University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions

06/02/2026

Interested in supporting breastfeeding families—or taking the next step in your healthcare career?

USI’s new Certificate in Human Lactation offers a comprehensive introduction to lactation and breastfeeding support, with a focus on the mother–baby dyad.

✅ Open to all USI students and community members
✅ Builds essential counseling and communication skills
✅ A pathway toward becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

This certificate can lead to rewarding career options such as lactation consultant, breastfeeding educator, maternal and child health specialist or WIC program staff—all centered on improving maternal and infant health.

Apply by June 24 to start online classes on June 29! Learn more about this meaningful credential at https://www.usi.edu/human-lactation

USI Online and Adult Learning
Food and Nutrition Student Organization (FNSO)

🤱💙 Tag someone who is passionate about supporting families!👇

06/01/2026

Love this collaboration with our neighbors at Solarbron!

School’s in session for the summer, and our buddies are back! ☀️📚

We’re excited to welcome back the USI Occupational Therapy Assistant Program student back to campus! We love the energy, compassion, and connections they bring to our residents each semester! 💙

06/01/2026

Our OT students have also been volunteering at the baseball field! ⚾️💙❤️ Nice job, USI Occupational Therapy!

06/01/2026

Couldn’t love this more! Great job, USI Occupational Therapy Assistant Program! 💙❤️

05/28/2026

Kinney College faculty and staff understood the assignment today!

05/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Kinney College Excellence in Teaching Awards. Each year, students and faculty are asked to nominate full-time faculty members who have contributed significantly to the quality of teaching in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions. These awards, valued at $2,500 each, are funded by the USI Foundation and can be utilized for professional development or innovative projects.

Representatives of the Kinney College Faculty Affairs Committee presented the awards on May 28 to:

🏆 Dr. Joy Cook, Associate Professor and Chair of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences

🏆 Amy Wilson, Clinical Professor and Chair of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Their nominators said:

💙 ❤️ "Dr. Cook is an exceptional educator. She has a way of making complex material understandable and easy to retain. It is evident that she has extensive experience in the field, as she regularly incorporates real-world scenarios into her teaching, offering students a better understanding of how concepts apply in practical situations. She encourages students to go above and beyond by seeking opportunities outside of the classroom that will enhance her students' skills and future careers, and she actively connects students with these opportunities."

💙 ❤️ "Amy deserves recognition for excellence in teaching. Her dedication and willingness to support her students make her an outstanding instructor who has a positive impact on everyone in her class. Amy also provides many helpful resources that support our learning. She gives out handouts, diagrams and visual materials that help us study outside of class. She also truly cares about every single student in her classroom. She creates a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions."

Congratulations, Joy and Amy! 👏

05/28/2026

Live longer, healthier and happier! The annual Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness has something for everyone, whether you are a retiree, family caregiver, student or healthcare professional.

Unable to attend in person? We have a virtual option for the three keynote presentations!

Register now at https://usi.edu/maia

05/27/2026

TOMORROW!

Don't miss this Virtual Lunch & Learn session on Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and New PPAR Inhibitors.

May 29 | 12–1 p.m. CT

Presented by a Clinical Staff Pharmacist with Deaconess Health System.

Earn 1.0 contact hour. Designed for nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals.

👉 Register today: https://www.usi.edu/Virtual-Lunch-&-Learn

05/27/2026

Our Virtual Lunch & Learn sessions give healthcare professionals concise, relevant insights—designed to fit your busy day.

Join us on June 3, 12–1 p.m. CT for a discussion of commonly seen autoimmune diagnoses in the primary care setting. Learn when to refer to a patient to a rheumatologist and more.

Earn 1.0 contact hour. Designed for nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals.

👉 Register today: https://www.usi.edu/Virtual-Lunch-&-Learn

05/26/2026

Sometimes you just want a pretzel! More fun from this year's Kinney College trip to Germany!🇩🇪🥨