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SGA to travel to Ball State for conference

Rachel Christian November 4, 2014

USI’s Student Government Association (SGA) will travel to Ball State Saturday where they will make a bid to host the event next year’s Student Government Coalition. This is the conference’s second...

2014 Election Results

USI Shield Staff November 4, 2014

Holli Sullivan was declared the winner of the State Representative District 78 race at 9:23 p.m. Wendy McNamara was declared the winner of the State Representative District 76 race at 9:23 p.m. Gail...

Evansville Vote Centers

USI Shield Staff November 4, 2014

Looking for a Vote Center close to you? Our interactive map allows you to pinpoint a Vote Center in your area. Click on the red marker to get directions to the Center from your current location. Polls...

Division of Outreach offers art workshop for children in the community

Ben Hauschild November 4, 2014

The Division of Outreach and Engagement at USI oversees many programs and workshops for members of the community. "Our department helps find programs to do around the community,” said manager of school...

USI conducts safety training

Mason Bianford November 4, 2014

  When USI was founded, companies from the area helped provide funding and support to get the new institution off the ground. Director of Corporate Partnerships Charmaine McDowell said this...

Meet the candidates: State Representatives

Armon Siadat October 29, 2014
See where local candidates stand on issues that affect you.

Lilly grant brings internship oppurtunities to USI students

Mason Bianford October 28, 2014

If it wasn't for the Lilly Grant, Zane Ubelhor may not have gotten the engineering internship he enjoys today. "They probably wouldn’t even be looking for interns at USI," Ubelhor said, regarding...

Women go to college: Gender distinction continues in common degree programs

Rachel Christian October 27, 2014
Until recently, college was considered a man's world, but that trend has reversed itself in a big way. However, women continue to enroll in traditionally female-populated majors, like education and nursing. STEM majors continue to be dominated by men.

University expands certificate programs to bridge employee skills gap

Rachel Christian October 25, 2014

In early 2013, USI conducted focus groups in the Vanderburgh County area to find out what skills companies thought employees were lacking. The data showed many employers needed professionals with stronger...

‘It’s important that young people play a more active role’: Mail-in ballot application period ends Monday

Armon Siadat October 25, 2014

Students and faculty who wish to mail in their vote for this year's general election Nov. 4 are running out of time as the window of opportunity to apply for a mail-in ballot is quickly closing. Associate...

Counseling Center down another counselor: Director wants Center accredited in next five years

Armon Siadat October 22, 2014

The Counseling Center is a little stressed. After a counselor left during the second week of classes to take a position at another university, the Center has been short-staffed. “For her, there...

Admissions experience sets new VP apart

Admissions experience sets new VP apart

Armon Siadat October 22, 2014
Director of Admissions and assistant vice president of Enrollment Services at Missouri State University appointed to new vice president position at USI.
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