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High school students showcase skills at Trailblazer Speech tournament

High school students showcase skills at Trailblazer Speech tournament

February 14, 2024

Vincennes University was alive with the energy of passionate young speakers showcasing their oratory skills in a series of competition rounds at the Vincennes University Trailblazer Speech Tournament. The...

VU preparing for Solar Eclipse

Emma Culver February 13, 2024

Vincennes University will host a handful of events leading up to the total Solar Eclipse on April 8. Dean of Science, Engineering, & Mathematics Curtis Coffman said, “Our goal is that no one wakes...

University announces renewal of residential scholarship program

February 8, 2024

The highly sought-after Vincennes University Residential Opportunity Scholarship program has been renewed. The VU administration has approved the renewal of residential opportunity scholarships for...

VU to host NASA expert on Solar Eclipse

VU to host NASA expert on Solar Eclipse

Jenny McNeece February 7, 2024

Students will have the opportunity today to hear from one of the nation’s leading experts on the upcoming Solar Eclipse.   The university will welcome retired NASA astrophysicist and eclipse...

Black artists take center stage

February 6, 2024

Experience the vibrant tapestry of Black American culture at a Vincennes University Shircliff Gallery of Art exhibit during Black History Month. The exhibition is a celebration of the talent and profound...

Tecumseh Review to return

Tecumseh Review to return

Amber Taylor February 5, 2024

After eight years, Vincennes University’s English department is bringing back the Tecumseh Review, a collection of creative writing and art. And this year’s theme will highlight the upcoming Solar...

VU offers students, families help with new, simplified FAFSA

January 31, 2024

The arrival of the new FAFSA form heralds an opportunity for individuals to access vital federal aid for their college education. The 2024-25 form introduces a simplified and user-friendly approach, streamlining...

VU Friends Club creates connections through service learning innitaves 

Emma Culver January 29, 2024

Sometimes all you need is a friend. Fortunately, the Vincennes University Friends Club offers a heartwarming and engaging experience for anyone who wants to extend a hand. The Friends Club is a service-based...

VU introduces cutting-edge collaborative robots to Early College career centers

VU introduces cutting-edge collaborative robots to Early College career centers

January 29, 2024

The Vincennes University Center for Applied Robotics and Automation has taken a significant leap into the future of education and technology by deploying 12 collaborative robots across eight Early College career...

VU Education Department receives grant to host second Story Walk

VU Education Department receives grant to host second Story Walk

January 24, 2024

Vincennes University Education majors and faculty will once again create an immersive literacy experience this spring, which combines the joy of reading with the beauty of nature.   Through...

Pictures like this one were posted along the walls of Vincennes University’s Rec Center at Thursday
morning’s MLK Walk.

Remembering a legend

Emma Culver January 22, 2024

Vincennes University held an MLK Memorial Walk last week to honor the life of the most prominent leader in the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. As soon as you walked into the Rec Center on...

With cold weather on the way, VU offers emergency housing

Trailblazer staff January 9, 2024

Due to the potential for winter weather, the Housing and Residential Life Office has identified some emergency spaces for students. In the event that weather prevents commuting students from being able...

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