Join the Office of Administrative Services & Risk Management in celebrating the contributions of Michael Hocker, Distribution Services, Mail Courier, as he embarks on a new job opportunity.

Stop by Distribution Services in the General Services Building on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 anytime from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.

Let's give Michael a warm send-off and wish him all the best in his future endeavors!

We are dedicating November to celebrate our incredible employees and the many ways you support our students and the University of Evansville. Your generosity helps open doors, create opportunities, and make UE a place where students can thrive, and we want to take time to show our gratitude.

Here’s what’s happening this month:

·         Week of November 3 – Watch for information in your campus mailbox and common areas around campus.

·         Week of November 10 – We’ll be stopping by to visit current donors with special treats.

·         Wednesday, November 12 – Join us for Donuts for Donors in Ridgway University Center.

·         Week of November 17 – Our team will deliver thank-you’s to all donors.

We are so grateful for the difference you make in the lives of our students. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in November!

With gratitude,
Office of University Advancement

In conjunction with the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP), the University of Evansville (UE) will host the 2025 Economic Impact & Policy Forum on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center.

Alberto Musalem, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, will serve as the keynote speaker. Musalem will share insights on monetary policy, recent economic trends, and his outlook for the U.S. economy. His remarks will provide valuable context for understanding the economic forces shaping both the nation and the Evansville region.

Event Details:

• Date/Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 13, 2025
• Location: Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center, University of Evansville
• Registration: Register here.

Attend the last CLW this semester, More Than Tough, on Oct. 29 held in Eykamp 251 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, led by Dr. Derek Jones and Andrew Carter! This workshop is open students, staff, and faculty as a chance to not just learn but connect with your broader campus community. Come for the free pizza and drinks, stay to learn how to be more resilient than ever in a constantly changing world.

• https://uengage.evansville.edu/event/11372500

🥣 Do YOU Have the Winning Recipe for Soupapalooza 2025? 🍰

It’s time to grab your ladles and whisks—Soupapalooza 2025 is back and better (and tastier!) than ever! Think your soup or dessert has what it takes to claim the title? Bring your award-winning creation to Eykamp 253 on November 11, 2025 and show off your culinary skills!

Set-up begins at 10:00 a.m., and the competition will be heating up soon after. Whether you’re cooking up something classic or bold and new, this is your chance to impress the judges and your peers.

🏆 Who will take home the coveted Champion’s Apron?
Join us to find out — and maybe make a few new fans (and taste-testers) along the way!

Follow the link to signup genius.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EACAC22A4FA7-52465306-soupapalooza

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In the September/October addition of the Evansville Living magazine, the faculty and staff of the clinic were featured in the "2025 Faces of Evansville" section.  This section introduces the reader to community members behind the businesses and services making an impact on the region and that contribute to Evansville's success.  Pictured from left to right: Dr. Matt Powless; Katherine Hulsey, SPAS, PS-C; Dr. Kevin Jordan; Lindsay Williams; Dr. Jenny Braun; Dr. Madison Stout and Dr. Juliet Aura.

Make the most of your Winter Break by earning credits in just a few weeks. Whether you need to catch up, get ahead, or lighten your Spring 2026 course load, it's a smart way to stay on track!

Course Dates: December 12, 2025 – January 9, 2026
One Course Limit: Focus on one class and finish it before spring begins
Registration Opens: Monday, October 27, 2025 (during Spring 2026 registration)

Learn more about Winter Intersession

Don’t let winter pass you by — use it to get one step closer to graduation!

Flu shots are available at the student health center!

Students can receive their flu vaccines for $15 paid by credit/debit card: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, no appointment necessary.

Help keep our campus community healthy this flu season and receive your flu vaccines!

Help create theme nights, promotional giveaways,and provide feedback on the gameday experience! UE Athletics is inviting all students to join the Aces Student Fan Council. All involved members of the student fan council will receive exclusive Aces apparel!

To submit your interest in joining, click here!

On November 7th, 6 pm at Your Brother's Bookstore, The UE Queer Memory Project is hosting an LGBTQ+ Poetry and Short Story Night! We are in search of students who would be interested in sharing their work that highlights queer themes. If interested, please fill out the form below! Any poem or short story should ideally be under 5 minutes.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Mn3Vp_fKjUmhj-Qp-N8faKEvLfX3YzBGuQ4GkoeX1o1UMkVGQTMwVlhXVEI1NktMQkVCRjVSVjYxNi4u

Interested in helping meet the needs of the local Latino community?  Registering for CHNG-310-S02: Latino Community Outreach for the spring semester will give you that opportunity! Examples of outreach include working with healthcare providers; presenting research; translating documents; teaching basic Spanish and promoting Latino culture in after-school programs; tutoring English language learners in local schools; and offering English classes for adults. Students choose the project or projects that interest them.

If you want to learn more about this award-winning ChangeLab, email Dr. Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

Check out the newest episode of Celebrating Hispanic Voices titled Fabiana's experience

Dr. Lesley Pleasant, Professor of German, presented a paper on the water perspectives of a German play, a Kenyan and a Chinese film at an interdisciplinary conference "Planetary Waters-A Challenge Between Abstraction and Empathy" held at the Bremerhaven Maritime Museum- Leibniz Institute for Maritime History on October 22-24. The conference was funded by the German Maritime Museum / Leibniz Institute for Maritime History (DSM) and the German Research Foundation (DFG) through an International Scientific Events grant. The event was organized in collaboration with THE NEW INSTITUTE Center for Environmental Humanities (NICHE), the UNESCO Chair on Water Heritage and Sustainable Development at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and the Munich Science Communication Lab at the Deutsches Museum. This conference has been endorsed as an Ocean Decade Activity.

The Staff and Administrators Assembly is proud to recognize Chris Kohler as the September Employee of the Month!

Chris has been a dedicated member of the University of Evansville community for over 20 years and currently serves as a Web Content Developer in the Office of Marketing. His long-standing commitment and behind-the-scenes contributions have made a lasting impact on the university’s digital presence.

In one nomination, a colleague shared:
“Chris approaches every situation with integrity, compassion, and a spirit of service. His dedication to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting the university community reflects the highest ideals of our mission.”

Please join us in congratulating Chris on this well-deserved recognition!

Petite USA has announced the crowning of a new state queen: Teen Indiana Petite 2026. Izzy Mackiewicz won this distinguished crown in a competitive selection process, where thousands of women apply annually for their respective states. The Selection Committee carefully considers headshots, applications, and each candidate's potential to make a positive impact on their local community with the crown. Izzy Mackiewicz is now set to represent Indiana at the Petite USA national pageant in Chicago, IL, scheduled from July 8^th-July 11^th, 2026, to compete for the title of Teen Petite USA 2026.

Petite USA, a pioneering pageant system that celebrates and empowers women of all heights, has established itself as a platform for women to express their unique qualities and abilities. Focusing on contestants 5'6" and shorter, the pageant system features five divisions of competition, catering to teenagers, young adults, married women, and elite contestants aged 45 and above. Petite USA seeks to redefine beauty standards and offers invaluable opportunities for personal growth, networking, and international representation.

As the newly crowned Teen Indiana Petite, Izzy Mackiewicz will be competing at the national level, showcasing her beauty, intelligence, and impact. The national pageant will bring together exceptional contestants from across the country to compete for a prize package valued at over $30,000, which includes a full queen's photoshoot experience and the coveted opportunity to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week. Moreover, winners of the national pageant will have the chance to represent the USA on the international stage by competing in Universal Petite, an international pageant hosted aboard a luxurious cruise.

About Izzy Mackiewicz:

Isabella (Izzy) Mackiewicz is an 18-year-old 2025 graduate of Evansville Chirstian High School and is currently a college freshman at the University of Evansville. She is studying Exercise Science and has direct entry into the university’s Physical Therapy program. She is very involved with her university, such as being in the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, and being involved in several campus clubs such as Ace Care, Delight Ministries, Exercise Science club, Physical Therapy club, and more. She just recently started doing pageants and this is her first state title. Her platform is Crowning Hope, which advocates for fighting against hunger and homelessness, and encourages volunteerism for teens and college students in her community. Izzy’s last appearance was at the National American Miss Indiana state pageant in Indianapolis over Labor Day weekend this year, where she won the Indiana Teen Photogenic 2025 award. You can follow along Izzy’s pageant journey on her socials, which are as follows:

Instagram: @_izzy_rose_m_, @_izzy_rose_pageant_, @_crowning_hope_

About Petite USA:

Petite USA is a pageant system that celebrates women of all heights, with a special focus on those 5'6" and shorter. The system's divisions cater to teenagers, young adults, married women, and elite contestants aged 45 and above. Petite USA strives to redefine beauty standards, offering a platform for women to express their unique qualities, abilities, and ambitions while also providing opportunities for personal growth, networking, and international representation. To learn more about Petite USA, please visit www.petiteusa.com.

For the second time this academic year, Ashleigh Hoskins (Biology, '26) won an "Undergraduate Poster Presentation Award" for her research presentation at the 2025 Midwest Drosophila Conference in Monticello, IL, October 18-19. Ashleigh's research, titled "Sec23 & Sec24 form a heterodimer involved in COPII vesicle trafficking that is critical for Drosophila oogenesis," is supported by CiSM(Computers in Science and Math) funding, and she conducts research with faculty mentor Dr. Julie Merkle (Biology).

Congratulations to UE biology alumni Elyse Talley, Darcie Smith, Christie Guetling (nei Hubbard),  former UE ES alumni Caitlin Caldwell and Jordon Lachowecki and former ES Physics alum Adam Dillman for their publication in the journal Plant Ecology. Their research, entitled, “Quality varies among host species, but diet mixing provides no benefit to the generalist parasite, Cuscuta gronovii” was guided by Dr. Cris G. Hochwender and Dr. E. Ann Powell. This D1 research pushes the boundary on the ecological understanding of diet mixing for generalist parasitic plants. The findings from the study suggest that the benefit of diet mixing seen for herbivores cannot be generalized to include parasitic plants. While diet mixing does not increase the fitness of C. gronovii, host plant quality associated with plant defenses appears to mediate parasite success.

This publication is the first published manuscript in a series associated with the collaboration between Dr. Ann Powell and Dr. Cris Hochwender. While faculty publication success is encouraging for these faculty members, the faculty are more encouraged that the research projects associated with six undergraduate students has been brought to fruition through a peer-reviewed publication in such a well-regarded journal!

Diana Rodríguez Quevedo, associate professor of Spanish, gave a paper at the XXIV Congress of the Asociación de Colombianistas on Friday, October 10th. The paper was titled, "Inmigrando y emigrando roles de género y sexualidad en Un vaso de agua bajo mi cama de Daisy Hernández."

That paper was a part of the panel that Rodríguez Quevedo chaired titled, "Recrear el pasado, imaginar el futuro: nuevas narrativas escritas por mujeres."

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's basketball team hit the floor for the first time this season on Tuesday night for an exhibition game, taking a 68-63 win over Roosevelt. Logan Luebbers Palmer (Union, Ky./Randall K. Cooper) had a big night offensively for the Purple Aces, pouring in a game-high 23 points on 10-of-19 shooting, including a 3-for-3 mark from three-point range.

The Aces and Lakers went back-and-forth through the first five minutes of play, with Evansville taking a 5-4 lead at the 5:04 mark in the first quarter. However, the Aces got hot to close the period, going on a 12-0 run to close the quarter. Avery Kelley (Evansville, Ind./Memorial) led the charge during the run, scoring six points.

The Purple Aces maintained their lead throughout the second quarter, taking a 32-25 lead into the half. Luebbers Palmer led the Aces in scoring in the period, contributing five points.

Luebbers Palmer continued to fill up the stat sheet in the beginning of the third quarter, scoring nine of Evansville's first 13 points in the period to help the Aces stretch the lead to nine. After being held to three points in the first half, reigning MVC Freshman of the Year Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights) got going in the third quarter, knocking down a three to push the lead to 12 before sinking four free throws to help the Purple Aces remain in front 54-47 through three quarters.

Luebbers Palmer led the Aces once again early in the fourth quarter, using a layup and three-pointer to move past the 20-point mark and give her team a 12-point lead. After the Lakers fought back late in the quarter, Kelley helped the Aces secure the win, making five of six free throws in the final 31 seconds as Evansville secured a 68-63 win.

The Aces open the regular season next Thursday, traveling to SEMO to take on the Redhawks. Tip-off is set for 11 AM. Evansville opens the regular season home slate on November 20, hosting IU Indy at Meeks Family Fieldhouse for a 6 PM tip.

LOUISVILLE – Evansville senior Tancredi Fadda (Monza, Italy/University of Milan) notched his first career brace and freshman Devin Shepherd (Denver, Colo./Arapahoe) added a goal to power the Purple Aces to their first win over Louisville since 2001 on Monday night, taking down the Cardinals by a score of 3-1. The win was Evansville's first over a power conference opponent since 2013 and the first over the Cardinals in Louisville since 1991.
 
Evansville jumped on top early in the match, scoring in the fourth minute to take a 1-0 lead. Fadda capitalized on a Louisville mistake, grabbing a loose ball at the top of the box and finding the back of the net for his third goal of the campaign.
 
Andres Escudero (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain/IES Joan Miro) nearly doubled the lead in the 11^th minute, but his shot went just wide of the far post to keep it a one-goal game. Aces keeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill./Elk Grove) was tested for the first time in the 17^th minute and faced another shot on target in the 27^th minute, but collected saves on both chances.
 
Evansville saw another near scoring chance in the 36^th minute off a free kick, taken by Ben Zec (Carmel, Ind./Carmel). Zec placed a ball near the penalty spot for Håkon Edstrøm (Baerum, Norway/Norges Toppidrettsgymnas), but his header went just over the crossbar.
 
Just before halftime, the Aces broke through for their second goal of the match, with Shepherd scoring his fourth goal of the year. The chance was created by Zec once again, who lifted a ball from midfield line on the near side down towards the far side of the box for Shepherd, who uncorked a laser past the Cardinals keeper to make it a 2-0 game.  
 
Louisville battled back in the second half, scoring a goal in the 64^th minute to cut the Evansville lead back down to one. However, the Purple Aces kept their foot on the gas pedal and continued to threaten the Cardinals back line. Shepherd nearly secured his second brace of the season in the 72^nd minute, putting a left-footed shot on target, but a great save by Louisville keeper Alex Svetanoff denied the freshman.
 
In the 78^th minute, Escudero created another chance for the Aces, earning possession along the sideline in the Evansville attacking end. From there, Shepherd took the ball near the box before giving it back to Escudero, who delivered a beautiful cross into the box for Fadda. Off one touch and a spin, Fadda ripped a shot into the bottom right corner for his second goal of the night, delivering the dagger for a 3-1 win.  

"I told the guys this win is a culmination of our efforts vs Louisville since 2021," said Head Coach Robbe Tarver. "Our performance tonight away at an ACC program shows what we can be and how our guys can compete. Ultimately, these are the games we want to compete in consistently, but Friday against NIU at home is more important!"

With the win, Evansville moves to 5-3-8 overall. The Purple Aces now turn their to attention to a critical final two matches of the regular season, beginning with the final home match of the regular season on Friday against Northern Illinois. Evansville, Northern Illinois and Drake currently sit in a three-way tie atop the MVC standings at 2-0-3, while the Aces look for their first regular season conference title since 1991. Friday's match against the Huskies is set for 6 PM at Arad McCutchan Stadium.

ST. LOUIS – University of Evansville sophomore goalkeeper Allie Lammers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Mount Notre Dame) notched another honor in a breakout season on Tuesday, being named the MVC Goalkeeper of the Week for the third time this year, the league office announced. Lammers earns the honor after posting 12 saves and allowing only one goal across two matches this week, including a career-high seven save performance in Thursday's 2-0 win over Northern Iowa.

Lammers led Evansville to a crucial victory over the Panthers, posting her fifth shutout of the year while facing 21 shots, the second-most she has faced in a match this season. On Sunday at Drake, Lammers tallied five saves on 11 shots faced, moving her season saves total to 45.

Lammers has been one of the top goalkeepers in the country this year, ranking 40^th in the country in save percentage (.833) and 57^th nationally in goals against average (0.82). Her three MVC Goalkeeper of the Week awards are the most by a Valley keeper this season and marks the first time an Evansville keeper has been named MVC Goalkeeper three times in a single season since Simone Busby 2014.
 
Evansville wraps up the regular season on Thursday, hosting Valparaiso at Arad McCutchan Stadium. The Purple Aces look to punch their ticket to the MVC Tournament against the Beacons, needing a win or a UIC tie or loss to earn a spot in the six-team bracket. Kick-off on Thursday is set for 1 PM.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's basketball team is set to hit the court for the first time in 2025-26 on Tuesday, facing Roosevelt for an exhibition game at 6 PM at Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

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Tuesday serves as the first look at the 2025-26 version of the Purple Aces, which features six returners and seven newcomers. All six of UE's returners are sophomores, forming an exciting young core looking to build off a wealth of experience gained last season. 53% of UE's points and 51% of minutes last season came from that group, consisting of Camryn Runner, Avery Kelley, Logan Luebbers Palmer, Kaiden Kreinhagen, Elle Snyder and Kylee Norkus.
 
Headlining the group of returners is reigning MVC Freshman of the Year Camryn Runner, who finished last season 10^th in the nation in scoring by a freshman with 15.5 PPG. Runner finished last season with 497 points, while her 9 assists were the most by an Evansville freshman since Dakota Weatherford in 2013-14. Runner was one of the most prolific free throw shooters in the country last season, finishing fifth nationally in free throws made (200) and free throw attempts (243).
 
Evansville's seven newcomers include:

• #2 Georgia Ferguson – 6-3 – Freshman – Forward – Waterloo, Ontario
• #4 Sydney Huber – 6-0 – Freshman – Guard – Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• #5 Georgia Coz – 6-4 – Redshirt Sophomore – Forward – Ballarat, Australia (transfer from Eastern Illinois)
• #21 BreAunna Ward – 5-10 – Freshman – Guard – St. Louis, Mo.
• #22 Mireia Mustaros – 6-1 – Junior – Forward – Barcelona, Spain (transfer from Odessa College)
• #23 Daniela Llavero – 5-5 – Freshman – Guard – Malaga, Spain
• #31 Jelena Savic – 5-11 – Freshman – Guard/Forward – Melbourne, Australia

 
Roosevelt enters the 2025-26 season after going 12-15 a year ago, including a 10-10 record in GLIAC (NCAA Division II) play. The Lakers played an exhibition against the Purple Aces at Meeks Family Fieldhouse in 2022-23, a game that Evansville won 101-57.

Purple Aces Head Coach Robyn Scherr served as Roosevelt's head coach from 2009-2015. Under her tutelage, the Lakers won the CCAC regular season and tournament titles in 2012-13 and reached the NAIA Division II Sweet Sixteen, a season in which Scherr earned CCAC Coach of the Year and WBCA Region 4 Coach of the Year honors. During her time at Roosevelt, Scherr oversaw the development of two NAIA All-Americans.

Registration for IM Volleyball and MLP Pickleball closes Thursday, register on imleagues.com or by downloading the imleagues app.  Intramurals are available to students, faculty and staff!

Volleyball consists of a mens, womens and coed league and is played 6v6.   

In the MLP Pickleball format team matches are composed of four games, with the first two (2) games being women’s doubles or men’s doubles, and the final two (2) games consisting of mixed doubles. If teams are tied after the four (4) games, an innovative singles tiebreaker known as a DreamBreaker™ is played. 2 men and 2 women are needed for each team!

Any questions? Contact Drew @ah519!

 The Evansville Promise Neighborhood (EPN) at the University of Evansville (UE) continues to strengthen its collaborative approach to community transformation, bringing together partners across four key focus areas to launch collective, high-impact initiatives that empower local families and create pathways of opportunity.

Following EPN's first-ever Essential Staff Training and Annual All-Partner Meeting earlier this year, each of the four EPN workgroups formed a Task Force to identify one or two collective projects that extend beyond individual partner programs. These Task Forces are now implementing their first shared action plans designed to make a measurable, lasting impact across the neighborhood.

Pipeline 1: Early Health and Kindergarten Readiness

To strengthen early learning outcomes, the Early Health and Kindergarten Readiness pipeline is leading a neighborhood-wide effort to empower families through the Little Moments, Big Growth campaign. The campaign aims to equip caregivers of young children with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to prepare their child for school. More than a message, Little Moments, Big Growth empowers families to take small, everyday actions that lead to big outcomes in a child's learning journey.

Pipeline 2: Student Achievement and Success

Recognizing that student success begins with being present, the Student Achievement and Success pipeline is piloting creative strategies to support attendance and family connection throughout the year. Efforts include the development of a consistent and shared attendance incentive structure and strategies to overcome transportation barriers-supported in part by the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation's (EVSC) new Promise Neighborhood bus, PN1, which works to help students and families stay connected and engaged throughout the year.

Pipeline 3: Postsecondary Access, Success, and Workforce Readiness

By taking a multigenerational approach to college and career readiness, the Postsecondary Access, Success, and Workforce Readiness pipeline is inspiring both students and families to dream big and plan ahead. Work is underway to develop mobile engagement displays, with the possibility of including virtual reality (VR) experiences, that will bring college and career exploration directly to students and families. The goal is to spark meaningful, future-focused conversations about education and career paths-wherever families already gather.

Pipeline 4: Neighborhood and Community Revitalization

Focused on building a healthier neighborhood, the Neighborhood and Community Revitalization pipeline is bringing fresh produce and interactive learning to EVSC family engagement events and after-school programs. By incorporating fresh produce and educational components into student experiences, the initiative seeks to build lifelong healthy habits and deepen understanding of food and nutrition.

About Evansville Promise Neighborhood

Evansville Promise Neighborhood (EPN) is an initiative housed at the University of Evansville's Center for Innovation & Change, made possible through funding from the U.S. Department of Education. EPN focuses on building strategic partnerships that empower generations and create opportunities for kids, families, and entire communities.

For more information, visit evansville.edu/epn or follow @EvansvillePromiseNeighborhood on social media.

The University of Evansville (UE) is proud to announce a transformational $50,000 gift from Dr. Jay Moskowitz and Mrs. Joanne Moskowitz that will establish the first-ever student awards in the Department of Physician Assistant Science (UEPA).

The Moskowitz Family Physician Assistant Award for Innovation in Healthcare and the Moskowitz Family Physician Assistant Leadership Award will empower students who are driven to improve healthcare through bold ideas, creativity, compassionate leadership, and a deep commitment to service. Each year, recipients will be recognized at the UEPA hooding ceremony and receive funding to support participation in a related Health Sciences conference. The awards are supported by a permanent endowment, ensuring they will impact students for generations to come.

Physician assistants play a vital role in expanding access to care, often serving as the first point of contact and the driving force behind coordinated, compassionate healthcare. At UE, the Physician Assistant Science Program prepares students to meet this need, especially in underserved and rural areas.

"Good health made possible, that's our credo," said Dr. Moskowitz. "These awards are about more than recognition. They're about fueling the energy and excellence of students who will shape the future of care."

Dr. Moskowitz's career spans more than five decades in science, policy, and healthcare leadership. At the National Institutes of Health, he helped launch the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and championed translational science, bridging laboratory breakthroughs with clinical solutions. At Wake Forest University School of Medicine, he spearheaded a dramatic expansion of the medical school's research enterprise. During his time at Pennsylvania State University, he integrated research programs across campuses and established the "Jayhound" inter-campus shuttle, strengthening health science collaborations. "Innovation doesn't happen in isolation," he said. "Everywhere we've gone, I've tried to connect universities, industry, and communities."

Joanne Moskowitz's impact has been equally profound. A lifelong educator, she taught elementary school for more than 30 years, instilling curiosity and confidence in young learners. "Sparking curiosity in children is what carries them forward into science, medicine, and service," she said. Her belief in the power of early education continues to shape the couple's philanthropic vision.

Now residents of Evansville, the Moskowitz family is deeply connected to UE's mission. "Every student deserves someone in their corner," said Mrs. Moskowitz. "For us, that means creating opportunities for growth, for learning, and for giving back in whatever ways we can."

"When a student sees their name on this plaque 20 years from now," Dr. Moskowitz added. "I hope they remember that someone believed in them, and that it inspires them to believe in others."