Congratulations to the outstanding 53 USI faculty members who were approved for promotions and tenure at the USI Board of Trustees regular meeting on Friday, May 8.
Tina McCalment’s higher education journey has been nontraditional from the start.
The Romain College of Business Administrative Associate started working toward her bachelor’s degree in business administration and management when she was a 32-year-old single mother. Now, she’s set to walk across the stage at USI’s School of Graduate Studies Commencement Ceremony, accepting a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree. It’s a chapter she never quite imagined for herself.
Congratulations to these USI employees who have earned their degrees and will walk the stage at the 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremonies!
Employees gathered in Carter Hall on Thursday, April 16, for a presentation by Jeff Sickman, Vice President for Finance and Administration, discussing the University’s 2026-27 budget plans.
USI welcomed 633 potential students and guests on Saturday, April 11 for Admitted Student Day, an event aimed at helping future Screaming Eagles solidify their decision to attend USI. The work, collaboration and care departments across campus are reflected in the positive responses from potential students and their guests, as well as the enrollment deposits from eligible student attendees.
Members of the University’s current Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation criterion committees are continuing work prepping for the peer review site visit in February 2027. For Steven Stump, Director of the Center for Applied Research, and Peter Whiting, Scholarly Communication Librarian and Professor of Library Science—co-chairs of the Integrity, Ethical and Responsible Conduct Criterion Committee—their charge isn’t just about proving what USI does in these areas, but also helping to improve it.
What began as a routine study of a panel painting quickly transformed into a cross-disciplinary investigation blending art history, science and student-driven discovery.
USI Public Safety has announced the Rave Guardian service will be discontinued and replaced with Screagle Watch, a free mobile app that allows USI students, employees and the public to access a variety of safety features on their personal devices.
Four USI students recently traveled to the National Council of Teachers of English national convention in Denver, Colorado.
Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) coordinated a First Steps interprofessional education (IPE) workshop at the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences on October 21 for 110 students in health professions programs at the University of Southern Indiana and the University of Evansville.
As basketball season tips off, excitement is building across campus, and nowhere is that energy stronger than in the University of Southern Indiana Radio and Television Program. Students from 95.7 FM The Spin and The Nest are already hard at work preparing to bring fans closer to the Screaming Eagles than ever before.
As the Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) wraps up its work this week following the Warrick County chemical fire, we are highlighting the work of USI environmental science graduate Sydra Parker ’21 who was on the ground with the EPA response team.
Micro Masterpieces: Magnifying Miniatures, a new exhibition showcasing some of the smallest and most intricate works from the University Art Collection. Now on view at The Wall, located in the Liberal Arts Center through June 2026, the exhibition invites visitors to slow down, look closely and discover the artistry contained within these tiny creations.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce, and students are eager to be part of the conversation. During the latest Romain College of Business Market Makers Speaker Series, industry leader Brian Martin shared insights on the future of AI and why learning to use it responsibly is an essential skill for today’s college students.
USI will highlight its 60th anniversary during this year’s annual Westside Nut Club Fall Festival parade, commemorating the decades with photos and alumni.
In an effort to bring awareness to the campus community about how Narcan can save lives, USI nursing students in the Population Focused Nursing Care class, taught by Dr. Ryan Butler, Associate Professor of Nursing, have worked with USI Public Safety to bring a Narcan box on campus and provide education on the use of the medication.
The Fall Festival main parade is fast approaching, and per tradition, USI will be a part of the annual event with a float celebrating the University. This year, Andy Hammond, Theater Technical Coordinator, is spearheading a group of USI employees and students to continue this tradition at the festival.
Congratulations to the outstanding 53 USI faculty members who were approved for promotions and tenure at the USI Board of Trustees regular meeting on Friday, May 8.
Tina McCalment’s higher education journey has been nontraditional from the start.
The Romain College of Business Administrative Associate started working toward her bachelor’s degree in business administration and management when she was a 32-year-old single mother. Now, she’s set to walk across the stage at USI’s School of Graduate Studies Commencement Ceremony, accepting a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree. It’s a chapter she never quite imagined for herself.
Congratulations to these USI employees who have earned their degrees and will walk the stage at the 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremonies!
Employees gathered in Carter Hall on Thursday, April 16, for a presentation by Jeff Sickman, Vice President for Finance and Administration, discussing the University’s 2026-27 budget plans.
USI welcomed 633 potential students and guests on Saturday, April 11 for Admitted Student Day, an event aimed at helping future Screaming Eagles solidify their decision to attend USI. The work, collaboration and care departments across campus are reflected in the positive responses from potential students and their guests, as well as the enrollment deposits from eligible student attendees.
Members of the University’s current Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation criterion committees are continuing work prepping for the peer review site visit in February 2027. For Steven Stump, Director of the Center for Applied Research, and Peter Whiting, Scholarly Communication Librarian and Professor of Library Science—co-chairs of the Integrity, Ethical and Responsible Conduct Criterion Committee—their charge isn’t just about proving what USI does in these areas, but also helping to improve it.
What began as a routine study of a panel painting quickly transformed into a cross-disciplinary investigation blending art history, science and student-driven discovery.
USI Public Safety has announced the Rave Guardian service will be discontinued and replaced with Screagle Watch, a free mobile app that allows USI students, employees and the public to access a variety of safety features on their personal devices.
Four USI students recently traveled to the National Council of Teachers of English national convention in Denver, Colorado.
Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) coordinated a First Steps interprofessional education (IPE) workshop at the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences on October 21 for 110 students in health professions programs at the University of Southern Indiana and the University of Evansville.
As basketball season tips off, excitement is building across campus, and nowhere is that energy stronger than in the University of Southern Indiana Radio and Television Program. Students from 95.7 FM The Spin and The Nest are already hard at work preparing to bring fans closer to the Screaming Eagles than ever before.
As the Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) wraps up its work this week following the Warrick County chemical fire, we are highlighting the work of USI environmental science graduate Sydra Parker ’21 who was on the ground with the EPA response team.
Micro Masterpieces: Magnifying Miniatures, a new exhibition showcasing some of the smallest and most intricate works from the University Art Collection. Now on view at The Wall, located in the Liberal Arts Center through June 2026, the exhibition invites visitors to slow down, look closely and discover the artistry contained within these tiny creations.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce, and students are eager to be part of the conversation. During the latest Romain College of Business Market Makers Speaker Series, industry leader Brian Martin shared insights on the future of AI and why learning to use it responsibly is an essential skill for today’s college students.
USI will highlight its 60th anniversary during this year’s annual Westside Nut Club Fall Festival parade, commemorating the decades with photos and alumni.
In an effort to bring awareness to the campus community about how Narcan can save lives, USI nursing students in the Population Focused Nursing Care class, taught by Dr. Ryan Butler, Associate Professor of Nursing, have worked with USI Public Safety to bring a Narcan box on campus and provide education on the use of the medication.
The Fall Festival main parade is fast approaching, and per tradition, USI will be a part of the annual event with a float celebrating the University. This year, Andy Hammond, Theater Technical Coordinator, is spearheading a group of USI employees and students to continue this tradition at the festival.
