Austin Welp was hired in July 2024 as the Assistant Director of Special Projects,
working with the VU Jasper Foundation in partnership with the VU Foundation. Welp
has a passion for philanthropy and ensuring the success of students in the community.
As Assistant Director, Welp will work to advance the University’s mission and ensure
the Jasper Campus’ continued success in delivering high-quality education to Dubois
County and surrounding communities. Predominantly, he will serve at the Vincennes
University Jasper campus to help build relationships with individuals and corporations
to support students and other institutional priorities, but he will also be at the
Vincennes University Campus periodically.
Welp obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern Indiana in December
2021. Prior to joining VU, Welp worked for the YMCA. He resides in Dubois County and
serves on four other organizations in Dubois County while being President of two of
these organizations.