The building will be a multipurpose center for classrooms, housing, dining, and community use. It is expected to be completed in May 2027.

The partnership will allow the two institutions to collaborate to help advance STEM education at the university.

The gift comes from Emeritus Trustee M. Stephen (Steve) Harkness and will endow five separate scholarships.

The university adopted the Okanagan Charter at a ceremony on March 27, 2025, signalling its ability and commitment to join the US Health Promoting Campuses Network.

The partnership will provide for students who are currently enrolled or recently graduated from Ivy Tech Community College in Madison to earn a bachelor degree in business from Indiana University Southeast.

The CURE Center is located within the John W. Anderson Library and offers services like adult education, kids college, senior university, and more.

Psychology professor Rosalyn Davis received the award during the university’s annual Celebration of Teaching and Service.

The grant will allow the university to establish a new Rising Leaders Program embedded within the university’s existing L.E.A.D.S. (Leadership. Education. Action. Development. Service.) college readiness program.

The grant will be used to increase the university’s nursing program enrollment as well as help the university retain its nursing students to contribute to the state’s nursing workforce.

The gift will provide scholarships and financial assistance to students who participate in Catamount Athletics programs.