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USI receives $1 million endowed scholarship gift to support graduate nursing, names Health Professions Center auditorium

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The University of Southern Indiana has received a $1 million leadership gift from Larry Rutledge to support graduate nursing education within the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions.

The gift will create an endowment providing scholarships in perpetuity for USI graduate students enrolled in the family nurse practitioner or acute care nurse practitioner programs within the Master of Science in Nursing program. The gift reflects a long-term investment in the preparation of advanced practice nurses who will serve communities throughout the region.

In recognition of Rutledge’s generosity, the new auditorium in the renovated USI Health Professions Center will be named Rutledge Auditorium.

“Mr. Rutledge will have a lasting impact on our graduate nursing students and the patients and communities they will serve,” says Steven J. Bridges, USI President. “Endowed scholarships like this one help remove financial barriers for students while strengthening the future of healthcare.”

The Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions prepares highly skilled healthcare professionals through innovative academic programs, hands-on clinical experiences and strong community partnerships. Support from donors like Rutledge plays a critical role in advancing student success and meeting the growing demand for healthcare providers.

Aces to Open Indoor Season Friday at Bellarmine

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville track & field team opens their 2026 season on Friday, competing in the Bellarmine Open in Louisville. The first event of the day is the weight throw and long jump, scheduled for 10 AM ET, with the meet running throughout the day. Live results can be found here.

Competing Teams

Bellarmine
Louisville
Eastern Kentucky
Evansville
Southern Indiana
Marshall
Asbury
Campbellsville
Cumberlands (Ky.)
Hanover
Huntington (Ind.)
Lindsey Wilson
Midway
Shawnee State
Simmons College of Kentucky
Spalding
Transylvania
Vincennes

Meet Details
Meet Schedule
Heat Sheet
Meet Information

Last Time Out
Evansville enters the 2026 season looking to build off a 2025 campaign that saw the Aces post their best Outdoor Championships score in the MVC era.

Aces Return Home to Battle UIC

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Friday, the University of Evansville women’s basketball team returns to Meeks Family Fieldhouse for a key conference battle with the UIC Flames. Tip-off is set for 6 PM. The contest marks Pride Night at Meeks Family Fieldhouse, as the Aces will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Series History   
– Friday marks the 20th meeting between Evansville and UIC
– Evansville leads the series 10-9, including a 6-3 advantage in the River City
– Since UIC joined the MVC ahead of the 2022-23 season, the Flames have taken six of seven meetings

Offensive Outburst
– Since entering MVC play, Evansville has upped their scoring from 60.4 to 71.8 ppg
– The last three games account for three of Evansville’s four highest-scoring games this season
– The increased scoring output has come with a significant increase in assist numbers as well, as the Aces have improved from 12.3 assists per game in non-conference play to 16.2 assists per game against MVC foes

Weekly Honors
– Sydney Huber received her first MVC Freshman of the Week award on Monday after averaging 13 points, 2.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds across two games last week
– Huber has been one of the top freshmen in the Valley this season, ranking fifth in the conference in scoring among freshmen at 6.8 points per game
– The sharpshooter has also been one of the top three-point shooters in the league, ranking third in the MVC and top among qualified MVC freshmen with a 34.7% mark from distance
– In Valley play, Huber has been Evansville’s number two scorer, scoring 9.6 ppg

Scouting the Opponent
– UIC comes into Friday’s game with a 7-9 record and a 2-3 mark in MVC play
– The Flames are coming off a loss at Illinois State on Thursday by a score of 75-61
– Jessica Carrothers leads UIC and ranks third in the Valley in scoring at 18.2 ppg

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BURTON ON GOV. BRAUN’S STATE OF THE STATE

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INDIANAPOLIS – This evening, Jan. 14, State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) attended Gov. Braun’s State of the State address held in the House Chamber.

Burton released the following statement in response:

“I appreciate the governor’s directness to address housing, child care and energy costs. These are unavoidable expenses, and for too many Hoosier families, they have become overwhelming, forcing difficult choices between necessities like groceries, children’s activities or handling an unexpected expense such as a flat tire.

“There is real work ahead to make life more affordable while expanding opportunity for all Hoosiers. As the legislative session continues, I will keep working on behalf of my constituents by legislating, advocating and advancing meaningful policies that help families get ahead.”

Levi McKinney named MVC Men’s Diver of the Week

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McKinney broke two program records last week

                               

  1. LOUIS – A record-breaking week for Levi McKinney got even better on Wednesday when he was named the Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Diver of the Week. The native of Boonville, Ind. set University of Evansville program records in both the 1-meter and 3-meter dives last weekend.

McKinney opened the week by setting the school record in the 3-meter dive against UIC. His score of 336.83 broke the previous record and qualified him for the NCAA Zones. He scored a 276.08 in the 1-meter dive to take third place.

One day later, McKinney broke another school mark in the meet at Southern Illinois. With a score of 335.80 in the 1-meter dive, McKinney reset the program record while earning another score that qualified him for the NCAA Zones. On top of that, he took the victory in the 3-meter event with a score of 329.05.

Vincennes University to announce Southern Indiana Aviation Initiative

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Vincennes University, in partnership with the Prosser Career Education Center and the Clark County Regional Airport, will host a media announcement to launch the Southern Indiana Aviation Initiative, a new effort to expand aviation flight and aviation maintenance education opportunities in the region.

The initiative will increase access to training and career pathways in the aviation industry and is supported by funding from the State of Indiana and local partners. University and community leaders will share project details and discuss the initiative’s impact on students, workforce development, and the regional economy.

Friday, January 23, 2026

10 a.m. (ET)

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. (ET)

Clark County Regional Airport

Osborne Hangar

7009 Airport Drive

Sellersburg, Ind. 47172

• Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson

• Representatives from local and regional education and workforce development organizations

President Johnson and participating community leaders will be available for interviews following the announcement.

PARKING:

On-site parking is available at the airport. Event staff will direct attendees to designated parking areas upon arrival.

Two Arrested on More Than 50 Animal Neglect Charges

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Officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of E Franklin St to assist Animal Control with an animal complaint. Officers and Animal Control discovered more than 20 cats, more than 10 dogs, 5 ducks and 4 chickens at the residence. Most of the cats were found inside a room where a child’s pool and multiple buckets were filled with feces. The cats did not have appropriate food or water available. Multiple cats also showed signs of injuries that were not properly treated. The dogs were found confined to kennels in the basement of the home without access to food and water. The ducks and chickens were found outside the home in a fenced in area without access to food and clean water.

According to animal control, many of the cats suffered breathing issues because of the toxic air quality inside the home. Officers had to use breathing masks to avoid breathing the toxic air inside the home. The effects of the air quality could still be felt with this protection in place.

Joshua D. Nelson (32) and Alee J. Nelson (27) were both arrested and charged with 54 counts of Neglect of An Animal.