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Foundation seeks donations from faculty, students

Rachel Christian August 28, 2014
USI's Campaign has almost reached its goal of $50 million. A similar student led campaign called "All in For USI" starts next month.

Farmers market gives local vendors the opportunity to bloom

Damien Burge August 28, 2014
The Evansville Farmers Market showcases local vendors every Friday in downtown.

Campus signage confuses some freshmen

Rachel Christian August 28, 2014
Lots of freshmen get lost on their first days on campus. But are the signs on campus to blame?

LA Advising Center begins seeing students

James Vaughn August 24, 2014

Another advising center is up and running this semester in addition to the two that have been available to students for the past two years. Renee Rowland and Mark Razor moved into temporary offices...

The Griffin Center will be located on the southwest side of Reflection Lake.

University breaks ground on Griffin Center

Paola Marizan August 20, 2014
USI begins construction on its new conference center.

Teaching Theatre opening delayed two months

Paola Marizan August 20, 2014
The Teaching Theater, which was supposed to be open when students returned in the fall, has come across more delays.
Construction crews continue to work on the Teaching Theatre, now dubbed to open in October or November.

Vacant lot becomes feeding ground: Franklin Street seeks volunteers to help with community garden

Rachel Christian August 20, 2014
A community garden on Franklin Street is looking for new volunteers.

AN ‘UNFORGETTABLE’ JOURNEY: 73 percent of graduates to walk Saturday

James Vaughn April 29, 2014

“Unforgettable," Jordan Morrison said about his four years at USI. Morrison, who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in nursing Saturday, will receive the President’s Medal, the highest honor...

Where are the cats? University slams TNR idea after cats go missing

James Vaughn April 28, 2014

After months of strenuous efforts to get the university to implement a  Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) policy for the feral cats on campus, administration brought down the gavel on Audrey Maxwell. No. TNR...

Summer job market heats up as students head home

Armon Siadat April 28, 2014

The summer job market in the Evansville area is brimming with opportunity, yet many college students are stressing over finding a part time job. Meliyah Harris, a freshman marketing and graphic design...

Man responsible for university’s growth to retire

Paola Marizan April 27, 2014
Stephen Helfrich, director of facility operations and planning, will retire July 31.

Community rallies, says racism still exists

Armon Siadat April 27, 2014
USI's Center for Social Justice Education once again partnered with the Young Women’s Christian Association in Evansville to bring the Stand Against Racism Rally to campus.
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