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A DEGREE ABOVE THE REST
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KNOWN FOR BEING FIRST
Founded in 1801 VU is Indiana’s first college making your degree widely recognized by top employers! Vincennes is a vibrant city rich with culture and history. Here you will find many unique local happenings such as the George Rogers Clark National Historic park, Fort Knox II, and the mansion of VU founder and US President William Henry Harrison.
A DEGREE ABOVE THE REST
Those with a college degree tend to earn more, a lot more. With a bachelor’s degree
you may earn approximately $1 million more than someone with a high school diploma.
College is a pathway to a great career, it's also where you’ll build a professional
network, find a community filled with new people, and have new exciting experiences.
Here you’ll make life-long friends, learn about yourself and about the world around
you.
CAMPUS LIFE
On and off campus Trailblazers have access to a multitude of extracurricular activities such as music festivals, the arts, and action-packed athletic events! Vincennes is a historic city that is rich and vibrant with culture. You will enjoy local theatre, festivals, historic landmarks and plenty of unique eats.
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08/28/2024
Board of Trustees hears about rising incoming enrollment on Vincennes Campus
In a meeting charged with optimism, the Vincennes University Board of Trustees acknowledged strategic investments in faculty and staff and heard reports of rising incoming enrollment at the Vincennes Campus and the vital impact of community partnerships....
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08/23/2024
VU welcomes largest incoming class since 2021
As the first week of the 2024-25 academic year draws to a close, Vincennes University is celebrating a series of positive developments that reflect a strong start to the fall semester. VU announced an upward trend in new enrollment, highlighted by...
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08/21/2024
VU welcomes new Director of Athletics John Meeks
John Meeks, an experienced athletics administrator with an academic ethos, is the new Vincennes University Director of Athletics.
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08/21/2024
Five VU faculty named inaugural Ro and Shorty Whittington endowed professors
VU has recognized five distinguished faculty with inaugural Ro and Shorty Whittington Professorships. The endowed faculty positions are the first in VU history and the professorships will help VU stay competitive in attracting and keeping the best...
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08/19/2024
Chattin named 2024 VU Alumni Association Davis Citation for Service Award recipient
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THE LIFEBLOOD OF OUR INSTITUTION IS OUR STUDENTS
Whether you are a gamer, foodie, performer, activist, artist or athlete you will have
plenty to do! Each semester is packed with performances and time-honored activities
like paddling the Wabash.