Posey County business executive Barry Cox has been appointed to serve on the USI Board of Trustees. Cox, a Mount Vernon resident, will serve a term beginning Jan. 19, 2026, through June 30, 2028. He...

In an earlier interview with The Shield, Michael Solliday, junior computer science major, outlined his top priorities for his term as USI’s student trustee. Since then, Solliday has shared significant...

USI’s Board of Trustees approved five new undergraduate certificates and microcredentials during its regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 6. The newly approved programs aim to expand workforce readiness...

The university’s first year of NCAA Division I athletics is coming to an end. Students, student-athletes and athletic administration report higher student attendance at sporting events, more school spirit...

USI students are likely familiar with the board of trustees but don’t know how they came to be in their positions. Many trustees have been successful in their careers, are involved in their community,...

  USI will apply to transition university athletics to NCAA Division I. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday to transition athletics to DI.  “We are making USI history on this...

Josi Barscz was excited and a little intimidated when she got a phone call telling her she had been appointed as the new Student Trustee.  The sophomore biochemistry major began in the position in...

The College of Nursing and Health Professions received a $1.35 million leadership gift from the estate of the late Hershel B. Whitney, the Board of Trustees announced at their regular scheduled meeting...

The Board of Trustees will meet for the first time of the year Thursday in Indianapolis. Among items on the agenda, a report will be presented on the 2019 session of the Indiana General Assembly, including...