Academic Colleges & Programs

The strength of a USI degree is attributed to a rich student experience and academic environment. However, the University must ensure students continue to reach their personal and professional goals in innovative ways. Students and faculty benefit from gifts to academic colleges and degree programs. These investments turn theory into practice, providing resources and new experiences. Every gift brings real-world interpretations to the classroom. 

Romain College of Business
Investments in the Romain College of Business support academic programs dedicated to innovation and excellence in learning. The College focuses on providing a wide range of opportunities for students to develop key skills, establish networks, and engage in learning inside and outside the classroom. Today's business students are tomorrow's professionals. Highlights of the Romain College of Business include:

• Innovative Speaker Series
• Entrepreneurial Initiatives
• Accounting Circle
• Strategic Social Media Lab

College of Liberal Arts
Contributions to the College of Liberal Arts help turn creative dreams into reality. Liberal Arts students need an environment that encourages artistic thought and expression - either it be in a studio, through social science research, literature, or performing arts. Gifts support a variety of quality programs and services such as:

• Philip H. Hagemann Performing Arts Department
• Scripps Howard Center for Media Studies
• Southern Indiana Review
• McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries

College of Nursing and Health Professions
The College of Nursing and Health Professions prepares students for nursing and nurse practitioner careers and for careers in the health professions. Gifts to the College help make possible additional training and clinical opportunities for faculty, academic program enhancements for students, and community-oriented health programs. The College continues to be a leader in health education because of these valuable programs:

• Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness
• Interprofessional education among academic programs
• Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning
• Clinical Simulation Center
• Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education prepares students for careers in medicine and dentistry, mathematics, teaching, medical research, and engineering. Gifts to the College enable students and faculty to do applied research and to gain valuable skills at professional conferences. The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education makes advancements in research and higher education due to a variety of top-notch initiatives:

• Pre-Professional Studies, such as medicine, optometry, and veterinary
• Teach Now Transform Tomorrow, a full-year clinical internship program for education majors
• Applied Engineering Center

School of Graduate Studies
As record levels of graduate enrollment are achieved at USI, your support will assist students working to become experts in their respective fields. Gifts to Graduate Studies foster an enriched learning environment and nurture the growth and development of USI’s master’s and doctoral programs.