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  • State of The U

    Once a competitive swimmer in high school, President Rochon reflects on what he learned from having that opportunity and on USI today being part of Division I athletics in the Ohio Valley Conference.

  • State of the U

    President Rochon reflects on the importance of seeing beyond the façade people present and working to discover their true essence.

  • Immortalized in Oil

    A little insight into the four USI Presidents' portraits hanging on the top floor of the David L. Rice Library and the artists behind each one.

  • State of the U

    President Rochon confesses his fears, exposing his vulnerabilities. Read how this led him to a larger understanding.

  • State of the U

    President Ronald Rochon contemplates cigarette smoke rings and legacy.

  • State of the U

    For Dr. Rochon, community activists are the heros and sheros of our community, nation and globe. Read his poignant perspective on the subject.

  • President's Perspective

    Dr. Ronald Rochon comtemplates the microscope higher education has been put under versus the return-on-value of a college education.

  • President's Perspective

    Dr. Ronald Rochon reveals a lesson he and his family learned from their pet, Jaz Rochon (a beautiful, jet-black, cockapoo).

  • President's Report

    USI celebrated the inauguration of its fifth President, Steven J. Bridges '89 M'95, on October 16 with a ceremony held at Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles. This momentous achievement is the culmination of a career both built on purpose and built on numbers.

  • President's Report

    Each and every day, USI works to build careers, partnerships and momentum. As President, it is my privilege to guide that momentum with resilient stewardship as we continue building community connections, intentional partnerships and professional pathways.