VU launches new 911 Cellular mass notification system
July 14, 2025
VINCENNES, Ind. - Vincennes University has implemented a powerful new 911 Cellular Mass Notification System as part of its ongoing commitment to campus safety.
The newly adopted system delivers real-time emergency alerts to students, faculty, staff, and visitors, ensuring rapid, reliable communication in critical moments. This upgrade replaces the University's previous RAVE alert system and enhances VU's ability to respond to a wide range of urgent situations, including severe weather events and safety threats. Alerts will be distributed instantly via text, email, and the University website.
VU's implementation of the 911 Cellular Mass Notification System reflects a commitment to faster, smarter, and more coordinated emergency communication. The system delivers messages with precise geofencing and user targeting, with an intuitive user interface that seamlessly integrates with the VU website.
University leaders will continue to invest in optimal systems and technologies to ensure students, faculty, and staff receive timely, accurate alerts with the greatest reliability and reach.
VU Police Department Chief Adam Daugherty emphasized the role of speed in communication and response, "Seconds and minutes do matter. Whether it's a severe storm warning, an active threat, or an emergency situation, instantly getting the right message to the right people is important and affords our community members a better opportunity to protect themselves."
The communications team will also play a key role in managing messaging.
"We want every member of our community to feel informed, connected, and protected," VU Senior Director of External Relations Sarah Fortune said.
The system has been successfully tested with students, faculty, and staff receiving introductory text messages. The University encourages them to follow the link provided to confirm or update their contact information.
By fostering open communication, VU ensures that all University community members and visitors are informed, prepared, and supported.
To sign up for VU E-Alerts, visit https://portal.publicsafetycloud.net/community-alerts/vincennes-university
The VU 911 Cellular team includes (left, front to rear) VU Police Department Chief Adam Daugherty; Director of Technology/Infrastructure Sean Wilkerson; and Programmer/Analyst Kyle Stafford and (right, front to rear) Director of Public Relations, News and Social Media Marcia Martinez; Webmaster Tauni Daub; and Senior Director of External Relations Sarah Fortune.
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