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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

Construction material blocks off access to a water fountain in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions Oct. 10. (Photo by Rose Robinson)

One year in: How is construction on the health professions building affecting students?

Rose Robinson, Assistant News Editor October 30, 2025

Construction on the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions began in the fall of 2024 and continues to affect students. Construction blocked many entrances to the college, and closed one of the...

Katherine Watts, instructor in art, guides students during a plasticine activity, Tuesday in the Health Professions Center.

Gallery: Blending arts and health

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor September 25, 2025

Katherine Watts, instructor of art, Abigail McIntosh, instructor of nursing, and Amy Pierce, instructor of nursing, collaborated on an art therapy event held in the Health Professions Center Tuesday....

Ezra Butcher is a new assistant professor of economics at the Romain College of Business. (Photo by Rose Robinson).

Thirty-five new faculty members join USI

Rose Robinson, Staff Writer September 8, 2025

A comprehensive list of all of USI’s new faculty members can be found here. Butcher said, “I wanted something where I would get more interaction with students, more of a teaching focus and something...

Every university building ranked based on how good its bathrooms are

Every university building ranked based on how good its bathrooms are

Ian Young, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2025

Bathrooms are the backbone of our society. I’m completely serious. The advancements in plumbing technology and how common bathrooms are in buildings are some of the best things to come out of modern...

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...

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