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Fever, aches and chills, oh my!

Emma Culver February 21, 2025

Vincennes University is seeing a spike in respiratory illness. In an email sent out this week to faculty, healthcare providers with the the Vincennes University Primary Care Center warned of a rise...

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...

 The new Vincennes Trolley is free for students to use and has more than 50 stops throughout the city.

All aboard!

Amber Taylor January 31, 2025

The City of Vincennes has a new, transportation system that is free for students. The Vincennes Trolley is operated by Vincennes YMCA’s VanGo program and aims to ease the burden on VanGo’s on-demand...

Student Activities embracing social media trends

Joshua Smith January 30, 2025

The Vincennes University Student Activities Committee is trying something a little different this year, engaging with current social media trends in an effort to connect with students. Whether it's...

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...

Students and faculty last week walked with candles in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The annual event was held inside the university's Rec Center.

Honoring the legacy of MLK

Amber Taylor January 26, 2025

“When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir....

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...

Welcome back, VU!

Emma Culver January 14, 2025

To kick off the spring semester, Vincennes University has planned a series of events to help students connect, explore opportunities, and have some fun, too. All events listed take place at the Jefferson...

'Woman of the White Buffalo' screening set for Native American Heritage Month

‘Woman of the White Buffalo’ screening set for Native American Heritage Month

Emma Culver November 11, 2024

In conjunction of Native American Heritage Month, Vincennes University will be hosting a film screening of "Woman of the White Buffalo." The film, which focuses on the strength and perseverance of Lakota...

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