University Strategic Communication
Faculty and Staff Achievements

August 12, 2025

Shen narrated two audiobooks

Yu-Li Alice Shen, Advanced Instructor in English, lent her voice to two audiobooks coming out this Fall: Breaking into New Hollywood by LA Times reporters Ada Tseng and John Healey, and A Milky Way Home by Hsinju Chen. 

August 11, 2025

Sedlacek co-authors peer-reviewed paper

Dr. Chris Sedlacek, Assistant Professor of Biology, recently co-authored a peer-reviewed paper published in early August.

August 11, 2025

Sean Weir accepted to present in Bangkok, Thailand

Sean Weir, Assistant Professor and Chair of Occupational Therapy Assistant, has been accepted to present at the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, in February 2026.

August 7, 2025

Sedlacek presents at international conference

Dr. Chris Sedlacek, Assistant Professor of Biology, recently presented research at the International Conference on Nitrification and Related Processes in Bremen, Germany.

August 1, 2025

Hanka featured in the Courier and Press

Dr. Matt Hanka, Professor of Political Science, was featured in the Courier and Press in August. 

July 29, 2025

Evans accepted for presentations at Nexus Summit 2025

Dr. Jennifer Evans, Professor and Assistant Dean of Nursing, is a contributor to two presentations that were accepted for the Nexus Summit 2025: Navigating Complexity to Advance Outcomes, which will take place virtually on September 16, 17, 25, 26.

July 24, 2025

Robinson publishes first book, Michael John LaChiusa: A Critical Companion with Methuen Drama

Robinson publishes first book, Michael John LaChiusa: A Critical Companion with Methuen Drama

July 22, 2025

Cook to receive ISRT lifetime membership

Dr. Joy Cook, Associate Professor and Chair of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, has been named a lifetime member of the Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (ISRT) in recognition of her outstanding service to the organization and the radiologic technology profession.

July 11, 2025

Howard, Bendana Rivas and Tew served as panelists at the World Communication Association biennial meeting

Howard, Bendana Rivas and Tew served as panelists at the World Communication Association biennial meeting in Oslo, Norway

July 10, 2025

Hitchcock published a review in Tarantula Cultural Magazine

Dr. David Hitchcock published a review of the book "Entremeses/Impromptus" by Arrabal and Moreno Arenas in Tarantula Cultural Magazine in Madrid, Spain. 

July 2, 2025

Gogel named Rotarian of the Year

Taylor Gogel, Director of Development for the USI Foundation, was named Rotarian of the Year by the Rotary Club of Evansville.

June 30, 2025

Carter and Buxton author manuscript

Dr. Ashley Carter, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Christina Buxton, Instructor in Nursing, have a new article in press titled, A New Lens to Shape Professional Identity.