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Leon Bates discusses the Rise of Policing in Indiana in during an event Thursday held at the Shake Learning Resource Center.

The Rice of Policing in Indiana

Amber Taylor March 18, 2024

Vincennes University on Thursday welcomed Leon Bates to discuss the Rise of Policing in Indiana. The event was held in the Shake Learning Resource Center. Bates is a U.S. historian of the Gilded...

Whitney Daugherty

Daugherty receives state award

March 13, 2024

In a celebration of leadership and commitment to women's professional development and advancement in higher education, Whitney Daugherty, assistant provost of Student Affairs at Vincennes University, was...

VU professor to host workshop on how to photograph Solar Eclipse

Trailblazer staff March 13, 2024

With the Solar Eclipse now less than a month away, students and faculty here will be given the opportunity to learn how to safely photograph the event from a seasoned professional. VU photography professor...

VU student and Trailblazer Emma Culver plays with hanging beads inside the stimulating sensory room at the Shake Learning Resource Center. Both it and a contrasting calming room are both available for students to use for an hour at a time.

Destress with sensory rooms

Emma Culver March 13, 2024

College life can often be overwhelming, but Vincennes University has a way to help students deal with the stress. Two sensory rooms are located in the Shake Learning Resource Center and are available...

VU and First Indiana Robotics host scrimmage for high school competitors

VU and First Indiana Robotics host scrimmage for high school competitors

March 11, 2024

The Vincennes University Center for Applied Robotics and Automation and First Indiana Robotics welcomed high school students from Southern Indiana for an exhilarating Robotics Scrimmage...

Dr. Laura Treanor

Provost honored as Distinguished Woman Leader

March 11, 2024

Dr. Laura Treanor, Vincennes University provost, has been recognized for her outstanding leadership skills and honored for her remarkable ability to inspire and support other women in higher education...

Trailblazer staff takes on the Harry Potter Escape Room

February 27, 2024

Vincennes University’s Shake Learning Resource Center is hosting a Harry Potter Escape Room until March 22. Interested students can head to www.vinu.libcal.com to book their 40-minute time slot. Upon...

Artist William Downs paints the walls of the Shircliff Art Gallery as part of a new exhibit honoring the work of Black artists.

Shircliff Gallery hosting exhibit honoring Black artists

Amber Taylor February 26, 2024

The Shircliff Art Gallery is honoring Black History Month with a traveling art exhibit, “In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light.” The show is curated by Patrick Earl Hammie, a professor of art...

University officials break ground Monday on a new $34 million Center for Health Sciences and Active Learning. The building should open by the fall semester of 2025.

‘A dynamic place to learn’

Trailblazer staff February 19, 2024

University officials kicked off the new week with a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new $34 million health sciences building. Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson told the small crowd of...

University to host Internship Fair this week

Emma Culver February 19, 2024

The Vincennes University Career Center is hosting an Internship Fair/Survey on Thursday. The Internship Fair event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Student Union. This event provides...

‘Gaslight’ set for this weekend

Amber Taylor February 16, 2024

By Amber Taylor Vincennes University’s Theater Program is ushering a classic into modern times with its new play, "Gaslight." Originally written by Patrick Hamilton, the play is set in 1910 London...

University to break ground on new health science building

Jenny McNeece February 15, 2024

University officials will break ground on a new $34 million health sciences building. The ceremony will be held at the site of the new 72,000-square-foot Center for Health Sciences and Active Learning,...

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