Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Department of Counseling

06/01/2026

📢 Attention Counseling Students!

The NBCC Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Minority Fellowship Program (MFP).

Fellowships ranging from $12,000–$22,000 are available for eligible master's and doctoral counseling students, including:

• Doctoral students in Counselor Education and Supervision (up to 20 awards)
• Master's students in Mental Health Counseling (up to 32 awards)
• Master's students in Addictions Counseling (up to 43 awards)

The Minority Fellowship Program is funded through a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and administered by the NBCC Foundation.

Learn more and apply:

The NBCC Foundation is bridging the gap in access to quality mental health services through scholarships, fellowships and community capacity-building.

05/24/2026

Attention Alumni! If you have ever served on our Alumni Advisory Board, we would love to invite you to join us for a brief discussion during our upcoming CACREP site visit. Our auditors have requested to speak with alumni who have participated on the board for half an hour the morning of Monday, June 8th. If you are available and willing to join the conversation, please email Dr. PK at [email protected]. Thanks in advance!

05/19/2026

🚨 Job Alert 🚨
Centerville Clinics, Inc. is currently looking for LPC’s and LCSW’s! 💙

This is a great opportunity for graduating students seeking careers in behavioral health and counseling services.

📄 For more information: https://www.indeed.com/q-centerville-clinics-jobs.html?vjk=bb955ebc6622adf2

05/17/2026

🌟 Dr. Guth along with Professor Rose and Professor Labutka facilitated the annual wellness-based counseling course this week, where students explored a variety of wellness strategies shared by expert practitioners in the community. It was an awesome, fun, and impactful journey for all involved!

05/12/2026

🌟 Our latest Alumni Spotlight features Erin-Caitlin Rinker 🌟

Erin-Caitlin is a 2005 graduate of the School Counseling program. During her time in the program, she helped reactivate the Counselor Education Student Association and served as president of the IUP Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota. She also served as the student representative for department faculty meetings. Dr. Guth and Dr. L’Amoreaux were on the faculty when she was a student.

As a graduate assistant to Dr. John Worzbyt, Erin-Caitlin was responsible for typing the manuscript for his published book, Teaching Kids to Care and To Be Careful. She also created images and charts for the book. Other graduate assistants assisted with research as well.

After working as a school counselor in Pennsylvania for eight years, predominantly at the high school level, Erin-Caitlin moved to Virginia and now works as an elementary school counselor with Fairfax County Public Schools.

Recently, she visited the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., where she requested Dr. Worzbyt’s book for viewing. While the original book was softcover, the Library of Congress binds every book into a hardcover.

Erin-Caitlin also learned long after the fact that Dr. Worzbyt passed away. She also learned long after the fact that Dr. Dandeneau passed away. Dr. Dandeneau made a significant impact in her life while studying at IUP.

05/12/2026

🚨 Job Alert 🚨
Westmont Hilltop School District is accepting applications for anticipated elementary school counselor position for the 2026–2027 school year! 💙

This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to join a school district in the Greater Johnstown area and prepare for openings in the upcoming school year.

📄 For more information: https://www.whsd.org/apps/jobs/show_job.jsp?REC_ID=44891

📬 Application materials can be mailed to:
Superintendent Mitchell
222 Fair Oaks Drive
Johnstown, PA 15905

📧 Or emailed to: [email protected]

05/10/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations, IUP Spring 2026 Graduates! ✨🎓

To our master’s and doctoral graduates, THANK YOU for the passion and purpose you bring to the counseling profession. Your future clients, students, and communities will be better because of you 💫

Here’s to celebrating your success and the exciting journey ahead! 🎉🎉

05/08/2026

🌟 Dr. Nice, Dr. Desmond, Dr. Guth, and Dean Reilly recently attended the Faculty Achievement Awards ceremony, where Dr. Nice was recognized for his outstanding scholarship. Additionally, Michelle Fryling, a friend of our Department and Executive Director of Communications & Media Relations, received the 2026 Distinguished Staff Award for Service. Congratulations to both of you on these well-deserved honors!

05/01/2026

🌟 Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) invites you to their last meeting of the Spring semester — don’t miss it!

🗓 Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

📍 Locations:
• Pittsburgh Easterners — Room 915
• Main Campus — Stouffer Hall, Room 227
• Can’t make it in person? Join via zoom https://iupvideo.zoom.us/j/4087220398

🎉 They’re celebrating with a “May the Sith (Fifth)” Party — so wear your Star Wars gear and come hang out!

Whether you’ve been involved all semester or are just curious, it’s not too late to:
✔ Learn about CSJ
✔ Get involved
✔ See who will be serving on the executive board for the next academic year (2026–2027)

04/30/2026

✨ Dr. Guth and Dr. Desmond enjoyed participating in the Employee Appreciation Event – “150 Years Strong — Powered by IUP Employees." It was a great time to connect with the IUP community and celebrate 150 years of IUP.