USI And Community Invited To First Look At USI’s Episode Of College Tour

The University of Southern Indiana’s episode of The College Tour, an innovative series created to empower students to virtually travel across America for an inside look at colleges and universities, will premiere at 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 16 in the Screaming Eagles Arena on campus. The event is free and open to the public.

A red-carpet event, The College Tour Premiere will feature USI student cast members, Alex Boylan, The College Tour host and former Amazing Race winner, and USI President Ronald S. Rochon. Featured guests will strut the red carpet as they enter the Arena for the event, and the episode will be viewed on the big video boards that will be brought down toward the floor to create a movie theater experience. Those in attendance will get an exclusive, first look at the full USI episode and a chance to meet and hear from student cast members as well as Boylan. Photo opportunities and treat bags will be available following the program and viewing. At the conclusion of the event, USI’s episode of The College Tour will be available on the USI website at USI.edu/collegetour.

Later this spring, the episode will be available to 200 million potential viewers via Amazon Prime Video and a variety of additional streaming platforms.

USI’s episode features 10 USI students from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Student segments explore academic excellence, USI history, Screaming Eagles pride and more.

“Working with The College Tour team has been a great experience. They guided us through the production process but allowed us the freedom to make this episode our own,” says Stephanie Hawes, USI Marketing Manager. “It’s tough capturing all facets of the University in just 30 minutes, but I’m proud of the 10 authentic student stories we have to share. We also were able to capture the dedicated faculty and staff and nurturing environment USI provides its students. We can’t wait to share the final product and are excited for the national exposure and reach this will create for our University.”

USI’s episode is part of season four of The College Tour. Seasons one through three are available on Amazon’s IMDb TV, and all episodes are available on The College Tour app and website.

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 of World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge and The Biggest Loser; and Burton Roberts, entrepreneur and co-founder of Around The World Productions, also known for his appearance on CBS’s Survivor: Pearl Islands.

A USI website, USI.edu/collegetour, featuring USI’s episode of The College Tour, student cast member bios and more will be launched Wednesday, February 16, following the premiere event.