A survey of the University of Evansville’s 2019 graduating class revealed that 96 percent of graduates were employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation with a median salary of $51,250.

This rate far outpaces the national placement rate of 86 percent, according to the 2018 National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Services Benchmark Survey. Students at the University also engage in a variety of experiential education opportunities such as internships and practicums that help them to develop professional skills and experience. In fact, 96 percent of the 2019 graduating class engaged in at least one form of experiential education.

Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) also indicates that the University of Evansville’s 4-year graduation rate is more than double the average rate at Indiana’s state institutions – 61.7 percent vs. 27.6 percent.

“The University is committed to offering students not only an outstanding educational experience but also a unique and individualized career planning process,” said Michael Austin, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at UE. “UE takes an active role to help ensure the future success of our students from their first connection with the University to long after graduation.”

The University’s Center for Career Development provides comprehensive services to students throughout their collegiate journey beginning when they are in high school. Through the Career Advantage Program, prospective students have the opportunity to actively evaluate and test career options by taking a career assessment, meeting with a career advising professional, and developing a career action plan. They can begin this program during their first visit to UE even before they enroll. UE helps students and alumni at every stage by providing comprehensive services to facilitate their career development. These include programs for career exploration and professional development, career advocates, job fairs, career travel funds, job search support, and more.

The graduate outcomes survey, a collaborative effort between UE’s Center for Career Development, Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, academic departments, and others, produced career information on 94 percent of the 529 members of the class of 2019.

 Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, who serves as chair of the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission, announced a new grant program that will give Main Street communities the opportunity to preserve locations that highlight women’s history across Indiana.

“We’re excited to provide a new way to empower Main Street communities to discover, preserve and activate locations that shine a light on women’s history in Indiana. We want to capture how women have led and shaped their cities and towns,” Crouch said. “The goal is to find the inspiring and hidden places and stories that can be shared for generations to come.”

Preserving Women’s Legacy Grants will support historic preservation work, public art and other projects that commemorate Indiana women’s history and promote visits to Main Street communities. These projects will provide a lasting legacy of the state’s commemoration of the 100^th anniversary of women winning the right to vote.

The grants are a project of the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial, presented by Indiana Humanities and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and will provide matching funds of $15,000, to $40,000 to selected community applicants.

Main Street communities may apply for the grants through May 15 at the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial website, www.IndianaSuffrage100.org. Projects should be tied to women’s history in Indiana but do not need to be related to women’s suffrage. Full grant guidelines are posted on the website.

Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities, said the women’s suffrage centennial provides the perfect backdrop to bring more attention to women’s history.

“We are humbled and proud to have this opportunity to fund and amplify the preservation of Indiana women’s history,” said Amstutz, who also is a member of the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. “We’re delighted communities across Indiana will have the chance to receive funding to recognize their own momentous places and events.”

Indiana Humanities partnered with the Office of Community and Rural Affairs to design and administer Preserving Women’s Legacy Grants.

For questions about the grants, contact George Hanlin, director of grants at Indiana Humanities, at ghanlin@indianahumanities.org or call 317-616-9784.