The HLC Steering Committee will be hosting four open forums, with two sessions each scheduled for both October 23 and October 24. We encourage you to attend one of the open forums and will continue to share relevant updates as we move through the Fall semester. Below are the dates, locations, and intended audiences for each Open Forum.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

10 a.m. – Staff and Administrators

Location: SB 270 (Vectren Executive Board Room)

2 p.m. – Faculty

Location: Koch Center 100

Thursday, October 24, 2024

10 a.m. – Staff and Administrators

Location: SB 270 (Vectren Executive Board Room)

2 p.m. – Faculty

Location: Koch Center 100

For more information on the HLC process and to access a Frequently Asked Questions page, please click here.

In September 2025, a review team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will visit the university as part of our reaffirmation of accreditation. To learn more about the criterion on which UE will be evaluated, please take a moment to watch the following video guides.

HLC Criterion 1 | Mission
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJYe4poqk-Q

HLC Criterion 2 | Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEcGIsTJRmU

HLC Criterion 3 | A-D Teaching and Learning for Student Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4M_MgYDQDg

HLC Criterion 3 | E-G Teaching and Learning for Student Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJAb7We7y6M

HLC Criterion 4 | Sustainability
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ4quibQzaQ

HLC Federal Compliance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fIP_9MOi0E

The University of Evansville (UE) School of Education is pleased to announce its second annual Exploring Teaching Day, scheduled for Friday, October 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This event is designed to inspire and guide area high school students who are considering a future career in teaching. Students will have the unique opportunity to hear from Indiana's 2024 Teacher of the Year, Eric Jenkins, who teaches at Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Indiana. Jenkins will share his experiences and insights on the teaching profession.

The event will also feature a roundtable panel of local educators, moderated by Dr. Abbie Redmond, Superintendent of the Warrick County School Corporation. Panelists will discuss their journey as educators, challenges, and the rewards of the teaching profession.

In addition to these insightful discussions, participating high schoolers will tour UE's campus and engage in an interactive activity designed to showcase what makes the University of Evansville a special place to learn and grow.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Office of Institutional Equity, in collaboration with the Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, SAAC, and IFA will be offering a OneLove program to discuss DV on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm in SOBA 170. The program will address healthy and unhealthy relationship signs, how to talk to friends who are in unhealthy relationships, and resources available to individuals experiencing domestic violence.

The Honors Program invites you to a campus presentation by climate change expert and bestselling author, Jeff Goodell, on Monday, November 4 at 6:00pm in Eykamp Hall.

Mr. Goodell is the author of several books about climate change, including this year’s common read choice for the Honors Program freshmen, The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet.

We hope you will join us for this fascinating presentation. Copies of The Heat Will Kill You First are on reserve at the library if you would like to read the book in advance.

The Center for the Advancement of Learning invites you to participate in the upcoming workshop “Employee Retention Strategies,” on Thursday, October 24, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall, Room 252.

In this interactive workshop, you'll discover actionable strategies to help you retain top talent, reduce turnover, and foster long-term employee engagement. Led by leadership and strategy expert, Dr. Tad Dickel, this session will equip you with the tools needed to understand why employees leave and how to keep them thriving within your department.

This workshop is free for UE employees. A lunch option is available for $12, or feel free to bring your own! To secure your spot and purchase a lunch, register by Thursday, October 17, using the link below.

Lunch/Workshop Registration

If you prefer to attend and bring your own lunch, email cal@evansville.edu by Thursday, October 17.  Space is limited, so register early!

The William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences is delighted to announce the launch of a new lecture series: The Morgan Whitaker Stankey Andiron Lectures. The Inaugural Lecture will be at 4:00pm on October 30 in SOBA 170, delivered by former UE Professor Dr Wes Milner. The series is dedicated to the memory of University of Evansville alumna Morgan Stankey, who passed away suddenly in March, 2023. Many generous gifts in Morgan’s memory have allowed us to reinvigorate a long-established tradition – the Andiron Lecture - that was a significant part of the University’s intellectual life for many years.

Morgan graduated with honors from Harrison High School and the University of Evansville. In typical over-achieving Morgan fashion, she graduated with three majors: History, Political Science and International Studies. She was an outstanding student and was beloved by both students and faculty in her three departments. Morgan was proud to be an Admissions Ambassador for UE, perfecting the art of talking and walking backward, and only once falling into rose bushes while extolling the virtues of the University. She spent two semesters in England at UE’s Harlaxton College, and later enrolled at the nearby University of Nottingham, where she earned Master’s degrees in contemporary European history and politics. Her father, Dr Michael Stankey, was Professor of Communications at UE, and her stepfather, Dr Stuart Dorsey, was Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Established in 1982, the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences offered the Andiron Lectures in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Lectures explored an array of topics, reflecting the multiplicity of scholarly endeavors of faculty members at the University of Evansville. These lectures were always free and hospitably open to the greater Evansville community. Presenters were primarily drawn from the faculty of the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences but included faculty members and administrators from across the University campus and occasional contributions from the larger regional community as well. The Andiron Lecture series was sponsored by the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences and was supported by a generous gift from Donald B. Korb.

Please join us in celebrating the commencement of a new tradition that honors both Morgan’s memory and the distinguished history of the Andiron Lectures. We hope to see you on October 30.

Join us on Tuesday, October 22 from 12:30pm-3pm in Eykamp Hall. We will have more than 50 employers on campus recruiting in the health services fields. This is a great opportunity to network for internships and full time positions. Bring multiple copies of your resume.

Pre-registering for the event will save you time at check in! Need professional resume paper to print your resume? Stop by our office and get your free supply!

Contact career@evansvill.edu with any questions.

Join UE Students for Life, Aces Catholic, and Faith in Action at Redeemer Church on Saturday, October 19th at 9 am to help children in the foster care system by packaging "bags of hope!" This event is in partnership with the Isaiah 1:17 project, a local organization that seeks to meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of children and families and show every child that he or she matters!

The event will occur at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer (on Lincoln avenue across from the front oval).

The Majors and Minors Fair will be held on Thursday, October 17, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Eykamp Hall.

Thinking about changing or adding a major or minor? This is your chance to network with faculty and current students as well as student support services. Learn more about classes, research opportunities, internships, and career outcomes available to you.

• Academic Services will be available on site to update your major or minor.
• Or you can take time to think about making changes before spring advising.
• The M&M Fair is open to all students.
• Snacks will be served.

Employees - Ascension St. Vincent is providing mobile mammography services for the University of Evansville. The mobile mammography bus will be located next to the Krannert Building on October 9th from 9:00AM - 2:00PM. Please click the link below to sign up for an appointment time! An Ascension Breast Center representative will call you prior to your appointment date to verify all necessary registration information.

Click here to register

The University of Evansville (UE) has been recognized with the prestigious Leading Colleges Award for Social Justice, highlighting the institution's commitment to fostering equity, inclusivity, and transformative education.

The award specifically celebrated two groundbreaking initiatives at UE: the Journey to Justice program and the university's Social Justice major.

The Leading Colleges Award for Social Justice is given annually to colleges that demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing social issues and promoting justice through education, policy, and community outreach.

Journey to Justice is an 8-day bus tour that gives hands-on experiences, so students have the chance to visit important historical sites and learn about Civil Rights movements firsthand. UE's Social Justice major combines academic study with field experience in order to equip students to address complex problems in local communities and the world. It prepares graduates to work in fields such as law, public policy, non-profit organizations, and community activism.

To learn more about the Leading Colleges Award, please click here.

The University of Evansville's (UE) Lincoln Commons student housing apartment complex will soon welcome its first retail tenant, Qdoba, which is set to officially open on October 28. Orange Leaf is scheduled to open days later on November 1.

Located at the corner of Weinbach and Lincoln Avenues, Lincoln Commons is a four-story building offering modern living accommodations for approximately 123 junior and senior students. It opened its doors to students in August at the start of the Fall 2024 semester.

UE officials previously announced that both Qdoba, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant, and Orange Leaf, a self-serve frozen yogurt chain, would be the first tenants to occupy the 3,500 square feet of retail space on the lower level.

Qdoba will open its third location on the UE campus, adding to its existing spots on the East and West sides of the city. Meanwhile, Orange Leaf is expanding with a second location, complementing its current site on the East Side. The restaurant openings are expected to create approximately 30 new jobs, further strengthening the local economy.

Get ahead by taking a Winter Intersession online course. Complete a missing required course, lighten your spring load, and take advantage of winter break. Classes are held from December 13, 2024 through January 10, 2025. Students may take one class and register when registering for spring classes starting October 28, 2024.

The Fall 2024 Purple Pack course materials program covers 2024-2025 Winter Intersession Courses.

Learn more about Winter Intersession

Winter Intersession Course List

Sidewalk Repair Notice for Multiple Buildings (See Impact Below)
Questions or Concerns Regarding this Work: Bob Dale bd22@evansville.edu

Description of Work:
Demolition and replacement of damaged sidewalk sections.

Affected Dates and Buildings:
Thursday, October 10th through Tuesday October 15th. Koch Center (oval side), SOBA (oval side), Olmsted (back door),

Impact for Occupants:
Minor interruptions to traffic flow and walk paths. Some vibrations and noise associated with jack hammers will be present.

Action(s) Required:
Contractors will provide barricades and cones to mark areas of work.
Please follow any instruction given on site by the contractors and avoid walking through those areas.

The exercise science and second year DPT students will be conducting community balance assessments.  We are looking for 22 participants who are 55 years or older to take part in these assessments.  Please share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested and able to participate.  The participant does not need to be able to walk but should at least be able to stand for the assessments.     When:  10/28/2024   Where:  University of Evansville Meeks Family Field House 1800 Walnut Street Evansville, IN 47714   What:   DPT students will complete balance testing along with exercise science students and provide you with an exercise program and education to address any findings during the testing   Time:  Session 1 from 1:00-2:30  Session 2 from 2:30-4:00   Participants can contact me by email (ck39@evansville.edu) with any questions. See the attached flyer for further information or click here to sign up online.

Please help us welcome Jean Immanuel as the Harlaxton Representative on the UE campus. Jean is based in the Harlaxton room and will be available from 8:30am-12pm Monday through Friday most weeks. Jean is happy to help with Harlaxton questions, applications, presenations, and any other needs. Please feel free to stop by and welcome her to the team!

Call for Applications to Teach at Harlaxton
Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027

Harlaxton College is pleased to be accepting applications to teach at the Manor in Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027.   These applications are online and can be found by clicking https://pursueharlaxton.evansville.edu/register/teach-with-harlaxton.

Applications to teach in Summer 2026 are due December 15, 2024

Applications for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 are due on April 1, 2025

Summer applicants will be information of their status by February 2025   Semester applicants will be informed of the status of their application in July 2025.

Summer Applicants:

In the summer, faculty generally teach one course.   Once courses are approved, we will recruit for these courses and then decide which courses will run based on enrollment of students.  These decisions are made in late January of the year of the program.    If your course does run in the summer session at Harlaxton, salary will be paid at $500 per student enrolled in your class.   In the summer, there are no funds for airfare and any family members pay for their own accommodation and meals.  Fees for room and board for a spouse may be waived if there are 10 or more students enrolled in your class. Faculty and families will also be invoiced for health and transportation fees at the Manor for each member of the family and the faculty member. These fees are approximately $300 per person.

Semester Applicants:
Semester benefits include room and board for family members at Harlaxton.   Faculty members who wish to bring children and enroll them in the local schools will be assisted in the visa process but will be required to pay any fees for the visa.  These fees are currently approx. $1000 per person and visas are required for every person in the family.   Faculty and families will also be invoiced for health and transportation fees at the Manor for each member of the family and the faculty member.  These fees are approximately $400 per person.

Teaching at Harlaxton is a wonderful experience, and we welcome faculty members for a phenomenal summer or semester abroad.  If you have questions about teaching at Harlaxton and the experience overall, please feel free to email me at hc110@evansville.edu.

ST LOUIS -- Freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz picked up his first honor from the Missouri Valley Conference on Tuesday afternoon.

After setting a career-high in saves on Saturday, goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) was named the MVC Defender of the Week by Missouri Valley Conference staff. In a 3-1 win over the UIC Flames, Mroz made eight saves resetting his career-high number by two. Mroz made the bulk of his saves in the final six minutes of the match, turning aside four shots on goal to keep the Aces victory intact.

With eight saves on Saturday Mroz raised his save percentage to 72.6% and brought his saves per game average to 3.75. Mroz now leads the Valley in saves per game while being second in the conference in total saves with 45 across 12 games and 990 minutes in net.
 

The Aces will wrap up the non-conference portion of their schedule on Wednesday evening with a trip to Louisville to face the Cardinals. Last season UE dropped a close match to Louisville at home that was scoreless for 78 minutes. Evansville currently leads the series against the Cardinals at 10-6-0 but are looking for the teams first win since 2001.

Louisville comes into Wednesday's match with a 5-4-3 record. The Cardinals are coming off a close loss to No. 12 Clemson on Friday as Louisville is still looking for its first win in ACC action. The Cardinals are led on the pitch by senior forward Gage Guerra with six goals and two assists in 11 matches this season. Guerra is six points ahead of Louisville's other offensive leaders midfielder Leon Kondic, midfielder Sander Roed, and forward Ethan Subachan who all have eight points. 

Senior forward Edward Mendy (Overland Park, Kan. / Blue Valley West HS) began a goal scoring streak on Saturday with his second straight tally. In the 61st minute of the Aces 3-1 win over UIC, Mendy found himself alone with the ball on the right side and worked around two Flames defenders and buried his second goal of the year into the top left corner of the net from the seven. Mendy was also the secondary assist on senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan's (Almeria, Spain) game-winning goal in the 48th minute for five points on the season in only two games.

MURRAY, Ky. – Mason Taylor had the low round of the day for the University of Evansville men’s golf team as the Purple Aces completed the fall season on Tuesday at The Buddy.

Completing the third round with a 3-under 68, Taylor jumped into the top 30 in the final standings, tying for 27th with a 218.  Following scores of 76 and 75 on Monday, Taylor rebounded for the solid finish at Miller Memorial Golf Course.

Earning the top finish for UE was Daniil Romashkin.  With a 3-round tally of 213, Romashkin tied for 11th place.  He carded a 1-over 72 in the final round to complete the tournament at even par.  Finishing with a 1-over 214 was Andres Rodriguez.  He opened play on Monday with scores of 69 and 71 before posting a 74 in the final 18 holes to tie for 14th place.

For the third round in a row, Luke Price and Omar Khalid finished with the exact same score.  Each posted a 74 in both rounds on Monday before wrapping up the final day with a 76.  They tied for 44th place with scores of 224.  Masatoyo Kato recorded his low round of the weekend, recording a 77.  His final tally was a 235.

Evansville finished in 7th place with an 870 while Murray State took the team championship with an 834.  Seth Smith from Austin Peay was the medalist with a 200.  His 8-under 63 in the final round helped him best the competition by three shots.

MURRAY, Ky. – Andres Rodriguez and Daniil Romashkin are in the top ten with two out of three rounds complete at The Buddy.

Rodriguez is tied for 6th place standing at 2-under.  Following a 69 to open play, Rodriguez carded an even 71 to finish with a 140.  Just behind him was Romashkin.  Sitting in a tie for the 9th position, he started the day with a 3-under 68 before checking in with a 73.  He has a 141.

Luke Price and Omar Khalid are tied for the 36th spot.  Both had identical days, each shooting a 3-over 74 in both rounds to complete the day at 6-over-par.  Three behind the pair was Mason Taylor.  His 151 is tied for 55th.  Taylor’s rounds finished at 76 and 75.  Masatoyo Kato wrapped up Monday’s action with a 158.  His rounds finished at 80 and 78.

Patton Samuels of Austin Peay holds the individual lead.  His 2-round score of 135 is two strokes in front of a tie for second place.

On the team side, Murray State has a solid lead of nine strokes over Austin Peay.  With two rounds in the books, the Racers are 12-under.  Evansville is in 7th place at 12-over.  They trail Missouri State by seven.

Tuesday will mark the final 18 holes of the tournament.