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The Shield
University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield
University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield
Steven Bridges receives his degree from David L. Rice during his graduation in 1991. Bridges keeps this picture on his desk in his office. (Photo courtesy of Kaylee Johnson)

Bridges: Move university forward, talk to the community, discover its needs

Alex Mendoza, News Editor • May 7, 2025

Going from interim to the president, it is closure and the start of Steven Bridges’ new journey as the fifth official president of the University of Southern Indiana. With the 36 years he has been here,...

Steven Bridges presenting himself and his family seconds after being voted in as the 5th president of USI April 2 at the Griffin Center. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Full circle: Bridges appointed to be USI’s fifth president

Cade Smithson and Alex Mendoza • April 9, 2025

On April 2, in a special Board of Trustees meeting, then-Interim President Steven Bridges was unanimously voted to be USI’s fifth president. President Bridges was surrounded by his wife, their three...

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