyment, in addition to research, conservation, and higher learning,” per the . More than two dozen public gardens in Pennsylvania are members of the association and are dedicated to botanical beauty alongside community enrichment. We’ve put together a list of the public gardens in Pa. that you can visit in all their glory this spring.
Allegheny Arboretum at 걜쳔짇북꽈 – Indiana
You could visit the Allegheny Arboretum at 걜쳔짇북꽈 and not even realize it because the arboretum covers the entirety of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 campus! More than 100 tree species are present on the college campus, including eastern hemlock, the state tree of Pennsylvania. The centerpiece of the arboretum is 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Oak Grove, where students regularly relax or study under the shade of dozens of trees.

The Keystone, March 31, 2025

Transforming Rural Health Care: 걜쳔짇북꽈 Partners with Torrance State Hospital to Train Future Physicians

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

TORRANCE, PA — The (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh announced a new clinical training partnership between the 걜쳔짇북꽈 (걜쳔짇북꽈) and Torrance State Hospital during an event on March 25. This collaboration, aimed at educating future osteopathic physicians while addressing critical gaps in health care access for rural and underserved communities, is tied to the development of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). The affiliation agreement allows 걜쳔짇북꽈 medical students to receive hands-on clinical training at Torrance State Hospital, a DHS-operated facility specializing in inpatient psychiatric services for Pennsylvanians with severe mental illness. “I began my career practicing medicine in teaching hospitals in Philadelphia, and I saw firsthand how vital hands-on clinical experience in a real hospital environment was to the medical professionals in training,” remarked Secretary Arkoosh. “It is our hope that this partnership with 걜쳔짇북꽈 will give students the skills they need to promote individuals’ health and wellbeing while contributing to their communities’ health and investing in their future careers.”

MyChesCo (Chester County), March 31, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 reaches deal with Torrance hospital for clinical training, addressing crisis in rural health care

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Four years from now, there could be a dozen or so students from 걜쳔짇북꽈’s medical school doing some of their clinical training at Torrance State Hospital near Blairsville. The experiences these 걜쳔짇북꽈 students from the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine would face at the state hospital in Derry Township may lead them to be part of the solution to the shortage of mental health and behavioral health practitioners in rural areas, said officials from 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Torrance State Hospital.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 30, 2025

Laurels and barbs

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Laurel: 걜쳔짇북꽈 and nearby Torrance State Hospital signed an articulation agreement Tuesday to provide future students at 걜쳔짇북꽈's proposed school of osteopathic medicine with a foundation in psychiatric studies. The agreement is the latest of the university's affiliation agreements that will allow future medical students to engage in rotations and residencies. Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of the proposed medical school, said providing the students with a basis in mental health is essential to producing well-rounded doctors. "If you don't include mental health in the physical health conversation, you've missed the boat," she said.

Centre Daily Times (State College), March 29, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 and Torrance sign deal for proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

The majority of schools within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education are situated in areas of primary care physician shortages. Most are in or near rural areas. None are medical schools. 걜쳔짇북꽈, or 걜쳔짇북꽈, aims to change that with its proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. The school recently signed a clinical training affiliation agreement with Torrance State Hospital it hopes will help address critical shortages in rural parts of the state. “We have heard the calls for help, and we have responded with a bold plan,” said Dr. Michael Driscoll, president of 걜쳔짇북꽈. “Why would 걜쳔짇북꽈 want to open a medical school? The answers are simple. Because we should, and with the help of great partners like Torrance, because we can.”

The Record Online (Clinton County), March 29, 2025

Laurels and barbs

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Laurel: 걜쳔짇북꽈 and nearby Torrance State Hospital signed an articulation agreement Tuesday to provide future students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed school of osteopathic medicine with a foundation in psychiatric studies. The agreement is the latest of the university’s affiliation agreements that will allow future medical students to engage in rotations and residencies. Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of the proposed medical school, said providing the students with a basis in mental health is essential to producing well-rounded doctors. “If you don’t include mental health in the physical health conversation, you’ve missed the boat,” she said.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 28, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 and Torrance sign deal for proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

“We have heard the calls for help, and we have responded with a bold plan,” said Dr. Michael Driscoll, president of 걜쳔짇북꽈. “Why would 걜쳔짇북꽈 want to open a medical school? The answers are simple. Because we should, and with the help of great partners like Torrance, because we can.” According to Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, students who have spent at least 12 weeks in a rural placement are more likely to continue careers in rural areas. Increasing medical infrastructure in these communities may not just be the key to addressing current health crises but also hold potential to increase the appeal for young families and new transplants to the state.

AOL.com, March 28, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 and Torrance sign deal for proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Center Square, Philadelphia, March 28, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Lively Arts fills weekend with 걜쳔짇북꽈/NYC alumni exhibition, Peking acrobats show

The Lively Arts at 걜쳔짇북꽈 has announced acrobatics and arts will take center stage this weekend. First, The Peking Acrobats, an international group of Chinese performing artists, will perform at 7:30 p.m. today in Fisher Auditorium. The acrobats plan to showcase “daring” feats of contortion, flexibility and technical control with maneuvers like trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting and gymnastics. After the acrobat show on Saturday, Lively Arts will open an exhibition featuring alumni whose “careers have spanned decades and continents.” “걜쳔짇북꽈/NYC” will feature Michael Madigan; Chuck Olson, ; and Richard Purdy. Lively arts said each have a distinct practice “shaped by memory, experience and intellectual curiosity, offering a compelling look into the diverse paths of contemporary art.”

Indiana Gazette, March 27, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 marching band 'Sustaining Grace' documentary to hit Indiana Theater

The Indiana Theater will host two showings of “Sustaining Grace” on Saturday, a feel-good documentary chronicling the genesis of a timeless 걜쳔짇북꽈 marching band tradition. The 2022 film, written by Mary Megna and directed by Jarrell Verbecken with creative designs by Corey Heckler, documents the history of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 marching band’s signature piece, “Amazing Grace,” arranged by Emmy-winning composer Chris McDonald. Megna said McDonald’s unique take on “Amazing Grace” has captivated marching band members and audiences alike since 1981, and she’s excited to share the piece’s passion and history at 1:30 and 4 p.m. Saturday at the theater.

Indiana Gazette, March 26, 2025

Partnership Between 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Torrance State Hospital Aims to Address Rural Healthcare Shortage

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

In a move poised to bolster the ranks of healthcare professionals in rural areas, the Department of Human Services and 걜쳔짇북꽈 (걜쳔짇북꽈) have forged a collaboration centered around clinical training. Announced recently, the partnership is set to establish a pipeline of future osteopathic physicians trained directly within the environment of Torrance State Hospital.

Hoodline, Philadelphia, March 26, 2025

Department of Human Services, 걜쳔짇북꽈 Announce Collaboration to Train Future Physicians in Effort to Address Need for Rural Health Care Workers

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

“Training opportunities at a top-notch facility like Torrance State Hospital will greatly enhance the student experience and benefit patients,” said 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael Driscoll.

exploreClarion, March 26, 2025

New 걜쳔짇북꽈 osteopathic program aims to boost health care in rural Pennsylvania communities

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

The state's Department of Human Services is teaming up with 걜쳔짇북꽈 to announce 걜쳔짇북꽈's College of Osteopathic Medicine at Torrence State Hospital, east of Pittsburgh. The state hospital is a DHS facility that provides inpatient services for people with severe mental illness. This partnership will aim to educate and train future osteopathic physicians at the hospital, while also addressing the urgent need for health care professionals in rural communities.

FOX56 NEWSROOM, March 26, 2025

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES JOINS 걜쳔짇북꽈 FOR CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT SIGNING

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 officials were joined by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh yesterday to announce the signing of a clinical training affiliation agreement for the proposed 걜쳔짇북꽈 College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Renda Broadcasting, March 26, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, Torrance State Hospital sign medical school agreement

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

BLAIRSVILLE, Pa. – 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Torrance State Hospital signed an articulation agreement Tuesday to provide future students of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed school of osteopathic medicine with a foundation in psychiatric studies. “This is one of those groundbreaking opportunities to do something different and make a difference,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 medical school founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose said. The agreement is the latest of the university’s affiliations that will allow students at the future school to engage in rotations and residencies. In February, 걜쳔짇북꽈 signed a similar agreement with Clarion Psychiatric Center. Rose said providing the students with a basis in mental health is essential to producing well-rounded doctors.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 25, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈’s latest clinical training agreement is with Torrance State Hospital

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

For what may have been the first time, 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposal to build a college of osteopathic medicine found common ground amid a topic Gov. Josh Shapiro touted in his 2025-26 budget proposal — maintaining rural access to quality health care. It came Tuesday afternoon at Torrance State Hospital, one of six state hospitals that provide inpatient services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Torrance and the other state hospitals are funded by the state Department of Human Services through the Bureau of Community & Hospital Operations in the DHS Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Indiana Gazette, March 25, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈’s latest clinical training agreement is with Torrance State Hospital

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

“It is our hope that this partnership with 걜쳔짇북꽈 will give students the skills they need to promote individuals’ health and wellbeing while contributing to their communities’ health and investing in their future careers,” the secretary said Tuesday at Torrance. “I’m grateful for the work staff at Torrance do every day to support Pennsylvanians, and this partnership with 걜쳔짇북꽈 will be a vital part of the rural health solution.”

Arkoosh was joined in making remarks by Director of State Hospital Operations Phil Mader (a 1985 걜쳔짇북꽈 graduate); Torrance State Hospital CEO Stacey Keilman; Torrance State Hospital Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr. Daleep Rathore; 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll; 걜쳔짇북꽈 proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose and Founding Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Graduate Medical Education Dr. Ryan Smith.

Latrobe Bulletin, March 26, 2025

20 People to Know in Higher Education: Thomas Segar, 걜쳔짇북꽈

Thomas Segar, vice president for student affairs, 걜쳔짇북꽈

Thomas Segar has been with 걜쳔짇북꽈 since 2019 as vice president for student affairs, but in 2023, his role expanded to also oversee enrollment management and marketing and communications. It’s a big undertaking that has required strong leadership, especially as 걜쳔짇북꽈, like the other schools within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, migrate to a shared technology system. He has helped launch numerous new initiatives at the school, including the Crimson Scholars Circle to increase retention of minority students.

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Pittsburgh Business Times, March 23, 2025.

걜쳔짇북꽈 students providing Service to community for April 5 Into the Street annual event

Hundreds of students from 걜쳔짇북꽈 will be providing service to Indiana organizations and agencies through the spring Into the Streets event on April 5.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, March 25, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 plans car seat 'take back' event April 3 at Zink Hall

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Indiana County Highway Safety Project and the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Public Health Program in the university’s Department of Allied and Public Health are sponsoring a car seat “take back” on April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Zink Hall parking lot, 1190 Maple St., Indiana. Interns from the Public Health program working with Indiana County Highway Safety Project Community Traffic Safety Project Coordinator Amy Shellhammer will be assisting at the event, which is designed to collect unsafe car seats.

Indiana Gazette, March 24, 2025

2025's Most Underrated Towns In Pennsylvania
Indiana

Home to 걜쳔짇북꽈 (걜쳔짇북꽈), Indiana’s reputation as a student-centric college town can deter visitors who are looking for something more suited to their interests. But these travelers are missing out because Indiana boasts rich cultural and historical attractions beyond the university. For example, you can learn all about Indiana’s most famous native son at the Jimmy Stewart Museum, which celebrates the life and career of the iconic Hollywood star. For a taste of the great outdoors, be sure to explore the nearby Yellow Creek State Park. Aim to time your visit so you can attend the Indiana County Fair in August 2025, which showcases agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, and live entertainment.

World Atlas, March 24, 2025

Abstract painting exhibition by artist Chuck Olson opens at the Butler

The Butler Institute of American Art will open an exhibition of abstract paintings by Chuck Olson, "Paintings from 2010-2024," on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Olson, who received his master's degree in painting from 걜쳔짇북꽈 in 1976, taught fine art at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania, until 2019. During his tenure, he also directed an arts and language program in Parma, Italy, for 12 years.

WFMJ-TV, March 23, 2025

Driscoll, Rose take osteopathic college plan to 'Our Region's Business'

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈’s effort to develop a college of osteopathic medicine, and to publicize that effort, got a boost Tuesday when 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll and the proposed college’s Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose joined Allegheny Conference on Community Development Chief Corporate Relations Officer Bill Flanagan for an interview on “Our Region’s Business.”

Kittanning Leader Times, March 22, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Public Health Program, Highway Safety Project offering car seat turn-in event

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Indiana County Highway Safety Project and the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Public Health Program in the Department of Allied and Public Health are sponsoring a car seat “take back” on April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Zink Hall parking lot, 1190 Maple St.

Punxsutawney Spirit, March 22, 2025

Rural Health Pulse Podcast continues with 걜쳔짇북꽈 Nursing Department chair

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, Rural Health Pulse, continues its third season with an episode featuring Dr. Theresa Gropelli, professor and chair of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Department of Nursing and Allied Health. The Rural Health Pulse podcast is available for free on Spotify and from the IRMC website. The podcasts include professionals from IRMC and from 걜쳔짇북꽈. It is recorded by students in the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Department of Communications Media under the direction of communications faculty member Dr. Mark Piwinsky and is produced by 걜쳔짇북꽈 Director of Strategic Partnerships Christina Koren. Dr. Jim Kinneer, IRMC Chief Human Resources Officer, serves as the host for the shows. Season three of the podcast launched on Nov. 21, 2024, in conjunction with National Rural Health Day and the Third Annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference with “A Conversation with Dr. Miko Rose, the Founding Dean of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.”

The Punxsutawney Spirit, March 22, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 NAMES NEW INTERIM VP FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DIVISION

The 걜쳔짇북꽈 has selected Larry Wakefield as the interim Vice President for the school’s division of Administration and Finance. Wakefield, a native of Knoxville, Tennessee comes to the school after serving as an interim senior vice president for finance and chief financial officer at North Greenville University in Greenville, South Carolina, along with serving at Delta State in Mississippi and Wesleyan College in Georgia. He will serve as a member of 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael Driscoll’s cabinet and supervise the offices of Human Resources, Public Safety and University Police, Finance, Budget and others.

Renda Broadcasting, March 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 names Tennessee fiscal administrator as interim vice president

Larry Wakefield, who has more than four decades of experience in higher education budget planning and analysis and business affairs, will take over as interim leader of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Division of Administration and Finance on Monday. “Mr. Wakefield brings extensive experience in budget, finance, and facilities management to this interim role,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “I look forward to him joining the team and continuing the university’s positive momentum in the Administration and Finance area, and our student-centered focus.” Wakefield’s appointment follows the departure of Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Debra L. Fitzsimons last month to a new job as chief financial officer at Allegheny College in Meadville, Crawford County.

Indiana Gazette, March 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 names Tennessee fiscal administrator as interim vice president

Longview News Journal, March 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 names Tennessee fiscal administrator as interim vice president

WFMZ-TV, March 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 selects interim vice president for administration and finance

The Punxsutawney Spirit, March 21, 2025

Call this I-ACT 101: Explaining what this team is all about

In her role as public information officer for I-ACT, the Indiana Area Collaborative Team and its Executive Committee, 걜쳔짇북꽈 Executive Director for Media Relations felt obliged to provide an explanation of I-ACT. It is sort of an I-ACT 101 coming as the team prepares for one of two weekends during which community collaboration seem essential to its stakeholders: Homecoming in the fall, and 걜쳔짇북꽈atty’s weekend in the spring, the latter an unauthorized, unsanctioned event focused on the 걜쳔짇북꽈 community.

Indiana Gazette, March 20, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 president, founding dean of proposed college of osteopathic medicine featured on ‘Our Region’s Business’

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Punxsutawney Spirit, March 20, 2025

Driscoll, Rose take osteopathic college plan to 'Our Region's Business'

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Indiana Gazette, March 20, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 planning 150th anniversary events

This May will mark the 150th anniversary of the 걜쳔짇북꽈, and school officials are planning a series of celebratory events to mark the occasion. 걜쳔짇북꽈 will officially launch the sesquicentennial festivities Aug. 23 with the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Crimson Carnival – two days before the first day of classes of the new term. “걜쳔짇북꽈 is deservedly proud of its rich history, which reflects a university that respects and honors its past, is resilient, and is focused on the future,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Michael Driscoll said in a statement. “걜쳔짇북꽈 has weathered many storms over the past 150 years, but it has always had an incredible sense of pride and optimism, independence and commitment to students’ success. I am truly looking forward to all of the planned events and to the beginning of our next 150 – and more – years to come.” 걜쳔짇북꽈 started as Indiana Normal School on May 17, 1875.

The Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 20, 2025

Lessons learned: PA’s educational evolution five years after the pandemic

Indeed, while headlines often focused on the political polarization that drove bitter disagreements over COVID-19 strategy, educators emphasize the heightened sense of community and purpose that resulted from an all-hands-on-deck emergency. “People worked hard, almost 24/7, and they never complained,” said Michael Driscoll, who has led 걜쳔짇북꽈 since 2012. “I saw, daily, a university community that stepped up in every way possible to help one another when needed, personally and professionally.”

City & State Pennsylvania, March 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 planning Sesquicentennial Celebration

걜쳔짇북꽈 will celebrate 150 years of excellence and impact during the 2025-2026 academic year as it marks its sesquicentennial. “걜쳔짇북꽈 is deservedly proud of its rich history, which reflects a university that respects and honors its past, is resilient, and is focused on the future,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael Driscoll said. “걜쳔짇북꽈 has weathered many storms over the past 150 years, but it has always had an incredible sense of pride and optimism, independence, and commitment to student success,” he said. “I am truly looking forward to all of the planned events, and to the beginning of our next 150—and more – years to come.”

DuBois Courier Express, March 19, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

걜쳔짇북꽈 announced some details on the university’s upcoming 150^th anniversary. The first day of class at 걜쳔짇북꽈 was May 17^th, 1875, when the university, known as Indiana Normal School, welcomed its first class of 80 students, which grew to 150 students by the end of the first week. The official sesquicentennial celebration will begin with the Crimson Carnival and the 150^th anniversary celebration on August 23^rd and the first day of classes two days later. There are also several promotional events leading up to the celebration, including the annual Giving Week from May 12^th to the 17^th, an 걜쳔짇북꽈 Day at PNC Park in August, and a T-shirt design contest. More events are expected to be added as the date gets closer. The school has launched a website dedicated to the celebration. The address is

Renda Broadcasting, March 17, 2025

'Landscapes of Language and Literature" is the topic of upcoming 걜쳔짇북꽈 conference

걜쳔짇북꽈’s English Graduate Organization will offer its 2025 Conference, “Landscapes of Language and Literature” on March 21 and 22. The conference will be offered both in person in 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Sprowls Hall and via Zoom. It is free and open to the community.

Kittanning Leader Times, March 17, 2025

Our Region’s Business: 걜쳔짇북꽈

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 has been making progress toward opening medical school to serve rural communities. (With me today) are 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael Driscoll and founding dean Dr. Miko Rose.

WPXI-TV, March 16, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 HOSTS PUBLIC LANGUAGE CONFERENCE

걜쳔짇북꽈’s English Graduate Organization will host its 2025 Conference, Landscapes of Language and Literature, on March 21 and 22. The event is free and open to the public, offered both in person at Sprowls Hall and virtually on Zoom. The conference, organized by 걜쳔짇북꽈’s English graduate students, will feature keynote addresses from Dr. Anne Colwell on March 21, discussing Landscapes, Language, and Loss, and Dr. David Hanauer on March 22, exploring Interdisciplinarity and the Psychology of the Linguistic Landscape.

Renda Broadcasting, March 15, 2025

'Landscapes of Language and Literature' is the topic of upcoming 걜쳔짇북꽈 conference

걜쳔짇북꽈’s English Graduate Organization includes all students in 걜쳔짇북꽈’s English graduate studies programs. The organization sponsors and supports a number of events related to the study of language and literature, including the yearly conference, professional development workshops, and the Banned Books project.

Indiana Gazette, March 15, 2025

Center for Rural PA distributing 걜쳔짇북꽈 research survey

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

As part of its effort to develop a college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈, the university has approached the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to help it with a statewide research study that is being distributed this spring. For the college’s founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose, university officials said, it is a bid to find out about commonalities of physicians who commit to and stay in rural health care practice. In turn, it is part of the university’s plan to recruit and educate physicians committed to practice in rural communities. In turn it is part of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s commitment to address a rural health care crisis in the commonwealth.

Kittanning Leader Times, March 17, 2025

Leadership Pittsburgh explores Indiana County's past, present and future

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll highlighted his university’s status as a major research center and discussed plans for a new College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also noted that 13% of 걜쳔짇북꽈 alumni and 15% of current students come from Allegheny County, with a majority hailing from the Pittsburgh region. Many in the Pittsburgh area, Driscoll said, bleed “crimson and slate”—걜쳔짇북꽈’s colors—along with “black and gold,” the familiar colors of Pittsburgh sports teams. The proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine became a topic later, when the group visited John J. and Char Kopchick Hall on the 걜쳔짇북꽈 campus. There, they heard from Dr. Miko Rose, the founding dean of the proposed college, along with founding associate deans Dr. Luke Mortensen and Ryan Smith, and Dr. Amy Cook, assistant dean of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Indiana Gazette, March 14, 2025

Notable Woman: Susan Wheatley

Dr. Susan Wheatley’s life is intertwined with music, service and a love of two states. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Michigan where her father went to work, her life and career is a partnership with both states. In 1988, Susan accepted a position on the music faculty of 걜쳔짇북꽈. Her teaching included teaching everything from individual piano classes, mentoring student teachers and frequently accompanying choruses and concerts, which led to a deep interest in discovering and promoting the work of unheralded women composers. For 25 years, she directed the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Festival of Women Composers, along with the late Dr. Sarah Mantel, another AAUW Notable Woman.

Indiana Gazette, March 14, 2025

Notable Woman: Michele Norwood

A 1992 master’s degree from 걜쳔짇북꽈 led to an internship and eventual employment in ARIN’s adult education retraining programs, focusing on preparing women to reenter the workforce in health care. In 1993, she became the director of business and industrial training through 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Continuing Education program. By 1998, Michele was the director of research for graduate studies, procuring funding through grant writing. Michele was named assistant dean of the College of Fine Arts (2005). By 2010, she returned to Pitt to earn her doctorate in education and was named the associate dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. In 2014, Michele served as the associate provost for student success where, in 2018, she founded and directed the University College to “help students find their way through existing academic services and to supply outreach needed for success.”

Indiana Gazette, March 14, 2024

Hits & Misses

Hit: At a time when some police departments are struggling to fill vacancies, 걜쳔짇북꽈 has finalized an agreement to locate a satellite municipal police training academy in Southpointe. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Criminal Justice Training Center will launch on a part-time basis May 10, with a full-time class anticipated in March 2026. “There is a definite need for trained police officers in our region and in our commonwealth, and we are very pleased to provide this additional training site to help to meet this critically important workforce need,” said training center Director Marcia Cole. More than 99% of graduates are hired as officers in municipalities across Pennsylvania. Cole hopes that the new satellite center at Southpointe will help fill the gaps for departments in the Pittsburgh region.

Washington Observer-Reporter, March 14, 2025

Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: At a time when some police departments are struggling to fill vacancies, 걜쳔짇북꽈 has finalized an agreement to locate a satellite municipal police training academy in Southpointe. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Criminal Justice Training Center will launch on a part-time basis May 10, with a full-time class anticipated in March 2026. “There is a definite need for trained police officers in our region and in our commonwealth, and we are very pleased to provide this additional training site to help to meet this critically important workforce need,” said training center Director Marcia Cole. More than 99% of graduates are hired as officers in municipalities across Pennsylvania. Cole hopes that the new satellite center at Southpointe will help fill the gaps for departments in the Pittsburgh region.

Uniontown Herald-Standard, March 14, 2025

Jeff Duncan: Like father, like son: Another Haslett is coaching the Saints

As promised, my column on new Saints tight ends coach Chase Haslett, whose father, Jim, led the Saints to the first playoff win in Saints history.

The Times-Picayune (New Orleans), March 13, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 GEARING UP FOR FINAL LEG OF SCHOOL YEAR

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 students are enjoying the final days of Spring Break, but on-campus operations are still going strong. Officials with the College of Osteopathic Medicine are working on reaching more clinical training agreements with hospitals and other rural medical facilities. They currently have 10, including agreements with IRMC, Punxsutawney Area Hospital, and Armstrong Country Memorial Hospital, and founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose says an affinity for locality has helped seal those deals.

Renda Broadcasting, March 14, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose and Founding Associate Dean Dr Ryan Smith

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Miko Rose and Dr. Ryan Smith update Todd Marino during Indiana in the Morning about 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.

Renda Broadcasting, March 12, 2025

New chefs lead at Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hollywood Casino at Greektown has made some changes to the leadership of its dining operations with the appointment of executive chef Dedric McGhee and Richard Simmons as the chef de cuisine of its fine-dining restaurant Prism. McGhee, who has been with the company since last year, comes with nearly 30 years of experience in the industry including training at the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Academy of Culinary Arts, winning a AAA Four Diamond Award, and working alongside Chef Emeril Lagasse at his flagship restaurant in New Orleans, among others. McGhee will lead all culinary operations across the casino, including Prism, ESPN Bet, the Monroe Market food hall, and hotel banquets.

Detroit MetroTimes, March 12, 2025

Area students named to fall 2024 dean's list at 걜쳔짇북꽈

The following students have been named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at 걜쳔짇북꽈. Students achieve dean’s list status when they are full-time (12 or more credits) students with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The full list of dean’s list students is available at .

DuBois Courier Express, March 12, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 opening police training center at Southpointe

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Criminal justice Training Center has a ne home in the CNX Resources Center in Southpointe.

Uniontown Herald-Standard, March 11, 2025

Council Rock Educator Wins National Earth Science Teaching Award

NEWTOWN, PA — An Earth and space science teacher at the Newtown Middle School in the Council Rock School District has been selected to receive the 2025 American Geoscience Institute's (AGI) Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Curry earned his bachelor's degree at 걜쳔짇북꽈 and his master's degree from Arcadia University. In his 33 years as an Earth science educator at the middle- and high-school levels, he has won awards for his teaching from several prominent geoscience organizations, including the National Association of Geoscience Teachers and Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (now Seismological Facility for the Advancement of Geoscience).

Patch.com, March 11, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 150th anniversary celebration kicking into higher gear

걜쳔짇북꽈’s sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) is kicking into higher gear, with a website "celebrating 150 years of excellence and impact at 걜쳔짇북꽈" and a timetable of events continuing through the 2025-26 academic year.

Latrobe Bulletin, March 11, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering ranked No. 1 in the state

DuBois Courier Express, March 11, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 plans 'Run for the Health of It' to raise funds for Health Sciences support

걜쳔짇북꽈’s College of Health Sciences is sponsoring the first "Run for the Health of It" 5K race on April 5. Organizers plan to hold that event annually, to raise funds to directly support students in the 걜쳔짇북꽈 College of Health Sciences programs, with a different fundraising focus each year.

Latrobe Bulletin, March 11, 2025

Center for Rural PA distributing 걜쳔짇북꽈 research survey

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Indiana Gazette, March 10, 2025

Driscoll: Seeking 걜쳔짇북꽈 success amid 'really disruptive times in higher education'

Kittanning Leader Times, March 10, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 takes part in PASSHE-PA Bankers-DLI collaboration

A collaboration among universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, including Indiana, and the Pennsylvania Bankers Association will double in size this year. The PASSHE Foundation was awarded a $250,000 Industry Partnership grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry to expand the Career and Leadership Skills Academy from 75 students to 150 students in the summer of 2025. The academy is a collaboration between Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and PA Bankers that provides 10-week, live online sessions for interns of member banks. In addition to Shippensburg, PASSHE officials said the academy is expanding to include instructors from Commonwealth, Indiana and Kutztown universities.

Kittanning Leader Times, March 10, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 honors two U.S. Army veterans in its alumni ranksTop of Form

Two 걜쳔짇북꽈 alumni — both retired U.S. Army veterans — are in the spotlight as part of a busy day for the university and its Council of Trustees. Lt. Col. Barry D. Gasdek, a native of Westmoreland County, Derry Area High School graduate, a distinguished military graduate of 걜쳔짇북꽈 in 1964 and a hero of the Vietnam War now living in Wyoming, is getting an honorary Doctorate in Public Service during the university’s commencement exercises on May 10. Meanwhile, the university announced Thursday that Col. Stephen G. Abel, a 2018 걜쳔짇북꽈 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, is adding to what has been more than $200,000 in financial support to his alma mater over the decades.

Kittanning Leader Times, March 10, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 honors PSAC-winning women’s volleyball team

When 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll gave his quarterly report to the university’s Council of Trustees, he also refers to the athletic exploits of Crimson Hawk squads. One of those squads has a very big fan in Driscoll himself, who wore an 걜쳔짇북꽈 cap and joined members of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 women’s volleyball team for a group picture after the council approved a resolution of commendation for the team’s 2024 season, including its winning the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championship.

Indiana Gazette, March 10, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 150th anniversary celebration kicking into higher gear

Indiana Gazette, March 9, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Police Academy accepting applications at new Washington County location

The 걜쳔짇북꽈 Police Academy is now accepting applications for its new satellite location in Washington County.

WPXI-TV, March 8, 2025

Laurels and barbs

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Laurel: 걜쳔짇북꽈 has signed another clinical training affiliation agreement, adding yet again to the school’s growing list of partners for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The university and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring signed the deal at the end of February. Other hospitals and medical centers that 걜쳔짇북꽈 has partnered with include Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Indiana Regional Medical Center and Penn Highlands HealthCare.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 8, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 honors two U.S. Army veterans in its alumni ranks

Indiana Gazette, March 8, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 ALUMNUS & ARMY VETERAN TO BE AWARDED HONORARY DEGREE

걜쳔짇북꽈 plans to honor Lieutenant Colonel Barry D Gasdek with an honorary degree. The decision was made by the Council of Trustees at their meeting on March 6^th. Gasdek is a retired Army veteran, a 1964 graduate and a 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Gasdek’s service in Vietnam earned him many of the nation’s highest honors, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and Soldier’s Medal, among many others. After his retirement from the Army in 2012, he received the designation of colonel. 걜쳔짇북꽈 president Dr. Michael Driscoll says that “Lt. Col Gasdek has a lifetime of exemplary service, leadership, and commitment to his country, his community, and to 걜쳔짇북꽈.”

Renda Broadcasting, March 8, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 plans ‘Run for the Health of It’ to raise funds for Health Sciences support

걜쳔짇북꽈’s College of Health Sciences is sponsoring the first “Run for the Health of It” 5K race on April 5. Organizers plan to hold that event annually, to raise funds to directly support students in the 걜쳔짇북꽈 College of Health Sciences programs, with a different fundraising focus each year. This year’s event aims to support 걜쳔짇북꽈’s doctoral program in clinical psychology, with funds directed to the Dave LaPorte Memorial Fund, which supports the professional development of students in the doctoral program.

Indiana Gazette, March 8, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 hosting educational session on government actions

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 5

걜쳔짇북꽈 hosting educational session on government actions

The United States Constitution, presidential executive orders and the separation of powers will be examined during 걜쳔짇북꽈's upcoming educational session on government actions. The free program will take place at 3:30 p.m. March 17 at Stouffer Auditorium.

Centre Daily Times, March 6, 2025

Driscoll: Seeking 걜쳔짇북꽈 success amid 'really disruptive times in higher education'

Longview News Journal, March 7, 2025

Driscoll: Seeking 걜쳔짇북꽈 success amid 'really disruptive times in higher education'

걜쳔짇북꽈’s concerns about its future took center stage at Thursday’s quarterly meeting of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Council of Trustees. “I’ve often said that we are in the midst of really disruptive times in higher education,” President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll told the trustees. “We must act now to make sure we survive and thrive into this new normal for higher education, public higher education in particular.” That “new normal” includes declining populations in western Pennsylvania, “challenges with students not finding and seeing the value in attending college,” Driscoll told reporters after the meeting, “and some challenges in the political sector.”

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Indiana Gazette, March 7, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 PRESIDENT LOOKING TO NAVIGATE “DISRUPTIVE TIMES”

On Thursday, 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael Driscoll told the Council of Trustees that they are continuing to navigate what called the most “disruptive times” in the history of higher education. Driscoll said that there are several challenges from declining populations to political challenges, and all the problems are coming to a head at the same time. He said that the university is designing forward about serving the needs of the students and the commonwealth.

Renda Broadcasting, March 6, 2025

'I just want art to be for everybody': Belmont artist builds business from watercolor painting

Kim McKendry first took art classes as a child. Her family is from the Netherlands, and art lessons would follow lessons in Dutch. McKendry, who lives in Belmont but is originally from Pennsylvania, went on to study art in high school, but her trajectory stopped there. She initially wanted to major in fashion, but when she went on to 걜쳔짇북꽈, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing and Economics.

Gaston Gazette, (North Carolina), March 6, 2025

OP-ED: Health care and Humpty Dumpty

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

As egg prices are still a lead story in this country, the nursery rhyme about Humpty Dumpty jumped into my mind. But my version is about the U.S. health care system. According to my observations, the “system” is precariously sitting on that same potentially crumbling wall where Humpty Dumpty sat. Escalating costs, care fragmentation, and a lack of preventative care have eroded Humpty’s wall for decades. The even worse news is if we continue on our current trajectory, just like Mr. Dumpty, we risk a catastrophic fall. The potential collapse of our make-believe wall would leave millions without adequate care. This would then create significant economic and social consequences for our nation. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has taken a significant step toward addressing these issues by creating a College of Osteopathic Medicine directed toward graduating primary care physicians trained in techniques for helping patients achieve wellness and prevention. Simultaneously, by working cooperatively with 걜쳔짇북꽈’s COM, Indiana Regional Medical Center, and the PA Mountain Care Network could become a model for these changes. They have summoned up the courage to act before Humpty Dumpty’s fate becomes our own. As the U.S. health care system faces treacherous whitewater, let’s applaud Indiana as they seek to implement preventative care, value-based models, and technological investments.

Washington Observer-Reporter, March 6, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Planetarium presenting shows on Venus, planetariums, telescopes

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will present three programs during the spring semester: “Back to Venus” today, Telescope Display and Full Moon Star Party on April 12, and “Centennial of the Planetarium!” on May 7. All three programs begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the community.

Latrobe Bulletin, March 6, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Planetarium presenting shows on Venus, planetariums, telescopes

Indiana Gazette, March 6, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 and Nason Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

On Tuesday, February 25, 걜쳔짇북꽈 Conemaugh and Nason Medical Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈's proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 걜쳔짇북꽈's Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈 in December 2022. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Morrisons Cove Herald, March 5, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 hosting educational session on government actions

The United States Constitution, presidential executive orders and the separation of powers will be examined during 걜쳔짇북꽈’s upcoming educational session on government actions. The free program will take place at 3:30 p.m. March 17 at Stouffer Auditorium. “I’m Just a Bill: The Constitution, Executive Orders and Separation of Powers” is presented by the school’s department of history, philosophy, political science and religious studies; the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Free Speech Project; and the Social Equity and Title IX Office. Melanie Duncan, 걜쳔짇북꽈 assistant diversity and inclusion officer and deputy Title IX coordinator, will present alongside political science faculty Aleea Perry and Gwen Torges. “I’m looking forward to this presentation as a great opportunity to step back from the headlines and take a deeper dive into how presidential power actually works and why understanding the Constitution makes these moments far less alarming and much more interesting,” Torges said in a release.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 5, 2025

Somebody to Love, 걜쳔짇북꽈 music department collaborate in Classic Meets Rock 2 concert

Local classic rock cover band Somebody to Love sold out the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Fisher Auditorium with its Classic Meets Rock 2 concert Tuesday. The collaborative performance between Somebody to Love and 걜쳔짇북꽈’s chorus and string ensemble featured an array of classic hits, with covers ranging from the Rolling Stones and Moody Blues to Elton John and Michael Jackson.

Indiana Gazette, March 4, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 takes part in PASSHE-PA Bankers-DLI collaboration

A collaboration among universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, including Indiana, and the Pennsylvania Bankers Association will double in size this year. The PASSHE Foundation was awarded a $250,000 Industry Partnership grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry to expand the Career and Leadership Skills Academy from 75 students to 150 students in the summer of 2025. “걜쳔짇북꽈 is excited to be part of this initiative to provide additional skills to interns and new hires in the banking industry,” said Kristen A. O’Hara, director of workforce development at 걜쳔짇북꽈. “We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this program alongside Commonwealth, Kutztown and Shippensburg universities.”

Indiana Gazette, March 4, 2025

'Young and Punk' photo show is part of vintage punk weekend in Pittsburgh

When the punks busted down the doors in the late ‘70s, there were new bands popping up every week — even in Pittsburgh. “It was a really interesting and magical time,” says photographer Larry Rippel, who captured a lot of the era in black-and-white stills. Eighteen of his photos will be on display in “Young and Punk in Pittsburgh,” a show opening Friday at in Garfield. Among them are pics of The Puke, whose album “This Kind of Experience: Live 1978/1979,” will be released with live performances at on Saturday. Rippel, who grew up in the Mon Valley, moved here in 1978 and taught at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Mt. Lebanon. He’d been reading Creem magazine and one of the first records he ever bought, while at 걜쳔짇북꽈, was “Neat Neat Neat” by The Damned in 1977, so he was ready for the punk invasion in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 4, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, Conemaugh Nason sign training agreement

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 has signed another clinical training affiliation agreement, adding to the school’s growing list of partners for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The university and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring signed documents at the end of February for the 11th such partnership for 걜쳔짇북꽈.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 4, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, Clarion Psychiatric Center sign clinical training agreement

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 (걜쳔짇북꽈) and Clarion Psychiatric Cener formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.

The Clarion News, March 4, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 gets $99,330 share of latest state teacher training grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced a second round of awards for the Accelerated Special Educator Certification Program, with more than $1 million in funding to 14 postsecondary institutions. 걜쳔짇북꽈 is getting $99,330 in this round of funding aimed at expanding accelerated certification programming to prospective special educators. 걜쳔짇북꽈 is a newcomer to the program, as are eight other institutions, while six are getting a second award of funds from that program. “걜쳔짇북꽈 continues to be extremely proud of its teacher preparation programs and we appreciate the support that this grant will provide to our students entering the field of special education,” said university Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Lara Luetkehans.

Latrobe Bulletin, March 4, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 awarded funding to accelerate special education certifications

Yahoo News, Feb. 28, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 awarded funding to accelerate special education certifications

걜쳔짇북꽈 is one of 14 post-secondary institutions receiving funding to boost special education teaching certifications, the state Department of Education announced Friday. 걜쳔짇북꽈 was awarded $99,330 as part of a $1 million aid package from Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration. "Pennsylvania's educator workforce shortage will take flexibility, innovation and creativity to solve," acting state Secretary of Education Carrie Rowe said in a release, "and initiatives like the Accelerated Special Educator Certification Program demonstrate how thinking outside the box can produce critical and much-needed results for the commonwealth." The accelerated offering makes grants available to college and universities with approved pre-K through 12th grade special education certification programs to partner with one school district, at least, career and technical centers, private school, charter and cyber charter schools, as well as intermediate units. Those partnerships are then used to provide students with summer field experiences, coaching and mentoring during the school year, and deliver a post-baccalaureate program for pre-K through 12th grade special education teacher certification within 18 months.

Centre Daily Times, March 1, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 gets $99,330 share of latest state teacher training grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced a second round of awards for the Accelerated Special Educator Certification Program, with more than $1 million in funding to 14 postsecondary institutions. 걜쳔짇북꽈 is getting $99,330 in this round of funding aimed at expanding accelerated certification programming to prospective special educators. “걜쳔짇북꽈 continues to be extremely proud of its teacher preparation programs and we appreciate the support that this grant will provide to our students entering the field of special education,” said university Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Lara Luetkehans.

Indiana Gazette, March 1, 2025

Local grads appear on Dean’s List

The following students have been named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at 걜쳔짇북꽈. Students achieve dean’s list status when they are full-time students with a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. The full list of dean’s list students is available at www.iup.edu.

Republican Herald, March 1, 2025

State adds another $1 million to accelerate teacher education, seeking end to shortage

 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced that the second round of awards for the Accelerated Special Educator Certification Program will provide more than $1 million in funding to 14 postsecondary institutions, six of them returning and eight new, to expand accelerated certification programming to prospective special educators – helping Pennsylvania schools train more qualified special educators, faster. Grant funding has been awarded to Alvernia University, $99,646; Carlow University, $100,000; Delaware Valley University, $99,161; DeSales University, $100,000; East Stroudsburg University, $50,000; Gannon University, $50,000; 걜쳔짇북꽈, $99,330.

Local News 1 (Waynesboro), March 1, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 awarded funding to accelerate special education certifications

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Feb. 28, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Planetarium plans several shows

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will present three programs during the spring semester: “Back to Venus” on March 6, Telescope Display and Full Moon Star Party on April 12, and “Centennial of the Planetarium!” on May 7. All three programs begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the community.

Leader Vindicator, Feb. 28, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 planetarium Presenting shows on Venus, telescopes

Punxsutawney Spirit, Feb. 27, 2025

South Schuylkill News College Notes

Students at 걜쳔짇북꽈 achieving dean's list status for the fall of 2024. 걜쳔짇북꽈: Isabella Korell, Auburn; Courtney Mease, Cressona; Alaina Weachock, Orwigsburg; Amara Bender, Pine Grove; Abigail Rugh, Schuylkill Haven; Jacqueline Chamberlain, Jacob Herman and Jackson Yoder, Tower City.

Reading Eagle, Feb. 27, 2025

Lively Arts at 걜쳔짇북꽈 announces artist talk, classical-rock music concert

Somebody to Love, the 걜쳔짇북꽈 String Ensemble and the University Chorus rehearsed Sunday for the upcoming Classic Meets Rock 2 in March. Top of FormBottom of FormThe Lively Arts at 걜쳔짇북꽈 announced Monday two events that will close out February and ring in March, celebrating alumni artists and musicians. Today at 7 p.m. in the University Museum, Sutton Hall, Room 111, Trish Dodson, Lauren Scavo-Fulk and Rhonda Yeager will be featured in Reflections: An Alumni Discussion, a free event where the trio will discuss their artistic processes, inspirations and experienc1es that have shaped their work. The event is open to any member of the public.

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 26, 2025

Classic Meets Rock returning to the Fisher Stage

Classical music once again meets rock music when Indiana university of Pennsylvania’s String Ensemble, directed by Kaleigh Accord, collaborates with the local rock band, Somebody to Love, for a concert entitled “Classic Meets Rock 2.”

Punxsutawney Spirit, Feb. 26, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, CONEMAUGH NASON SIGN CLINICAL TRAINING AFFILIATION AGREEMENT

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Another agreement was signed yesterday between a medical institution and 걜쳔짇북꽈 for the proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Ceremonies were held yesterday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring to sign the clinical training affiliation agreement for students of the proposed college. This will allow students in their third and fourth year to complete their studies at a community clinical site after doing two years of classroom-based studies. The new program is meant to help address the healthcare problem in Pennsylvania, especially in the rural areas.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 26, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 signs clinical training agreement with Blair County hospital

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

ROARING SPRING — 걜쳔짇북꽈 has reached a clinical training affiliation agreement for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine with a second hospital in the Duke LifePoint Healthcare Conemaugh Health System. In a ceremony Tuesday in Roaring Spring, Blair County, 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center formalized an agreement, following in the footpath of Nason sibling Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. “Establishing a college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈 is part of our call to action to address the healthcare crisis in Pennsylvania, especially rural Pennsylvania,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “Formalizing clinical training affiliation agreements with community hospitals like Conemaugh Nason Medical Center are at the center of our work to educate talented and promising physicians who are committed to rural healthcare.”

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 25, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 partners with another medical facility to eliminate rural healthcare crisis

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

ROARING SPRING, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 걜쳔짇북꽈 said it’s working to address the healthcare crisis that rural communities face. On Tuesday, 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine signed a clinical training affiliation agreement with Conemaugh Nason Medical Center for students. “Part of having a medical school is clinical sites for medical students to rotate and get that clinical experience. And having a clinical site at a hospital like Nason, which is a very vibrant community hospital, provides that experience in rural health care, with the goal being as students are trained in rural health care, they will feel comfortable and inspired to return to a career in rural medicine and work in the communities that they grew up in,” Elizabeth Dunmore M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Conemaugh Health Systems said.

WTAJ-TV, Feb. 25, 2025

Lenape Technical School hosts health sector career pathways event for students

Students from 10 different schools attended to hear about careers and speak with representatives The event was put together by Armstrong Indiana Career Pathway Partnership (AICPP), who worked together with LTS, Indiana County Technology Center, ARIN IU28, Armstrong Center for Community Learning, Butler County Community College, Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC), and 걜쳔짇북꽈 (걜쳔짇북꽈) to strengthen career pathways for students interested in careers in the health sector.

Kittanning Leader-Times, Feb. 25, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 student organization prepares for March as National Nutrition Month

The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics at 걜쳔짇북꽈 has organized a smoothie sale, mac and cheese crockpot charity cook off, and a program with a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer with experience in functional health training, to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is “Food Connects Us.”

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 26, 2025

College news

The following local students have been named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at 걜쳔짇북꽈.

The Citizen Standard, Feb. 25, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, Penn Highlands Healthcare Sign Clinical Training Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 chose to explore a proposed college of osteopathic medicine based on several factors, including the critical need for rural health care.

걜쳔짇북꽈 and Penn Highlands Healthcare have formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈 in December 2022. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Securing clinical training sites for students is part of the successful accreditation process. Typically, students in colleges of osteopathic medicine spend the first two years of their education in the classroom; during the third and fourth years, students are based in the community at clinical sites.

exploreClarion, Feb. 22, 2025

Clarion Psychiatric Center Offers Medical Health Education

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The Clarion Psychiatric Center in Monroe Township has quietly built a stellar reputation in mental health services. It has two child and adolescent units, two adult units, 212 beds, and 264 staff members. 걜쳔짇북꽈 recently recognized its value and formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement with Clarion Psychiatric Center for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.

exploreClarion, Feb. 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 signs two articulation agreements for proposed medical school

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 signed two more clinical training affiliation agreements this month for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The first partnership came Feb. 11 with Clarion Psychiatric Center and the second was signed Wednesday with Penn Highlands Healthcare. “Because every community and its health care needs are very different, every clinical training site offers a unique perspective and learning opportunity for our students,” founding medical school Dean Dr. Miko Rose said in a release. “We are very proud and grateful for each and every clinical training affiliation agreement and for what they will offer to our students.”

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Feb. 20, 2025

State grant funds new 걜쳔짇북꽈 boost to student mental health

걜쳔짇북꽈 said its PsyD (doctoral psychology program) Graduate Student Organization is using funding received in a Pennsylvania Department of Education MASLOW grant of $1,000 to support student mental health. Corinne Orr, a third-year student in 걜쳔짇북꽈’s PsyD program and president of PGSO, authored the grant application. The student group decided to use the funds to establish a relaxation room at G-18 in Uhler Hall, which was opened for use on Feb. 17.

Kittanning Leader Times, Feb. 26, 2025

BTAMC signs agreement with 걜쳔짇북꽈

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Officials from Broad Top Area Medical Center are looking to the future of healthcare in Huntingdon County, and they hope to do that by partnering with other groups to bring medical students to the area. One way they are doing that is through an clinical training affiliation agreement with 걜쳔짇북꽈 with their prospective college of osteopathic medicine. The agreement was signed with BTAMC in November 2024, but officials are spending time in the county to learn more about where students would be practicing in the county in recent days.

The Daily News, Feb. 25, 2025

A former 걜쳔짇북꽈 director of development is named to oversee Independence's foundations

A former executive director of development at 걜쳔짇북꽈 has been named chief development officer for four hospital foundations under the umbrella of Independence Health System. Anthony Cancro, a western Pennsylvania native, will oversee development of Butler Memorial Hospital Foundation, Clarion Hospital Foundation, Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation and Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation. Cancro was a development officer in the 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Division of University Advancement for more than five years, and earned a Master of Business Administration degree in Strategic Management there.

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 24, 2025

Reilly chosen as full-time dean of 걜쳔짇북꽈 College of Education

On Monday, 걜쳔짇북꽈 officials said, Reilly was named effective Feb. 8 as permanent dean of what now, after a recent academic restructuring, is the College of Education and Human Services. Reilly has served in 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Division of Academic Affairs since 2007. She was as a professor in the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and as assistant and interim chair of the department. She was the director of Liberal Studies from 2017 to 2022 and Provost’s Associate for Academic Planning from 2022 to 2023.

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 24, 2025

REILLY NAMED FULL-TIME DEAN OF 걜쳔짇북꽈’S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES

걜쳔짇북꽈 on Monday named Dr. Edel Reilly as the new dean of the College of Education and Human Services. Reilly was appointed interim dean in July 2023 but was promoted to the full-time position on February 8. Along with serving in her role as dean, Reilly assisted 걜쳔짇북꽈 in many roles. She was a member of the Division of Academic Affairs since 2007, the director of Liberal Studies from 2017 to 2022, the Provost’s Associate for Academic Planning from 2022 to 2023, and she also served the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences as a professor and as assistant and interim department chair.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 24, 2025

VISION 2025 | Energy-saving projects heating up at regional schools|

In the post-secondary realm, 걜쳔짇북꽈 made a winter and summer utility savings program school policy because of its effectiveness at saving on energy costs. “This decision was made following analysis of our ability to serve our students and families through mostly remote work; the impact on employee productivity; and invited feedback,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 Vice President for Administration and Finance Debra L. Fitzsimons said in a statement. “This decision also reflects the financial success of the ongoing Utilities Savings Programs. Since the programs were introduced in the 2022-23 academic year, the initiative has resulted in $1.5 million in savings for the university, or approximately $500,000 in annual savings.”

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Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Feb. 24, 2025

FIORENTINO: RAZING BUILDINGS SAVES MONEY FOR STATE SYSTEM SCHOOLS

At last week’s state budget hearings, State System of Higher Education Interim Chancellor Christopher Fiorentino was grilled on a number of subjects, among them a question from Representative Jim Struzzi about the practice of removing buildings to save money. 걜쳔짇북꽈 is in the midst of an extensive program of campus redesign, including the demolition of a number of buildings. According to the State System, their analysis “confirms” that removing buildings saves money.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 23, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 ROTC holding training drills on campus today

Members of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Army Reserve Officers Training Corps program are conducting a training event today from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. An 걜쳔짇북꽈 spokeswoman said cadets and members of the ROTC faculty will be carrying unloaded weapons, including rifles and machine guns, during this training exercise. She said weapons will not have ammunition or blanks. The exercise will be conducted on campus around Pierce Hall, at the 걜쳔짇북꽈 rugby and baseball fields, and at the National Guard farm training area.

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 23, 2025

Fairman Family Foundation gifts $250,000 to 걜쳔짇북꽈's proposed college of osteopathic medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Fairman Family Foundation of DuBois has gifted $250,000 to 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “On behalf of the Fairman Foundation, we are proud to support this courageous initiative that will benefit countless generations to come,” Fairman Family Foundation President Joyce Ritenour Fairman said. “My son, Derek, and I are both very proud 걜쳔짇북꽈 graduates and are fully supportive of the commitment 걜쳔짇북꽈 has made to community health and wellness,” she said. “My daughter, Lisa, as a dermatologist practicing in rural Pennsylvania, sees the effects of the shortage of primary health care physicians. Private gifts to the prospective college of osteopathic medicine are crucial to helping to address the health care crisis in our commonwealth and especially in our rural communities.” Derek Fairman is a 2003 걜쳔짇북꽈 computer science graduate.

DuBois Courier Express, Feb. 22, 2025

State grant funds new 걜쳔짇북꽈 boost to student mental health

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 22, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 students named to fall 2024 Dean’s List

The following students have been named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List at 걜쳔짇북꽈. Students achieve dean’s list status when they are full-time (12 or more credits) students with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher.

Pike County Courier, Feb. 22, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, Penn Highlands Healthcare Sign Clinical Training Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

I걜쳔짇북꽈 and Penn Highlands Healthcare have formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈 in December 2022. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

exploreClarion, Feb. 22, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 receives $250,000 for proposed college of osteopathic medicine from Fairman Family Foundation

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Fairman Family Foundation of DuBois has gifted $250,000 to 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “On behalf of the Fairman Foundation, we are proud to support this courageous initiative that will benefit countless generations to come,” Fairman Family Foundation President Joyce Ritenour Fairman said. “My son, Derek, and I are both very proud 걜쳔짇북꽈 graduates and are fully supportive of the commitment 걜쳔짇북꽈 has made to community health and wellness,” she said. “My daughter, Lisa, as a dermatologist practicing in rural Pennsylvania, sees the effects of the shortage of primary health care physicians. Private gifts to the prospective college of osteopathic medicine are crucial to helping to address the healthcare crisis in our commonwealth and especially in our rural communities.”

Punxsutawney Spirit, Feb. 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 ROTC TO PERFORM DRILLS TOMORROW

걜쳔짇북꽈 is warning the public about some training exercises going on tomorrow. The school’s ROTC cadets and faculty will conduct training exercises from 6 AM to 7 PM tomorrow around Pierce Hall, along with the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Rugby and baseball fields and the National Guard farm training area. Those taking part will carry unloaded weapons, including rifles and machine guns. The exercises are meant to familiarize cadets with operating in cold weather environments and various weapons styles and tactics. The cadets have been directed to keep weapons pointed away from civilians and buildings during the exercise.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, Penn Highlands Healthcare sign clinical training affiliation agreement

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

This week, 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Penn Highlands Healthcare formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈 in December 2022. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has formally initiated steps toward accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Punxsutawney Spirit, Feb. 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 inks deal with DuBois-based hospital chain

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

DuBOIS — 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Penn Highlands Healthcare System have formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. A signing ceremony was held at Penn Highlands’ corporate headquarters in DuBois with 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll and college Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose; and Penn Highlands Chief Medical Officer Dr. Trina Abla and Chief Medical Information Officer and Designated Institutional Official Dr. Russell Cameron. “The new 걜쳔짇북꽈 College of Osteopathic Medicine is going to present wonderful opportunities for the students and be beneficial to both the university as well as the patients we care for at Penn Highlands Healthcare, but most importantly to the rural communities we serve,” Abla said.

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 20, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, PENN HIGHLANDS SIGN CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Yesterday, Penn Highlands Healthcare and 걜쳔짇북꽈 held a signing ceremony at the facility in DuBois to formalize the agreement. This will give students another location for clinical training in the third and fourth years of their education. This marks the tenth agreement for the school, and is similar to ones signed for IRMC, Punxsutawney Area Hospital, Clarion Psychiatric Center and other locations in the region.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 20, 2025

PHH, 걜쳔짇북꽈 ink clinical training affiliation agreement for proposed college of osteopathic medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

DuBOIS — 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Penn Highlands Healthcare, on Wednesday, formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine — a collaboration aimed to address the shortage of health care providers in rural Pennsylvania by creating training opportunities for future physicians.

DuBois Courier Express, Feb. 20, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 receives additional boost to proposed college of medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Fairman Family Foundation has announced its financial support of $250,000 to 걜쳔짇북꽈’s “courageous initiative” of a proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “My son, Derek, and I are both very proud 걜쳔짇북꽈 graduates and are fully supportive of the commitment 걜쳔짇북꽈 has made to community health and wellness,” foundation President Joyce Ritenour Fairman said in a release. “Private gifts to the prospective college of osteopathic medicine are crucial to helping to address the health care crisis in our commonwealth and especially in our rural communities.” Fairman is an 걜쳔짇북꽈 Council of Trustees member and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the school. Additionally, the Fairman foundation has long supported the mission of 걜쳔짇북꽈 as well as many activities to promote physical and mental health of young people in the local communities.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Feb. 20, 2025

Penn Highlands/걜쳔짇북꽈 Proposing Educational Partnership

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

DUBOIS – A historic clinical agreement between Penn Highlands and the 걜쳔짇북꽈 will begin the steps to establish a College of Osteopathic Medicine locally. According to those with 걜쳔짇북꽈, a majority of the state is in a healthcare drought, without enough primary care physicians to deal with everyone’s daily needs. To combat this, the two facilities are partnering to establish a College of Osteopathic Medicine to train future doctors for rural Pennsylvania. “We are in the process of accreditation of a three phase process, we are in phase one,” explained Miko Rose, Founding Dean of 걜쳔짇북꽈. “We are working on our applications for phase two, so in the next couple months stay tuned. We will hopefully be moseying from the first to second phase.”

Priority Media/Connect FM/Tri-County Media, Feb. 19, 2025

Penn Highlands and 걜쳔짇북꽈 sign clinical training agreement

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

CLEARFIELD COUNTY (WTAJ) – Penn Highlands Healthcare is teaming up with 걜쳔짇북꽈’s College of Osteopathic Medicine for a clinical training affiliation. “The new 걜쳔짇북꽈 College of Osteopathic Medicine is going to present wonderful opportunities for the students to be beneficial to both the university as well as patients we care for at Penn Highlands Healthcare but most importantly the rural communities that we serve,” Dr. Trina Abla said.

WTAJ-TV (Altoona/State College), Feb. 19, 2025

Honoring history with bronze statue

Emmanuel Gillespie, a former student at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, is leaving a lasting impact on the school as a current visual arts teacher and a professional artist. Before he became a teacher at his former high school, he was commissioned to create a sculpture of Ernie Banks, a Booker T. alumnus and baseball hall of fame legend who played for the Chicago Cubs. Gillespie crafted the bronze statue, which was unveiled in 2018, to honor the sports icon and Dallas native. Gillespie began his artistic journey as a student at Booker T. in the 1980’s. He then received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas and then went on to receive a Master of Arts from 걜쳔짇북꽈.

Dallas News Hub, Feb. 21, 2025

A greeting from the new guy

As the third editor-in-chief in the Pennsylvania Capital-Star’s history, the pleasure is all mine. If you would have told me four months ago that I would be leading a three-person team covering politics and policy in Pennsylvania, I would have said you were nuts. A lifelong Pennsylvanian and son of a steel worker, I grew up in Aliquippa in Beaver County, graduated from Hopewell High School and The 걜쳔짇북꽈, and have worked/survived in radio/journalism for 32 years. Besides Hopewell and Indiana, Pa., I’ve lived my entire life in this great commonwealth – including stops in Lewistown, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Millersville and my last one (knock on wood), New Cumberland.

Pennsylvania Capital-Star, Feb. 20, 2205

Local students named to 걜쳔짇북꽈 dean's list

The following local students have been named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at 걜쳔짇북꽈.

Leader-Vindicator, Feb. 20, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 signs two articulation agreements for proposed medical school

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Feb. 20, 2025

Clarion Psychiatric Center Offers Medical Health Education

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The Clarion Psychiatric Center in Monroe Township has quietly built a stellar reputation in mental health services. It has two child and adolescent units, two adult units, 212 beds, and 264 staff members. While out of sight and out of mind for some people, the Psychiatric Center is an oasis for those in need. 걜쳔짇북꽈 recently recognized its value and formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement with Clarion Psychiatric Center for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.

exploreClarion, Feb. 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 RECEIVES R2 RANKING FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES

걜쳔짇북꽈 has announced they have received a high ranking from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The college maintains its R2 Doctoral University ranking first earned in 2022. The ranking, according to 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael Driscoll, “reaffirms our institutional commitment to research and our role as a public, doctoral research university.” An R2 designation is limited to universities that award at least 20 research-scholarship doctoral degrees and have at least $5 million in qualifying research expenditures over a designated period. Only six universities in Pennsylvania hold the R2 status, and only 139 universities in the United States have this status.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 18, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 RECEIVES $250,000 GIFT FOR COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE FROM FAIRMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 has received another quarter-million-dollar gift for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. The $250,000 comes from the Fairman Family Foundation of Dubois. Foundation president and Council of Trustees member Joyce Fairman said that they are fully supportive of the commitment the university has made to community health and wellness. She said that her daughter, a practicing dermatologist, has seen the effect of the lack of primary health care physicians has had in rural areas. The main goal of the College of Osteopathic Medicine is to increase the number of community physicians in rural and underserved areas of Pennsylvania and beyond.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 15, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 trustee's foundation donates $250,000 toward college of osteopathic medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

A foundation established by a longtime 걜쳔짇북꽈 trustee provided the latest gift for 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, $250,000. “We are proud to support this courageous initiative that will benefit countless generations to come,” said Joyce Ritenour Fairman, president of the Fairman Family Foundation of DuBois.

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 15, 2025

Uniontown student to serve in 걜쳔짇북꽈 trustee position

Jackson White, a political science and economics honors double major in the Cook Honors College at 걜쳔짇북꽈, was approved to serve as a student trustee on the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Council of Trustees by the Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors at its meeting on Feb. 6. His term will begin when the current student trustee, Shagufta Haque, graduates in May. White will serve in the role of student trustee until his graduation.

Connellsville Daily Courier, Feb. 14, 2025

Fairman Family Foundation donates $250,000 to 걜쳔짇북꽈's proposed osteopathic medical school

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

A nonprofit family foundation is giving a big boost to the proposed college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈. The Fairman Family Foundation in Dubois will give $250,000 to support the development of the college of osteopathic medicine, which has been under development for several years at the university. , either governmental or private, for an osteopathic medical school.

Pittsburgh Business Times, Feb. 14, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, CLARION PSYCHIATRIC SIGN CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 has another agreement in place concerning the proposed College for Osteopathic Medicine. That clinical training agreement was signed this week with the Clarion Psychiatric Center. The agreements are similar to ones signed with IRMC, Punxsutawney Area Hospital and others, which will help provide hands-on medical experience for students, which usually happens in the third and fourth years of study. In a statement, University President Dr. Michael Driscoll said that the agreement will provide the experience in mental and behavioral health needs for patients, and that the school is continuing to get support and enthusiasm from legislators, policy makers, alumni and friends. Clarion Psychiatric CEO Jessica Hansford said that they look forward to the collaboration, which will further strengthen their commitment to quality health care. This marks the ninth clinical training agreement 걜쳔짇북꽈 has signed with area medical providers.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 14, 2025

Stauffer featured on this month's 'Rural Health Pulse'

Byron G. Stauffer Jr., who directs Indiana County’s planning offices as well as the Indiana County Center for Economic Operations, is this month’s guest as 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Indiana Regional Medical Center continue the third season of their joint podcast, Rural Health Pulse. 걜쳔짇북꽈 and IRMC officials said the episode is a discussion about the intersection of economic and workforce development with rural health in Indiana County.

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 14, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, Clarion Psychiatric Center sign clinical training affiliation agreement

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

On Tuesday, 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Clarion Psychiatric Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈 in December 2022. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a threeto five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, Feb. 13, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 student to serve as member of 걜쳔짇북꽈 Council of Trustees

Punxsutawney Spirit, Feb. 11, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 signs agreement with Clarion Psychiatric Center

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

CLARION – A couple weeks after announcing a clinical training affiliation agreement with Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, 걜쳔짇북꽈 on Tuesday signed a similar agreement with the Clarion Psychiatric Center for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 걜쳔짇북꽈 in December 2022. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process.

Dubois Courier Express, Feb. 13, 2025

Clarion Psychiatric Center signs training pact with 걜쳔짇북꽈's proposed college

CLARION — The latest clinical training affiliation agreement for 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine was signed Tuesday with Clarion Psychiatric Center. “This training agreement with Clarion Psychiatric Center provides a first-hand experience for our students on the critical role that a community health care provider focused on mental and behavioral health care provides for patients, including patients in rural areas,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “For over 35 years, Clarion Psychiatric Center has proudly served this community,” center CEO Jessica Hansford said. “We look forward to this collaboration, further strengthening our commitment to quality care in this region.”

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 13, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 and Clarion Psychiatric Sign Clinical Training Pact

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – On Tuesday, February 11, 걜쳔짇북꽈 and Clarion Psychiatric Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council of Trustees endorsed exploring the possibility of developing a college of osteopathic medicine in December 2022. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three—to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Explore Clarion, Feb. 12, 2025

Pamela Wilkes Named Provost of Paine College in Georgia

Pamela Wilkes has been appointed provost of Paine College, a historically Black educational institution in Augusta, Georgia. According to the U.S Department of Education, Paine College enrolls about 344 students. African Americans make up 86 percent of the student body. Dr. Wilkes received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in English from North Carolina A&T State University. She holds a Ph.D. in English from 걜쳔짇북꽈.

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, Feb. 10, 2025

More Pittsburgh-area school districts are eliminating class rank

걜쳔짇북꽈 and Slippery Rock University do not use class rank in admissions, a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education spokesperson confirmed. At 걜쳔짇북꽈, officials found that cumulative high school GPA is the best predictor of student success while Slippery Rock looks at GPA and coursework rigor, a shift that came as fewer high schools ranked their students.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 9, 2025

STATE SYSTEM APPROVES ENHANCED SICK LEAVE RETIREMENT INCENTIVE

The governors also appointed sophomore Jackson White as the student member of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Council of Trustees. In his remarks to the State System Board of Governors, APSCUF President Dr. Kenneth Mash thanked the board for initiating an audit of university practices in the treatment of faculty members and university employees in relation to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mash had been critical of those practices and a lack of fair treatment after some faculty members spoke before the board at its October meeting. He also urged quick action by the State System should the board approve 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 9, 2025

Area students complete graduation requirements from 걜쳔짇북꽈 Academy of Culinary Arts

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Area students have completed requirements for graduation from 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts, including a four-month paid externship. The academy, located in Punxsutawney, is fully accredited by the American Culinary Federation, the maximum accreditation possible for culinary programs in the United States.

Clearfield Progress, Feb. 8, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 receives another boost to proposed medical school

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

An anonymous donor has provided an sizable contribution to 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The $250,000 donation is now part of more than $31 million in private and governmental funding secured to start the school being led by founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose and her team.

Yahoo News, Feb. 7, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 RECEIVES $250,000 FOR PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Another large financial gift has been donated to the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. An anonymous donor has stepped forward and presented 걜쳔짇북꽈 with a $250,000 gift to the school. With this donation, the school has received over $31 million in private and government funding for school.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 6, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 reports anonymous $250,000 grant toward college of osteopathic medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 announced this week that its proposed college of osteopathic medicine has received a $250,000 gift from an anonymous donor. “걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine has met with incredible support from alumni, friends, legislators and our faculty and staff from the very beginning of our discussions,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “We are very grateful to this donor and to everyone who continues to play a part in advancing this important initiative.”

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 6, 2025

CMHS grad completes requirements for graduation at 걜쳔짇북꽈 Academy of Culinary Arts

PUNXSUTAWNEY — A Central Mountain High School graduate has completed requirements for graduation from 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts, including a four-month paid externship.

The Academy, located in Punxsutawney, is fully accredited by the American Culinary Federation, the maximum accreditation possible for culinary programs in the United States. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s 16-month accelerated program includes study for 12 months and a paid externship during the final semester. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has a 100 percent externship placement record, with more than 85 percent of students placed in four- and five-star and diamond properties for the externship experience.

The Express, Feb. 6, 2025

Campus Chatter

Kelli May Waltz, Williamson Road, Blossburg, daughter of Roxanne and Ernest Waltz Jr., completed the culinary arts program requirements for graduation from 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts, including a four-month paid externship. She is a graduate of North Penn-Liberty High School. She completed her externship at Penn State University.

Wellsboro Gazette, Feb. 6, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 receives $250K donation for upcoming osteopathic medicine college

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 has received a gift of $250,000 from an anonymous donor for its upcoming college of osteopathic medicine. The college plans to open its doors in 2027 and graduate its first class of students in 2031. According to a release from the university, the osteopathic medicine college has now received over $31 million in public and private funding. “We are very grateful to this donor and to everyone who continues to play a part in advancing this important initiative,” said 걜쳔짇북꽈 president Michael Driscoll.

Butler Eagle, Feb. 4, 2025

PASSHE governors confirm White as new 걜쳔짇북꽈 student trustee

Jackson White, an 걜쳔짇북꽈 undergraduate from Uniontown, Fayette County, has been confirmed as an 걜쳔짇북꽈 student trustee by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. “An 걜쳔짇북꽈 sophomore, Mr. White was selected as the nominee in a process consistent with established procedure,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll wrote to Interim PASSHE Chancellor Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino four days after a unanimous vote on Dec. 12, 2024, by the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Council of Trustees.

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 8, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 NAMES NEW STUDENT TRUSTEE

At the quarterly meeting of the PASSHE Board of Governors this morning, 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael Driscoll recommended Jackson White as the new student trustee to the university.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb 6, 2025

Enrollment challenges loom

In 2023, 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Michael Driscoll created a comprehensive student success infrastructure designed to meet the principal goal of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Strategic Plan: Keep every student who comes to 걜쳔짇북꽈 to help them meet their academic and personal goals. In addition to the administrative leadership and data team, 17 full-time navigators were hired and trained and offer direct, data-driven, proactive support to every student. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has already seen increases in student retention and persistence.

Pittsburgh Business Times, Feb. 7, 2025

Bias is all over your social feed. We need media literacy to help us navigate it

Now that I’m studying journalism at 걜쳔짇북꽈, I wish everybody had these lessons before heading to college. Young people would be exposed to different points of view that could help them make better decisions. In my media wellness class this semester, I saw how my peers struggled on an assignment to . Being so online has made news literacy more critical for teens.

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USA Today, Feb. 7, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Panhellenic Association makes donation

The IRMC Healthcare Foundation recently received a donation from the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Panhellenic Association. The students made Jared Boxes to be distributed to pediatric patients receiving care at IRMC. Pictured, from left, are Emma Cramer; Heather Reed, executive director of IRMC Healthcare Foundation; and Kennedy Rogal from the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Panhellenic Association.

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 4, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 gets high marks for its computer science and cybersecurity classes

걜쳔짇북꽈 said it has received another high ranking, this time among the top 25 “best computer science with cybersecurity emphasis” programs in the nation by Cybersecurity Guide.걜쳔짇북꽈 said it has received another high ranking, this time among the top 25 “best computer science with cybersecurity emphasis” programs in the nation by Cybersecurity Guide. Cybersecurity Guide is an international, independent resource, written by a team of professional cybersecurity writers. It states as its mission “to be the most comprehensive cybersecurity education website on the internet,” with a goal of providing “the most accurate and up-to-date information” regarding cybersecurity degrees, bootcamps, certifications, and online training programs. 걜쳔짇북꽈 officials said the university is one of only two in Pennsylvania selected for the ranking and the only public university in the commonwealth in the top 25.

Kittanning Leader Times, Feb. 3, 2025

Armstrong Hospital Teams Up With 걜쳔짇북꽈

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Armstrong County Memorial Hospital and 걜쳔짇북꽈 have agreed to a new partnership that will give students real-world experience. The hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈 in their proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Council of Trustees first approved the new school in December 2022 and are in the process of ramping up operations. That includes a requirement to form clinical partnerships—which is what this agreement with Armstrong Hospital will do. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has also signed agreements with Punxsutawney Hospital and Indiana Regional Medical Center.

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ButlerRadio.com, Feb. 3, 2025

Rising Stars: Meet Eric Dillman

From the age of eight, I have nurtured a passion for architecture and design. My academic journey led me to 걜쳔짇북꽈, where I studied Interior Design. Upon graduation, I secured a full-time position as an Interior Designer, thanks to my senior portfolio. Like any professional path, advancement required effort and initiative, which I found lacking in my early employment experiences. Consequently, I sought opportunities proactively.

CanvasRebel, Feb. 2, 2025

Campus notes

The following area students have completed requirements for graduation from 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts: Jacob Ramirez, Reading, culinary arts; D’Janique Thomas, Reading; Madison Stetler, Amity Township, baking and pastry arts.

Reading Eagle/Yahoo News, Feb. 2, 2025

Black Lens editor gives youth a voice

In January, April Eberhardt dropped "interim" from the title she had since July 2024. She is now officially editor of The Black Lens newspaper, while continuing the job she has held since August 2017 as college and career counselor at Shadle Park High School. With the new title, she builds on her roots while attending George Westinghouse High School in Pittsburgh, Pa., when she wrote news, features, op eds and more for The New Pittsburgh Courier, a historic black newspaper. In 1995, April graduated from high school, where she met her husband, Eddie. She earned a bachelor's degree at 걜쳔짇북꽈 in 1999 with a major in English and a minor in journalism.

The Fig Tree, Feb. 1, 2025

Phil again gets his image cut into ice at Academy of Culinary Arts

PUNXSUTAWNEY — Phil is getting “iced” again this year. The Ice Carving Club at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts again is creating an annual tribute to Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day with an ice carving on Gobbler’s Knob as part of the community Groundhog Day celebration. The ice carving event will take place Saturday in front of the ACA classroom on Gilpin Street, and will remain on display through Groundhog Day Sunday.

Kittanning Leader-Times, Feb. 1, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 police, AIBDHP partner to develop crisis intervention training

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Police Academy, part of the 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Criminal Justice Training Academy, has partnered with Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program to develop and offer Crisis Intervention Team training for first responders.

The 40-hour training prepares police, first responders, community providers and the behavioral health and criminal justice systems to better collaborate and communicate in order to promote an appropriate response to individuals during and after a mental health crisis, said Marcia Cole, director of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Criminal Justice Training Academy. Cole led the initiative for the program. The first CIT training will be offered April 7 to 11, free of charge to first responders because of the financial support from the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Police Academy and the Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program. Persons who complete the training will be certified as a CIT member. Registration for the training is open and can be made by e mailing Marcia.cole@iup.edu or calling (724) 357-3987. There are limited seats available.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 31, 2025

Fitzsimons leaving 걜쳔짇북꽈 for Allegheny College

Following five years of what 걜쳔짇북꽈 called “exemplary service,” Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Debra L. Fitzsimons is moving on, effective Feb. 7, to the post of chief financial officer at Allegheny College in Meadville, Crawford County. “Dr. Fitzsimons has been a valued member of my leadership team,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “She has worked tirelessly as a key member of university leadership to bring this university through challenging times, including recommending and implementing some very hard decisions necessary to improve the financial health of our university.”

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 31, 2025

Wayne County Wanderings: Kate Bryant is the first female president and CEO in HNB history

One of my favorite aspects of writing this column is the chance to exchange ideas with some of the best and brightest minds around. From talented athletes and legendary coaches, to gifted writers and even the occasional celebrity, Wayne County Wanderings gives me the opportunity to introduce you to some extraordinary people. Just last week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kate Bryant, a rising star on the financial scene who recently etched her name in the local history books. A 1995 graduate of Honesdale High School, Kate attended 걜쳔짇북꽈 where she studied finance and economics. She then moved to Philadelphia where she entered the workplace and eventually earned her master's degree from Villanova.

Tri-County Independent, Jan. 30, 2025

Allegheny College appoints CFO

Allegheny College announced Wednesday it has appointed Debra L. Fitzsimons as its chief financial officer effective Saturday. Fitzsimons brings nearly three decades of experience in higher education finance and administration, the college said in making the announcement. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Fitzsimons to Allegheny College,” President Ron Cole said. “Her deep expertise, visionary leadership, and passion for higher education will undoubtedly play a key role in advancing our Strategic Pathway and ensuring a bright future for Allegheny.” Fitzsimons earned a doctorate in public policy, planning and evaluation, with a focus on educational finance and policy, from the University of Pittsburgh. Her career spans 29 years in senior executive roles, including vice chancellor for business services at South Orange County Community College District, vice chancellor of administrative affairs at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and most recently as vice president for administration and finance at 걜쳔짇북꽈. Fitzsimons succeeds Linda Wetsell, who has served Allegheny for more than 20 years. “I am thrilled to join Allegheny College during this exciting time of strategic planning and innovation,” Fitzsimons said. “This role offers an incredible opportunity to support the college in achieving all of its goals, continuing to empower students while ensuring financial sustainability and growth for the institution. I look forward to being part of the Allegheny College team.”

The Meadville Tribune, Jan. 30, 2025

Phil will be 'iced' at Academy of Culinary Arts

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Phil is getting “iced” again this year. The Ice Carving Club at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts again is creating an annual tribute to Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day with an ice carving on Gobbler’s Knob as part of the community Groundhog Day celebration.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 31, 2025

ACMH teams with 걜쳔짇북꽈 for new medical college

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

KITTANNING – The leadership teams at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (ACMH) and 걜쳔짇북꽈 (걜쳔짇북꽈) came together yesterday (Wednesday) to announce a clinical training agreement for 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “We come here because the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is in a rural healthcare crisis,” 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael Driscoll said at a press conference held at ACMH Wednesday morning. “Too many rural residents need medical care, and there are too few medical professionals to provide it.”

The Leader-Vindicator (Dubois), Jan. 30, 2025

ACMH signs training affiliation agreement for 걜쳔짇북꽈's proposed college of osteopathic medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Wednesday morning saw Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (ACMH) and the 걜쳔짇북꽈 (걜쳔짇북꽈) formalizing a clinical training affiliation agreement for 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “This partnership marks an important step forward in addressing one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today, the unique needs of rural health,” said Rachel Verdi, executive director — risk and quality management for Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network (PMCN). ACMH is part of PMCN, which shares 걜쳔짇북꽈’s purposed college of osteopathic medicine’s commitment to educate the next generation of healthcare providers who are committed to practicing in rural communities.

ACMH signs training affiliation agreement for 걜쳔짇북꽈's proposed college of osteopathic medicine

Kittanning Leader-Times, Jan. 30, 2025

ACMH signs training affiliation agreement for 걜쳔짇북꽈's proposed college of osteopathic medicine

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

The proposed college has the aim to educate and train future osteopathic physicians committed to improving health outcomes in rural and undeserved communities. Present at the signing were 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll; college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose; ACMH President and CEO Nichole Geraci and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sarun Suwan; physician Dr. Chad Shaffer; and Armstrong County board of commissioners Chairman John Strate and Vice Chairman Anthony Shea. “Through this partnership, we at ACMH look forward to showcasing the exceptional care that is provided at our hospital and working to prepare our future physicians for a career in rural health care,” Geraci said.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 30, 2025

Armstrong County Memorial Hospital partners with 걜쳔짇북꽈 to sign clinical training agreement

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

KITTANNING, Pa. (KDKA) -- 걜쳔짇북꽈's proposed college of osteopathic medicine and Armstrong County Memorial Hospital signed a clinical training agreement as there's a need for doctors in rural areas. "We all feel this need together and we're gonna solve this need together," said 걜쳔짇북꽈 President Michael Driscoll. "We will be sending medical students to do clinical rotations in the hospital here, so that they learn to be great docs in rural areas that's the key," said Driscoll. "We have to pass the knowledge along, I think it's important to educate tomorrow's doctors," said Dr. Sarun Sawan, ACMH General Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer.

KDKA-TV, Jan. 29, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, ACMH SIGN CLINICAL TRAINING PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 has another partnership in place with a hospital for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Renda Broadcasting, Jan. 29, 2025

ACMH Hospital strikes partnership with 걜쳔짇북꽈

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Kittanning hospital will provide clinical training for the university’s planned college of osteopathic medicine via an affiliation agreement, the organizations announced at a news event Wednesday. “Together, we are laying the foundation to improve access, innovate care delivery, and prepare future medical leaders to meet the specific needs of rural populations,” Rachel Verdi, executive director of risk and quality management for ACMH, said. “Our shared vision is to ensure that no matter where someone lives, they have access to the quality care that they deserve.”

Butler Eagle, Jan. 29, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 and ACMH sign agreement for Armstrong hospital to educate 걜쳔짇북꽈 medical students

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

걜쳔짇북꽈 and Armstrong County Memorial Hospital have formed a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s trustees began exploring developing a college of osteopathic medicine in December 2022 and hired Dr. Miko Rose as founding dean of the proposed college in November 2023. Securing clinical training sites for students is part of the accreditation process. Students in such colleges typically spend the first two years of their education in the classroom and during the third and fourth years they are based in the community at clinical sites.

Pittsburgh Business Times, Jan. 29, 2025

Business Indiana: 걜쳔짇북꽈 marks 150, works toward a COM, has other highlights

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

On May 17, 1875, as detained in an online history, Indiana Normal School began its first session in John Sutton Hall, now a nationally registered historic landmark, still at the heart of what is now the 걜쳔짇북꽈 campus. It was more than a decade in the making, starting in the 1860s when the Indiana Teacher Training Institute and prominent citizens of Indiana began discussing the need for improved teacher training, and continuing through 1871 when Pennsylvania’s General Assembly allocated money for the establishment of the Indiana Normal School, direct ancestor of what today is 걜쳔짇북꽈.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 28, 2025

Mile-wide volcano could erupt off US West Coast this year, say scientists

An undersea located near the West Coast of the US is likely to erupt at some point this year, have said. Axial Seamount lies around 480km off the coast of Oregon and has previously erupted three times, in 1998, 2015 and 2011. Geophysicist William Chadwick, of the 걜쳔짇북꽈, told a meeting of the American Geophysical Union in Washington DC last month that activity at the volcano suggested an eruption would happen in 2025. He told KOIN 6 News: “Because it's had these three eruptions in the last 30 years, that's why we call it the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest, because most of the ones on land aren't active that frequently, and they spend a lot of their time slumbering, whereas Axial has a pretty active magma supply.

The Standard/Yahoo News, Jan. 27, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 plans all-day seminar on 'Shaping Tomorrow' on Tuesday

걜쳔짇북꽈 employees are getting a chance to help the institution with “Shaping Tomorrow” during an all-day seminar Tuesday on “Detailing 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Future.” 걜쳔짇북꽈 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Lara Luetkehans extended an invitation to the event in a posting on the university’s website.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 26, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 TO EXAMINE “FUTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY”

All daytime classes at 걜쳔짇북꽈 will be canceled on Tuesday as the university holds an event for faculty and staff entitled “Shaping Tomorrow: Detailing 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Future.” It takes place between 8 AM and 4:30 PM at the KCAC and is designed to build on President Mike Driscoll’s recent presentations about the future of the university through breakout session, speakers, and presentations. According to a university release, participants can join in brainstorming, offer suggestions, and “discuss the key steps needed to solidify the direction 걜쳔짇북꽈 will travel in the near future amid difficult times for higher education.” 걜쳔짇북꽈 encourages attendees to provide input for “these critical conversations.” A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. The event is open only to 걜쳔짇북꽈 faculty and staff.

Renda Broadcasting, Jan. 26, 2025

2 Butler county residents graduate from 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts

Two Butler County residents have graduated from 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts, which included experience with a four-month paid externship. Konrad Kozminski, of Prospect, completed the baking and pastry arts program. While at the academy, he received the Most Ambitious Complex Plate Award in the student hot food competition. He completed his externship at Penn Highlands in Dubois. Mason Peterson, of Chicora, completed the culinary arts program. He completed his externship at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge & Spa in Phoenix, Ariz. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s 16-month accelerated program includes study for 12 months and a paid externship during the final semester. Students at the Academy can also complete a 16-month baking and pastry arts program or choose to complete both programs. The academy, located in Punxsutawney, is fully accredited by the American Culinary Federation, the maximum accreditation possible for culinary programs in the U.S.

Butler Eagle, Jan. 23, 2025

On Campus --Culinary student completes externship

PUNXSUTAWNEY — Cameron Havens of Altoona has completed requirements for graduation from 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts, including a four-month paid externship. Havens completed his externship at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. He is the son of Jaclyn Flick, Rob Boyes and Mike Havens and a 2020 graduate of Altoona Area High School. He completed the culinary arts program, where he was the recipient of the Linda Debenderfer Scholarship and won first place in the hot food competition. The academy is fully accredited by the American Culinary Federation, the maximum accreditation possible for culinary programs in the U.S.

Altoona Mirror, Jan.25, 2025

Aestique Plastic Surgery founder creates scholarship

The owner and founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery has gifted $50,000 to 걜쳔짇북꽈 to create a new scholarship for students pursuing degrees in the health care field. Theodore A. Lazzaro, Aestique chief, said the scholarship “presents a powerful commitment with 걜쳔짇북꽈 to support and advance development of programs and interventions that improve access to quality care by educating health care providers and improving the diagnosis and management of medical conditions.” The scholarship will be available to full-time students at the university who are pursuing degrees in health care, with preference given to those who graduated from high schools located within Indiana or Westmoreland counties. There are more than 2,400 걜쳔짇북꽈 students in health care majors, according to the university.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Jan. 23, 2025

Creekside natives and their spouses donate scholarship to 걜쳔짇북꽈

Two brothers who grew up in Creekside and studied at 걜쳔짇북꽈 are giving back to their alma mater. The university announced that graduates Rolando and Dr. Primo Toccafondi as well as their spouses, Primo’s wife and fellow 걜쳔짇북꽈 graduate P. Suzanne Kurtz Toccafondi and Rolando’s wife and Allegheny College alumnus Barbara Micks Toccafondi, have made a donation to establish a scholarship for full-time students pursuing an education degree or teaching certificate at 걜쳔짇북꽈. The Toccafondi-Kurtz Scholarship will be available for full-time students who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 24, 2025

How Conemaugh Health System's focus on training, expertise benefits local residents

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

JOHNSTOWN ― One of the biggest challenges that affects hospitals nationwide, especially in rural areas, is a shortage of nurses and physicians to provide medical care to patients, said Rodney Reider, market president of , at a public meeting in December. That’s why, Reider said, Conemaugh Health System strengthened its nursing school enrollment in 2024 and forged agreements with 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine and Bishop McCort Catholic High School in Johnstown: To help train a new generation of medical professionals and give local high school students an early look into a variety of careers in the medical field. “We need to continue to grow our own, we need to continue to invest in our healthcare, in our medical schools. That’s why we signed an agreement recently with 걜쳔짇북꽈. In Pennsylvania specifically, there’s a projected shortage coming right now – that is not around the corner, that’s here.”

Somerset Daily American, Jan. 24, 2025

Area students complete graduation requirements from 걜쳔짇북꽈 Academy of Culinary Arts

Jeffersonian Democrat, Jan. 24, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Criminal Justice training program partnering with CNX Resources

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) has finalized an agreement with CNX Resources in Canonsburg to serve as the Pittsburgh region’s satellite site for the Center’s municipal police academy (Act 120) training.

Jeffersonian Democrat, Jan. 23, 2025

Local students graduate culinary school

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Area students have completed requirements for graduation from 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts, including a four-month paid externship.

Leader-Vindicator, Jan. 23, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈's University Museum prepares for 'Alumni Artistry' Exhibition

걜쳔짇북꽈's University Museum prepares for 'Alumni Artistry' Exhibition
“Alumni Artistry: The Aesthetic Legacy of 걜쳔짇북꽈” celebrates 150 years of “creative excellence” at 걜쳔짇북꽈. The works exhibited in this juried exhibition includes artists from across the nation, including Ann Flemings, a 1995 graphics design alumna specializing in abstract paintings operating out of her studio in Austin, Texas; Colleen Myers, an alumna and member of the Indiana Art Association featuring her landscape painting, “Nature’s Beauty,” which depicts a textured landscape of a beach; Charlotte Smith, a 2015 sociology alumna and owner of Capturing Yinz, an Indiana-based company that provides photography and spiritual services; and more.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 23, 2025

PNU engages visiting prof from Ethiopia

PHILIPPINE Normal University (PNU) has engaged Prof. Mekasha Kassaye Gobaw of the Addis Ababa University Center for Comparative Education and Policy Studies (AAU-CCEPS) in Ethiopia, as a visiting professor at the PNU College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) from January to July 2025, according to PNU President Bert Tuga. PNU officials welcomed Gobaw in a ceremony held at the Office of the President conference room on Jan. 10, 2025 where he received orientation and overview of the PNU academic culture. He previously served as an English as a Second Language (ESL) professor at Ohio State University, USA, and a research fellow at 걜쳔짇북꽈, USA.

Manilla Times, Jan. 23, 2025

Local student completes requirements for graduation

An area student has completed requirements for graduation from 걜쳔짇북꽈’s Academy of Culinary Arts, including a four-month paid externship. The Academy, located in Punxsutawney, is fully accredited by the American Culinary Federation, the maximum accreditation possible for culinary programs in the United States. 걜쳔짇북꽈’s 16-month accelerated program includes study for 12 months and a paid externship during the final semester. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has a 100 percent externship placement record, with more than 85 percent of students placed in four- and five-star and diamond properties for the externship experience.

Daily Courier, Jan. 22, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 online criminal justice master's program again gets national recognition

걜쳔짇북꽈’s online master’s program in criminal justice again has been ranked in the top 21 programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. After the program was selected a year ago, it once again was chosen from among 1,752 programs for the publication’s “Best Online Programs 2025” ranking. An 걜쳔짇북꽈 spokeswoman said U.S. News editors drew upon data from Academic Insights to evaluate programs. The data covered strong traditional academic foundations based on student-instructor access, graduation rates and instructor credentials. This ranking follows a number of national accolades for 걜쳔짇북꽈 and specific 걜쳔짇북꽈 programs, including ’s 2025 recognition of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s safety, health and environmental applied sciences bachelor’s degree program as No. 1 in Pennsylvania and No. 2 in the nation.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 22, 2025

LOCAL STUDENT COMPLETES REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FROM 걜쳔짇북꽈 ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS

걜쳔짇북꽈’s 16-month accelerated program includes study for 12 months and a paid externship during the final semester. 걜쳔짇북꽈 has a 100 percent externship placement record, with more than 85 percent of students placed in four- and five-star and diamond properties for the externship experience. Students at the Academy can choose the culinary arts program or the 16-month baking and pastry arts program or can complete both programs.

Franklin County Free Press, January 21, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈's bachelor’s degree in safety, health and environmental applied sciences ranked by Universities.com

걜쳔짇북꽈’s (걜쳔짇북꽈) bachelor’s degree in safety, health and environmental applied sciences has been ranked first in Pennsylvania and second in the nation by . In addition to the bachelor’s degree in safety, health and environmental applied sciences, 걜쳔짇북꽈 offers a master’s degree and PhD in safety sciences and a minor in safety, health and environmental applied sciences. Graduates with this designation receive a waiver of the Safety Fundamentals Examination and the recognition they are proceeding toward the CSP safety certification, the most highly sought after certification for safety professionals.

Kittanning Leader Times, Jan. 20, 2025

City church to host discussion Tuesday

Examining LGBTQIA+ Scripture: A Conversation on Inclusion and Understanding will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, 109 W. Third Ave. The discussion is the next in The Valued: Celebrating Our Differences speaker series and will feature the Rev. Tedd Cogar, an advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and support within faith communities. Cogar brings years of experience addressing topics such as freedom of speech, ethics, and LGBTQIA+ issues within faith communities. He serves as the Senior Assessment Coordinator & LGBTQIA Support at 걜쳔짇북꽈, as well as a minister at Luther Chapel in Coral, Zion Lutheran Church in Indiana, Pa., and the Lutheran Campus Ministry at 걜쳔짇북꽈.

Local News, Jan 13, 2025

These are the most selective colleges and universities in Pittsburgh

걜쳔짇북꽈 also ranked in the top 500 nationally and was 24th in the state. Despite one of the highest acceptance rates among Pittsburgh-area colleges at 91.2% — only Point Park University (97.9%) and University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (95.9%) were higher — 걜쳔짇북꽈's relatively high matriculation rate of 23.6%, which was third-highest among area schools, helped boost its ranking. 걜쳔짇북꽈 was in the top third among all examined colleges in the U.S. in matriculation rate, ranking 224th out of 832 in the analysis.

Pittsburgh Business Times, Jan. 10, 2025

Calderone featured on 'Rural Health Pulse' Calderone to discuss her work with Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program

Tammy Calderone, administrator for the Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program, will be featured on this month’s edition of “Rural Health Pulse,” a podcast produced by 걜쳔짇북꽈 (걜쳔짇북꽈) and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC). Calderone, an accounting graduate of 걜쳔짇북꽈, has 38 years of experience working in the non-profit, governmental human services field in financial and management positions. She has been in her current role since May 2012, previously serving as CFO for the program.

Kittanning Leader Times, Jan. 13, 2025

Edinboro University hires former 걜쳔짇북꽈 lineman Matthew Scott as its new football coach

Matthew Scott is familiar with facing Edinboro University's football team. The West Allegheny graduate was a defensive lineman for Indiana (University) of Pennsylvania from 2004-07. Now, Scott will experience what it's like coaching the Crimson Hawks' PSAC West Division rival.

Erie Times-News, Jan. 15, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 criminal justice training sets up a satellite shop in Southpointe

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Criminal Justice Training Center has finalized an agreement with CNX Resources for its Canonsburg area site in the Southpointe development to serve as the Pittsburgh region’s satellite site for the CJTC’s Act 120 municipal police training academy. CJTC training will start with part-time courses at the CNX site, 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, Cecil Township, Washington County, beginning May 10, with plans in the offing for a full-time class there come March 2026. 걜쳔짇북꽈 will continue to host academy programs starting in January and June at CJTC’s main location in the Robertshaw building on the 걜쳔짇북꽈 campus. Full-time training is taking place beginning this week, with the next full-time course to begin in June.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 14, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈, CNX ENTER AGREEMENT TO HOLD MUNICIPAL POLICE ACADEMY TRAINING AT SOUTHPOINTE FACILITY

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Criminal Justice Training Center has entered into an agreement with CNX Resources to serve as the Pittsburgh region’s satellite site for the Center’s municipal police academy training. Center Director Marcia Cole said in a news release that the CNX site is an excellent location as it provides easy access for interested students in the area. While the program in May will be a part-time program, she also said there are plans to host a full-time class in March of 2026.

Renda Broadcasting, Jan. 14, 2025

Lazzaro donates $50,000 toward 걜쳔짇북꽈 health care scholarship

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Theodore A. Lazzaro, owner and founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery of Greensburg, Shadyside, and Wexford, has gifted $50,000 to 걜쳔짇북꽈 to establish the Dr. Theodore A. Lazzaro Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, was keynote speaker for Aestique’s 2024 Founders Day Ceremony, which recognized the lifetime achievements of Lazzaro and the staff and physicians of Aestique Medical Center. “We are very grateful to Dr. Lazzaro and Aestique Plastic Surgery for this generous scholarship,” said Dr. Hilliary Creely, interim dean of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s College of Health Sciences. “This will help our talented and committed students to pursue their goals in our many healthcare professions, and help to address 걜쳔짇북꽈’s commitment to rural health.”

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 14, 2025

AESTIQUE FOUNDER GIVES $50,000 TO START 걜쳔짇북꽈 SCHOLARSHIP

Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

The founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery has established a scholarship at 걜쳔짇북꽈.
Dr. Theodore Lazzaro has donated $50,000 to the university to start a scholarship in his name for students pursuing a degree in the medical field. While it will be available to all full-time students, preference will be given to students who graduated from high schools in Indiana and Westmoreland Counties. Aestique is a plastic surgery company with locations in Greensburg, Shadyside and Wexford. In a statement, Lazzaro said that he feels a college education is “the key to a better life for people who want to serve the community and improve people’s quality of life.” He also said the scholarship is a commitment with the university to support and advance the development of “programs and interventions that improve access to quality care by educating healthcare providers and improving the diagnosis and management of medical conditions.”

Renda Broadcasting, Jan. 15, 2025

Woodland Hills School District names new superintendent

Woodland Hills School District’s school board on Wednesday voted to appoint Joe Maluchnik as the district’s next superintendent. Maluchnik earned his doctorate from Point Park University, his master’s degree in educational administration from California University of Pennsylvania, his bachelor’s degree in business education from 걜쳔짇북꽈 and his superintendent’s letter of eligibility from Gannon University.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Jan. 16, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 safety sciences program ranked first in Pennsylvania, 2nd in nation by Universities.com

걜쳔짇북꽈’s bachelor’s degree in safety, health and environmental applied sciences has been ranked first in Pennsylvania and second in the nation by universities.com.

걜쳔짇북꽈 safety sciences program ranked first in Pennsylvania, 2 ^nd in nation by Universities.com
Punxsutawney Spirit, Jan. 16, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 SAFETY SCIENCE RANKED FIRST IN PENNSYLVANIA, SECOND IN NATION

걜쳔짇북꽈’s Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering program recently received honors from a national publication. Universities.com ranked the department first in Pennsylvania and second in the nation after gathering interviews from students in more than 6,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. Rankings are based on retention and graduation rates, as well as quality of instructors and faculty, financial support for students, and salaries of graduates. Along with a bachelor’s degree in safety, health and environmental applied sciences, 걜쳔짇북꽈 offers post-secondary degrees in safety sciences, as well as a minor in safety, health and environmental applied sciences. The bachelor’s of science program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commision of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, or ABET.

Renda Broadcasting, Jan 15, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 TABS HOMER CITY NATIVE AS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTOR

걜쳔짇북꽈 has named Homer City native Carly Padasak as the new director for Environmental Health and Safety. Padasak earned her bachelor’s degree in safety, health and environmental applied sciences from 걜쳔짇북꽈 in 2017, then she received her master’s degree in human resources and employment relations from Penn State University in 2023. She spent time in the construction industry before returning to Penn State as the university’s health and safety coordinator. In her position at 걜쳔짇북꽈, Padasak will be responsible for the development, coordination, evaluation, and execution of university policies and procedures designed to ensure the health and safety of university students, employees and visitors. She will also be responsible for developing proactive policies and procedures to prevent unsafe environments across campus. Her first day at 걜쳔짇북꽈 will be January 21.

Renda Broadcasting, Jan 16, 2025

걜쳔짇북꽈 Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering Department ranked No. 1 in state, No. 2 in nation

걜쳔짇북꽈’s bachelor’s degree in safety, health and environmental applied sciences has been ranked first in Pennsylvania and second in the nation by . This program is housed in the 걜쳔짇북꽈 Department of Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering and is part of the 걜쳔짇북꽈 John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. uses independent government data combined with student interviews to create its rankings, which consider information from more than 6,000 colleges and universities. Colleges and universities are ranked based on retention and graduation, quality of instructors and faculty, financial support for students, and salaries of its graduates.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 16, 2025

Homer City native comes home to serve 걜쳔짇북꽈 in an environmental capacity

Carly Padasak, a 2017 걜쳔짇북꽈 graduate from Homer City, is returning to 걜쳔짇북꽈 as the university’s new environmental health and safety director. “The safety and security of our students, employees, and community is our first priority,” said 걜쳔짇북꽈 Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Debra Fitzsimons. “This position is an important resource in our collective work, which includes our ongoing collaboration with our host community, to create the safest possible environment for all. We are very pleased and excited to have Carly join our team in this important role.”

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 17, 2025

INSIDE Indiana

There’s no deadline date yet on the calendar for final cleanup and restoration at the Oakland Avenue demolition site of carl Weyandt Hall on the 걜쳔짇북꽈 campus, perhaps the most visible of the handful of demo sites where aged and obsolete structures have been taken down. Before Weyandt was torn down, its signature planetarium was donated to Marion Center Area High School and many of the furnishings were relocated to newly-built Kopchick Hall. Other school districts in Indiana County and the Pittsburgh area had their pick of remaining equipment, furniture, supplies, instruments and glassware they could put to use. Chairs, desks, office equipment and other goods have been put into storage on campus for future use at 걜쳔짇북꽈, publicist Michelle Fryling reports. Anything else the university believes could be of interest for second-hand buyers is offered for sale online on the website (which 걜쳔짇북꽈 has used to take the place of its yearly in-person surplus sale.Finally, “When we vacate the building, after assessing which items can be repurposed and recovering those items, the building becomes property of the salvage company,” Fryling explained. “Part of the budget for the razing includes what items the salvage company can recover from the left over items (old pipes, old filing cabinets, etc.), so these items aren’t wasted — they are recovered by the salvage company and the revenue from these items helps to offset the project costs.”

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 17, 2025

RETIRED 걜쳔짇북꽈 ADMINISTRATOR GIFTS $30,000 TO UNIVERSITY FOR STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS

A retired 걜쳔짇북꽈 administrator has gifted $30,000 to the university for its ongoing student success initiatives. Dr. Michelle Norwood, the first director of 걜쳔짇북꽈’s University College, made the donation to establish the Professional Development for Student Success fund, which has been named in her honor. The fund provides financial support to support professional development for those working on student success initiatives, including the 걜쳔짇북꽈 navigators. The student success initiative includes 18 frontline, full-time 걜쳔짇북꽈 navigators assigned to individual students to proactively engage with them and their support network, staff, and faculty to aid in the individual student’s success. It also includes an Advising Center, and a data and technology emphasis to streamline the use of common tools, technologies, and processes University-wide, to holistically support students. In a statement, Strategic Advisor to the President for Student Success Paula Stossel said that Norwood kickstarted the idea for ongoing work in student success, and “this gift will help our student success team to stay current and innovative, to best serve our students.”

Renda Broadcasting, Jan. 10, 2025