University of Southern Indiana
The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is a public university just outside of Evansville, Indiana. Founded in 1965, USI enrolls 9,750 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education.
| Motto | Knowledge for Life |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university |
| Established | September 15, 1965 As Indiana State University–Evansville April 16, 1985 As University of Southern Indiana |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $155 million (2021) |
| President | Ronald Rochon |
| Provost | Mohammed Khayum |
Academic staff | 677 |
| Students | 7,361 (fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 5,539 (fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 1,822 (fall 2022) |
| Location | , , United States 37°57′45″N 87°40′39″W |
| Campus | Suburban, 1,400 acres (6 km2) |
| Colors | Cardinal, Navy, White |
| Nickname | Screaming Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – OVC Summit League (Men's soccer, swimming & diving) Horizon League (Men's tennis) |
| Mascot | Archibald Eagle (Archie) |
| Website | usi |
USI is classified among "M1 – Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger programs". It is also classified among "community-engaged" institutions.
Beginning with the 2022–2023 school year, USI athletic teams will participate in Division I of the NCAA as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference. The teams are known as the Screaming Eagles. Previously, USI participated in Division II as a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The university is home to an extensive student life, with more than 140 student organizations.