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VU launches two new scholarships to empower Latinx/Hispanic students

VU News Team September 23, 2024

Latinx/Hispanic students represent one of the fastest-growing demographics in higher education, but they often face unique challenges in accessing higher education resources and succeeding in college. According...

Participants in this year's Knox County Suicide Prevention Walk kick things off Saturday at the track.

VU hosts fourth annual Suicide Prevention Walk

VU News Team September 23, 2024

Vincennes University officials on Saturday held the fourth annual Knox County Suicide Prevention Walk. As communities nationwide grapple with growing mental health concerns, Vincennes University, in...

Vincennes University's Curt Coffman and Valerie Clingerman with the Knox County Purdue Extension show off one of the many nets that were used to catch monarch butterflies during the Monarch Madness event held Saturday at Fox Ridge Nature Park.

With fall on the way, monarchs soar south

Emma Culver September 23, 2024

On Saturday Curt Coffman, dean of Vincennes University's College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, worked with officials and volunteers with the Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District...

Experience VU math peer tutor Cathy Strange helps student Kiersten Page with simple discount notes.

Experiencing VU through Experience VU 

Sam Mitchell September 16, 2024

On the fourth floor in Davis Hall, there is a hidden gem called Experience VU. Since 2015, Experience VU has been helping students with disabilities thrive in college. The mission of Experience VU is...

VU to welcome parents, families this weekend

VU to welcome parents, families this weekend

Amber Taylor September 16, 2024

Vincennes University’s semiannual Parent and Family Weekend kicks off this weekend. This event is an opportunity for students and their families to spend time together and create memories here at...

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...

VU to offer free parking for Solar Eclipse

Trailblazer Staff April 4, 2024

The public and media are invited to view the eclipse on the Vincennes Campus. Free parking will be available from noon to 5 p.m. Monday in lots on Red Skelton Boulevard, along the west side of Oliphant...

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