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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

Ashlyn Peach, senior dental assisting major, and Madison Wagner, sophomore dental assisting major, take turns checking each other’s vitals before class Sept. 18. After receiving a $6 million leadership gift from alumnus Wayne Kinney and his family, the College of Nursing and Health Professions will be renamed the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions.

The College of Nursing and Health Professions receives $6 million gift

Cade Smithson, News Writer September 18, 2024

Announced during a press conference Sept. 11, the university received a $6 million leadership gift from alumnus and local business leader Wayne Kinney and his family.  The conference was held in the...

A group of nursing students meet for class in the Health Professions Center Sept. 7.

Nursing program expands with first fall cohort

Bryce West, Staff Writer September 8, 2022

The Fall 2022 nursing cohort made history as 20 students became the first fall nursing cohort in USI’s nursing program history. The College of Nursing and Health Professions has expanded the nursing...

The Recreational, Fitness and Wellness Center (RFWC) has fencing up to begin the $12 million construction project. The fencing is blocking the main entrance, but students can still enter and exit the RFWC by taking the sidewalk near the Aquatic Center that leads to a different door.

$12 million renovation begins on the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor August 30, 2022

The Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center (RFWC) is undergoing a $12 million construction project that is expected to be completed by 2024. The construction includes relocating Counseling and Psychological...

Daniel Goebel, dean and professor of marketing at State University of New York College, presents April 20 in Forum 3 as a dean candidate for the Romain College of Business. Goebel was the second RCOB dean candidate to present to students, faculty and staff.

Romain College of Business narrows down search for new dean

Ian Young, Staff Writer April 27, 2022

The Romain College of Business has narrowed down their dean search to three candidates after the former dean stepped down in fall 2021.  The Romain College of Business held open forum presentations...

Three Colleges Search for New Deans

Three Colleges Search for New Deans

Ian Young, Staff Writer March 17, 2022

The colleges of Nursing and Health Professions, Liberal Arts and the Romain College of Business are currently searching for deans after their former deans stepped down for various reasons in 2021. James...

In-person commencement ceremony for 2020 graduates was announced at the July Board of Trustees meeting. The Board of Trustees met July 15 in Carter Hall.

In-person commencement to be held for 2020 graduates

Shelby Clark, Editor-in-Chief July 15, 2021

Students in the class of 2020 will have an in-person commencement December 18 as a part of the Fall 2021 commencement ceremonies.  Kindra Strupp, vice president for marketing and communications, announced...

Nursing students Eleanor Conley and Maddison Fields prepare their vaccination stations Apr. 7. Conley said it was an honor to administer COVID vaccines to her fellow students.

Nursing students administer 1,420 first dose vaccines

Shelby Clark, Digital Editor April 13, 2021

1,420 people received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the university vaccination clinic.  Nursing students from the College of Nursing and Health Professions administered the free Pfizer...

Julie St. Clair, professor of nursing, briefs student nurses in the upper level of the Screaming Eagles Arena before the first vaccinations take place on campus. "You don't have to go fast," she said. "we want to facilitate things by moving through the process."

Students get the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Shelby Clark, Digital Editor April 7, 2021

  A student is going to hug her grandparents for the first time in over a year.  Riley Hays, a sophomore public relations and advertising major, received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine...

Demand for health professions rising

Demand for health professions rising

Rhonda Wheeler, News Editor January 14, 2020

The need for health professions is on the rise. Employment in health professions is expected to rise 14% from 2018 to 2028 according to a study from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nurse practitioners...

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 grants for student partnerships

Rhonda Wheeler, Community Engagement Manager August 27, 2019

The College of Nursing and Health Professions has received two grants amounting to nearly $5.4 million this year. The first grant is from the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). The grant...

Health Professions Center upgraded to meet accreditation standards

Health Professions Center upgraded to meet accreditation standards

Noah Alatza, News Editor January 15, 2019

After spring break, students will soon be able to enjoy newer amenities on the third floor of the Health Professions Center. “What we identified is that there are some programs that really needed...

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