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Model house paves the way for future housing methods

Model house paves the way for future housing methods

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor October 30, 2018

The university’s partnership geriatrician Bill Thomas and his MAGIC project finally saw concrete results Oct. 24. The MAGIC project, which stands for multi-ability, multi-generational, inclusive community,...

Faculty walk around the quad as students clap and cheer for thier professors during Faculty Convocation Friday afternoon. After walking around campus, faculty made thier way to Carter Hall to hear form the keynote speaker provost Ron Rochon.

Faculty to be honored in second annual convocation

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor October 11, 2018

The second annual faculty convocation will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Carter Hall. The faculty processional, which will start in the upper level lobby of the Performance Center at 2:45 p.m., will...

Former USI President Linda Bennett speaks at Founders Day to a crowd of trustees, faculty, students, administration and alumni.

Former USI president honored at annual Founder’s Day

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor September 17, 2018

Former President Linda Bennett was selected for the Honorary Alumni Award at the annual Founder’s Day event in Carter Hall Sept. 12. The Alumni Council gives the award to individuals who demonstrate...

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

The next chapter

Riley Guerzini and Noah Alatza April 24, 2018

President Linda Bennett will mark her last day on the job come the end of June. Over the course of her nine years at the helm of the university, she has overseen growing enrollment, building of new facilities,...

Rochon named USIs fourth president

Rochon named USI’s fourth president

Riley Guerzini and Noah Alatza April 19, 2018
After a national presidential search, The Board of Trustees has voted unanimously 9-0 to approve Provost Ronald Rochon as the university's fourth president, replacing Linda Bennett.
Faculty walk around the quad as students clap and cheer for thier professors during Faculty Convocation Friday afternoon. After walking around campus, faculty made thier way to Carter Hall to hear form the keynote speaker provost Ron Rochon.

Provost encourages civility, praises education in inaugural convocation address

Riley Guerzini, News Editor October 17, 2017

Quality teaching is at a premium and the university wanted to recognize that. All faculty were invited to attend the university’s first-ever faculty convocation. They began by marching around...

After Convocation, the freshman class moved to the Quad to take their Class of 2021 photo.

Freshman convocation encourages exploration

Riley Guerzini, News Editor August 19, 2017

As freshmen students filed into the Physical Activities Center Friday afternoon, they were immediately challenged to commit themselves. As part of the annual Convocation, the incoming freshman class...

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.

Candidates present for enrollment VP position

Mason Blanford September 16, 2014
Michael Gunn is the second of six candidates competing for the new Vice President of Enrollment Management position.

University investigates inappropriate Halloween costume

James Vaughn November 2, 2013

A strength and conditioning trainer for USI’s softball team is under fire after photos surfaced of her dressed as Adolf Hitler with a swastika on her arm. The trainer, Chrissy Fowler, works with the...

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