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President Linda Bennett and USI alumni Cody Morris pass the torch at the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay.

‘A remarkable moment’

Taylor O'Neil Hall, Staff Writer September 14, 2016

The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay made its way through Evansville Saturday with 24 torch bearers from Vanderburgh County, all with differing ages and backgrounds. One of the torch bearers was the university...

Linda Bennett, donors and student ambassadors break ground on the Fuquay Welcome Çenter last Friday. There will be an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the center in 2018.

‘Expect more than just a tour’

Taylor O'Neil Hall, Staff Writer September 7, 2016

Last Thursday, the university broke ground on the Fuquay Welcome Center. The groundbreaking ceremony started off with Jeffrey Knight, chair of the board of trustees, talking about how lively the university...

Bennett receives Rotary Civic Award

Nick Leighty, Staff writer May 2, 2016

When President Linda Bennett attended a rotary club luncheon April 19, she was unaware of what was in store. Bennett received the 2015 Rotary Civic Award for leadership in the community and significant...

Lugar, Hamilton to discuss political civility

Nick Leighty, Staff writer March 17, 2016

To completely understand civility in politics, one must understand the interactions of political figures. President Linda Bennett described the House of Representatives as a majoritarian body where minority...

Director of Corporate Partnerships Charmaine McDowell sets up Jenga, which she uses for team building during the interactive fair for the Celebration of Engagement Tuesday at the Performance Center. This was the second year for the Celebration of Engagement which aims to inform faculty on the partnerships and interactions that go on as a result of Outreach and Engagement.

University celebrates engagement

Nick Leighty, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
Linda White’s first thought when asked about engagement was about weddings and TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress.”
Yakkers Anonymous

Yakkers Anonymous

Gabi Wy, News Editor February 17, 2016

President Linda Bennett announced at the beginning of the semester that the university will focus on the concept of “civility.” Bennett said this focus promotes healthy discussion despite critical...

Storify: Trustees talk charges, projects, future

Gabi Wy, News Editor January 14, 2016
The Board of Trustees met at 10 a.m. EST in Indianapolis today to discuss progress made since its last meeting Nov. 5.

Second strategic plan progresses

Gabi Wy, News Editor January 8, 2016
The new Strategic Plan launching in 2016 contains three points: Learning Excellence, Access by Design and Expansion.
VIDEO: Newcomers contemplate how theyll leave their mark on USI, the world

VIDEO: Newcomers contemplate how they’ll leave their mark on USI, the world

James Vaughn August 22, 2015
The newest group of Eagles flocked Friday afternoon to the Physical Activities Center for a warm welcome from the USI community.
Bennett hopes to tackle student issues following annual breakfast

Bennett hopes to tackle student issues following annual breakfast

Bradie Gray March 30, 2015
President Linda Bennett shared friendly advice and French toast with students early Thursday morning during the 26th annual Breakfast with the President.

Students, faculty, alumni to ‘break bread’ with Bennett

Bradie Gray March 24, 2015
The 20th Annual Breakfast with the President is at 7:45 a.m. Thursday in Carter Hall.
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