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Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness

Our Mission: The Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness is dedicated to advancing the understanding of aging and promoting the well being of older adults through interdisciplinary education, research and engaged partnerships.

Monochrome portrait of philanthropists Sol and Arlene Bronstein
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The Minka: USI's Smart Home

The Minka Learning Lab for Living Well is a 640-square-foot smart home showcase for living in place. USI is the only college campus in the nation with this type of model home.

USI Receives $5 Million to Renew Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program

USI's College of Nursing and Health Professions has received $5 million in federal funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to continue the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) for an additional five years.

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Student Spotlight

Reagan Lawrence, a bio major, premed student and GWEP research assistant, is the recipient of the 2026 USI Trustees Distinguished Merit Award.

Monochrome portrait of philanthropists Sol and Arlene Bronstein

About the Bronsteins

Philanthropists Sol and Arlene Bronstein were entrepreneurs in the oil and gas industry. After Mr. Bronstein’s death in 1972, a trust was created to fund the Bronstein Foundation.

Monochrome portrait of philanthropists Sol and Arlene Bronstein

Caregiver Support at Walnut Creek

This support group for caregivers meets every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10-11 AM at 525 Bentee Wes Ct in Evansville, IN 47715 This support group is FREE and open to the public. They seek to provide a safe space for caregivers to receive and share resources, express themselves, and ultimately feel supported.

Brain Break Lunch and Learn November 17th

Join us from 12-1 PM on November 17th in UC 2219 for Lunch & Learn on Building Brain Healthy Habits featuring an Alzheimer's Association approved speaker, Jo Gilreath, MSW, LCSW! Free 1-hour CE credit available!

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Dr. Suzanne Leahy
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