USI Foundation - University of Southern Indiana

The USI Foundation's mission is to attract, acquire, and manage donors' charitable gifts to support and sustain the goals of the University of Southern Indiana. Put simply, we ensure the University has the resources it needs to elevate excellence.

USI’s founders recognized how an investment in public higher education programs would produce a better-educated citizenry and a more vibrant region and state. Born of need, fueled by community investment, and sustained by alumni success, the University has been a model for student-centered postsecondary education, delivering, as its founders promised, high-quality teaching at the most affordable cost among baccalaureate-granting institutions in Indiana.

We invite you to join us. Your gift will help position this dynamic University for greater, bolder and broader service to the region and world.

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Stories of Impact

Natalie Allen '23

Natalie Allen is a first-generation college student who is able to pursue her educational goals at USI thanks to your support. Learn more about Natalie's story here.

Alexander Kim '22

Your support positively impacts students like Alexander "Alex" Kim. While a student at USI, Alex was a member of the Men's Tennis team, Chair of the USI Foundation Student Advisory Board, and a merit scholar. Alex completed the majority of his undergraduate experience during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and is currently in his first year of medical school. Click here to learn about how your support positively impacted his success at USI.

Emily Green '24

Gifts from friends and alumni have enriched Emily's college experience. Scholarships have provided financial assistance for Emily so she can engage in exciting internships, most recently at the Evansville Wartime Museum. Learn more about Emily's USI experience here.

Muldoon McDaniel to receive USI Honorary Doctor of Arts degree

Bridget Muldoon McDaniel, Founding Flutist and Artistic Director of Tales & Scales, is receiving an honorary Doctor of Arts degree for her innovative approach to engaging children’s imaginations through live musical storytelling in Evansville and the United States.

Jones, Brinker to be recognized as Honorary Degree recipients

Dr. M. Edward Jones, Vice Provost Emeritus for Outreach and Engagement, and Cynthia S. (Cindy) Brinker, Senior Vice President Emerita for Government and University Relations, are being awarded honorary Doctor of Laws degrees for their combined 75 years of service to the University of Southern Indiana and their efforts to garner external support for USI as a young university.

Franklin selected as USI Honorary Doctor of Laws degree recipient

Neal Franklin is receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree for her passion, leadership and profound dedication to advancing higher education at the University of Southern Indiana.

Anderson to be recognized as USI Honorary Degree recipient

Dr. James D. Anderson, the Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree for his lifelong dedication to education.

Khayum to be honored as USI Honorary Degree recipient

Dr. Mohammed Khayum, University of Southern Indiana Provost Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Economics, is receiving an honorary Doctor of Business degree for his extensive service and unwavering dedication to USI.