IUP announced yesterday that it has been selected for the “Top COVID Pivot” award by the Pittsburgh Technology Council during its 2020 Tech 50 Awards event back on November 12.
In a press release from the university, President Michael Driscoll said that is a well-deserved honor for IUP, and he credits the efforts of the Information Technology Services team and other individuals such as Vice President for Academic Affairs Timothy Moerland.
The award was created to highlight the response by local companies during the COVID-19 pandemic, and IUP received the award after moving more than 1,500 courses taught by 650 faculty member online in a span of 10 days back in March.
Among other finalists were BirdBrain Technologies, PittMoss and Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. – Diamond Vision Division; IUP was the only higher education finalist for this award.
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