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The Trailblazer student news organization recently unveiled a new logo to celebrate a Century of Journalism at Vincennes University. Student reporters, led by advisor and Assistant Professor of Journalism Jenny McNeece are planning a special print edition for this spring as well as a social media campaign to highlight important headlines from the past as well as journalism alumni.

Celebrating a ‘Century of Journalism’

Amber Taylor February 28, 2025

After 100 years, the VU Trailblazer news organization has gotten a new look thanks to one of VU’s very own graphic design students. On Feb. 17 in the Shake Library Resource Center’s Starbucks café,...

Vincennes University Cheer Team

Big things ahead for cheer team

Joshua Smith February 28, 2025

Vincennes University’s Cheer team is under new management. Head Coach Jill Steele says lots of big things are in store for this year. The cheer team in recent months has experienced some trials...

High school students interact with collaborate robots at a recent Innovation Cobot Workshop at Telamon Robotics in Carmel.

VU touts CARA program

VU News Team February 21, 2025

Vincennes University continues to carve out a place in advanced manufacturing education with its Center for Applied Robotics and Automation. Home to the largest collaborative robot (cobot) educational...

The cast of "The Real Inspector Hound' rehearses Wednesday evening at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. The VU Theatre Department's new show opens Friday.

Mystery taking center stage at the Red

Emma Culver February 13, 2025

Vincennes University’s theater program will present “The Real Inspector Hound” this weekend. Opening at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center will be the play written by Tom...

Holocaust exhibit set to open next month

Amber Taylor February 3, 2025

Vincennes University’s Shake Learning Resource Center is set to host an interactive traveling exhibit about the Holocaust in March. “Americans and the Holocaust” will debut on March 17 and run...

VU nursing degree ranks among Indiana's top programs

VU nursing degree ranks among Indiana’s top programs

VU News Team January 30, 2025

Vincennes University's nursing BSN degree has been ranked among the top three nursing programs in Indiana by Nurse.org. VU College of Health Sciences and Human Performance Dean Michelle Cummins said...

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Bundle up!

Emma Culver January 29, 2025

The Vincennes University Humanities Recruitment and Retention Committee has undertaken an initiative to host a winter gear drive to provide students with, hats, gloves, and other winter clothing items. The...

Finding balance

Amber Taylor January 22, 2025

The Spring semester is officially underway, and Vincennes University's Career Center held its first event for students. Last week, students attended the Part-time Job Fair held in the Jefferson Student...

Clubs and Org Fair closes Welcome Week

Joshua Smith January 22, 2025

The university hosted their annual Clubs and Org Fair last week, ushering in and to Welcome Week activities on campus. From Gaming Club to Photo Club, students had a variety or extracurricular activities...

One of the pieces part of Sarah Wolfe's latest exhibit at the Shircliff Gallery of Art.

‘Art is for everybody’

Amber Taylor November 11, 2024

  A new month has welcomed new excitement to Vincennes University with the opening of a new art exhibition. On Oct. 30 at 8:30 a.m. the Shircliff Gallery of Art opened its doors with a fresh...

Lt. Col. David Roellgen speaks during the Vincennes University annual Veterans Day program held Thursday at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center.

Remembering our veterans

Amber Taylor November 8, 2024

To show respect to those who have served in the United States Military, Vincennes University this week held its annual tribute to veterans. Held Thursday morning in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center,...

The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy on the campus of Vincennes University will soon undergo a more than $4 million expansion.

A closer look at the Red Skeleton Museum of American Comedy

Sam Mitchell November 8, 2024

Officials with the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy say they welcome students inside to learn more about this famed comedian. The museum has been on campus for a long time, but executive director...

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