Alumnus Creates Endowment for Imaging Sciences Program
USI's Radiologic and Imaging Sciences has exciting news! Alumnus DR. ANTHONY GOODWIN '89 and his wife, Lisa (Patberg), have made a gift to the USI Foundation to establish the Dr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Goodwin Endowment. This fund will provide unrestricted support to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences at USI.
Goodwin graduated from USI's Radiologic Technology program in 1989, beginning his studies in 1985 as part of the first class when ISUE transitioned to USI. He went on to earn a master's in radiologic science and a doctorate in allied health science from Florida Atlantic University. His dissertation on small-lung nodule detection became the foundation for Ascension St. Vincent's lung nodule screening program.
"The Radiologic Technology program prepared me for amazing opportunities. Giving back so others may benefit from the same education that inspired me was our motivation to create this endowment."
He also holds certifications from Cornell University and completed Harvard Medical School's Safety, Quality, Informatics, and Leadership program in 2023. Over his career, Goodwin has held roles as CT Supervisor, Vice President of Operations, PACS Administrator and, most recently, Technology Relationship Manager. Passionate about education, he continues to inspire the next generation of imaging science leaders. "USI created the foundation for a very successful career," Goodwin said.
Through service on the Alumni Council and volunteer work in classrooms and clinical settings, Goodwin has seen firsthand the program's impact on the community. If you are interested in making a gift to the USI Foundation for Radiologic and Imaging Sciences or other programs at USI, contact the USI Foundation at giving@usi.edu or 812-464-1918.
Startup Growth Through Campus-Wide Collaboration
JOSHUA MARKSBERRY '25, a finance major at USI, discovered that asking questions was one of the most valuable tools in his education at the University of Southern Indiana. While managing college life, he also launched his own nanotechnology company, Catena. To grow the business, he regularly sought help from USI faculty and students, support that consistently came with a "Yes, how can we help?"
Founded in 2022 with what Marksberry jokes was "a box of scraps," Catena develops affordable, practical nanotechnology products. The company has released Catena-Clean (a cleaning solution) and Catena-Grow (a fertilizer), both available on Amazon, and is developing Catena-Crete, a concrete additive, and Catena-Zap, a conductive ink.
"My goal was to make nanotechnology affordable and useful for everyday households. Most nanotech products are prohibitively expensive. We wanted to change that."
Collaboration across campus helped fuel Catena's growth. Marksberry worked with engineering faculty Dr. Kerry Hall and Dr. Adam Tennant on testing Catena-Crete, while Steven Stump '99 M'09, Director of USI's Center for Applied Research, advised on marketing and grants. "One of the real advantages he had was direct access to labs, faculty and students willing to support him," Stump said.
Marksberry credits his finance education with preparing him to manage Catena's operations. "Finance is the language of business," he explained. "It taught me to analyze costs, overhead and financial reporting so we could bring products to market."
Looking ahead, Marksberry plans to expand Catena's offerings and continue collaborating with USI faculty. "I think he's on the cusp of something huge," Stump said. "It's a great testament to the innovation happening here."
From Stage to Strategy
After decades in East Coast theater, KEVIN HILL M'23 had one regret: never earning a college degree. When the pandemic halted productions, he seized the chance to chart a new path, ultimately leading him to the University of Southern Indiana.
"I had lost touch with my identity, my voice, my confidence and my ability to communicate effectively," Hill said. "I felt like a pot on the verge of boiling over. I needed to take action."
Hill first completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, then searched for an accelerated online MBA. USI's flexible program and a family connection in Evansville sealed the deal.
From a young age, acting, singing and dancing came naturally, and the theater became home. Over his career, he has collaborated with stars including Carol Channing, Josh Groban, Kathleen Turner and Jonathan Groff. His work evolved into directing and choreography, and today he serves as Producing Artistic Director at North Shore Music Theatre in Boston and Theatre By The Sea in Rhode Island. This spring, he earned his second Elliot Norton Award nomination for "Outstanding Director, Large" for TITANIC: The Musical.
Earning his MBA gave Hill the tools to expand his career. With his partner, Matthew, he launched Chappell Hill Productions and is co-producing Wanted—The Legend of the Sisters Clarke, set to debut on Broadway in 2026.
From USI to the Masters
DAVE MCATEE '88 turned his passion for golf into a global career, officiating at the world's biggest tournaments while staying rooted in his Evansville community.
The PGA of America, one of the world's largest sports organizations, is powered by a network of more than 30,000 dedicated golf professionals—including McAtee, who earned a degree in business administration and economics, getting his start in the golf industry through his experience at USI.
While playing for the USI Men's Golf team, he was inspired by his coach, Jim Brown, to pursue a career in the sport. "JB gave me the confidence and direction I needed," McAtee said. "He showed me it was possible to turn this passion into a profession."
For the past 25 years, McAtee has served on the PGA of America's national Rules Committee, spending the last two years as its chair. During that time, he has officiated all four men's major championships, three Ryder Cups and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In April, he celebrated a significant milestone: officiating his 10th Masters Tournament.
When not officiating, he's the Head Professional at Helfrich Hills Golf Course in Evansville, a role he's held since 2001. Despite the global nature of his work, McAtee remains committed to his community. "One of the best parts of working with the PGA is that I can bring what I've learned back to Helfrich and use it to strengthen our local programs."
Reflecting on his time at USI, he says the University laid the foundation for his success.
"USI gave me the confidence to take a chance
on doing something I truly enjoy."
USI graduates are rising from the classroom to the highest levels of educational leadership, taking the helm as principals, superintendents and district administrators, where they shape policy, mentor teachers and drive systemic change that impacts entire school communities.
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