The university dashboard shows 30 new positive COVID-19 cases last week.
The dashboard updated on Oct. 17 shows a cumulative total of 341 positive COVID-19 cases.
With 30 new cases last week, it...
A sweet-toned phone call masks dreaded news. During this fall semester, freshman students are beginning the college experience with an added stress: quarantine.
Freshman suitemates Chase Hollenkamp,...
Media Day is when various media outlets interview USI basketball players. The event usually ends with the teams’ coaches presenting them at the Fall Festival.
Media Day was supposed to be Tuesday...
Colleges around the country have come up with a COVID-19 dashboard so their communities can keep track of cases at universities.
The goal of the university’s dashboard is to provide the campus community...
Thomas Longwell, director of the Counseling Center, said he hasn’t met anyone who isn’t struggling right now.
“COVID fatigue is real,” Longwell said. “It’s hard and it’s as hard on us...
Many student organizations and sports teams have either had to readjust their plans for the fall semester or temporarily postpone them due to COVID-19. One organization that’s been doing fairly well...
The university just released its COVID-19 dashboard, but the results are from before the first day of classes.
The dates are from August 16-22 and said 11 students were tested positive that week for...
Clarification: The Shield previously stated the Henderson Gleaner closed. We corrected the story to say Audubon Printers, which operated at the Henderson Gleaner, closed in May.
College campuses and...
Linsdey Sparks was shocked to see people not wearing masks on campus before classes started, especially since it would be required for people to wear them in buildings.
Sparks, who works in the Community...
Students may have noticed their professors have Zoom office hours and aren't on campus unless necessary.
University employees are being asked to work remotely when they are able to, President Ron Rochon...
University President Ronald Rochon sent an email to the USI staff and student body announcing spring commencement has been officially canceled.
“I had sincerely hoped to stand and celebrate with you,...
