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USI 2025 Fall Fest Float to celebrate University’s 60th anniversary

USI will highlight its 60th anniversary during this year’s annual Westside Nut Club Fall Festival parade, commemorating the decades with photos and alumni.

Parchman participates in humanitarian, research trip to Ghana

As part of a humanitarian and research trip to Ghana, West Africa, May 21-June 13, Erin Parchman, Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education for Respiratory Therapy, experienced constraints in healthcare felt first-hand by areas of the world and came home inspired by the expertise of the practitioners she met there.

Getting to Know: Dr. Abeer Mustafa – Vice President for Student Affairs

Joining the University on June 23, 2025 as Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Abeer Ali-Mustafa is a seasoned higher education leader with more than two decades of experience working with and helping students achieve their goals.

USI students transform learning through immersive field course in Yellowstone and the Black Hills

Students in the Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science Department recently returned from a life-changing field course that took them from Indiana to the rugged landscapes of the Black Hills and Yellowstone Plateau.

President, Provost offices to relocate as plans start for Wright Administration Building renovation

In anticipation of upcoming construction in the Wright Administration Building—set to possibly begin in early August—plans are underway to relocate several departments and offices from the building, starting with the President and Provost offices.

USI grad part of environmental response team in Warrick County chemical fire

As the Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) wraps up its work this week following the Warrick County chemical fire, we are highlighting the work of USI environmental science graduate Sydra Parker ’21 who was on the ground with the EPA response team.

Screagle Simulation offers innovative AI tools for USI students

The Teacher Education’s Literacy Center—located in Rice Library—has installed a new, innovative tool blending AI and human-in-the loop technology for students. Known as the Screagle Simulation, this tool creates authentic, challenging and dynamic interpersonal simulations and provides education students with hands-on, interactive experiences in a supportive and dynamic learning environment.  

Celebrating USI Women's Basketball post-season run!

As USI Women's Basketball continues its post-season run with the upcoming WNIT Super 16 round game on Thursday, March 27, University Strategic Communication has created fun stats cards featuring our student-athletes!

Nursing class project leads to Narcan campus resource

In an effort to bring awareness to the campus community about how Narcan can save lives, USI nursing students in the Population Focused Nursing Care class, taught by Dr. Ryan Butler, Associate Professor of Nursing, have worked with USI Public Safety to bring a Narcan box on campus and provide education on the use of the medication.

Study Abroad Experience in Germany: A Transformative Journey

Two faculty members and students of USI's Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions share their experiences from the May 2024 study abroad trip to Osnabrück, Germany.

USI 2025 Fall Fest Float to celebrate University’s 60th anniversary

USI will highlight its 60th anniversary during this year’s annual Westside Nut Club Fall Festival parade, commemorating the decades with photos and alumni.

Nursing class project leads to Narcan campus resource

In an effort to bring awareness to the campus community about how Narcan can save lives, USI nursing students in the Population Focused Nursing Care class, taught by Dr. Ryan Butler, Associate Professor of Nursing, have worked with USI Public Safety to bring a Narcan box on campus and provide education on the use of the medication.

Continuing Tradition at the Fall Fest

The Fall Festival main parade is fast approaching, and per tradition, USI will be a part of the annual event with a float celebrating the University. This year, Andy Hammond, Theater Technical Coordinator, is spearheading a group of USI employees and students to continue this tradition at the festival.

USI organizations to participate in annual Fall Festival

October is here, which means pronto puffs, apple cider, deep-fried food, games, rides and half-pot tickets are in the near future.

Annual Wellness Fair set for September 25

An annual fall USI event, the Wellness Fair is set to bring almost 60 vendors to campus for students, employees and retirees on Wednesday, September 25 in Carter Hall, located in UC West.