alumni awards

WALTER A. DAVIS

The Vincennes University Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Walter A. Davis Memorial Citation. If you know someone that has given outstanding service to our community and is a resident of the greater Vincennes area or a VU Alum please nominate them!

service award information

Wathen Grant

The Wathen Fund was created by Thomas W. Wathen a Vincennes native and 1949 VU graduate, during the University’s Third Century of Excellence capital campaign. The $1 million gift to establish the fund was made to assist VU in advancing its educational mission by addressing the technology challenges of the future. Mr. Wathen endowed the fund with the VU Foundation and the annual income from the gift is used to award the grants. Faculty may apply for a grant through the annual call for proposals.

Honorary Doctorates

Honorary doctorates are often presented at commencement ceremonies in recognition of one's achievements, life experiences, or humanitarian efforts. Over 140 honorary degrees have been awarded

Distinguished Alumni Nomination

Staff and Colleagues!

Homecoming is an amazing time for the Alumni Association to recognize Distinguished Alumni in front of peers during on-campus festivities.

VU's Distinguished Alumni embody our "Learn in Order to Serve" motto. They have achieved notable success in their respective fields and are actively engaged with their alma mater.

These Trailblazers serve as exemplary representatives and inspire current and future students. Their achievements may include awards, leadership roles, or innovative work that has had a substantial impact.

To submit a nomination, please email VUALUMNI@VINU.EDU with the information.

Thank you for your time and effort. Go Trailblazers!

Nominations may be submitted at any time, but nominations sent after September 1^st will be carried over to the upcoming year.

*Please use the same email to ask any questions. Note that alumni of Vincennes University are defined as individuals who have 24 or more credit hours.

Have Questions?

Please use this form if you have any questions or email VUALUMNI@VINU.EDU