It’s Friday morning, and goggle-wearing high school students from Indiana and Illinois measure, mix, and stir ingredients over a hot plate in a Vincennes University chemistry laboratory. They are learning to formulate soap and beauty cream. While they stir and mix, they learn the chemistry behind soapmaking and beauty cream as a part of Science Fridays, fun and educational days hosted by the Vincennes University College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

For the second year in a row, Vincennes University’s Homeland Security and Public Safety program ranks No. 1 in the nation as the Best Bachelor’s Degree Program by Intelligent.com.

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL MEETING Monday, October 2, 2023 Vincennes University Shake Learning Resource Center Innovation Room #112 130 E. College Avenue Vincennes, IN  47591 John Stachura, Chairman 

In 1976, five Vincennes University students were transforming their futures and studying law enforcement, broadcast production technology, business, and more. They were living the lives of college students: studying, living in residence halls, and hanging out with friends, but their paths never really crossed. Two were even residing on the same floor of Harrison Hall but did not know each other. Decades later, their lives converged in unbelievable circumstances. 

High school students will explore surveying and other right of way professions, including appraisers, acquisition agents, relocation agents, real estate attorneys, right of way technicians, right of way managers, and government agency employees through the workshop.

PreVU Days at Vincennes University are a perfect way for prospective Trailblazers to ignite their journey and explore the world of opportunity awaiting them at Indiana’s First College. VU will host PreVU Days during the Fall 2023 Semester, and registration is open.

VU Homeland Security and Public Safety students are holding their annual 9/11 Flag Ceremony on Monday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. (ET) on the Vincennes Campus. The Eta Sigma Iota student club will create a memorial tribute and place 3,000 flags in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and rescue efforts.

Vincennes University is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month with multiple events during September to support suicide prevention awareness.

The Red Skelton Museum Foundation Board of Directors proudly announces the Skelton Estate has pledged a generous gift of $4 million to the Vincennes University Foundation. The magnificent donation will create the Lothian and Red Skelton Gallery of Fine Art in honor of Lothian Skelton’s late husband, world-famous comedian and Vincennes native Red Skelton.

Kimberly Wright is the new director of the Vincennes University Center for Applied Robotics and Automation (CARA). In this role, she will lead the largest collaborative robot educational program in the United States.

High school students often wonder what college is really like. A group of Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) students from throughout Indiana had an extraordinary opportunity to take college for a test drive recently, enjoying a week living the life of students at Vincennes University. Students at the fifth annual VU JAG Summer Academy immersed themselves in the college experience on the Vincennes Campus.

The Vincennes University Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Aug. 23, voted to accept a generous gift commitment of $4 million from Lothian Skelton, the widow of famous comedian and beloved Vincennes native Red Skelton, which will fund an expansion of the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy located on the Vincennes Campus. 

The new semester is off to a blazin’ start. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite moments from Welcome Week and the first week of classes.

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Vincennes University Jasper Campus Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing 850 College Avenue Jasper, Indiana 47546

NOTICE OF MEETING VINCENNES UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINANCE/REVENUE COMMITTEE Tuesday, August 22, 2023

U.S. Senator Todd Young of Indiana, Indiana experts, and Hoosier leaders gathered at the Vincennes University Agricultural Center on Wednesday, Aug. 9, for a fireside chat about 21st-century agriculture and the rapid growth Indiana’s agbioscience economy has experienced over the last decade. The discussion was presented by AgriNovus Indiana and VU.

The dawn of a new academic year brings joy, enthusiasm, and the hope of endless possibilities. Vincennes University faculty and staff gathered at Opening Meeting on Monday, Aug. 7, to kick off the academic year. During Opening Meeting, the University announced the addition of 70,000 square feet of new learning space on the Vincennes Campus with the construction of a $33.9 million ultra-modern Center for Health Sciences and Active Learning.

From ancient redwood forests to spectacular coastlines to the largest variety of plants and animals of any state in the U.S., California has it all when it comes to nature. The Vincennes University Biology Club has used the summer break to travel to the Golden State, where they immersed themselves in learning about and exploring awe-inspiring ecosystems and habitats. Led by Biology Department Chair and Professor Andrew Corless, the trip was jam-packed with remarkable opportunities.

Months after winning a global machining competition with his Vincennes University classmates, Nate Conrad shined in a national competition. The Spring 2023 Precision Machining Technology graduate won a bronze medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is revolutionizing the manufacturing, aviation, medical, consumer goods, dental, construction, and design industries. As 3D printing continues to grow, so does the demand for qualified professionals familiar with the technology and its capabilities. In partnership with Vincennes University and the H2I Group, the Stratasys World of 3D Printing made a special visit to the Vincennes Campus on Monday, July 10.

High school students with a penchant for engineering learned about the bio-physics of the human hand and designed a biomechanical hand using everyday materials like empty Pringle cans. Other students created a TikTok video to teach how to perform hands-only CPR properly. One group of students conducted a physiological analysis to determine how the body’s pulse, blood pressure, reflexes, and breathing rate react to stimuli such as petting a cat or playing an anxiety-inducing game. These are a few of the projects rising juniors and seniors showcased at the Vincennes University Summer STEM Academy June 25-30. 

The Vincennes University Gene Haas Training and Education Center was buzzing with educators taking in all the amazing things collaborative robots can do. To help Career and Technical Early College and high school instructors from across Indiana discover the benefits of the emerging technology, VU hosted a Collaborative Robotics Showcase on June 28 in Lebanon.

We live in a technology-driven world, and today’s technology is ever-evolving. Self-driving cars are no longer a sci-fi fantasy. AI-powered chatbots are writing books. Vincennes University faculty are diligently keeping up with the fast-paced change and are working to prepare students to become leaders in the use of collaborative robot or “cobot" technology. VU is a national leader in the rapidly growing technology of cobots, and it is shaping the future of students for generations to come by leveraging the University’s state-of-the-art technologies and cutting-edge facilities.

Build and program robots, write songs about societal issues, design and print 3D objects, create self-portrait collages, and conduct "autopsies" on fetal pigs. These are a few exciting projects that high school students from throughout Indiana participated in while making Vincennes University their home from June 13-16. VU welcomed nearly 350 bright young minds to the Vincennes Campus for its annual Xmester and Techmester residential pre-college programs. Opportunities to engage in hands-on experiences and out-of-the-box thinking surrounded students, and they even earned college credit.

The Vincennes University Aviation Technology Center in Indianapolis is hosting its annual Aviation Community Day on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Individuals interested in aviation careers and enthusiasts can learn about educational paths and engage in exciting aviation-related activities.