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VU is heating up

Emma Culver and Amber Taylor August 26, 2024

UPDATE: VINCENNES IS NOW UNDER A HEAT ADVISORY, PER THE NWS, UNTIL 9 P.M. ON TUESDAY Vincennes University is about to experience one of the hottest weeks of the summer. Meteorologist Jason Puma with...

Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson speaks to new students, parents and families at New Student Orientation and Parent and Family Orientation on Aug. 16 at Jefferson Student Union.

Vincennes University welcomes largest incoming class since 2021

Trailblazer Staff August 23, 2024

Vincennes University officials this week announced an upward trend in enrollment, welcoming its largest incoming class at the Vincennes Campus since 2021 with 1,091 students. VU is celebrating a 20%...

VU students ready to tackle new semester

Amber Taylor and Emma Culver August 23, 2024

Vincennes University this week kicked off the Fall 2024 semester.  With a campus full of returning and new students, the excitement of fresh learning experiences, for many, has just begun.  Kaliah...

VU graduates celebrate during commencement ceremonies held here on April 27.

VU confers more than 2,000 degrees at Spring 2024 Commencement

Trailblazer Staff April 30, 2024

Nearly 600 Vincennes University graduates of the Class of 2024 walked across the stage at the P.E. Complex during the 218th annual Commencement, held on April 27. VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson conferred...

Coach Meeks to retire

Coach Meeks to retire

Trailblazer Staff April 25, 2024

After 33 years of outstanding service to Vincennes University, Athletic Director and Hall of Fame Women’s Basketball Coach Harry Meeks will retire in June 2024, leaving a legacy of excellence and unparalleled...

Photo by Rene LaMontagna

A magnificent day

Trailblazer Staff April 10, 2024

'The day the sun went dark' By Amber Taylor It felt meant to be, that just days before (and the days following), clouds of rain would be covering our heads. Yet today, the sun shined, like it was...

Ro and Shorty Whittington

VU announces historic faculty endowment gift

Trailblazer Staff April 3, 2024

Ro and Charles "Shorty" Whittington of Columbus have announced a first-of-its-kind gift to Vincennes University. The landmark gift of $750,000 will create a faculty endowment fund, according to a release...

BREAKING NEWS: VU to be closed on Monday, president says

Trailblazer Staff April 3, 2024

Vincennes University will be closed all day Monday for the Solar Eclipse, the president announced on Wednesday. The closure, a change from the university's announcement in October that classes would be...

Blazers Give gives all year long

Emma Culver April 1, 2024

Vincennes University is holding its 4th annual Blazers Give Day on Thursday. Blazers Give Day is a 24-hour giving event that allows anyone to donate to the Vincennes University Foundation, a 60-year-old...

Photo courtesy of the Vincennes University Foundation.

Blazers Give set for Thursday

Amber Taylor April 1, 2024

  Blazers Give Day 2024 is a 24-hour celebration of the Trailblazer spirit where the Vincennes University community - alumni, employees, students, parents, and friends - come together in the spirit...

Crypto, a service dog, poses for a picture in front of the Heart to Heart hospice resource table.

Counseling Center holds annual health fair

Amber Taylor March 25, 2024

Students and faculty last week enjoyed free food and bowling, all while learning about both on- and off-campus health resources. The annual Counseling Center's Health Fair was held on March 20 inside...

The Student Success Center, located in the Shake Learning Resource Center, celebrated its 10th anniversary this week. The Student Success Center helps students with advising, among many other services.

A decade of dedication and support 

Emma Culver March 22, 2024

The Student Success Center marked a significant milestone this week, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Walking into the Student Success Center on Tuesday, guests were greeted by an immediate sense of...

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