UPCOMING EVENTS
This Week at USI
Now through Friday, September 26
USI to waive application fee September 21-26
As part of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s annual College GO! campaign, the University of Southern Indiana invites Indiana students to submit their undergraduate admission applications for free, Sunday through Friday, September 21-26.
2-3:30 p.m. Monday, September 22
USI Romain College of Business to host Silicon Valley entrepreneur to kickoff Romain Market Makers Speaker Series
The USI Romain College of Business is proud to welcome David Siminoff, noted Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor and innovator, as the inaugural speaker in the College’s new Romain Market Makers Speaker Series.
1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23
USI Center for Communal Studies Lecture Series presents Dr. Tristra Newyear September 23
The USI Center for Communal Studies is excited to offer a presentation by Dr. Tristra Newyear, Chief Strategy Officer at Rock Paper Scissors in Bloomington, Indiana, titled Radical Women in Early Indiana. The presentation will take place at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA 0101), located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This event is open to the public at no charge and will also be offered online via Zoom.
4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23
USI College of Liberal Arts to present poetry reading by Ruth Awad and Natalie Louise Tombasco
The USI College of Liberal Arts is proud to present A Celebration of Poetry: a reading and reception with Ruth Awad and Natalie Louise Tombasco from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 in the USI Performance Center. The poets will read from their recently released collections, followed by a brief Q&A and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed by the authors. This event is open to the public at no charge.
3 p.m. Friday, September 26
USI Multicultural Center to host 15th annual Essence of Excellence Summit
The 15th annual USI Multicultural Center (MCC) Essence of Excellence Summit will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, September 26 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. This year’s theme, “Developing Your Blueprint,” aims to provide all college students knowledge, tools and skills to achieve better versions of themselves.
SAVE THE DATE
October 16
USI to celebrate Inauguration of fifth President, Steven J. Bridges, October 16
The public is cordially invited to attend the Inauguration of Steven J. Bridges as the fifth President of USI and first alumnus in the role. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 16 in Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles. Doors will be open at 9 a.m., and guests should be seated by 10:15 a.m. Attendance is free and seating will be open, but those who plan to attend the ceremony are asked to RSVP at https://www.usi.edu/inauguration/inauguration-rsvp. Following the ceremony, a luncheon for all guests will be held in the adjacent Screaming Eagles Complex.
October 24
USI to host Health Professions Day for high school students October 24
The USI Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions is hosting a Health Professions Day for high school juniors and seniors exploring careers in healthcare on Friday, October 24. The day will incorporate hands-on experiences within various health professions programs, as well as interaction with USI faculty and current students.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Released Monday, September 15
USI sees third year of freshmen enrollment growth, increase in graduation rates
For the third year in a row, the University has reported an increase in first-time freshmen enrollment. The Fall 2025 entering class includes 1,367 first-time freshmen, a 3.5% increase over 2024, building on last year’s 3.0% rise and continuing a positive trend of growing and academically well-prepared incoming classes.
Released Tuesday, September 16
USI celebrated 60th anniversary at annual Founders’ Day reception September 15
The University celebrated 60 years at its annual Founders’ Day event on Monday, September 15. The reception, which took place in Carter Hall on campus, hosted nearly 150 attendees made up of USI employees, students and retirees.
