University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts

University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts Creating well-rounded individuals that strive to be life-long-learners.

The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Southern Indiana offers students the opportunities, first, to develop the fundamentals of a liberal education upon which to base a lifetime of learning and, second, to concentrate in studies that form the foundation for professional pursuits. More than 2,300 students are currently enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts' more than 30 majors and emph

ases and a similar number of minors. The college includes the departments of Art, Communications, English, History, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Political Science and Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work, the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, World Languages and Cultures, and Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Studies.

Join the Dubois County Museum for Archaeology Day on Saturday, September 12, at 10:30 a.m. as Dr. Michael Strezewski, Pr...
09/05/2026

Join the Dubois County Museum for Archaeology Day on Saturday, September 12, at 10:30 a.m. as Dr. Michael Strezewski, Professor of Anthropology, presents “Pottery Production in Pioneer-Era Indiana (1815–1825).”

Strezewski will explore the production and use of redware pottery, the first Euro-American-style pottery made in southern Indiana, and what these everyday objects reveal about life in early 19th-century households.

📍 Dubois County Museum, 2704 N Newton St, Jasper, IN 47546

📅 What’s happening this week at the college?Thursday, September 3• Study Abroad Fair | University Center (UC) | 10 a.m. ...
08/31/2026

📅 What’s happening this week at the college?
Thursday, September 3
• Study Abroad Fair | University Center (UC) | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Make plans to stop by and experience study abroad! 💙❤️

📢 Fall Faculty Colloquium Series kicks off September 9!Join us for the first Faculty Colloquium of the semester at 11 a....
08/28/2026

📢 Fall Faculty Colloquium Series kicks off September 9!

Join us for the first Faculty Colloquium of the semester at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, in Kleymeyer Hall (LA 0101).

Dr. Andy Buck, Chair of Sociology, will present “Power and Praise: The Case of the Soviet Union.”

What can letters to Soviet newspapers reveal about power, loyalty and social relationships? Buck’s research examines how public praise functioned as a form of symbolic capital, and how it helped reinforce Soviet authority.

The event is free and open to the public!

📅 Mark your calendar for upcoming presentations:
• October 1: Dr. Taylor Petty, “Community Perceptions of Nonconsensual Po*******hy Cases”
• November 13: Dr. Amy Montz, “Anatomy of Empathy: Elizabeth Gaskell’s Legacy of the Female Gothic”

Explore the full Fall Faculty Colloquium Series: https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/special-programs/liberal-arts-faculty-colloquia

🎬 USI is making its mark at the 2026 Nashville Film Festival!Only the Lord Will Set You Free, a short film featuring the...
08/27/2026

🎬 USI is making its mark at the 2026 Nashville Film Festival!

Only the Lord Will Set You Free, a short film featuring the work of USI Communications and Media faculty, students and alumni, will screen as part of the festival’s Graveyard Shorts program, running September 24-30.

Produced by Dr. McManus Woodend, Assistant Professor of Digital Media, the film features current USI student Colin Millsap ’26 on sound design and location sound. USI alumni Jordan Barclay ’05, Esther Addis ’25 and Kaz Mull ’25 also contributed to the production in photography, acting and production roles.

While the film is not a USI production, the project highlights the real-world, on-set experiences students and alumni are gaining as they prepare for careers in the film industry.

With USI’s Film concentration launching this year, opportunities like these are helping students build experience, connections and careers beyond the classroom. 🎥

Learn more about the film and find screening information through the Nashville Film Festival schedule. https://nashvillefilmfestival.org/2026-festival-schedule/

08/26/2026

Join us at the Student Involvement Fair today to get involved in some student clubs and organizations! Let’s hear from some students about why you should join.

📅 What’s happening this week at the college?Wednesday, August 26• Student Involvement Fair | The Quad | 2–5 p.m.• Closin...
08/24/2026

📅 What’s happening this week at the college?

Wednesday, August 26
• Student Involvement Fair | The Quad | 2–5 p.m.
• Closing Reception for feminine (isms) | MAC/PACE Galleries | 4:30–6 p.m.

Make plans to stop by, get involved and experience the arts! 💙❤️

📸 Day one with cameras in hand for Intro to Digital Photography! Students are getting hands-on experience learning how t...
08/24/2026

📸 Day one with cameras in hand for Intro to Digital Photography! Students are getting hands-on experience learning how to operate their cameras, adjust settings and start capturing the world through a photographer’s lens.

Swipe through to see our students in action!


USI Art and Design Department

08/21/2026

How was your first week back on campus? Let’s hear from some of our Liberal Arts Screagles. 🦅💙

🎓 From undecided student to doctoral researcher!Emily Thurman ’24 came to USI unsure of her career path. Today, she’s pu...
08/21/2026

🎓 From undecided student to doctoral researcher!

Emily Thurman ’24 came to USI unsure of her career path. Today, she’s pursuing a doctoral degree in anthropology in Arizona and conducting award-winning research.

At USI, Emily found her passion through hands-on archaeological research, internships and mentorship from anthropology faculty. Her experiences helped her discover a path she never expected and prepare for a future in research.

Her advice to students? "You don’t have to have everything figured out when you start college. Stay open to opportunities; they might lead you somewhere you never expected."

We’re proud to see where Emily’s USI journey has taken her! 🦅💙

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