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 Center for Innovation & Change's next Change Leadership Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 6-9pm, in Eykamp Hall!

A major piece of what makes a successful project is when participants are united behind a common vision. As a changemaker, your ability to craft a compelling message with a clear, relatable vision is what makes all the difference! How do you do that?

This workshop will help participants understand what that looks like and begin to develop their own changemaking story.

RSVPs are required and open to all.

RSVP Here

All UE active and retired employees (staff, administrators, and faculty) as well as trustees are invited to participate in the 2025 Hanns Pieper UE Photography Exhibition.  Items will be accepted from Tuesday, March 18 through Friday, April 4 in the Department of Art office (Krannert 212).

Requirements for submission are:

• Photos should be matted, framed, and suitable for hanging in the Krannert Gallery.
• Photos may be no larger than 16" x 20".
• Provide your name, current/former department, email address/telephone, and a title for your image (date and location) on the back of each submission.
• Work should not have been previously submitted.

Please share your talents and hobbies with the UE community!

The campus and local community are invited to join us at a reception on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the Krannert Gallery.

Please contact Carol McCraney at 812-499-2043 or cm177@evansville.edu if you have questions.

The Department of Art is pleased to announce the 63rd Annual Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition in the Melvin Peterson Gallery from March 24 - April 12, 2025.  Many of these original pieces of art are for sale.

Please join us at the public reception honoring these UE students on Thursday, March 27 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.

Gallery hours are Monday, Friday & Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

We are excited to invite you to a unique career development opportunity hosted in collaboration with our Disability Services Office – our Speed Networking Event is designed to connect you with a variety of regional employers in a comfortable, one-on-one setting.

Why Attend?
This event offers a fantastic chance to network with employers from diverse industries without the pressure of a traditional career fair. You'll have the chance to:

• Engage in brief, meaningful conversations with employers actively seeking talent.
• Receive tailored feedback to help you improve your interview skills for future opportunities.
• Get personalized career guidance from our office. Schedule an appointment with the Center for Career Development BEFORE this event for help with your resume.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, March 20
• Time: 6:00pm- 8:30pm
• Location: Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center
• Attire: Business professional and bring several copies of your resume.
• Process: You will rotate between employer tables, engaging in brief 5–7-minute interview sessions with each company representative.

Exclusive Benefits for Registered Students:
By registering, you’ll receive the following resources to help you make the best impression:

• A free portfolio to organize and present your materials at the event
• Free, high-quality resume paper for printing your resume
• Free thank you cards and postage stamps to follow up with employers
• Support from our office throughout the event and after

Next Steps:
After the event, we’ll provide you with valuable feedback from the employers you meet with. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with us to review this feedback and make the most of it as you prepare for your next interview.

Register in Handshake today!

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Join us Wednesday mornings @ 8:30 AM throughout Lent for a time of meditation and prayer.

Join International Club and the Asian Student Union for our Holi celebration on Friday, March 21st!
Celebrate the Festival of Colors with singing, dancing, and throwing vibrant powders on the grass next to the Carson Center. Be sure to wear white, and we'll see you at 4:00 PM!

Saladpalooza 2025!   Welcoming all types of salad for our new luncheon Saladpalooza. Tuna, chicken, broccoli etc. Join the SAA on March 18, 11:30am-1:00pm, and enjoy a spread of yummy and unique salads. We will be in Eykamp Hall, and it is $5 per plate to sample all the salads! All of the proceeds will go to the SAA and it's scholarhip fund. Does your favorite salad have what it takes to be grand champion? We hope to see you there.   Sign up below to bring your favorite salad.   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4AAAAF2AA2FA7-54902781-saladpalooza#/  

Iftar is the fast-breaking meal in the evenings throughout Ramadan. Let's come together as a community to share a meal and learn more about each other.

The University of Evansville Theatre continues its Spring 2025 season with William Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET.  This production opens at 7:30 p.m., March 21, in Shanklin Theatre.  Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m., on March 22, 27, 28, 29, and at 2:00 p.m. on March 30. In fair Verona, an age-old feud between two powerful families erupts in bloodshed, and a group of masked party-crashers push the envelope, setting in motion a story of both sweeping romance and heartbreaking tragedy. Considered one of Shakespeare’s best plays, the chaos and passion of being in love is juxtaposed with the obstacles and limitations that an “ancient grudge” places upon the young lovers. Our star-crossed teens, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, make both reckless and feckless choices about who to trust and discover the fruits of their “forbidden” love are not sweet at all. “For never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo.”

ROMEO AND JULIET is directed by Assistant Professor Wes Grantom ’03. Don Hooper, guest artist, serves as the scenic designer; Associate Professor Sarah J. Smith serves as the costume designer; Jonathan Roth, a junior design and technology major from Brookfield, Wis., serves as the lighting designer; Visiting Assistant Professor Jon Robertson serves as the sound designer; Visiting Assistant Professor Liz Jenkins ’05 is the cultural coordinator; Diego Villada ’06, guest artist, serves as the fight and intimacy director; William Cooper Sanders, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind. serves as the dramaturg; Katie Lawhorn, a senior stage management major from Louisville, Ky., is the stage manager, and Visiting Assistant Professor Scott Carpenter ’05 serves as the technical director.

The cast features Adam Techmanski, a senior performance major from Richmond, Texas, as Romeo; Ashly Chalico, a senior performance major from Magnolia, Texas, as Juliet; Rachel Disney, a first-year theatre studies major from Louisville, Ky., as Friar Lawrence; Lindsay Perr, a senior performance major from Medford, N.J., as The Nurse; Gavin Ramirez, a junior performance major from McKinney, Texas, as Mercutio; Umbra Person, a junior performance major from Jonesboro, Ga., as Benvolio; Luis Alejandro Gonzalez, a first-year performance major from Midland, Texas, as Tybalt; Joshua Fisher, a first-year performance major from Galena Park, Texas, as Paris; Delaney Ross, a senior performance major from Keller, Texas, as Capulet; William Cooper Sanders, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Montague; Reese Hickman, a first-year performance major from Conroe, Texas, as Lady Montague; Antonio Cortés Román, a junior performance major from Metepec, Mexico, as The Prince; Ethan Henry, a junior performance major from Salina, Kan., as Peter and Apothecary; Sydney Gepson, a first-year performance major from Queen Creek, Ariz., as Gregory; Daniel Perez, a junior performance major from San Antonio, Texas, as Balthasar; Mason Norton, a junior performance major from Bremen, Ind., as Abraham and Watch 1; Elizabeth Wusterhausen, a first-year performance major from Austin, Texas, as Paris’s Page; Alex Hattan, a first-year performance major from O’Fallon, Ill., as Friar John; Amanda Pascarella, a first-year performance major from Staten Island, N.Y., as Capulet’s Servant and Watch 3; Trace Levens, a junior performance major from Bryan, Texas, as Samson and Watch 2.

Adult ticket prices are $20 and $18 for senior adults, UE employees. and non-UE students. UE students may obtain one free ticket with their student ID by visiting the ticket office. In addition, UE Theatre is excited to continue their “Pay What You Will” initiative again this season. Every Thursday evening performance in Shanklin Theatre is available for any person to pay the price that best fits their budget. Single tickets may be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031, open Monday through Friday 12:00–5:00 pm.

The University of Evansville (UE) has appointed longtime Residence Life official Brian Conner as the next Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Residence Life, Dr. Rachel S. Carpenter, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, announced on Wednesday.

Conner, who has served UE for 22 years, has played a vital role in Residence Life, housing operations, and student success initiatives. His leadership in residential education and campus engagement will further UE's mission of forming a dynamic living and learning environment.

He succeeds Michael Tessier, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs & Director of Residence Life, who will retire on May 31, 2025, after more than 25 years of service. Tessier has overseen key areas such as Residence Life, Multicultural Affairs, International Student Services, Student Publications, and Counseling and Disability Services. His leadership has been instrumental in campus housing projects, student engagement, and administrative initiatives that have shaped the student experience at UE.

Additionally, Will McDonner, a former Residential Coordinator, has been promoted to Assistant Director of Residence Life.

The University of Evansville expresses deep appreciation for Michael Tessier's outstanding service and leadership and looks forward to the continued contributions of Brian Conner and Will McDonner in their new roles.

Both Conner and McDonner will begin their new positions on June 1, 2025.

Intramural 4v4 Sand volleyball league takes place starting next week! (Weather permitting)

Signups are on imleagues.com or you can download the imleagues app.

Intramurals are available to any student, faculty or staff member of UE.

Teams can be made up of any combination of gender, and can have as many players on the roster as you want but only 4 can play at a time. The league will run 3-4 weeks or regular season depending on the weather, followed by a week of tournament play.

Any questions feel free to reach out to Drew @ah519

Are you interested in taking a non-majors biology course with a lab this summer to fulfill one of your scientific literacy general education requirements (Outcome 8 with a lab)? If so, then consider taking BIOL-100-D01 – Fundamentals of Biology during Summer I (May 19 to June 20). Please contact Dale Edwards (de3) if you have any questions.

The Center for Student Engagement is now taking nominations from the campus community for the Golden Heart Awards!

The Golden Heart Awards are awarded to a student and staff member who have shown dedication, passion, and drive to serve the UE and Evansville communities/ This award values servant ledaership in its core. They are given to a student or staff member who has displayed these aspects over the past year and that will continue to do so even after leaving the UE and Evansville communities.

Nominate a student here.

Nominate a staff/administration/faculty member here.

Self-nominations are welcome!

Please have nominations submitted by March 25th at 11:59PM!

Residence Life is excited to open nominations for two prestigious awards in our department: Resident Assistant of the Year and the Donnie Dunnville Dedication and Service Award. Nominations can be made by any campus community member or through self-nomination, so if you know someone who fits the description, we encourage you to submit a nomination.

The Resident Assistant of the Year award recognizes an RA who exemplifies what it means to be in the role. Nominees should demonstrate excellend role modeling, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a helpful disposition, while also portraying a positive outlook on their position.

The Donnoe Dunnville Dedication and Service Award honors a UE student with at least two years of experience who consistently displays an outstanding work ethic and dedication to the residential community. Nominees should show genuine care for fellow students, volunteer their time to those in need, exhibit social responsibility, and contribute to enhancing the overall UE experience.

Nominations for both awards are due by March 24that 10pm. To submit a nomination, please visit our nomination form

Applications for the Assistant Residential Coordinator position are now open! This position is open to any and all students and the application can be found in the Erez life system or at the link below!

Applications are open until 03/21/2025!

https://evansville.erezlife.com/

UE's Marketing Department is seeking an intern to assist with TikTok and Instagram content creation for Fall 2025.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Understands how to use TikTok and Instagram (we prefer they understand CapCut too, but not required)
• Can quickly put together creative video material if needed; Has a creative eye for social media and can not only film and edit material but craft captions too
• Can attend UE events and work independently to capture student life and share the UE experience from a current student perspective (e.g., interviews, student takeovers, event recaps)
• Follows/Stays up-to-date on TikTok and Instagram trends and can produce content to match these trends
• Required Skills: Social media management; Creativity/content design; Attention to detail

This internship is a paid position and does qualify for BUS398. Interested students should send resumes to Abigail Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

Hiring Soon! 

Interested in staying on campus over the summer? Want to make a difference for visiting members of our community? Need a place to stay and a stipend to use for the fall?

Look no further than our Summer Housing Assistants! These 4 staff members will be responsible for running our summer conferences and summer housing.

If you want to learn more about the position, including what job responsibilities, expectations, and payment look like, please join us for two information sessions:

Wednesday, March 19th from 8pm-8:30pm 

Thursday, March 20th from 8pm-8:30pm

Both meetings will be in SOBA 170!

For questions, please contact Will McDonner at wm99@evansville.edu

Family, friends and loved ones of the late Dr. Marvin E. Hartig are pleased to announce the application process for the Dr. Marvin E. Hartig Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to the loving memory of Dr. Hartig, Dean of Evansville College’s Evening College in 1967, and administrator for the Center for Advanced Study, director of the Evansville chapter of the American Institute of Banking (AIB), and the international student advisor. In 1974, Dr. Hartig was appointed Dean of Academic Services. He retired in 1984 after serving his alma mater for thirty-five years and passed away in 2007.

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving sophomore student. Preference will be given to a student working while being enrolled as a full-time student. International students are encouraged to apply.

Eligible students for the 2025-2026 Hartig Memorial Scholarship will be sophomores in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Download the application.

Deadline: Please return all materials to the Office of Student Financial Services by April 28, 2025. The decision will be announced by May 27, 2025.

Questions: Amber Chandler, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Financial Services, at ac547@evansville.edu or 812-488-2364

Nominations are now being accepted for consideration of The Howard S. Rosenblatt “Dean of Students Leadership Awards.”  These awards will be presented at the 32nd Annual Leadership Awards Reception scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Invitations will be prepared by the Center for Student Engagement.  

Awards from the Dean of Students Office are presented in the following categories:

• Student Organization Advisor of the Year

• Student Organization of the Year

• Student Leader of the Year

Our student organizations are successful because of the commitment of the student leaders and the advisors who give freely of their time and support.  The recipients of these awards are selected based on their commitment to the University of Evansville as well as the development and success of their efforts within their chosen student organization.

The deadline for nominations is March 21, 2025.  Click on this link to submit your nomination: 

https://forms.office.com/r/5WhHUF7J6i 

If you have any questions, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students office at 812-488-2500 or by e-mail via deanofstudents@evansville.edu 

Thank you in advance for celebrating our student leaders’ achievements!

Employees - Ascension St. Vincent is providing mobile mammography services for the University of Evansville. The mobile mammography bus will be located in the Health Clinic Parking Lot on March 25th from 9:00AM - 2:00PM. Please call the Ascension St. Vincent Breast Center at 812-485-4437 to schedule your mammogram screening. See the flyer for additional scheduling details!

2025-26 MARGERY FLORENCE KAHN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE

It was the desire of the donor, Margery Florence Kahn, that her scholarship be awarded to "dedicated and conscientious students who exhibit a true passion for their chosen fields of study, and who, in the opinion of the members of the University of Evansville faculty, are likely to bring the same enthusiasm into the performance of their jobs or the practice of the professions which they will pursue following graduation."

All University of Evansville full-time undergraduate students who will be juniors or seniors in the 2025-26 academic year may apply. An essay of about 300 words must accompany the application along with two to five faculty recommendation letters.

View the application and faculty recommendation information.

Completed applications and recommendation letters should be returned to the Office of Student Financial Services by MAY 9, 2025.

Questions may be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services at 812-488-2364 or studentfinancialservices@evansville.edu.

Kyle Clark and Rob Walker (University of Missouri) recently published a new article in the journal Human Nature. The paper explores the extent to which researchers can detect the influence of ancestors on cooperative behavior through an ancestor-descendant conflict framework. Email Kyle at kc441@evansville.edu for a PDF copy of the paper if the link below is paywalled.

Article link:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12110-025-09486-w

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – It was a close game on Tuesday night between the University of Evansville baseball team and the Indiana Hoosiers in their first of two meetings this season.

The Purple Aces kept things close with the Hoosiers at Bart Kaufman field. But two long balls late in the game were the deciding factor in the 7-4 Indiana win on Tuesday. Five different UE batters had a hit in 32 at-bats as junior Drew Howard (Ferdinand, Ind. / Forest Park HS) led Evansville with two hits.

It was a pitcher's dual early in Bloomington as there was only one hit in the first two innings from either team. Each team had at least a runner on base, but the defenses stepped up as the Aces turned their ninth double play of the season. It was the Hoosiers who struck first in their own park as a lead off bunt in the third turned into a run on a fielding error later in the inning. Indiana’s only other hit of the third also scored a run making it a 2-0 game.

Both teams made pitching changes on the mound in the third as the bullpens got plenty of work on Tuesday. Each team threw at least six pitchers in their midweek contest. Right-hander Max Hansmann (Elmhurst, Ill. / York HS) struck out three of the four batters he faced for UE in just under two innings to keep the score at 2-0 heading into the top of the fifth.

Evansville’s first hit of the night was a leadoff triple from designated hitter Aaron Nehls (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) to begin the fifth inning. Nehls scored two batters later as catcher Evan Waggoner (Bedford, Ind. / Bedford North Lawrence HS) put a ball into the infield, giving Nehls time to beat the throw at home. The Hoosiers were able to answer in the bottom of the inning, scoring two runs on a single and a walk for a 4-1 lead.

The Aces offensive spark from the fifth continued into the top of the sixth with back-to-back hits. A wild pitch from IU pitcher Seth Benes, son of former Evansville pitcher Adam Benes, scored center fielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) to cut the Indiana lead in half. UE quickly made it only a one-run game as a sacrifice fly to center field from Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) scored right fielder Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo. / Northeast CC).

Evansville’s defense was able to hold off the Hoosiers in the bottom of the sixth with its 10th double play of the year to end the inning. Howard led off the seventh with a bunt to reach first base and got to third in the next two at-bats on a ground out and a fly out. Indiana walked Taubert to put runners at the corners for the Aces with two outs on the board.

Second baseman Cal McGinnis (Kimberly, Wis. / Bradley) put a single into center field to score Howard tying the game up at four runs apiece. But the top of the seventh ended shortly after as McGinnis tried to stretch his single to a double and was tagged for the third out just before second base. The game didn’t remain tied for long as IU led off the bottom of the seventh with a solo home run to make it 5-4 as their next three batters went down in order.

UE’s offense went down in order in the top of the eighth as the Hoosiers returned to a multi-run lead in the bottom of the inning. After walking the first Indiana batter relief pitcher RJ James (Toronto, Canada) got the next two on pop-outs. But the fourth batter James faced hit a home run out to center field making it a 7-4 game. Evansville got a strikeout on the next batter ending the inning for their last chance on offense.

Howard connected on his second hit of the night for the Aces in the ninth with a single through the right side. The speedy infielder stole his fourth base of the season getting to second with two outs on the board. But a tipped third strike ended the game at Bart Kaufman Field in Indiana’s favor 7-4.

UE begins Missouri Valley Conference action this week. Evansville will start conference play at Murray State on Friday evening for three matchups with the Racers. First pitch from Johnny Reagan Field on March 21 is set for 5 p.m. and will be the Aces' first game on the radio heard on WJPS.

PROSPECT, Ky. – A furious rally saw the University of Evansville women’s golf team stage a late rally before finishing in second place, just three strokes behind the winner in the second round of the Nevel Meade Collegiate at Nevel Meade Golf Course.

Trailing by 12 strokes following the first round, the Purple Aces stormed back to finish just three behind eventual tournament champion Lindenwood.  The Lions posted a 609 while UE finished with a 612.

Leading the way for UE was Louise Standtke who carded a 1-over 73 in the second round of the tournament to finish the weekend with a 146 on the way to a runner-up finish.  Taking third place on the final leaderboard was Mallory Russell.  A 5-over 77 on Tuesday gave her a 150 for the tournament.

Kate Petrova came home in a tie for 5th place.  After recording a 75 on Monday, Petrova shot a 78 in the final round to post a 153.  Elizabeth Mercer tied for 16th place.  She improved from an 82 in round one to an 81 in the final 18 holes.  Jane Grankina tied for 29th with a 174.  She wrapped up Tuesday’s round with a score of 85.

Trinity Dubbs was Evansville’s top individual finisher.  Following an 82 in the opening 18, Dubbs posted an 80 in the last round to finish in a tie for 13th with a 162.  Destynie Sheridan wrapped up the weekend in 35th place with a score of 179.

PROSPECT, Ky. – With the first of two rounds complete at the Nevel Meade Collegiate, Mallory Russell and Louise Standtke are tied for second place and the Purple Aces are in second place at Nevel Meade Golf Course.

Russell and Standtke each posted rounds at 1-over on Monday.  Their scores of 73 are tied for second place, just four strokes behind Lindenwood’s Jamie Daniels, who leads the individual leaderboard with a score of 69.

Kate Petrova shot a 3-over 75 in the opening 18 holes and is tied for 6th place while Elizabeth Mercer posted an 82.  She is tied for 14th.  Jane Grankina is in 37th place following an 89 on Monday.  Trinity Dubbs and Destynie Sheridan competed as individuals with Dubbs ranking in a tie for 14th with an 82.  Sheridan was four behind with an 86.  She is in 31st.

Evansville enters Tuesday’s final round in second place, 12 strokes behind Lindenwood.  The Lions recorded a 291 while UE completed day one with a 303.  Bellarmine is in third with a score of 316.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A busy schedule of matches is on the slate this spring for the University of Evansville volleyball team as head coach Zach Weinberg has announced the spring schedule for the Purple Aces.

“This spring slate will challenge us in exactly the ways we need to be challenged,” Weinberg said. “As we try to find our new identity as a team and get used to playing in the new systems the staff is asking the players to execute, we're excited to see what it looks like with an opponent on the other side of the net.”

On Saturday, March 22, the Aces travel to Franklin, Tenn. for the College Spring Tourney at Alliance Volleyball Club.  UE faces Middle Tennessee State and 11:15 a.m. before facing Austin Peay at 1:15 p.m. and Chattanooga at 2:30 p.m.  Admission for this event will be $5.

Evansville will be inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse on Wednesday, March 26 to face USI.  Match time is 6 p.m. and admission will be $7.  Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the UE volleyball program.  Two matches are on the schedule on Saturday, March 29 when the Aces travel to Bowling Green, Ky.  After facing Bellarmine at 2 p.m., UE faces Western Kentucky at 3 p.m.

In its final spring match, UE will travel across town to face USI inside Liberty Arena on Tuesday, April 15.  That match is set to begin at 6 p.m.

“I'm thrilled that the community will have a chance to see their new-look Aces Volleyball team in the friendly confines of Meeks Family Fieldhouse this spring,” Weinberg added. “I believe our fans are going to be incredibly proud of the work these student-athletes have put in so far this spring, and they get their chance to see what we've been doing up close and personal! I hope everyone will join us for a night of fun, competition, and great volleyball. I can't wait to meet all of our fans on March 26th in Meeks!”