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Top 10 VU Stories of 2025

College aged students standing in formation spelling out V and U on a grassy area on the Vincennes Campus

January 01, 2026

Reflecting on the top 2025 stories from VU News fills us with pride for the extraordinary milestones, innovative achievements, and the collective successes we celebrated!

VU charts bold course with launch of 2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Building Futures Through Excellence, Innovation and Opportunity. READ MORE

VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson on stage at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center and the seats are filled with students and parents

VU named one of the top 200 U.S. Community Colleges eligible to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. READ MORE

A aerial shot of the Vincennes Campus including water tower, Wabash River, parking lots and buildings

VU collaborates with Walmart to provide hands-on training for the global giant's Associate to Technician (A2T) program. READ MORE

2 male students training in a lab

VU collaborates with Marian University as an educational partner in the Riverside Education Innovation District (REID) initiative in the Near Northwest Area of Indianapolis. READ MORE

A map of the REID district

VU's pioneering efforts in Early College and Dual Credit Education continue to expand with launch of Early College Online program. READ MORE

A college age female student wearing a VU shirt and holding a laptop sitting in front of a fireplace

VU celebrates landmark achievement: the 50th anniversary of Project EXCEL, Indiana's first dual credit program. READ MORE

A teacher and 2 students in a classroom looking at printed materials

VU launches Employer Gateway, a one-stop website designed for business and industry partners. READ MORE

Groups of students and employers at multiple booths during a career fair in Jefferson Student Union

College of Social Science, Performing Arts and Communication celebrates The Trailblazer and honors a century of Journalism, marking 100 years of the award-winning student newspaper. READ MORE

2 female college students and 1 male college student standing by a sign featuring The Trailblazer logo

Eight current and former VU coaches are honored with NJCAA Coaches Legacy Awards. READ MORE

A graphic featuring the faces of eight former or current VU coaches

VU Shake Library hosts prestigious "Americans and the Holocaust" traveling exhibit. READ MORE

A sign promoting the Americans and Holocaust traveling exhibit near an entrance to the Shake Learning Resource Center

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