USI Today

Student Media Advisory Board implements changes to better serve students

Earlier this summer, several USI student media outlets announced new leadership appointments. But that’s not the only change for the organizations. The Student Media Advisory Board—which establishes criteria for the creation, operation and distribution of all University-sanctioned student media, as well as other topics concerning student media—has gone through a refresh of its own, including its new name, revised from the former Student Publications Committee. 

Faculty promotions and tenure announced at Board of Trustees meeting

Congratulations to the USI faculty members who were approved for promotions and tenure at the USI Board of Trustees regular meeting on Friday, May 3. 

A Mind for _______: Ritterskamp Publishes First Crossword

Many people used time during the COVID-19 shutdown to explore new hobbies or grow their knowledge on certain topics. It was no different for David Ritterskamp, Instructor in Mathematics. His hobby of choice was creating crossword puzzles. And his work over the years has led to one of his crossword creations being published by the Los Angeles Times.

A special moment

Rhonda Woolsey, USI Special Events Supervisor, is set to walk the Commencement stage on Saturday, May 4 to accept two degrees she has been working toward since 2017. For her, these degrees have special meaning—from giving herself validation to fulfilling a hope her parents had for her education.

Spring 2024 employee graduates

Congratulations to these USI employees who earned their degrees this spring!

Student Media Advisory Board implements changes to better serve students

Earlier this summer, several USI student media outlets announced new leadership appointments. But that’s not the only change for the organizations. The Student Media Advisory Board—which establishes criteria for the creation, operation and distribution of all University-sanctioned student media, as well as other topics concerning student media—has gone through a refresh of its own, including its new name, revised from the former Student Publications Committee. 

Sibling roots spread wide at USI

USI is well known for its high-impact educational programs, beautiful campus and friendly, caring community. But a lesser-known fact is that almost entire families have attended the University, leaving legacies that have had an impact on the USI community, as much as the University has an impact on them.

USI’s Center for Applied Research partners with doctor on stroke recovery device

Since 2020, Steven Stump, Director of USI’s Center for Applied Research (CAR), has assisted Dr. Luke Barr, Director of Neurology at Deaconess Health Systems, in creating and marketing his invention, the Polyform-1H. This project is just one of many showcasing how USI resources can help the community while students gain valuable experience.

The Farmers Who Fought: Spring Break project leads to publication for USI history major

What started off as a Spring Break project to keep sophomore history major Mckenna Love busy evolved into a published manuscript. This past July, Love published her first book, The Farmers Who Fought, a genealogy about three of her great-grandparents, William Haber, Roy McCurry and John Wheeler, who fought in World War II.  

USI students put project to the test at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Six USI students are spending time this summer in Pasadena, California, not for a sunny vacation, but to utilize the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at the California Institute of Technology to test a project the group has been working on since October 2022.

USI organizations return to the 2023 West Side Nut Club Fall Festival

The first week of October is approaching, which means the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival is returning to west Franklin Street. The Fall Fest is also an amazing opportunity for USI organizations to raise money and connect with the greater Evansville community. 

One more float down West Franklin Street

For more than a century, October means one thing in Evansville, Indiana—the Westside Nut Club Fall Festival. Blocks of Franklin Street on the city’s west side are closed to accommodate over 150 food booths slinging deep-fried treats and hundreds of food options.

USI annual Wellness Fair returns on September 27

An annual event integral to the Fall Semester here at USI, the Wellness Fair is set to bring almost 60 vendors to campus for students, employees and retirees on Wednesday, September 27 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Student organizations to host first USI PrideFest

USI Gender and Sexuality Resources and the Student Government Association (SGA) is set to cohost the inaugural University of Southern Indiana PrideFest event.

USI takes on Fall Fest, student-athletes to be showcased during annual parade

Fall has returned to the Evansville area, and that means one very exciting event is returning to the West Side—the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. This year, there will be more than 137 food booths on the highly-coveted Munchie Map, including seven from various USI clubs, organizations and fraternities and sororities.