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David L. Rice was USI’s first and founding president. He served as president from 1971 until his retirement in 1994. (Photo courtesy of University of Southern Indiana)

SGA finalizes Rice Day celebrations, works on constitutional amendments

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

April 7 will be an eventful day across the USI campus. From Rice Day (celebrating the birthday of USI's founding president, David L. Rice) to voting on a new Student Government Association and its constitution,...

Time has passed, but have opinions changed?

Time has passed, but have opinions changed?

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor February 26, 2025

“And it wasn't [a] super lustful kiss scene or anything like that,” said Chad Tew, associate professor of online journalism, “It was [an] innocent kiss, is how I would describe it, just they were...

Archives Madness is a yearly contest held by the University Archives and Special Collections in collaboration from area institutions competing for recognition for having the "coolest" artifact. This year's winner was the Parachute Dress submitted by the Evansville Wartime Museum.

University Archives and Special Collections is a portal into the past

Ian Young, Maci Crowell April 22, 2024

The University Archives and Special Collections, established in 1972, is a collection of history, artifacts and documents pertaining to campus, Evansville and the Midwest region from the 19th century to...

The picture and jersey of John Hollidan sit on display on the third floor of Rice Library for the annual Archives Fest.

Putting history on display

Jessica Schiffhauer, Staff Writer October 22, 2018

John Hollidan’s picture hung next to his uniform that fit his 7’6” frame on the third floor of the library. This display is just one of the many artifacts set up for the annual Archives Fest....

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