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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...

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...

VU to host Veterans Day program

VU News Team November 4, 2024

Vincennes University will host a Veterans Day Program honoring all military veterans later this week. The event has been set for 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, 20 W....

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