College of Liberal Arts

Why Choose Liberal Arts?

You're more than just one thing—and so are we. USI's College of Liberal Arts brings together art, history, psychology, communication, and more. Here's what makes us different:

Small Classes, Real Connections
Get to know your professors in smaller, personalized classes where you're more than just a number.

Hands-On Learning
Gain real experience through internships, creative projects, research, and community work—not just lectures.

Career-Ready Skills
Our graduates work in tech, business, healthcare, nonprofits, marketing, and every industry in between. Liberal arts prepares you for anything.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Learn the creative thinking and problem-solving skills to launch your own business or startup.

Creative Energy
Whether you're into theater, writing, debate, or community projects, you'll find your people and your passion here.

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Departments

Our Facilities

Art Center and Galleries

The McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center, contributes to the education experiences at USI by providing a professional exhibition space to present the work of art majors, alumni, faculty, visiting artists and the University's permanent collection.

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USI Performance Center

The USI Performance Center has been completed adjacent to the expanded University Center. A project long-awaited by the University of Southern Indiana, crews broke ground on the Performance Center in 2012. The new facility opened in the spring of 2015.

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Mallette Studio Theatre

The Mallette Studio Theatre is a black box stage with space used as a classroom laboratory and for student performances. It is an intimate theatre that seats from 50 to 100 audience members. The Mallette Studio Theatre is located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The Mallette Studio Theatre is located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center

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Center for Communal Studies

The Center for Communal Studies at the University of Southern Indiana promotes research and education on historic and modern communal groups. Founded in 1976, it houses extensive archives in Rice Library, including materials from noted scholars. The Center supports scholarship and public interest in how intentional communities address social and environmental challenges.

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Center for Social Justice Education

The Center for Social Justice Education (CSJE) at the University of Southern Indiana, founded in 2009, advances social justice and empowerment through education, research, and collaboration. It promotes critical thinking and a systems perspective to support individual and societal well-being and drive social change globally.

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Scripps Howard Center for Media Studies

The Scripps Howard Center for Media Studies at the University of Southern Indiana offers top-tier mass communication education in the Midwest. Funded by a $200,000 grant from the Scripps Howard Foundation, it provides state-of-the-art media technology and learning spaces. The Center hosts professional seminars, social media symposiums, journalism roundtables, and outreach programs for high schools, serving as a hub for media education and collaboration.

Upcoming Events

DEC

Filled Up 6: A Ceramic Cup Show

December 08, 2025

New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 N Main St., New Harmony, IN 47631

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DEC

Finals Week

December 08, 2025

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DEC

Filled Up 6: A Ceramic Cup Show

December 09, 2025

New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 N Main St., New Harmony, IN 47631

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DEC

Finals Week

December 09, 2025

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MORE EVENTS

RTV Gearing up for Basketball Season

As the 2025-26 USI basketball season gets underway, excitement is building across campus, especially within the USI Radio and Television Program. Students from The Spin and The Nest are hard at work preparing to bring fans closer to the Screaming Eagles than ever before.

Sydney Young at The Mountain Workshop

Meet Sydney Young, a senior Art major from Rockport, Indiana, who’s been passionate about photography since she picked up her first camera at 14. At USI, she’s involved in Photo Club, intramural volleyball and even teaches a Hype Hop dance fitness class.

Mandy Sims: From Cosmetologist to Future Social Worker

Born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, Mandy Sims has spent the last 30 years building a successful career as a cosmetologist while raising her family and serving her community. A proud mother of two adult sons and a 15-year-old daughter, Sims has always had a passion for helping others feel their best, both inside and out.