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

This event on October 24 has been cancelled.

Enjoy a FREE MEAL for the whole family! Bring your little ghouls and goblins in costume for extra treats at every station and dress up in your best costume and collect extra treats throughout The Eatery! See you October 31 at 4:30pm ???? #HappyHalloween #ChartwellsHE #UE

RSVP now for the next Change Leadership Workshop!

"Failure" is something we all avoid but inevitably encounter. This workshop will help you learn how to fail fearlesly and thrive as a result!

Together we will:

• Demystify and redefine failure
• Build a resilience mindset
• Learn how failing fast and failing early makes a strong leader

Join the Center for Innovation & Change for this free and engaging workshop! Food and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP by Tuesday, October 22.

The Eykamp String Quartet is presenting a free recital featuring the music of Reena Email, Imogen Holst and Maurice Ravel in Wheeler Concert Hall on Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:30PM.

The Eykamp String Quartet is made possible by the special underwriting of Rita, Richard, and Dorothy Eykamp, supporters of the University of Evansville, and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.

Program:

Zeher (Poison) - Reena Esmail (b. 1983 )

Phantasy Quartet - Imogen Holst (b. 1907 - d. 1984)

String Quartet in F major - Maurice Ravel (b. 1875 - d.1937)

"A Legacy of Song: University of Evansville Choir at Trinity"

Sunday, October 27th

9:30 AM CST

216 SE Third St, Evansville, IN 47713

This month, we continue to celebrate the historic partnership between the University of Evansville and Trinity United Methodist Church. On October 27th, we are honored to welcome the University of Evansville’s Choir to Trinity UMC for a special performance.

The University of Evansville—a historically Methodist university—and Trinity United Methodist Church share a rich history of faith and collaboration. This performance is a beautiful representation of the harmony between these two institutions and their shared mission of Making Lives Better.

We invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to join us for this uplifting musical experience, celebrating the legacy of faith, education, and community. The event is free and family-friendly. Join us afterward for a coffee reception.

This event is part of a year-long series marking the 200th Anniversary of Trinity United Methodist Church. Don’t forget to bring your Bicentennial photo passports!

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 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.

SPAN 313 – Spanish for Heritage Speakers will be offered in the Spring 2025. This course focuses on developing communicative competence by engaging native and heritage learners of Spanish in exploring social, historical, and contemporary topics with a variety of readings from newspapers, magazines, essays, online media as well content from podcasts.

If you want to learn more about this course, please contact Dr. Diana Rodríguez Quevedo via email: dr130@evansville.edu

The October issue of Crescent Magazine is now available across campus and online at crescent.evansville.edu.

Student Media’s podcast production is in full swing! For the latest episodes, visit fireside.evansville.edu/podcasting

Fireside Aces Radio has curated a wide selection of playlists, shows, and live broadcasts. Listen online or ask your Alexa-powered device to “play Fireside Aces Radio.”

Student Media continues to grow, changing lives, journalism, media, and the world.

Interested in advertising across our platforms? Contact Student Media Advisor Tommy J. Housman at th208@evansville.edu.

To support our dedication to providing UE students with experiential learning opportunities, consider donating at fireside.evansville.edu/donate.

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

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.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s soccer team ended the last road match of the season in a 2-2 draw with the Indiana State Sycamores.

The Purple Aces added another point as the 2024 season winds down at Memorial Stadium on Sunday afternoon. UE scored two goals in the first 30 minutes of the match as sophomore forward Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) became Evansville’s goal-scoring leader with three. Graduate defender Rachel Rosborough (Mt. Brydges, Ontario) also added her first goal since 2021 in the tie.

The first half of the match was all Aces as they controlled the pace of play across the pitch. While the Sycamores had the first shots of the afternoon, UE scored on only the team's second shot. In the 15th minute after an Evansville blocked shot, sophomore midfielder Ashlyn Koutsos (Cumming, Ga. / West Forsyth HS) corralled the rebound at the three and knocked it over to Johnson. Johnson quickly tapped the ball with her right foot to give the Aces an early lead.

UE’s second goal of the match came only 15 minutes later. Sophomore midfielder Ella Hamner (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS) had a shot blocked from the top of the penalty arc. The ball went out to the right side of the field by Rosborough who maneuvered her way around an Indiana State defender and split two other Sycamores to score her second career goal. For the final 15 minutes of the first half, Evansville kept the ball away from Indiana State allowing just one shot in the final seven minutes.

 The momentum of the match switched in the second half as the Sycamores came out of halftime on the offensive. Indiana State had the first three shots in five minutes, but the Aces had the best chance in the 54th minute. Senior forward Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seton HS) crossed to Hamner at the top of the offensive third and forced a diving save left from the Sycamores goalkeeper. UE’s next shot didn’t come until 17 minutes later as junior forward Crysta Vasquez (Las Vegas / Coronado HS) put a chance on goal at the middle of the net.

Only two minutes later Indiana State cut into Evansville’s lead with a goal in the 73rd minute. Spurred by the goal, the Sycamores' offense pressured the Aces with five shots in under two minutes. UE countered with its final shot on goal in the 79th minute as Autenrieb had the ball at the eight, shooting toward the middle of the net.

Evansville kept the ball in the offensive zone for the next five minutes as Rosborough got a second opportunity in the 82nd minute. Her shot from out in the offensive third went high and to the right as the Aces shifted back to defense to try and win their first game since August. But Indiana State found the equalizer in the 87th minute as UE picked up its seventh tie of 2024.

Autenrieb, Hamner, and Rosborough all had two shots each to lead Evansville on offensive opportunities while five separate players registered a shot on goal. Fifth-year goalkeeper Myia Danke (Laingsburg, Mich. / Laingsburg HS) made six saves in the draw while the Aces also had a team save. UE will play its final game of the regular season on Sunday, October 27th against Southern Illinois at home. Kick-off from Arad McCutchan Stadium is set for 12 p.m. next week.

The Purple Aces tied the Louisville Cardinals for the first time in program history on Wednesday night. The 2-2 draw with the Cardinals was also UE's first point away in the series since a 2-0 win in 1991. Evansville was the only team to lead on Wednesday night through 90 minutes of action. The Aces held the game lead for 32 minutes while the match was tied for 56 minutes. 

Northern Illinois is still looking for its first win of conference play with four matches left in 2024. The Huskies only have two wins on the season with victories over Mercyhust and Chicago State. Junior midfielder Jose Gomez is NIU's offensive leader with eight points from two goals and four assists in 12 games played. The Huskies leader in goals though is senior forward Kevin Kelly with three goals through 12 games. Overall Northern Illinois has nine different goal scorers in 12 games. 

Two UE players scored their second goals of the season in Louisville. Redshirt freshman midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi (Giulia, Italy) 2nd goal came in the 45th minute while fifth year forward Kai Phillip's (Diego Martin, Trinidad & Tobago) 2nd goal came in the 63rd minute. Evansville now has six players with multiple goals through 13 matches.

Saturday's match will be the Aces first at Northern Illinois in program history. UE and NIU have only played three games over the past 10 years with all three matches occurring at Arad McCutchan Stadium. This is only the second match where the two teams will meet as conference foes.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville senior Giulia Cardona became just the second player in Missouri Valley Conference history to reach 2,000 kills in her career as the Purple Aces defeated Southern Illinois in five sets on Friday evening inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

Cardona finished the night with 37 kills, just three shy of the all-time Missouri Valley Conference single match record that she co-shares.  The senior hit an impressive .330 while adding 11 digs.  Angelica Gonzalez finished the match with 11 kills while Chloe Cline added 10.  Kora Ruff posted team-highs with 55 assists and 18 digs.  Southern Illinois was led by a 20-kill match from Kelly Franklin.

Set 1 – UE 25, SIU 21

Kora Ruff opened the night with a service ace as the Purple Aces jumped out to a 6-2 lead.  Southern Illinois utilized an 8-2 run to take their first advantage at 10-8 before UE scored a pair to tie it up.  The Salukis retook the lead and extended it to 18-15.

That is when Evansville made its move.  With Chloe Cline doing the serving, UE scored six in a row to take the lead for good.  Cardona added three kills during the rally while Angelica Gonzalez added two late kills to clinch the first set.

Set 2 – UE 25, SIU 17

Another nice start saw Evansville score the opening three tallies as Ruff added her second ace of the night.  SIU got within a pair at 8-6 before Cline picked up a pair of kills as the UE advantage grew to 14-7.

Thing went Evansville’s way from there as the squad cruised to a 25-17 win to take a 2-0 match lead.

Set 3 – SIU 25, UE 19

After UE sored the opening point, the Salukis jumped in front by a 6-3 tally.  After the Aces made it a 2-point game at 8-6, SIU slowly built a commanding 19-11 advantage.  Evansville closed slightly, but the Salukis forced a fourth set.

Set 4 – SIU 25, UE 22

SIU had the early momentum, taking an 11-6 lead out of the gate.  Steele helped the Aces close the gap as a well-placed kill made it a 13-10 Saluki lead.  Following a 2-0 spurt by SIU, the Aces stormed back.  Evansville scored the next four as Cardona and Steele assisted on a block to get back within one.

Three in a row by SIU got them back on track and they would once again go up by five.  Maddie Hawkins registered an ace to cut the deficit to 23-21.  That is as close as the Aces would get before the Salukis extended the match to a decisive 5th set.

Set 5 – UE 15, SIU 8

Cardona’s huge night continued as four early kills resulted in a 6-3 Evansville lead.  Gonzalez also picked up her 10th kill during the early stretch.  After the Salukis closed within a point, it was the 37th kill of the match for Cardona that gave UE its largest lead at 12-8.

It was all Evansville from there as the Aces completed the set with a 15-8 win to earn their second MVC win of the season.  On Saturday, the Aces face Missouri State at 5 p.m.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In a solid team performance from start to finish, the University of Evansville volleyball team earned a 3-1 victory over Missouri State inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse on Saturday evening.

Following a 37-kill effort on Friday, Giulia Cardona picked up 30 on Saturday.  Angelica Gonzalez added 10 while Chloe Cline finished with nine.  Kora Ruff had another solid night as she led the team with 16 digs, 46 assist, and 3 aces.  Cardona tied Ruff’s mark with three aces of her own.

Set 1 – UE 25, MSU 13

Chloe Cline had a nice start to the match, picking up two early kills as the Aces took a 5-3 lead.  Missouri State tied it up and the teams battled to an 11-11 tie.  That is when Evansville made its move, scoring the next five points to take its largest lead at 16-11.

After the Bears got within four at 17-13, the Aces put their best foot forward, scoring the final eight points of the set as they cruised to a 25-13 win.  Kora Ruff served up an ace to clinch the set.

Set 2 – MSU 26, UE 24

Things were close in the early moments, leading to a 6-6 score.  After MSU took an 8-7 lead, the Bears outscored the Aces by a 7-2 margin to open a 15-9 lead.  Evansville never gave up and battled back.

Still trailing by six at 20-14, UE scored five in a row to get within one.  Cardona added three kills to her tally.  SMS retook a 23-21 edge but the Aces continued to battle.  A kill and ace by Cardona put UE on top 24-23.  Unfortunately, the Bears scored the final three points to take the set.

Set 3 – UE 27, MSU 25

Cline picked up a kill to give the Aces a 3-1 lead before an ace by the sophomore made it a 10-7 game.  Evansville continued to add to the lead when another Cline kill gave her team a 17-10 advantage.

A service error by the Bears set UE up with a 21-15 lead, but the visiting team fought back.  Four in a row got them back within a pair and after UE took a 24-20 lead, MS came back with five in a row to take the lead.  Despite the rally by the opposition, the Aces took care of business, finishing with the final three in a row to take a 2-1 match lead.

Set 4 – UE 25, MSU 22

Blakeley Freeman recorded an ace to help her team jump out to a 6-2 lead before picking up her second of the set to push the advantage to 13-7.  Cardona continued another huge performance with kill #28 of the contest cementing a 16-9 edge.  With the Aces up 21-14, MSU worked its way back with four in a row.

Evansville regrouped with two in a row to hold a 24-20 edge.  Following two more tallies by the Bears, Angelica Gonzalez recorded the clinching kill to give UE its second match win of the weekend.  The Aces look for another win on Monday when they travel to Indiana State.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Monday and Tuesday, the University of Evansville women’s golf team will host the annual Charles Braun Intercollegiate at Oak Meadow Country Club.

The 36-hole tournament will feature 18 holes on each day with a shotgun start opening each day at 10 a.m.  Par is set for 72.

Participating teams include Bellarmine, Belmont, Chicago State, Eastern Illinois, Evansville, UIC, Indian Hills CC, Indiana State, Lindenwood, Oakland, Purdue Fort Wayne, Southern Indiana, and Valparaiso.

UE faced USI in match play on Thursday at Cambridge Golf Course with the Purple Aces taking the victory.  Individually, Louise Standtke and Kate Petrova each picked up victories.  Standtke was up four with three holes left while Petrova earned a 7&6 decision.  Elizabeth Mercer finished 1UP against Fernanda Vera while Trinity Dubbs completed her day up eight with six holes remaining.
 
Malllory Russell, Adeline Wittmer and Izzy Steele each halved in their respective competitions.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Sophomore runner Rafael Rodriguez (Sergovia, Spain) cracked the Top 5 program times for the UE cross country teams at the Angel Mounds Invitational on Friday morning.

In the final regular season meet of the year, Rodriguez earned the fourth-best time in program history for a men’s 8K race at 24:43 for a sixth-place overall finish. Rodriguez's time helped propel the Purple Aces men’s team to sixth place out of 16 teams improving four sports from 2023. On the women’s team sophomore Avery Stephens (Newburg, Ind. / Castle HS) led the team with a personal best of 23:25.4 in the women’s 6K for an 11th-place finish out of 16 teams.

“The credit today belongs to these two teams who have stuck together through so many changes and endured many trials and errors,” said Head Coach Dylan Anderson following the meet. “A huge shout-out goes to seniors Adam Oulgout and Hannah Bryan for writing an incredible final chapter at Angel Mounds.

“We have driven all of our themes in practice towards an appreciation of running and appreciating each other as a team. It’s easy to lose sight of ourselves in the pursuit of success, but we’ve done a great job of staying grounded and seeing the big picture. We are officially in the postseason now and I’m excited to see what this team has left in the tank!”

In the day's first race, five runners from UE’s men’s team finished in the top 40 out of over 200 attached runners. Behind Rodriguez was senior Adam Oulgout (St. Paul, Minn. / Central HS) with an 8K personal best time of 25:16.7 for 25th. Also in the Top 30 for Evansville was sophomore Woody Burrell (Cedarburg, Wis. / Cedarburg HS) with a time of 25:22.8 at 30th. Right behind Burrell was sophomore Cedrik Flipo (Beloeil, Quebec) at 32nd with a time of 25:25.4.

The Aces' other scoring times on the men’s side came from sophomore Samuel Lea (Worchester, England), who ran 25:37.9, sophomore Tommaso Losma (Lombardia, Italy), who ran 25:55.3, and Kadin McAllister (Lilburn, Ga. / Parkview HS), who ran 26:53.1. Overall, the UE men had 13 runners on Friday, and 10 of those runners set personal bests.

During the women’s 6K Stephens led Evansville followed by sophomore Kyndall Anthis (Pakota, Ind. / Princeton Community HS) with a time of 24:08. Also scoring for the Aces on the women’s side was senior Hannah Bryan (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) with a personal best of 24:55.9, freshman Lauren Bradley (Russiaville, Ind. / Western HS ) with a PR of 25:05.4, sophomore Chase Hayes (Noblesville, Ind. / Western HS) with a time of 25:40.8, freshman Skyler Dickenson (Brownsburg, Ind. / Brownsburg HS) with a PR of 26:15.4 and freshman Megan Allgeier (Batesville, Ind. / Batesville HS) with a time of 26:37.1. The UE women had eight runners on Friday with five new personal bests.

Evansville now heads into postseason meets with the MVC Championship in two weeks on November 1st. The Aces will travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa to compete against the rest of the conference before the NCAA Great Lakes Regional.