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Andres, Schone earn All-GLVC honors

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana senior forward Katlyn Andres (Louisville, Kentucky) and freshman midfielder Avery Schone (Galena, Ohio) were named All-Great Lakes Valley Conference in a release today. The award is the third for Andres and the first for Schone.

Andres earned All-GLVC honors for the third-straight season after posting 10 points on three goals goals, including the game-winner versus Lindenwood University, and tied for the team lead with four assists. The senior forward starts post-season play for the final time in her career ranked eighth all-time in points (53), tied for 10th in goals (16), and fifth in assists (21) at USI.

Schone is recognized with her first All-Conference honor after tying for the team-lead in scoring with 12 points on a team-high five goals and two assists. The second-year freshman is among the GLVC leaders, tying for 10th in points and ninth in goals.

USI’s All-GLVC honorees and the fifth-seeded Eagles (10-5-2, 8-5-1 GLVC) begin GLVC Tournament action Sunday at noon when they take on fourth-seeded University of Indianapolis (10-2-3, 8-2-3 GLVC) on the road. The GLVC Tournament semifinals and championship game are slated for November 12 and 14 at the highest remaining seed after the first round.

Fans can catch all of the game coverage for the GLVC Tournament, including live stats, video stream, audio broadcasts, and ticket information, on GoUSIEagles.com and GLVCSports.com.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Elsa Gonzalez, So., F, Drury
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Dana Youssef, Gr., D, Indianapolis
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Tara Simon, MF, Drury
COACH OF THE YEAR: Justin Olson, Drury

FIRST TEAM
Elsa Gonzalez, So., F, DU #
Abby Gustafson, Sr., D, LEWIS
Kiki Sauceda, Sr., F, UINDY
Dana Youssef, Gr., D, UINDY
Morgan Bova, Jr., D, MCK
Emma Knoebel, Sr., MF, MCK
Anna Stiffler, So., F, MCK
Sydney Gratz, Jr., F, S&T
Kristin Steins, Gr., GK, S&T
Lauren Crane, Sr., MF, QU
Hanna Hickey, Sr., MF, TSU
# Unanimous selection
SECOND TEAM
Andrea Camargo, So., D, DU
Keeley Combs, Jr., MF, DU
Kaitlin Knetzke, Jr., GK, DU
Cali Havelka-Vanderplow, Gr., F, LEWIS
Maddy Barkow, Gr., D, UINDY
Maria Herrero, Jr., MF, UINDY
Taylor Peck, Gr., F, UINDY
Paige Anderson, R-Jr., D, QU
Katlyn Andres, Sr., F, USI
Avery Schone, Sr., MF, USI
Camryn Sprague, R-Sr., D, TSU
THIRD TEAM
Chloe Cash, Sr., F, DU
Jill Wipke, Sr., D, LWU
Lexi Gentry, So., MF, MU
Danielle Hopkins, Jr., MF, S&T
Maya Ware, R-Jr., MF, UMSL
Cassie Hall, D, UMSL
Raegan Edwards, Sr., F, SBU
Faith Branson, Sr., F, TSU
Chance Douglass, Gr., F, TSU
Beth Hopwood, Jr., GK, TSU
Kate Peterson, R-Jr., D, TSU

JAMES R. SPALDING SPORTSMANSHIP HONOREES
Abigail Street, DU
Madison Grandys, UIS
Kaylee Zimbelmann, UINDY
Abby Gustafson, LEWIS
Sam Linderer, LWU
Carly O’Donnell, MU
Danielle Knutson, MCK
Ally Cole, S&T
Maya Ware, UMSL
Lauren Crane, QU
Alex Moss, RU
Madeline Weston, USI
Madigan May, SBU
Sydni Beeley, TSU
Kaylie Kappelmann, WJC

JAMES R. SPALDING SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM AWARD
Truman State

Aces defeat Kentucky Wesleyan in final exhibition

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UE set to open the regular season on Tuesday

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Four players finished in double figures on Thursday to lift the University of Evansville men’s basketball team to a 74-64 win over Kentucky Wesleyan in the final preseason tune-up at the Ford Center.

Leading the Purple Aces was Shamar Givance.  A 9-of-10 effort from the line saw him finish with 12 points and 6 rebounds.  Blaise Beauchamp had an efficient evening, totaling 15 points on a 5-for-8 outing from the field.  Evan Kuhlman added 12 points and a team-high 8 rebounds while Noah Frederking hit four of his five attempts to add ten.  Givance led UE with four assists while Beauchamp notched a pair of steals.

“Exhibitions are good tools to use different combinations and lineups.  There are lessons to be learned and the experience you gain from these games are valuable,” UE head coach Todd Lickliter said.  “It definitely served its purpose as well as we could have expected.  You will find out in games what the matchups and combinations are.  It is good to have these experiences before opening up the regular season.”

A tenacious Kentucky Wesleyan squad overcame multiple 13-point deficits to keep the game close.  The Panthers were led by Jomel Boyd’s 20-point, 12-rebound effort.  Wyatt Battaile added 16.

Connecting on three of the opening four shots of the night, the Purple Aces jumped out to a 9-0 advantage over the first four minutes.  Shamar Givance hit a triple to get the Aces on the board before the first of the night from Noah Frederking made it a 6-0 game.  Frederking added a layup before a free throw by Iyen Enaruna finished off the opening run.  Kentucky Wesleyan missed their opening nine attempts of the game before a triple from Jomel Boyd got them on the board at the 15:18 mark.

Following another basket by the Panthers, Aces countered to take their largest lead to that point.  A 4-point play by Evan Kuhlman was followed by a triple from Blake Sisley that gave Evansville an 18-5 lead with 11:36 remaining in the opening half.  Five minutes later, a pair of free throws by Jawaun Newton reestablished the 13-point advantage at 26-13.  That is when KWC made its move, scoring the next ten points to make it a 1-possession game.  The Panthers defense held the Aces to six consecutive missed shots while forcing two turnovers.  With 1:09 remaining, a triple by Evan Kuhlman ended the stretch before a late basket by the visitors made it a 29-25 game in favor of UE at the break.

In the opening moments of the second half, Kentucky Wesleyan continued to make their way back.  After a Givance basket gave UE a 31-27 lead, the Panthers rallied back with consecutive baskets to tie the score at 31-31 two minutes in.  A huge turning point for the Aces came when Givance found Frederking for an open three.  That basket was the start of a 12-2 stretch that saw UE go back up by double figures at 45-35.  Antoine Smith Jr. capped off the run with a 3-pointer.  As the game reached under 11 minutes remaining, it was Blaise Beauchamp who helped the Aces add to the lead.  Back-to-back baskets by the sophomore saw UE match its largest lead at 51-38.

Kentucky Wesleyan continued to remain within striking distance, getting as close as seven points (59-52) with 5:22 on the clock, but the Aces had the answer each time and were able to fend off the challenges for a 74-64 win,

 

UE shot 46.9% on the night with KWC finishing at 39.0%.  Helping Evansville’s offense was a 12-for-24 finish from outside with the Panthers finishing 4-of-18.

 

With the exhibition season complete, Evansville now has its sights set on Tuesday’s season opener at Cincinnati.

 

Southwest Indiana Lawmakers: State Give Green Light For Local Road Improvements

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STATEHOUSE (Nov. 4, 2021) –  Southwest Indiana counties and communities will receive more than $2.7 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to local lawmakers.

State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) said 218 towns, cities, and counties throughout Indiana received a combined total of over $101 million through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program. The Indiana Department of Transportation oversees and distributes these grants twice each year.

“Community Crossing grants help address two top priorities in our state: keeping Hoosiers safe and boosting our economy,” O’Brien said. “Reliable, safe transportation infrastructure is crucial for areas both urban and rural.”

State matching grant recipients include Vanderburgh County $742,378, Warrick County $601,416 and these local communities:

  • Elberfeld $102,496;
  • Mount Vernon $345,794;
  • Newburgh $955,376; and
  • Patoka $49,269.

State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) said communities can use these funds for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements, and signage.

“Infrastructure investments affect all aspects of our economy, including farming, trucking, manufacturing, retail, tourism, healthcare, and more,” McNamara said. “Well-maintained roads and bridges will help us continue to maintain our deserving reputation as the Crossroads of America.”

Smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while large communities must provide a 50 percent match.

“Through working together at the state and local level, much-needed funds will be invested in our local community to update and maintain roads and bridges,” said State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh).

State law requires that 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.

“Cooperation between state and local leaders made this funding possible and I look forward to seeing the investments in Southwest Indiana,” said State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). “Hoosiers deserve strong infrastructure connecting neighborhoods, towns and cities.”

More information about the program and recipients can be found online at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.

 

 

Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission Announces DST Service Hours

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INDIANAPOLIS (November 4, 2021) – The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission announced that it will allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, November 7, 2021, to continue until 3:00 a.m.

Because Daylight Savings Time changes clocks to 1:00 a.m. at 2:00 a.m. on November 7, alcoholic beverage outlets will have one additional hour during which they may serve or sell alcoholic beverages on this date. Pursuant to Indiana law, they must cease sales at 3:00 a.m.

ABOUT INDIANA ATC

The Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission was created by an act of the Indiana General Assembly in 1933 following the repeal of Prohibition. Effective July 1, 2001, the name was changed to the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC). The ATC is composed of four members appointed by Governor Eric J. Holcomb and houses the Indiana State Excise Police, who are responsible for enforcing state laws related to alcoholic beverages and the rules of the ATC.

Filming Underway On USI Campus For Episode Of The College Tour

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Episode to be released on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, other streaming platforms in Spring 2022

Image copyright: USI Photography and Multimedia

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The College Tour, an innovative series created to empower students to virtually travel across America for an inside look at colleges and universities, will film on location at the University of Southern Indiana from Monday, November 1 – Friday, November 5 for an episode to reach up to 200 million potential viewers via Amazon Prime Video and a variety of streaming platforms in Spring 2022.

”We know that, when students get a chance to experience our beautiful campus and meet our people, it makes a significant impact in their decision to attend USI,” said Rashad Smith, Executive Director of Enrollment. “The College Tour will provide that experience to people around the world, so they can see us and hear our story even if they can’t physically be here in person.”

Hosted by Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, The College Tour will highlight USI and the USI campus through the eyes of 10 students as they walk the viewer through both an introduction of USI’s offerings and amenities as well as their own personal stories on what their time at USI has meant to them.

“Between our amazing faculty members and the world-class facilities across all four of the colleges, USI has what you need to succeed no matter what you study,” said Elissa Tam, a senior biology major and featured The College Tour student. “We are often called the Goldilocks campus because we offer the community feel of a small campus with the resources and opportunities of a large campus. We’re just right!”

Students interested in participating in filming were asked to submit an audition video detailing their interest as well as the area of USI that they felt the most excited about sharing with future students. Through ten student features, The College Tour will create a 30-minute episode that fully showcases USI beyond what can be learned through brochures or websites. All four colleges within the University as well as athletics, housing, student life and many other areas will be highlighted in the episodes. USI President Ronald S. Rochon, PhD and the USI mascot, Archie, also will make cameo appearances in the segment.

 

Alex Boylan filming on campus

Host Alex Boylan filming at the USI Business and Engineering Center. Image copyright: USI Photography and Multimedia

“The College Tour is the show you wished you had when applying for colleges in high school,” said Alex Boylan, Executive Producer, and Host of The College Tour. “We are leveling the playing field and providing a free, easy, and fun way to tour some of the best schools across the country.”

Season one of The College Tour is now available on Amazon’s IMDb TV and all episodes are available on The College Tour’s own app and website. Future seasons will be distributed across multiple streaming platforms like Amazon Prime and Hulu internationally, as well as to high school guidance counselors across the United States.

Filming will showcase the entire campus and will take place over the course of the week. No campus activities or facilities will be affected by the filming process.

The College Tour is created by Emmy nominated producers, including Boylan, known for hosting and producing WGN Network and CBS Interactive’s digital series Around the World for Free, hosting PBS’s At The Chef’s Table and his appearances on Rach to the Rescue; Lisa Hennessy, executive producer World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge and The Biggest Loser; and Burton Roberts, entrepreneur and co-founder of Around The World Productions and also known for his appearance on CBS’s Survivor: Pearl Islands.

For more information about The College Tour, visit their website at www.thecollegetour.com.

TOBY MAC CONCERT WAS OUTSTANDING

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TOBY MAC KEPT THE CROWD ON ITS FEET ALL EVENING

by Jim Staley-CCO Entertainment Writer 

Toby Mac came back to the Aiken Theater at the Old National Events Plaza in a big way on Wednesday night.

Cochren & Company with Michael Cochren, a Southern Indiana native, got the crowd ready for Toby Mac’s opening set. The group did an excellent job of warming up the crowd.

Throughout the show, the six-time Contemporary Grammy Gospel Award winner Toby Mac would talk about Christianity and his life experiences. At one point he shared the heartbreaking story about losing a child.

Toby Mac and DiverseCity band were outstanding, playing hit after hit including “Me Without You”, “Steal My Show”, “Lose My Soul”, “Lights Shine Bright” and many more.  Female vocalist Nirva Dorsaint’s lead and backup vocals filled the entire venue. 

Instrumentally the band was extremely tight and energy flowed from the stage to the crowd as the main players kept moving and dancing all night long. Throughout the entire evening, the near-capacity crowd stood, singing, cheering, giving praise, and dancing. The message and the energy of Toby Mac and his band along with the outstanding sound and lighting made it an incredible show to watch.

After almost 2 years of Covid 19 challenges, the Old National Events Plaza is finally back. We thank the ONEP mamagement and staff for providing the patrons that attended this concert with an immaculately clean facility, great food, professionally trained, and friendly staff.  We give them two thumbs up for a job well done.

It was a night to remember.

FOOTNOTE: If you have an entertainment event such as a restaurant, band, or a concert  that you would like Jim to write about please contact him at jimstaleyCCO@gmail.com

 

THUNDERBOLTS TRAVEL TO VERMILION COUNTY, PEORIA THIS WEEKEND

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THUNDERBOLTS TRAVEL TO VERMILION COUNTY, PEORIA THIS WEEKEND

Evansville, Ind: After winning 3 of 4 games in the Thunderbolts’ homestand at Ford Center and starting the 2021-22 season with a 5-1 record, the Thunderbolts go on the road this upcoming weekend to take on the Vermilion County Bobcats and Peoria Rivermen.

Week In Review:

The Thunderbolts dominated Vermilion County at Ford Center on Friday, winning 4-0 on goals from Cameron Cook, Peter De Coppi, Cole Stallard and Scott Kirton.  Brian Billett stopped all 17 shots faced for his first shutout of the season.  On Saturday against Peoria, the Thunderbolts would get into penalty trouble early but managed to kill off two separate 5-on-3 Rivermen power plays.  Stallard would score the game’s opening goal between Peoria’s power plays, and De Coppi extended the lead to 2-0 in the second period, before the Rivermen found some late life and cut the lead to 2-1 late in the second period.  The Thunderbolts shut down Peoria in the third period, only allowing 3 shots on goal before Cook scored the empty-net goal late in regulation to secure a 3-1 victory as the Thunderbolts swept the weekend pair of games.  Billett was strong in net once again, stopping 23 of 24 shots. 

The Week Ahead:

The Thunderbolts visit Danville, Ill. to take on the Vermilion County Bobcats this Friday at 7:00pm CT, followed by a game this Saturday night in Peoria against the Rivermen at 7:15pm CT.  Both games can be viewed with a HockeyTV subscription to SPHL TV or listened to for free on the Thunderbolts Radio Network.

Scouting the Opponent:

  • Vermilion County Bobcats:
    • Record: 0-4-0, 0 Points, 11th Place
    • Leading Goal Scorer: Zach White (2 Goals)
    • Leading Point Scorer: Zach White/Dakota Ulmer (3 Points each)
    • Primary Goaltender: Chase Perry (0-2-0, .938 Save %)
    • Thunderbolts 21-22 Record vs VCB: 1-0-0

Following the Bobcats’ trip to Evansville this past Friday, they played two games on Saturday and Sunday in Quad City.  On Saturday, the Bobcats fell behind by a 5-0 score early in the second period but would rally to score two goals of their own from Zach White in the second period and Nick Papandrea in the third period, losing 5-2 in a very physical and fight-filled game.  The Bobcats’ stronger play in the second half of the game would follow into Sunday afternoon’s rematch, losing only 4-1 in a much closer contest.  Down 1-0, Mike Tish tied the game for Vermilion County, but a stroke of bad luck put Quad City in front 2-1 in the final second of the second period.  Despite strong goaltending from Thomas Proudlock, who stopped 52 of 55 shots, the Bobcats failed to rally further, as an additional pair of Storm goals rounded out the 4-1 loss. 

  • Peoria Rivermen:
    • Record: 2-1-0, 4 Point, 8th Place
    • Leading Goal Scorer: Tanner Hildebrandt (3 Goals)
    • Leading Point Scorer: Tanner Hildebrandt (4 Points)
    • Primary Goaltender: Eric Levine (1-1-0, .969 Save %)
    • Thunderbolts 21-22 Record vs PEO: 1-0-0

  Saturday’s game in Evansville was Peoria’s lone game of the weekend, with

Mitchell McPherson scored Peoria’s lone goal, while Eric Levine stopped 28 of 30 shots faced.  The Rivermen host the Quad City Storm this Friday night before hosting the Thunderbolts on Saturday.

Call-up Report

– Kyle Thacker (Iowa Heartlanders – ECHL)

– Games Played: 2; 

– 0G, 0A, 0P, 4 PIM

Transactions:

Tue. 11/2: Tory McLean signed to a contract

Fri. 10/29: Kyle Thacker called up to Iowa (ECHL)

Thu. 10/28: Paul-Antoine Deslauriers traded to Peoria for future considerations

Thu. 10/28: Scott Kirton signed to a contract 

Tue. 10/26: Kai Edmonds signed to professional tryout

Mon. 10/25: Paul Fregeau placed on waivers

Mon. 10/25: Jake Grade placed on waivers

Mon. 10/25: Danny Liscio traded to Birmingham for future considerations

Mon. 10/25: Joe Tolles placed on waivers  

The Thunderbolts are currently competing in their fifth season in the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League).  Season tickets are less than $9 per game.  To order your tickets for this season, call 812-422-BOLT(2658).

About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional

hockey team.  The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the Southern Professional Hockey

League (SPHL).  The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of

VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com

Aces travel to Illinois State and Bradley

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UE set for pivotal weekend on the road

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A pivotal road trip awaits the University of Evansville volleyball team this weekend when the Purple Aces travel to Illinois State and Bradley.  UE opens on Friday evening against the Redbirds at 6 p.m. before traveling to Peoria to take on the Braves at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Last Time Out

– Giulia Cardona recorded 18 kills, 13 digs and 5 service aces to lead the Aces to a 3-1 win over SIU on Monday evening

– UE took the first two sets before a tenacious Saluki squad pulled away in the third frame to take their first set of the night…in the fourth, the Aces clinched the match with a 25-16 decision

– Melanie Feliciano had 15 kills while Alondra Vazquez recorded a double-double with 10 kills and 15 digs

– A stellar outing saw Taya Haffner set career marks with 4 kills and 4 blocks while adding 37 assists and a pair of aces

 

Top Freshman

– After adding five service aces to her season tally against SIU, Giulia Cardona moved into the top ten in the nation in that statistic

– With a conference-leading 0.52 aces per set, Cardona now ranks 9th in the nation and is the top freshman in the country with her average

– Cardona won three consecutive MVC Freshman of the Week honors between Oct. 11 and 25 and was the first player to win three freshman awards in a row was Illinois State’s Stef Jankiewicz in 2017

 

Contributing in all Facets

– Monday’s win over Southern Illinois saw freshman Taya Haffner set career marks in a pair of categories – kills and blocks

– She posted 4 kills and 4 block assists – her top season tally in both

– Her assist numbers continue to add up as she continues to pace the league with 11.00 per set while sitting 14th nationally

– After reaching 50 helpers for the first time in the contest at Drake, Haffner reset her career high with 56 in the home match versus Loyola

– Averaging 10+ assists on 15 occasions this fall, Haffner has recorded at least 37 helpers in 10 consecutive matches

 

Moving On Up

– Madisyn Steele continues to rack up assists at an impressive level, totaling a solo block and 9 block assists over the last two matches

– Steele’s season average has jumped to 0.86 per set, which is second on the team

– Over her previous 59 sets of work, Steele has registered 4 solo blocks and 51 block assists

 

Those Interested In Scholarships And Paying For College Are Encouraged to participate in one of many free events at Vincennes University and Vincennes University Jasper

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VINCENNES, Ind., November 2, 2021 – Vincennes University is continuing its mission of making higher education accessible and affordable to students from all backgrounds by hosting several events that will help individuals and their families learn about financial aid opportunities and navigate the process.
Individuals and families who need advice or information can participate in a Virtual Financial Aid Night hosted by Admissions on Tuesday, Nov. 23; Wednesday, Dec. 8; and Thursday, Dec. 16. They are invited to talk with a Financial Aid Representative to discuss scholarships, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, generous financial aid packages, and more.
The virtual sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. (ET). Reservations are required. VU Admissions counselors can be reached by phone at 812-888-4313 and email at vuadmit@vinu.edu.
VU is also holding College Goal Sunday events at the Vincennes Campus and Jasper Campus on Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. (ET).
Financial aid professionals will provide free FAFSA filing help to college-bound students and their families. Most colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools throughout the U.S. require students seeking federal financial aid, including grants and loans, to complete the FAFSA.
The Vincennes Campus College Goal Sunday event is at Updike Hall: Center for Science, Engineering, and Mathematic SEM Learning Lab, Room 132, 1251 N. Chestnut St. The VU Jasper event is in the Jasper Campus Classroom Building. A complete list of sites is available at CollegeGoalSunday.org.
Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their parent(s) or guardian(s), and parents should bring completed 2020 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms, and other 2020 income and benefits information. Students who worked should bring their income information as well. Students age 24 or older may attend alone and should bring their own completed 2020 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form, or other 2020 income and benefits information. Students and parent(s) are encouraged to apply for their U.S. Department of Education FSA IDs at studentaid.gov before the event. Volunteers will walk through the online form line-by-line and answer families’ individual questions as needed. All sites offer FAFSA online capabilities, and many have Spanish interpreters.
Making a college education affordable and accessible is at the foundation of VU’s mission. Reducing financial barriers will help more students fulfill their dreams of obtaining a college degree.
VU is the lowest-priced residential college in Indiana, and it has the state’s second-lowest tuition rates.
The University extended its pledge to ensure a college education is within reach and announced last month it is further expanding its support of students and families affected by the pandemic and other current challenges by offering additional scholarships to students. VU is continuing its Residential Opportunity Scholarships for Vincennes Campus students to help make a VU education even more accessible for students and families. Newly admitted students in 2022-23 will receive up to $2,500 per year, for a total of up to $5,000.
Last spring, VU reduced the cost of attendance for a student living on campus by as much as 28 percent through Residential Opportunity Scholarships.
Please check out our University Events Calendar. It is a valuable resource that allows current students, future students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the public to find out about upcoming events and other exciting happenings at VU.