Vincennes University is a public baccalaureate college in Vincennes, Indiana, on the Wabash River. It was founded in 1801 as Jefferson Academy by territorial governor William Henry Harrison and incorporated as Vincennes University in 1806, making it the oldest public institution of higher learning in Indiana. It closed in 1818, reopened in 1838, and was rechartered as a two-year school in 1889. It began awarding bachelor's degrees in 2005. Besides the main campus it has a campus in Jasper, a manufacturing center in Fort Branch and training centers around Indianapolis. System-wide enrollment was about 18,400 in fall 2023, most of it non-degree-seeking. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The bowling team has won 21 NJCAA national championships. Notable alumni include NBA players Bob McAdoo and Shawn Marion.
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1002 North First Street, Indiana, United States
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