Indiana University of Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Former name
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Indiana Normal School (1875–1927) State Teachers College at Indiana (1927–1959) Indiana State College (1959–1965) |
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| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1875 |
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Parent institution
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Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education |
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Academic affiliations
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Keystone Library Network |
| Endowment | $60.6 million (2020) |
| President | Michael Driscoll |
| Provost | Lara Luetkehans |
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Academic staff
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581 (fall 2023) |
| Students | 9,246 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 7,432 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 1,814 (fall 2023) |
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| Campus | Rural, small town, 374 acres (1.51 km2) |
| Colors | Crimson and Slate |
| Nickname | Crimson Hawks |
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Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division II – PSAC |
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The Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) is a public university in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It is a place where students can conduct research and earn advanced degrees. The university is known for its high level of research and for offering many doctoral programs.
As of 2024, more than 9,000 students attended IUP. The main campus is located about 55 miles (89 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. IUP also has smaller campuses in Punxsutawney, Northpointe, and Monroeville. The university is recognized for meeting high educational standards.
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History
How the University Began
IUP started in 1871 as the Indiana Normal School. A "normal school" was a type of school that trained people to become teachers. It officially opened in 1875 with 225 students. At first, the entire school, including classrooms and a practice school for student teachers, was inside a single building.
Becoming a University
In 1920, the state of Pennsylvania took over the school. It began to change and grow.
- In 1927, it became the State Teachers College at Indiana and could grant official college degrees.
- In 1959, its name changed to Indiana State College.
- Finally, in 1965, it became the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the name it has today.
Recent Changes
The number of students at IUP was highest in 2012. Since then, fewer students have enrolled. This created money challenges for the university. To handle these challenges, the university had to make some changes. This included reducing the number of staff and teachers in 2020 and changing some leadership positions in 2023.
What You Can Study
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| White | 75% |
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| Black | 10% |
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| Hispanic | 5% |
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| Two or more races | 4% |
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| Unknown | 2% |
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| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1% |
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| Asian | 1% |
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| International student | 1% |
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| Low-income | 38% |
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| Affluent | 62% |
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IUP offers a wide variety of subjects for students to study. There are over 140 programs for undergraduate students (those seeking their first college degree). There are also 70 programs for graduate students (those who already have a college degree and are studying for a master's or doctoral degree).
These programs are organized into eight different colleges and schools:
- Eberly College of Business
- College of Education and Communications
- College of Health and Human Services
- School of Graduate Studies and Research
- College of Arts and Humanities
- College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- University College
There is also the Robert E. Cook Honors College. This special college offers a unique learning style where students have small classes and lots of discussions.
Student Newspaper
The Penn is the official student newspaper of IUP. It was started in 1924. The newspaper has won several awards for its work.
Life on Campus
IUP's main campus is 374 acres (1.51 km2) and has 62 buildings made of red brick. The oldest building is John Sutton Hall. It is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a list of special historic sites in the U.S. Another historic building on campus is the Breezedale Alumni Center, which used to be the home of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice.
The campus has many cool places for students, including:
- A planetarium to study stars and planets.
- A museum and a black box theater for plays.
- The Hadley Union Building (HUB), a center for student activities.
- A large music library and a newly updated building for music students.
- Stapleton Library, which has over 900,000 books.
In the center of the campus is a beautiful area called the Oak Grove. A group works to plant trees and flowers there that are native to the area.
IUP also has an academy for students who want to become chefs and a police academy to train police officers. The university has updated many of its student dorms, replacing older buildings with modern suites.
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A postcard showing John Sutton Hall when it was Indiana Normal School.
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Breezedale Hall is a historic Victorian building on campus.
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The Oak Grove is a peaceful spot in the middle of campus.
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McElhaney Hall is one of the many buildings at IUP.
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The Northern Suites are modern dorms for students.
Sports at IUP
IUP has 19 varsity sports teams, which are official university teams that compete against other schools. The teams are called the Crimson Hawks. They compete in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) as part of the NCAA Division II.
IUP teams are often very successful. The football team played in the NCAA Division II national championship game twice, in 1990 and 1993. The men's basketball team also reached the national championship game twice, in 2010 and 2015.
Other sports are also popular. The rugby team finished third in the nation in 2000. The men's ice hockey team has won its league championship and played in national tournaments. The men's lacrosse team has also won its conference championship.
Famous People from IUP
Many well-known people have attended IUP. Here are a few of them:
- Atrios, a popular blogger.
- Nellie Bly, a famous journalist who traveled around the world.
- Chad Hurley, one of the founders of YouTube.
- John Murtha, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Patricia Robertson, a NASA astronaut.
- Art Rooney, the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team.
- Jack Wagner, a politician who served as Pennsylvania's Auditor General.
- Jim Haslett, a former football player who is in the College Football Hall of Fame.
Images for kids
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Protestors demonstrating in 2020 against layoffs at the university
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See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Indiana de Pensilvania para niños
