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.
The President's Medal is the highest award presented to a graduating senior. The Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty Senate selects the recipient. The student is chosen on scholarship and service to the University. He or she receives a medal engraved with the University seal, the person's name, and the year the award was presented.
| 2025 | Maxwell T. Stoll '25 | Biology |
| 2024 | Shelby L. Clark '24 | Marketing |
| 2023 | Savannah M. Staples '23 | English Teaching |
| 2022 | Anna M. Ardelean '22 | Political Science |
| 2021 | Meghan B. McCrary '21 | Biology |
| 2020 | Jean Marie Uwimana '20 | Economics and Mathematics |
| 2019 | Riley K. Cornett '19 | Communication Studies |
| 2018 | Virgilio E. Paulino | Political Science and Philosophy |
| 2017 | Evan K. Steiler | Biology |
| 2016 | Maria A. Anderson | Biology |
| 2015 | Shelby N. Tarantino | Exercise Science |
| 2014 | Jordan K. Morrison | Nursing |
| 2013 | Ashley R. Hilton | Social Work |
| 2012 | Phillip H. Behrens IV | Biology |
| 2011 | Steven L. Geiss | Biology |
| 2010 | Meral K. El Ramahi | Biology |
| 2009 | Jamie L. Johnson | Chemistry |
| 2008 | Samuel C. Bowles | English |
| 2007 | Award declined. | |
| 2006 | Lindsey A. McGowan | Elementary Education |
| 2005 | Samuel J. Tucker | Chemistry and Marketing |
| 2004 | Rachel Miller | Mathematics, Math Teaching and French |
| 2003 | Walter J. Jermakowicz | Biology, Chemistry and German |
| 2002 | Rick A. Hudson | Mathematics |
| 2001 | Eric J. Norton | English |
| 2000 | Jill Marie Welden | Accounting |
| 1999 | Mary Beth Cable | Communications |
| 1998 | Lisa Ann Amiano | Elementary Education |
| 1997 | Nicole L. Cable | Chemistry |
| 1996 | Lisabeth A. Luther | Political Science and Sociology |
| 1995 | Chad J. Hartman | Mathematics |
| 1994 | Travis J. Taylor | Biology |
| 1993 | Sherry M. Begle | Biology |
| 1992 | Debbie L. Seib | Accounting and Computer Information Systems |
| 1991 | Brad A. Schepers | Mechanical Engineering Technology |