Maybe one lecture cannot change the world, as renowned social activist Angela Davis noted Wednesday night at the University of Southern Indiana.
But judging by the resounding applause from the packed house at USI's 2020 Nelson Mandela Social Justice Day, the keynote speaker's appearance was a memorable one.
Read MoreBre'Monyaa Jones says every dance movement she makes is an expression of her story — a way for her to convey her life's journey.
"I feel like when I dance I'm trying to show you what I've been through — like I'm stronger," Jones said. "I just feel like it just shows how passionate I am, how nothing can break me down. Sometimes I feel like I have to cry because I'm doing so good."
Read MoreLodge Community School students carefully sorted through mounds of thin cotton sheets, heart-shaped stickers and letters to pick items for their Valentine's Day costumes.
The importance of each detail is heightened for Kyrah Williams and other Lodge special education students, who are focused on making the perfect fit for babies in Ascension St. Vincent's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Read MoreNearly 100 high school students hurled into the frigid waters of Boonville's Scales Lake Friday in nervous excitement, as they stripped down to their bathing attire to participate in the Polar Plunge.
Rushing back to the beachfront, with their feet nearly ankle-deep in sand, they desperately reached for their towels and clothes for warmth.
But despite the chilling conditions, Mount Vernon student Blake Ritzert said he was thrilled to join others in the plunge to help Special Olympics Indiana athletes.
Read MoreCommunity members filled the pews of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Thursday as Pastor Jason Gries and others announced the implementation of the Leader in Me program in the school.
Read MoreUSI hosted the opening ceremony of the "Remembering Our Fallen" war memorial at the school's Screaming Eagles Arena. The nationally touring photo-display memorial, which got its start in November 2010, honors military who died from wounds suffered in a war zone since September 11, 2001. Indiana's traveling display is among 15 state-specific memorials and a national memorial.
Read MoreAfter the firing of University of Evansville's head men's basketball Walter McCarty Tuesday evening, several students on campus expressed their support for the university's decision.
UE freshman Kent Biehle said after hearing about McCarty's dismissal there seems to be low morale on campus but that the majority of students agree with the firing of the former coach and support the university's decision.
Read MoreWhile the legacy of David Rice stretches far beyond Evansville, those who speak about the founding president of the University of Southern Indiana point to all the ways the community, university and individual lives were forever changed because of his vision.
Read MoreDozens of children went toe-to-toe Wednesday at Willard Library during an epic indoor snowball fight.
Despite the day's temperature hitting a high of 61 degrees, Jordyn Sanners and other children fully embraced the winter spirit during Willard's annual event.
Read MoreCommunity members crowded around the Robert L. Koch II Science Center’s doors as Jean Hitchcock, Signature School executive director, and others celebrated the school's newest expansion.
Read MoreJust over half of Indiana schools are meeting or exceeding federal academic expectations, while 11 percent are failing to hit that mark, according to new school ratings released by the state Friday.
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Friday released the Federal 2018-2019 School Accountability Ratings. In the data, over 56 percent of high schools and 53 percent of elementary and middle schools received a rating of Meets Expectations or Exceeds Expectations.
Read MoreEilidh MacLeod was overwhelmed with disbelief after receiving a call that she was one of two Indiana high school students selected to meet government officials in Washington D.C. and receive a $10,000 college scholarship.
Read MoreStudents at Daniel Wertz Elementary went into a joyful frenzy Friday afternoon as they impatiently waited during the school's JAKKS Pacific Pacer Toy Giveaway.
Nearly 300 children frantically formed a line as school administrators and Evansville Police Department officers began passing out gifts from the toy company, which ranged from stuffed Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson figures to miniature skateboards and doll sets.
Read MoreCarolyne Burton was one of many parents able to provide Christmas for their children with support from The Salvation Army.
The community-based organization distributed toys to nearly 2,200 children Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the ToyTown Christmas drive, which was a 212 percent increase from last year.
Read MoreSummer El-Khodary, a first generation immigrant student at the University of Evansville, said she's often felt segregated from other students attending the predominantly white institution.
The long-time Tri-State resident, El-Khodary said she has witnessed other minorities have similar experiences.
Read MoreMonday's school board meeting felt like a war zone as the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. board staff and community members engaged in a series of shouting matches during the nearly two-hour meeting.
Among the meeting's most intense altercations, EVSC Attorney Pat Shoulders and Tri-State Alliance (TSA) President Wally Paynter verbally sparred over issues concerning the school corporation's non-discrimination policy.
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