Over 9,000 students are enrolled in various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. They enjoy traditional and nontraditional classroom experiences, engage in research and service activities with their faculty mentors, become lifelong learners, prepare for rewarding careers and productive lives, and develop leadership skills for effective citizenship.
Students learn from faculty members who are leaders in their disciplines, conduct research worthy of funding by national agencies and foundations, and have earned many awards, including numerous Fulbright scholarships and fellowships.
IUP is a vibrant, research-based, teaching-focused, student-centered learning community that combines the opportunities of a big university with the highly personalized and intimate learning-centered environment of a small college.
Through faculty research and service, IUP significantly contributes to workforce education, economic development, and the cultural strength of the region, its commonwealth, and its nation.
IUP also continues to see demand for its career preparation programs, including the Criminal Justice Training Center, the premier Act 120 municipal police officer certification and the school resource officer and armed private security program; the Academy of Culinary Arts in Punxsutawney; and the programs offered through the IUP Institute for Rural Health and Safety, including emergency services training (the paramedic program), and the novice state-wide driver program and the safety/driver education teacher certification program, the only one in Pennsylvania.
IUP fuels innovation and business growth for local startups through a vibrant ecosystem of resources. At IUP’s Business and Beyond Resource Center (BBRC), entrepreneurs connect with experienced mentors and tap into a rich array of business support services – from one-on-one coaching on business plans to market research guidance. Meanwhile, the university’s STEAMSHOP makerspace puts state-of-the-art fabrication tools and collaborative workspace at their fingertips,enabling rapid prototyping and hands-on training in design and technology. Through IUP’s partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center (SBDC), entrepreneurs also gain no-cost consulting, workshops, and an expanded network of expertise to accelerate their success.Together, these programs provide the tools, mentorship, workspace, and services that empower local entrepreneurs to transform bold ideas into thriving ventures, making IUP an invaluable launchpad for entrepreneurial success.
How We Can Help Your Organization
Are you planning a conference and seeking a high-quality venue at an affordable price? Consider the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex at IUP. The complex features a conference center, meeting rooms, an auditorium, and an arena.
Are you starting a new business? Do your employees need training? Is your company interested in government contracting? IUP’s Eberly College of Business has a strong track record of assisting businesses of various types.
Do you need assistance complying with safety and health regulations? IUP’s Safety Sciences Department is home to the Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program, which has worked with businesses nationwide.
Do you need human services assistance? IUP’s grant-funded research and service centers and institutes often provide many avenues of aid to families, children, healthcare and human-service agencies, and government and business entities.
Are you seeking new employees or interns to add to your workforce? The Career and Professional Development Center can assist you with choosing the right people for the job.
If you would like to discuss customized contracted training services, train-the-trainer opportunities, research projects, internships, workshops, seminars, curriculum development, and more, contact the IUP Director of Strategic Partnerships, Christina Koren, by e-mail at ckoren@iup.edu or by calling 724-464-9864 today.