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USI campus to reopen, classes resume, January 28

Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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M. Edward Jones Engagement Award

The M. Edward Jones Engagement Award was created to recognize an individual, group or project for excellence in leadership, commitment to quality, tireless service and dedication to lifelong learning in fulfilling the outreach mission of the University of Southern Indiana. Thanks to the generous investment of Dr. Edward Jones and Mrs. Cynthia S. Brinker, the recipient receives a monetary award.

2025 Dr. Renee Frimming

Kinesiology and Sport

2024 Dr. Jill M. Raisor '03

Teacher Education

2023 Charmaine McDowell '85

Outreach and Engagement

2022

Dr. Kelly Sparks

Teacher Education
2021

Southwest Indiana STEM (SwISTEM) Resource Center

2020

Dr. Paul Kuban

Engineering
2019

Dr. Rick Hudson '02

Mathematics
2018

Dr. Jeffery Seyler

Chemistry
2017

Dr. Kathy Elpers

Social Work
2016

Linda Cleek '82 M'00

Outreach and Engagement
2015

Dr. M. Edward Jones

Outreach and Engagement