Related Content
University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield
Related Content
University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield
Related Content
University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield
Steven Bridges receives his degree from David L. Rice during his graduation in 1991. Bridges keeps this picture on his desk in his office. (Photo courtesy of Kaylee Johnson)

Bridges: Move university forward, talk to the community, discover its needs

Alex Mendoza, News Editor • May 7, 2025

Going from interim to the president, it is closure and the start of Steven Bridges’ new journey as the fifth official president of the University of Southern Indiana. With the 36 years he has been here,...

Steven Bridges presenting himself and his family seconds after being voted in as the 5th president of USI April 2 at the Griffin Center. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Full circle: Bridges appointed to be USI’s fifth president

Cade Smithson and Alex Mendoza • April 9, 2025

On April 2, in a special Board of Trustees meeting, then-Interim President Steven Bridges was unanimously voted to be USI’s fifth president. President Bridges was surrounded by his wife, their three...

Interim President Bridges speaks to the crowd about his life Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Business and Engineering Center. (Photo by Cade Smithson)

Interim President Bridges speaks at Two Chapters for Life event

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

Last Thursday, Interim President Steven Bridges delivered a speech at the Beta Alpha Psi-sponsored Two Chapters for Life event in the Business and Engineering Center. In his speech, Bridges shared his...

Jon Mark Hall and Nick LaRowe, Division I Exploratory Committee co-chairs, present Division I survey results to faculty, staff and administration Wednesday morning at the virtual University Update session.

Division I Exploratory Committee release DI survey results

Shelby Clark, Editor-in-Chief • January 6, 2022

Division I Exploratory Committee released Division I survey results at the virtual University Updates session Wednesday morning during Spring 2022 Professional Development Day for faculty, staff and administration.  Jon...

University officials announce budget increase at the town hall Tuesday. The university will have an operating budget of $48.2 million in 2022.

Budget increase allows employee raises, return to traveling

Shelby Clark, Digital Editor • April 27, 2021

University officials announce an increase in state funding, travel returning and a plan for employee raises at town hall Tuesday. The state is allocating $48.2 million in 2022 and $51 million in 2023...

Load More Stories