University of Southern Indiana
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| Motto | Knowledge for Life |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | September 15, 1965 |
| Endowment | US $103 million |
| President | Linda L. M. Bennett |
| Provost | Dr. Ronald Rochon |
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Academic staff
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677 |
| Students | 10,929 |
| Undergraduates | 8,130 |
| Postgraduates | 899 |
| Location | Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA |
| Campus | Suburban: 1,400 acres (6 km2) |
| Athletics | 17 NCAA Division II teams |
| Colors | Red, White, Blue |
| Nickname | Screaming Eagles |
| Mascot | Archibald Eagle (Archie) |
| Affiliations | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Website | www.usi.edu |
The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is a public university located just outside Evansville in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1965, USI enrolls 10,929 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 80 majors. USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. USI is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. It is also a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University which offers continuing education and special programs to more than 15,000 participants annually through outreach and engagement.
USI athletic teams participate in Division II of the NCAA and are known as the Screaming Eagles. USI is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The university is home to an extensive student life, with more than 140 student organizations.
The University of Southern Indiana began as a regional campus of Indiana State University, opening on September 15, 1965. In 1967, Southern Indiana Higher Education, Inc., (SIHE) raised nearly $1 million to acquire 1,400 acres for the Mid-America University Center. Groundbreaking was held June 22, 1968. Since September 1969, the University has occupied 330 acres, mostly donated by SIHE. The first buildings constructed were the Science Center and the Wright Administration Building. Slowly the school built facilities, as funding became available during the Indiana State University-Evansville period.
In 1985, independence was granted when Governor Robert D. Orr, an Evansville native, signed the school's charter and started a new chapter as the University of Southern Indiana. Since gaining its independence, USI's growth has continued to where it is now the fastest growing comprehensive university in the state. The university established student housing, diversified the programs offered, and enrollment has more than doubled since gaining its independence. In October, 2006, the university completed a master plan that provides the framework to double the size of the school and support a campus of over 20,000 students. The master plan features key planning principles to guide the university and help it create a cohesive campus as it continues to grow.
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