UE Opera Receives $35,000 Grant from the William E. Schmidt Foundation

12/09/2025

EVANSVILLE, IND. (12/08/2025) The University of Evansville (UE) is pleased to announce that it has received a $35,000 grant from the William E. Schmidt Foundation, continuing a longstanding partnership that has strengthened the University’s music and opera programs for more than two decades.

The William E. Schmidt Foundation has supported UE and its music programs since 1998 and has provided dedicated support for the University’s opera program since 2006. This latest grant will fund UE opera productions, community outreach efforts centered on music and opera, and scholarships within the UE Music Conservatory.

“The Schmidt Foundation has played a transformational role in advancing vocal performance and opera at the University of Evansville,” said Dr. Alanna Keenan, Associate Professor of Music at UE. “Their generosity helps our students develop as artists while bringing high-quality performance experiences to the broader community.”

Under the artistic direction of Dr. Keenan, with additional guidance from Dr. Dennis Malfatti and Dr. Gregory Rike, UE Opera has flourished as a dynamic force in the field of opera, enriching the lives of students and fostering a deep appreciation for the arts within the community. The Schmidt Foundation’s grant will empower the program to continue its legacy of excellence and expand its community reach.

UE’s opera program offers performance opportunities, professional-level training, and community engagement experiences that help students develop their artistic craft. The continued support of the Schmidt Foundation ensures that UE can remain a regional leader in developing the next generation of vocal artists.

The William E. Schmidt Foundation provided grant funding to UE Opera in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

USI computer science students recognized among top research teams at international supercomputing conference

12/09/2025

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A team of computer science students and faculty from the University of Southern Indiana represented the Romain College of Business at the Association for Computing Machinery Super Computing 25 (ACM SC25) International Supercomputing Conference in St. Louis in November. Their participation highlighted the growing national visibility of USI’s Computer Science Program and the high-caliber research being conducted by students.

USI students Alyson Collins and Maya Seshan achieved significant recognition at the ACM Student Research Competition, where their project was selected as one of the top 10 posters from a pool of nearly 500 submissions submitted by computer science students worldwide. Their research project, An ML Model for Predicting Medication Non-Adherence Using Large-Scale Mental Health Data, stems from USI’s collaborative partnership with Holmusk and its NeuroBlu data platform.

Under the guidance of Dr. Srishti Srivastava, Associate Professor of Computer Science, and Josh McWilliams, Instructor in Computer Information Systems, Collins and Seshan presented their findings to international attendees, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from researchers, industry leaders and practitioners in the supercomputing community.

“We’re proud, we’re energized and we’re deeply grateful for the recognition and conversations that happened around our students’ work,” said Srivastava, who accompanied students at SC25. “Their success reflects the strength of USI’s academic environment and the creativity and dedication of our students.”

Vincennes University honors graduates at 2025 Mid-Year Commencement

12/09/2025

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VINCENNES, Ind– Vincennes University’s newest graduates are poised to blaze their trails. They were celebrated at the 2025 Mid-Year Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center on the Vincennes Campus.

VU conferred a total of 436 bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates during commencement. Interim Provost Jaci Lederman presided over the ceremony. Graduates represented the Vincennes Campus, American Sign Language and Deaf Studies in Indianapolis, Aviation Technology Center in Indianapolis, Distance Education, Early College, VU Jasper, and Military Education.

The Mid-Year Class of 2025 included graduates from 52 of Indiana’s 92 counties, 22 states, and two other countries.

VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson, addressing the graduates, quoted author and pastor Rick Warren in his greetings to the class, exhorting them to embrace humility.

Johnson shared, “Rick Warren says, “Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.”

He then highlighted how VU’s motto aligns with the quality of humility.

Johnson said, “Vincennes University’s motto, “Learn In Order To Serve,” is grounded in humility, understanding that we are here for more than just ourselves. We are here to make a difference. We are here to contribute. We are here to build a better platform for those that come behind us so they can rise even higher. I encourage you to have the confidence to be humble. I encourage you to have the courage to be humble. Don’t be afraid. Being humble isn’t about not being seen. Being humble isn’t about not being heard. Being humble is understanding your worth and being confident that others don’t need to reinforce it for you. Giving is a lot more satisfying than receiving. Giving to the world. Giving to those around you. Helping others succeed is the highest and most noble thing we can do as a human species. Please go forth with all the great tools, knowledge, and wisdom that you’ve gained at Vincennes University and go forth humbly to serve.”

Warrick Humane Society Partners with Myriad Brewing Company for “Donuts With Santa” Fundraising Event

12/09/2025

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Newburgh, IN — Warrick Humane Society is excited to announce a festive new holiday partnership with Myriad Brewing Company: Donuts With Santa, happening Saturday, December 13. This cheerful, family-friendly morning event will raise vital funds to support the homeless pets cared for by WHS.

Guests can enjoy doughnuts, beverages, and holiday fun while supporting a meaningful cause. General admission will be available at the door, with pricing set at $5 for kids and $10 for adults, granting entry from 9–11 AM. Doughnuts, coffee, and alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase on site.

A limited number of exclusive VIP Packages are available for advance purchase, offering families a truly special experience. Each VIP Package includes a reserved table, six Parlor Doughnuts, six beverages (milk, juice, or bottled water), and 15 minutes of private time with Santa—perfect for photos, holiday chats, and unforgettable memories. Four VIP time slots are being offered between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. Tickets can be purchased using this link: https://checkout.square.site/…/3LH6OMXQQB3QBMWZAJBJTV4K

“All proceeds from this event go directly to helping the pets at our shelter,” said the team at WHS. “It’s a wonderful way for families to celebrate the season while making a real difference for animals in need.”

The Warrick Humane Society encourages community members to join the fun, purchase a VIP Package before they sell out, or simply help spread the word.

For more information about the event, adoptable pets, or ways to support Warrick Humane Society, visit warrickhumanesociety.org or follow Warrick Humane Society on Facebook.

Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission Meeting

12/09/2025

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The Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex, located at 1 N.W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana. This meeting was previously advertised to begin at 1:00 p.m.

The meeting will be hosted virtually on Webex pursuant to IC 36-7-14-3.1 and IC 36-7-14.5-9.5. Participants will be provided registration instructions. To Watch the Meeting Via Granicus:

https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/services/index.egov?view=detail;id=13 Dated this 5th day of December

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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This Week at USI

12/09/2025

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USI events and updates for the week of 12/8/2025

Now through Friday, December 12

Preston Arts Center to host Closing Shift: USI Capstone Artists exhibition

The Preston Arts Center, in Henderson, Kentucky, is hosting the group exhibition Closing Shift: USI Capstone Artists now through Friday, December 12. This exhibition features the creative work of six USI artists majoring in studio art, photography, illustrations, graphic design, interactive media and art education.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

12/09/2025

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USI ends road swing with loss at Indiana State

12/08/2025

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball closed out its road swing with a 77-55 loss at Indiana State University Sunday afternoon at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Screaming Eagles go to 3-7 in the non-conference schedule, while Indiana State is 6-4.

USI got off to a fast start with a 7-3 lead four minutes into the contest. ISU responded with a 6-0 run to take its first lead of the game and eventually built a nine-point advantage, 22-13, before USI rallied back.

USI junior guard Kaden Brown started the rally with back-to-back three-pointers before junior guard Sheridan Sharp pulled the Eagles to within three points, 24-21, on a pair of free throws with 6:29 left in the half.

The Sycamores pushed back with an 11-6 dash to halftime to lead 35-27 at the break. Brown and senior guard Cardell Bailey led USI at the break with eight points each.

The second started by going the way of the Sycamores. ISU exploded on a 14-2 run to lead by 20, 49-29, with 14:39 to play. USI would cut the deficit 14 points, 51-37, after a free throw by senior forward Ola Ajiboye with 12:02 on the clock before ISU exploded on another 15-2 run to take command, 68-41.

The Eagles could not close the gap again, as the Sycamores closed out with a 77-55 final.

Brown and Bailey led the Eagles in scoring with 13 points each, while Sharp closed out the double-digit scorers with 10 points.

Next Up For USI:
The next home game for USI is December 15 when the Eagles host East-West University for the start of a three-game homestand. The homestand includes the start of the Ohio Valley Conference season when USI hosts the University of Arkansas at Little Rock December 18 and Morehead State University December 20.

Aces Come up Short at Saint Louis

12/08/2025

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ST.LOUIS – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team battled hard, but came up short on Sunday at Saint Louis, dropping a 72-55 decision to the Billikens.

Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights) led the Aces in scoring for the sixth time this season, scoring 12 points. Logan Luebbers Palmer (Union, Ky./Randall K. Cooper) added 11 points for the Aces for her seventh double-digit scoring effort of the season, while nine different Aces found the scoring column. Elle Snyder (Latrobe, Pa./Greater Latrobe) grabbed nine rebounds, adding to her team-leading rebounding total of 61 boards for the year.

Saint Louis started the game hot, opening up a 13-5 lead in the first five minutes of play. Evansville battled back in the second half of the opening period, cutting the deficit to five at the end of the quarter.

The Purple Aces continued their positive momentum in the opening minutes of the second quarter, as a three-pointer from Luebbers Plamer, a layup by Mireia Mustaros (Barcelona, Spain/Ins Argentona), and another layup by Runner gave the Aces a 7-0 run, tying the game at 22. However, Evansville would go ice cold from the floor for the remainder of the quarter, scoring just three points as SLU took a 34-25 edge into halftime.

In the third quarter, Sydney Huber (Cedar Falls, Iowa/Mount Vernon) and Mustaros knocked down three-pointers in the first four minutes of the period to try to break the Aces out of their offensive funk. Despite a three from Snyder and four points by Runner following the Huber and Mustaros triples, Evansville was held to 2 points in the final three minutes of the quarter as the Billikens controlled a 55-38 lead heading into the fourth.

Daniela Llavero (Malaga, Spain/Ies Mediterraneo) put together a strong finish in the fourth quarter, knocking down a three and a layup with dishing out a long-distance assist in transition to highlight a strong four minutes of play. However, Saint Louis controlled the game to the buzzer, taking a 72-55 win.

The Aces return home to Meeks Family Fieldhouse next Sunday to take on Austin Peay. Tip-off is set for 3 PM.