Stay Connected with USI
After graduation, you remain an essential part of the University. All graduates are encouraged to maintain a strong connection with USI by volunteering their time and expertise, participating in local networking events, and staying in touch with former classmates. As alumni, you can also play a vital role in encouraging your family and friends to enroll in our wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
With a growing network of over 53,000 graduates, USI Alumni body holds a prominent position in the success of USI. By actively engaging as an alumnus, you can enjoy various services provided and contribute to the continued reputation of USI. It's a significant return on a small investment.
Alumni Engagement
and Volunteer USI Staff
Alumni Events
Alumni Spotlight - Garrett Mitchell '09 M '16
Mitchell was named "Engineer of the Year" for Boeing's Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems division.
Garrett Mitchell ’09 M ’16 recently won “Engineer of the Year” for Boeing’s Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems division. Mitchell is a product review engineer for Boeing. Prior to his current role, he spent 12 years at Toyota as a quality engineer.
Mitchell adapts much of what he learned as a mechanical engineering student at the University of Southern Indiana to his current role. “I learned key engineering fundamentals and how to approach problems analytically. USI also utilized emerging technology such as 3D modeling and printing to solve real world problems,” Mitchell said.
While enrolled at USI, Mitchell recalled a fun engineering project. He joined a high-altitude balloon launch team led by Dr. Glen Kissel. They launched the balloon in Illinois and tracked it using both predictive wind patterns and GPS. He also worked with a class from F. J. Reitz High School to send a payload to the edge of space and capture video of its journey. He ran through a corn field attempting to catch it as it landed.
Mitchell also met his wife Kayla ’09 while playing intramural athletics. He returned to USI and graduated in 2016 with a master’s in business administration.
Congratulations, Garrett!
USI License Plate
When you purchase a USI collegiate license plate, you not only show your pride in the University, you also provide scholarships for deserving USI students.
This plate is available to Indiana residents online through myBMV, by mail, or by visiting a license branch. You can purchase this plate any time...you don't have to wait until your plate is due. The USI plate may be displayed on passenger cars, trucks up to 11,000 pounds, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles.
For each plate purchased, you will pay the BMV a $15 processing fee and a $25 scholarship contribution to benefit the USI Alumni Scholarship Endowment.
