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USI campus remains closed Monday, January 26

Due to ongoing inclement weather, the University of Southern Indiana campus will remain closed, and all in-person classes, activities and on-campus events are canceled Monday, January 26. Online classes will continue asynchronously unless students are notified by their professor. Essential personnel only should report to work. If you are unsure of your status, contact your supervisor. More information and updates at USI.edu/emergency. 

Last updated: January 25, 2026 2:23 PM

Exploring The Past, Understanding The Present, Defining The Future

As a humanistic discipline, history considers beliefs and values, individual personalities, religions, philosophies, literature and the fine arts. As a social science, history endeavors to discern patterns over time by examining the development of groups and institutions, politics and economics, wars and the balance of power. History offers a public reservoir from which students can draw knowledge, wisdom and personal strength.

Opportunities

History educates all students for citizenship and for a variety of careers. History majors and minors are prepared to pursue graduate and professional programs in history and related fields. In addition to teaching, they find careers in diverse areas that include law, public administration, library science, museum and historic site management, business, medicine and the ministry.

Education | Business | Law | Historic Site Management | Museum Management | National & State Parks | Library & Information Science | Government Service

Kris Pickett '10

Since graduation, Pickett has been a high school teacher in China, while also earning a master's degree in international studies from National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan. He has led student travel groups elsewhere in Asia and is planning to lead student groups between China and the United States.

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