Bridges Inauguration Program

The Inauguration of Steven J. Bridges ’89 M’95

Fifth President University of Southern Indiana

Thursday, October 16, 2025 10:30 a.m.

Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana

The cover design is inspired by the University Mace. The ceremonial mace is an important symbol of academic pageantry and is carried by the grand marshal, who leads the procession to formally begin the ceremony. USI’s Mace features an open orb. The orb’s free-flowing design symbolizes interrelationships among all academic disciplines.