Feliciano Named MVC Freshman Of The Week As UE Preps For TSU
Aces And Tigers Tangle On Tuesday Evening
 On the heels of a strong debut weekend for the University of Evansville volleyball team, Melanie Feliciano garnered Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week honors. The Purple Aces are amidst preparations for Tuesday’s match at Tennessee State.
“We knew we were getting a very talented player in Melanie but what has impressed us the most is her hunger for getting better every day,†UE coach Fernando Morales said. “She is still surprising us the way she is contributing right away. She is a great asset to our program.”
Freshman of the Week
– In her first weekend of collegiate action, freshman Melanie Feliciano led the Aces with 3.64 kills per set while garnering a spot on the Redhawks Invitational All-Tournament Team
– Feliciano began her career with a 19-kill, 14-dig performance against Western Illinois; she hit .333 and finished with two block assists
– In the win over Jackson State, she added 13 digs and three service aces before posting 16 kills and nine digs against SEMO; Feliciano hit .264 for the week on her way to MVC Freshman of the Week honors
The Opening Serve
– After completing the opening weekend of play at the Redhawks Invitational, the University of Evansville volleyball team makes a trip to Nashville on Tuesday to face Tennessee State
– The Aces and Tigers square off in a 6 p.m. match on ESPN+
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University of Evansville Named #6 Best College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report
The University of Evansville has been named the sixth best college in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges Rankings. UE rose one spot overall this year and has appeared in the top 10 for more than a decade.
UE was also recognized for success in its engineering and business programs, commitment to undergraduate teaching, its work with veterans and international students, and for study abroad and social mobility.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science at UE has moved up six spots over last year and was recognized as the #19 best engineering school among small private institutions in the country.
The Schroeder School of Business was named the #4 best undergraduate business school in the country among small private institutions. UE’s accounting program was ranked #3, and finance was ranked #2 among small private colleges.
For the first time this year, UE was recognized as one of the best schools for undergraduate teaching. Schools ranked in this category are chosen for having “faculty with an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.”
“The outstanding dedication of our faculty is no secret to our students,” said UE president Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz. “UE professors are exceptionally devoted to student success, so it is particularly exciting to be recognized nationally for this commitment.”
The University was also recognized as the #5 Best College for Veterans in the Midwest and a Top Midwest school for International Students.
Additionally, UE was highlighted in the category, Best Study Abroad Programs to Look For. The methodology for this category states that “study abroad programs at these schools involve substantial academic work abroad for credit – a year, a semester, or an intensive experience equal to a course – and considerable interaction with the local culture.
“To be recognized on a national level in so many categories directly speaks to the caliber of the UE education and experience,” said Shane Davidson, vice president for enrollment and marketing. “We are particularly proud of the study abroad ranking, as our program at Harlaxton College is a cornerstone of the UE experience for so many of our students.”
When studying abroad at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England, UE students live alongside faculty members in a unique learning environment and are immersed in the local culture through the Meet-a-Family program. Financial aid packages also travel along with students to Harlaxton, making a semester abroad within reach for UE students of any major.
UE was also recognized as a top performing Midwest school for social mobility. This category “measures how well schools graduated students who received federal Pell Grants.” Pell Grant recipients typically come from households whose family incomes are less than $50,000 annually, though most Pell Grant money goes to students with a total family income below $20,000.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings are designed to help prospective students and their families evaluate college choices. The Best Colleges rankings are available online at www.usnews.com/colleges and will be published in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2019 guidebook, on newsstands later this month.
AG Curtis Hill Launches Multi-State Investigation Into Tech Giant Google’s Business Practices
Attorney General Curtis Hill today announced a multistate investigation into tech giant Google’s business practices in accordance with state and federal antitrust laws.
“Just like individual citizens, corporations must be held accountable for following the law,†Attorney General Hill said. “In this instance, we must recognize that stifling free and fair competition is an activity that causes real harm to real people.â€
The bipartisan coalition will investigate Google’s control of online advertising markets and search traffic, which may have involved anticompetitive behavior. Legal experts from each state will work in cooperation with federal authorities to assess competitive conditions for online services and ensure that Americans have access to free digital markets.
The investigation will follow wherever the facts lead, Attorney General Hill said.
“If Google has gained its advantages in the marketplace through free and fair competition, then let the chips fall where they will,†he said. “If, however, the facts uncovered in this investigation lead us to other conclusions, then we must pursue appropriate follow-up actions to protect the free market.â€
Attorney General Hill discussed the investigation at a press conference today in Washington D.C. that also included other attorneys general.
Past investigations of Google have uncovered violations ranging from advertising illegal drugs in the United States to now three antitrust actions brought by the European Commission. None of these previous investigations, however, fully address the source of Google’s sustained market power and the ability to engage in serial and repeated business practices with the intention to protect and maintain that power.
This Week at USI
Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community in the coming weeks:
Tuesday, September 10
Assessment Day
The University of Southern Indiana will not hold classes on Tuesday, September 10 in order to conduct its fall Assessment Day. One day each fall and spring, classes are not scheduled so students may fulfill their obligation to participate in the testing. The Assessment Day results are used for the accrediting process for USI. Faculty members may also use the results to make curriculum changes. Students will receive notification by letter and by email of testing time and location. More Information
11:45 a.m. Wednesday, September 11
Founders’ Day Luncheon and Alumni Awards Presentation
The University of Southern Indiana Alumni Association will host its annual Founders’ Day Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, September 11 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus. The event will include a tribute to USI’s founders and the presentation of awards from the Alumni Association. More Information
On display through Friday, October 4
New Harmony Gallery hosts Docey Lewis exhibition Threading My Way
An exhibition of work by Docey Lewis titled Threading My Way that incorporates her very successful commercial design career with her new ventures into the fine arts realm will be held at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art through Friday, October 4. This activity is made possible, in part, with support from the Efroymson Family Fund, the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Read More
A collection of events on campus and in the community sponsored by USI student organizations can be found on the USI events calendar by clicking here.
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, October 3 – Sunday, October 6
USI Theatre begins 2019-20 season with The Revolutionists
University of Southern Indiana Theatre will open its 2019-20 season with the new comedy The Revolutionists, written by Lauren Gunderson. The production runs October 3-6 in the USI Performance Center located in University Center East on USI’s campus. Tickets are $2 for USI students, $10 for USI employees, $4 for non-USI students (student ID required), $10 for seniors (60+), and $12 for adults. Shows start at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. To purchase tickets or for more information visit USI Theatre or call the box office at 812-465-1635. Read More
Registration closes Tuesday, October 15; Race is Saturday, November 2
Registration now open for the 18th annual Norwegian Foot March
The 18th annual Norwegian Foot March, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line generally in under four and a half hours depending on age and gender. ROTC cadets, soldiers and veterans, as well as civilians, may register individually or as part of a four-member team. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Early registration is recommended, as the event sells out quickly. ROTC cadets from any school can register for $25 and all other participants can register for $45. Registration will close on October 15 or when the event is full at 500 participants. More Information
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Jacob Von Brothers: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Tony Lee Farrill: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony)
Justin Caleb Lisanby: Auto theft (Level 5 Felony)
Whitney Nicole Scott: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Niko Christian Benne Moody: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Interference with the reporting of a crime (Class A misdemeanor)
Aaron Wayne Dillon: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor), Possessing a look-a-like substance (Class C misdemeanor)
Dennis E. Leslie: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony)
Jason D. Fulks: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Michael Alan Schroeder: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the body (Level 6 Felony)
Cerrone Lamar Griffith: Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)
Aaron Joseph Sauer: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)
Charles L. Paraham: Attempt Rape (Level 1 Felony), Attempt Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony)
George D. Jones Jr.: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Brent Michael Jones: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
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Young & Established Inspires And Motivate Area Youth
Courtney Lee Johnson, Founder of Young & Established, was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana. He completed his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Southern Indiana.
Since embarking on his entrepreneurship journey, Courtney has dedicated his time and energy to giving back to his community and inspiring those he meets along the way.
Johnson created Young & Established 6 years ago to build a community-oriented organization which seeks to inspire and motivate youth while addressing the challenges young people face every day.
Courtney Johnson said “Through our mentoring programs, community events, and relevant campaigns, we strive to make a lasting impact on the lives of today’s youth. Courtney believes the work he does is bigger than himself, and his greatest desire is to do everything possible to make the world a better place, one community at a time”!