Education
USI Board of Trustees approves 2025-26 operating budget
At its regular meeting on Thursday, July 10, the University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees approved a $133.6 million annual operating budget for...
University of Evansville Rejoins New American Colleges and Universities Network (NACU)
EVANSVILLE, IND. (07/09/2025)
The University of Evansville (UE) is proud to announce it has rejoined the New American Colleges and Universities (NACU) - a national...
USI Solar Splash team wins big at annual competition
The University of Southern Indiana’s Solar Splash Team brought home an array of honors at the annual solar boating competition in Springfield, Ohio. The...
UE Alumnus Elected PGA of America Vice President, Poised for Future Presidency
EVANSVILLE, IND. (07/08/2025) The University of Evansville (UE) Purple Aces now have a powerful voice in pro golf: Nathan D. Charnes '01. Charnes has...
USI receives Collegiate Purple Star Award from Indiana Commission for Higher Education
The University of Southern Indiana has been designated a Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana institution by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The designation signifies...
USI events and updates for the week of 7/7/2025
Now through August 29
Artists Among Us exhibition now on display in the USI MAC/Pace Galleries
The Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center/Palmina F. and Stephen S....
University of Evansville Extends Contract for Athletic Director Dr. Ziggy Siegfried
EVANSVILLE, IND. (07/07/2025) University of Evansville President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz announced today that Dr. Kenneth "Ziggy" Siegfried, Director of Athletics, has signed a contract...
Indiana colleges cut hundreds of low-enrollment degree programs ahead of state mandate
The state’s higher education commission made the cuts official on Monday.
BY: CASEY6SMITH - JULY 6, 2025 6:45 AM
Public colleges across Indiana are phasing...
Ivy Tech Evansville Recognized for Excellence in Military Student Support
Evansville, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation, which recognizes Indiana postsecondary institutions...
University of Evansville Mourns the Passing of President Emeritus Dr. James S. Vinson
EVANSVILLE, IND. The University of Evansville is deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. James S. Vinson, the institution's 21st president, who led...
Artists Among Us exhibition now on display in the USI MAC/Pace Galleries
The Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center/Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries at the University of Southern Indiana is proud to present its summer...
2024 UE Graduates Achieve Strong Career Outcomes
EVANSVILLE, IND. (06/30/2025) The University of Evansville (UE) is proud to announce a 98 percent career outcome rate for the Class of 2024, reflecting...
Indiana’s higher ed reforms must recognize mission differences
COMMENTARY
Indiana’s higher ed reforms must recognize mission differences
MARY JANE MICHALAK
JUNE 29, 2025
As Indiana transforms its higher education landscape and continues to trim budgets,...
Vincennes University’s Techmester introduces in-demand careers to high schoolers
VINCENNES, Ind., – Robots rolled, machines carved out custom wrenches, and rescue boats became hands-on classrooms during Vincennes University’s Techmester.
The three-day summer experience for...
“Take Flight Aboard Air Ivy” July 8 Enrollment Event Planned
Evansville, Ind. – Ivy Tech Evansville is inviting all who want to start classes at Ivy Tech in August, to “Take Flight Aboard Air...
UE Board of Trustees Names New Chair
EVANSVILLE, IND. (06/26/2025) The University of Evansville (UE) Board of Trustees has announced a leadership transition effective July 1, 2025. Robert G. "Bob" Jones...
USI Grow Southwestern Indiana Teacher Manufacturing Bootcamp hosts local educators
The University of Southern Indiana’s Outreach and Engagement’s Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training, along with the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education and...
Vincennes University Pharmacy Technology program earns continued accreditation
VINCENNES, Ind., June 26, 2025 – The Vincennes University Pharmacy Technology program continues to earn the confidence of the profession’s most respected accrediting bodies.
The American Society...
Tech Evansville Announces Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program with Carver Community Center
Evansville, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Evansville today announced a first-of-its-kind Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program in early childhood education with employer...
Horn named Director for the USI Honors Program, Themed Learning Communities
Jenn Horn has been named Director for the Honors Program and Themed Learning Communities (TLCs), effective immediately.
Horn has served as Interim Director for the...