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Former USI Board of Trustees member dies

Former USI Board of Trustees member dies

Megan Thorne, Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2019

Ted Ziemer Jr., a former USI Board of Trustees member, has died at age 84. Ziemer was appointed to the Board of Trustees by former governor Mitch Daniels in 2007 and served as the chair of the board...

Trustees approve new program, degree candidates

Trustees approve new program, degree candidates

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor March 7, 2019

The university Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new degree program for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday. The new degree will offer students...

The approximately 40,000 square foot Wellness Center will connect to the south side of the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center with the goal of centralizing university services and making them more accessible.  

College of Nursing and Health Professions receives major gift

Noah Alatza, News Editor January 11, 2019

The College of Nursing and Health Professions received a $1.35 million leadership gift from the estate of the late Hershel B. Whitney, the Board of Trustees announced at their regular scheduled meeting...

Indiana state capitol building in downtown Indianapolis.

Trustees to meet in Indianapolis

Noah Alatza, News Editor January 8, 2019

The Board of Trustees will meet for the first time of the year Thursday in Indianapolis. Among items on the agenda, a report will be presented on the 2019 session of the Indiana General Assembly, including...

Trustees approve budget request, increases to housing, meal plans

Trustees approve budget request, increases to housing, meal plans

Riley Guerzini and Noah Alatza September 7, 2018

Costs for student housing and meal plans will increase for the second year in a row. The university's Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to raise the cost of student housing and meal plans...

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Vectren lobbyist appointed to Board of Trustees

Noah Alatza, News Editor July 26, 2018

Updated: Friday, August 17 Governor Eric Holcomb has appointed Evansville native Christine H. Keck to the university's Board of Trustees. Keck currently serves as Evansville-based utility giant Vectren...

The Board of Trustees approved the sale of the former USI scene shop and costume shop at its meeting April 27. The deed to the land will now go to Indiana Governor Eric Holcombs desk for his signature over to the buyer of the property.

Trustees approve sale of old theatre properties

Riley Guerzini, News Editor April 27, 2018

The university Board of Trustees approved the sale of the former USI Theatre scene shop and costume shop at it's meeting April 27. The property located at 96 North Barker Avenue in Evansville will...

Trustees to announce next President

Trustees to announce next President

Noah Alatza, Community Engagement Manager April 17, 2018

The Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to approve the selection of the university's fourth president Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Griffin Center. Director of Communications John Farless told...

The search for the next president of the University of Evansville has been mostly kept secret like the search at USI. The new president for both schools are expected to be chosen within the next two weeks.

Presidential candidates for USI, UE kept secret

Noah Alatza, Community Engagement Manager March 21, 2018

Correction: The Shield previously reported that the USI Presidential search would be completed on or before April 1. According to Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications Kindra Strupp,...

Trustees approve updated bylaws, hear financial aid report

Trustees approve updated bylaws, hear financial aid report

Noah Alatza, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

The Board of Trustees heard the annual financial aid report from Director of Student Financial Assistance Mary Harper at its Nov. 2 meeting. Vice President of Enrollment Andrew Wright thanked the financial...

Fee increase to fund programs, activities for ‘several years’

Fee increase to fund programs, activities for ‘several years’

RIley Guerzini, News Editor October 30, 2017

Infographic by Abigail Stanley   Aleisha Jones said she is quite aware of what she is paying in tuition and fees every semester and she doesn’t want to pay an extra $50 for the student...

The Board of Trustees approved the appointments of members of the search committee for the next president of USI. The committee is expected to complete the search by spring of 2018.

Trustees approve presidential search committee, timetable

Riley Guerzini, News Editor October 4, 2017

The university Board of Trustees approved the appointments for the candidates of the presidential search committee and the timetable for the search Oct. 4. The committee is charged with bringing...

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