University Relations

David L. Rice Achievement Award

The David L. Rice Achievement Award recognizes the success of USI alumni who have made positive impacts on the region and beyond. Recipients receive a 10” crystal soaring eagle, a replica of a majestic eagle, the University mascot. The award personifies the vision held by USI’s first president, David L. Rice, of the enormous potential of University of Southern Indiana alumni.

2012

	Dr. Sheila Hauck Executive Director of Professional Practice, Oncology and Palliative Care at St. Mary's Medical Center, Evansville, Indiana
	Ms. Valerie McKinney Global team lead for pharmaceutical serialization for Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey
	Ms. Joycelyn Winnecke Vice president and associate editor for the Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois
	Dr. Joey V. Barnett  Vice chair in the Department of Pharmacology and past director of Graduate Studies at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
	Mr. Wayne Meriwether Chief operating officer at Methodist Hospital, Henderson, Kentucky