Vincennes University Alumni Association & Foundation

08/25/2026

Congrats to our champions from SJCA and thank you to everyone who made the VU Land Surveying Golf Outing a success! ⛳️

Your support is helping shape the future of land surveying at VU. Proceeds from the outing benefit the Land Surveying Equipment Fund, providing students with access to state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in the field.

A special thank you to instructor Jessica Hess, Country Oaks Golf Club and our alumni who are hands-on leaders in supporting the VU Land Surveying program. Your partnership makes a lasting impact on our students and their education.

08/24/2026

EDUCATION ALUMNI: SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE INNOVATIVE TEACHING SUMMIT! 🎓

Join us Friday, November 6 at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center for a half-day of inspiring speakers, innovative ideas and practical strategies for today’s classroom.

⭐ Featured keynote: Educator Andrea (Andrea Forcum)
💡 Topics include STEM, AI, Science of Reading, blended learning & inclusive instruction.

👉 Register today: https://connect.vinu.edu/register/?id=1ae65ec3-6adf-4b1e-bff5-56d65c5e2887

🎥 Get to know Andrea before the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPyUEEJWA7o

Reconnect. Get inspired. Bring new ideas back to your classroom.

08/19/2026

🏀 Give our Trailblazers a Shout Out!

Want to show your VU pride and cheer on the Trailblazers this season?

Alumni and local businesses are invited to purchase a “Shout Out” in the 2026–2027 Trailblazer Kiwanis Media Guide. It’s a great way to recognize a player, share a message of encouragement and show your support for VU Basketball.

Whether you’re supporting a hometown player, celebrating a family connection or simply want to back the Trailblazers, your message can make a difference!

👉 See examples, learn more and register your Shout Out today. More info can be found at: https://www.vinu.edu/vu-alumni-foundation-site/news/kiwanis_media_guide.html

📅 Deadline: October 1, 2026

Let’s fill the program with Trailblazer pride!

08/18/2026

Thank You!

What a great day at the Spirit of Mac Golf Classic! ⛳️

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who played, sponsored, volunteered, donated and helped make this event a success. Your support helps carry on Mac McCormick’s legacy and provides scholarships that make a difference for Vincennes University students.

Thank you for being part of the Spirit of Mac and for helping us keep Mac’s spirit and legacy alive through future Trailblazers!

07/13/2026

Take VU with you wherever the road leads.

Show your Trailblazer pride with a VU license plate while helping support student scholarships. It's the perfect way to represent Vincennes University on your car or motorcycle. You can make a difference every mile!

Learn more at vinu.edu/alumni.

06/05/2026

Giving back to those around them, we would like to recognize several local efforts established to help invest in their community.

The VU Community Series Endowment Fund was established by Bruce & Nancy Hensel in 1998 with support from Beirhaus & McCormick Family Foundations.

The Sam & Anna Gelb Arts Fund
established by Samuel Gelb descendants in 1999

Our sincere thanks go out to the groups whose generous donations made these gifts possible. We deeply appreciate this wonderful support for Vincennes University. For more information on how you can make a gift, please visit vinu.edu/give

06/02/2026

Recognizing The McCormick Family Foundation, we are grateful for their continued support of the VU Alumni Community Series. Their generosity helps make it possible to bring outstanding performances and enriching cultural experiences to our campus and community.

Beyond their support of the arts, The McCormick Family Foundation has made a lasting impact on Vincennes University students through a variety of scholarship funds, helping future Trailblazers pursue their educational goals and achieve success.

We sincerely appreciate their commitment to education, the arts, and the VU community. Thank you for investing in opportunities that inspire, enrich, and empower generations of students and alumni.

06/01/2026

Gifts from Day are continuing to come in and make an impact on our VU Students & Alumni - Thank you to all of our Community Partners for showing their support! 🔥

We want to extend our gratitude to Retro Mexican Cuisine for their incredible support during Blazers Give Day and throughout the entire month of April. Local businesses like yours are the heartbeat of our community, and your generosity directly helps us spread the vital work we do.

Fun Fact: Ronica Maki, the owner of Retro, is a proud VU Jasper Alumnus! We love seeing our alumni doing amazing things and giving back to the community.❤️

05/26/2026

Extending our sincere appreciation for sponsors like the Ewing Printing Company, we thank you for your continued support of the VU Alumni Community Series! 🎶

Not only does Ewing Printing help us bring talented Performers & Entertainers to our community stage, but they also play a major role behind the scenes by providing the high-quality concert programs and promotional posters that help make each event feel truly special.

Their commitment to quality and community helps us create memorable experiences for our guests while showcasing the incredible events happening at Vincennes University. 🔥

05/22/2026

Please make note, our VU Foundation & Alumni Offices will be closed on May 25th in observation of Memorial Day.

Office Closed: May 25, 2026

We plan to return to our Summer Hours
on Tuesdays, May 26th from of 8am-4pm. EDT