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ISUE campus in 1975, with an enrollment of 2,945 students UA 011 USI 50th Anniversary Collection

USI campus/aerial views: Then and Now

January 20, 2025

1–2 minutes

part of the Then and Now continuing series about the March of Time

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian

First, just a quick history for anyone not familiar with the history of the University of Southern Indiana. Way back in 1965 we started as a regional campus of Indiana State University, thus called Indiana State University Evansville, or ISUE. There was no campus as we know it today; early classes were held in an old (built in 1876) building at 112 N.12th Ave. called Centennial School.

Once a campus was established, growth could begin in earnest. This series of aerial maps of campus were taken over a 30 year period, and may help you get a clearer view of our campus.