Join an innovative, hands-on course that blends sustainability, health, and community impact.
Students will help launch UE’s new vertical aeroponic container farm—addressing food insecurity, promoting nutrition education, and advancing sustainable food systems.

🤝 Work alongside faculty mentors, community partners, and Chartwells Dining.
💡 Develop skills in urban agriculture, social enterprise, and changemaking leadership.
💰 Federal Work-Study eligible | 📚 0–3 credit hours

Be part of the team transforming how we grow, learn, and live.

Learn more (rs262@evansville.edu) or register today.

Join us for a heartfelt tribute celebrating the transformative power of philanthropy in advancing mental health education and outreach. During this special occasion, we are overjoyed to honor:

• A newly established academic mental health partnership between the University of Evansville and Riley Children’s Hospital made possible through the visionary leadership of Bob and Lisa Jones.

• The rededication of the UE Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic, in recognition of the Honorable Richard and Roseann Young Family and the criticality of mental health.

• The formal naming of the Koch Family Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Program, recognizing the Koch Family for their vision and leadership - a testament to their lasting investment in mental health innovation.

Friday, November 14, 2025

5:30 p.m. CST

Clifford Circle in UE's Sesquicentennial Front Oval

The November 2025 meetings of the University of Evansville Board of Trustees will be held on campus Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15, 2025. Parking in front of Olmsted Administration Hall and the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration will be reserved for University Trustees. Employee parking on the front oval will be limited on both days.

Get ready to celebrate the season at Winter on Walnut, hosted by SAB! 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Location: East Terrace Lawn Enjoy an evening full of festive fun:

• Dessert Truck
• Winter-Themed Dinner & Jazz Band in The Eatery
• Mechanical Reindeer
• Winter Maze
• Blacklight Laser Tag
• Magic Holiday Village
• Petting Zoo
• Tree Lighting & Caroling (in different languages)

✨ Candlelight Vespers will follow from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Neu Chapel. Don’t miss this magical night! ❄️
Hosted by the University of Evansville Student Activities Board.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Wheeler Concert Hall

The program includes a Baroque concerto for 2 oboes, a brand new arrangement of songs for oboe and soprano, and a two other, light-hearted, contemporary trios. Artists joining Elizabeth Robertson on the program are Anne Fiedler, Dominic Bernard, Alanna Keenan, Jack Bogard, and Leanne Hampton. Come join us for an enjoyable evening of chamber music!

The University of Evansville Theatre continues its 2025–2026 season with NATIVE GARDENS, by Karen Zacarías. This production opens at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, in the May Studio Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 23.

NATIVE GARDENS is a sharp and contemporary comedy that turns a backyard dispute into an exploration of privilege, culture, and community. When a young Latinx couple moves into a long-established neighborhood, a disagreement over a property line with an older white couple quickly grows into a spirited clash of values, perspectives, and expectations. With humor and empathy, NATIVE GARDENS examines what it means to be a good neighbor—and how even the smallest conflicts can uncover deeper questions about connection and understanding.

NATIVE GARDENS is directed by Antonio Cortés Román, a senior performance major from Metepec, Mexico. Emily Proctor, a junior theatre studies major from Jeffersonville, Ind. serves as the scenic designer; Marguerite Winzinger, a junior directing and dramaturgy major from Bordentown, N.J., is as costume designer; Bailey Piontkowski, a junior design and technology major from Fort Worth, Texas is the lighting designer; Owen White, a junior performance major from Valley Center, Kan. is the sound designer; Olivia Roy, a junior stage management major from Henderson, Ky. serves as the stage manager; Ben Lodge, a junior performance major from Oakland Park, Kan. is the dramaturg; Visiting Assistant Professor Liz Jenkins ‘05 is the co-cultural coordinator with Saray Rodríguez Hernández, a junior theatre management major from Caracas, Venezuela; and Quinn McGaugh, a senior performance major from McAlester, Okla. is the technical director.

The cast features Kiara Cantu, a sophomore performance major from Edinburg, Texas as Tania; Daniel Perez, a senior performance major from San Antonio, Texas as Pablo; Rylie Sudduth, a junior performance major from Versailles, Ky. as Virginia; and Amoren Newton, a junior performance major from Denton, Texas, as Frank.

Single tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for senior adults, UE faculty/staff, and non-UE students. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at noon on the day of the performance they wish to attend. UE Theatre is also excited to continue the “Pay What You Will” initiative: every Thursday evening performance in the May Studio Theatre is available at any price that best fits your budget.Tickets may be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031, Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m.

Join us this year for our annual Candlelight Vespers Service on December 3 at 7 PM. Come in from the cold for a UE tradition of hope.

Joshua Claybourn To Speak on Separation of Powers on Monday, November 17

Local attorney and historian Joshua Claybourn will deliver a talk, entitled, “Tariffs, Emergencies, and the Boundaries of Presidential Power,” on Monday, November 17 at 7 p.m. in Koch 100.

Last week, the Supreme Court held oral arguments in the consolidated case of Learning Resources v. Trump and V.O.S. Selections v. Trump that examines the constitutionality of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.  Claybourn, an attorney with Jackson Kelly, is the coauthor of an amicus brief that brought together a broad coalition of major national legal figures who have urged the Supreme Court to uphold the separation of powers and strike down the unilateral imposition of tariffs by the president. He was in the room when the oral arguments took place in the Supreme Court on November 5.

Claybourn’s talk is being sponsored by the Department of History, Politics, and Social Change. The event is free and open to the public.  Any interested members of the community are encouraged to attend.

The AI Committee’s Research and Innovation Subcommittee invites you to:

Discoveries

A Monthly Forum for AI Research and Innovation

This month’s Discoveries meeting will take place in SOBA 172 on Tuesday, November 18th at 4:00. We are excited to announce that the presentation will be:

Brooke Weaver, “The Curiosity Cure for a Life on Autopilot”

All administrators, faculty, staff, and students are welcome. Please bring your own laptop.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Be Part of the Magic – Volunteer for Winter on Walnut!   Hi Everyone,   I hope you’re doing well! Each year, the Student Activities Board (SAB) brings some of our favorite campus traditions to life. This semester, we’ve already celebrated an amazing Homecoming Block Party—and now it’s time to look forward to Winter on Walnut!   Winter on Walnut will take place on Wednesday, December 3, from 4:00–9:00 PM in the outdoor areas surrounding Ridgway University Center. This beloved tradition typically welcomes 500+ members of our campus community each year, including students, families, faculty, and staff.   To make Winter on Walnut a success, we need your help! We’re looking for employee volunteers to support the Winter Holiday Village, which features:

• 6 fun games
• 2 novelty attractions
• Multiple selfie spots and interactive activities (think carnival or arcade vibes!)

We need at least 6 volunteers per hour to help run the games so that SAB members—who usually staff these stations—can enjoy the event they worked so hard to create.   If you’re able to lend a hand, please sign up for a time slot here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EABA82EA4FECF8-60302540-winter#/   Thank you for helping us make this tradition magical for our campus community!   For any questions, please email Abagail Catania at ac532@evansville.edu and Madeline Schmitt at ms1086@evansville.edu

This year, UE is hosting several events in celebration of International Education Week. Join us as we celebrate our vibrant community and international education.

Friday, November 14th
International Bazaar at 5:30 in Eykamp. The 39th annual event will feature student-led booths, a fashion and talent show, and a Bollywood dance lesson.

Monday, November 17th
Poetry and Story Open Mic Night: Global Voices at 5:30 in Gallery 59. Share a poem or story that is meaningful to you in any language you choose.

Tuesday and Thursday, November 18th and 20th
Trivia Wheel Spin from 11 to 1 outside the Eatery. Spin the wheel, answer questions, and win prizes.

Wednesday, November 19th
Sip Around the World at 5:30 in the Multicultural Student Commons. Taste the world through tea while making conversation.

Friday, November 21st
International Friendsgiving at 5:30 in New Hall. Celebrate a traditional American Thanksgiving with an international twist. Bring a dish to share.

Follow @UEInternationalEngagement on Instagram for more information.

There are 18 ChangeLabs running in Fall 2025, comprising the incredible efforts of more than 150 students from more than 50 different majors. What is the best way to see what's going on?   There are a few opportunities this semester to come out and support these unique classes! These are great ways to see the full range of what students and faculty are doing in ChangeLabs and to support the incredible community initiatives as they launch. See below and come out to one or all! Everything is free, one has a suggested donation (and an opportunity for a match student donations, so check it out).   THIS FRIDAY, 11/7   Queer Memory Project LGBTQ+ Poetry and Story Night November 7, 6:00pm, Your Brother's Bookstore, Downtown Evansville Come out in support of the Queer Memory Project, a ChangeLab that is raising awareness and telling the story of UE’s queer history. A $15 donation is suggested. The first 10 student donations will be matched. Find Andrew Carter at the event for details.   UE’s Rogue & Peasant Aces Presents MACBETH

• Nov 7, 7:30pm
• Nov 8, 7:30pm
• Nov 9, 2:00pm
  Ridgway University Center

Have you seen the chalk and flyers advertising R&P Aces FREE production of MACBETH? How many of you know this is a ChangeLab that is open to all students regardless of their major? Check out Alijah Roberson and Stacey Yen on TV this week and then come see one of these amazing productions, including upstairs in Ridgway THIS Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!   FUTURE CHANGELAB EVENTS November 12: Monologue A 4:30pm, Lutz Lab, Hyde Hall Many of you have seen the QR codes around campus and many of you have used those QR codes to share your stories. Join the Reproductive Rights ChangeLab, as well as they share a presentation that tells the story of the impact of abortion access and reproductive rights-related policies.   December 2: Holiday Pops featuring UE United Sound 7:30pm, Victory Theatre, Downtown Evansville This FREE performance by the UE Music Conservatory is always popular and impressive! And for the last several years the event has featured the New Musicians and Mentors from UE United Sound in a remarkable and heartwarming performance. Come celebrate the UEUS ChangeLab performers, Conservatory ensembles, and the holiday season together at a classy venue!   If you have questions about any of these events or any ChangeLab, please email ac116@evansville.edu.

It’s not too late! The Read Harder Challenge doesn’t end until April 30. All you have to do is read 8 books before April 30, four of which need to fit the eight requirements on the Read Harder Challenge form. Read your books, copy the titles on the Read Harder Challenge Form, turn it in to the Info Desk in the library by April 30. You’ll be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card.

There are suggestions for books that fit the criteria on the second floor of the library, in the IDEA space. There is no limit on what you read. Read a graphic novel, it counts. Read a children’s book, it’s one of the criteria. Re-read something you love, or stretch your boundaries and try a new genre. We just want you to read and have fun.

Any questions can come to Danielle (dw56).

Need a place to stay over the Winter Break?

Students can request Winter Housing through their eRezLife housing portal here: Dashboard - eRezLife

Cost is $580 for the entire break and housing will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Will McDonner at wm99@evansville.edu.

Ace+PT is seeking a Spanish-speaking appointment scheduler to support our team by coordinating and scheduling appointments for clients. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide a positive experience for Spanish-speaking individuals. We would love to find our scheduler within the University of Evansville community (student, staff, or faculty)!!

Ace+PT Foreign Language Interpreter Job Description

Ace+PT is a branch of Ace CARE that serves as a volunteer-based outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic for underinsured and uninsured members of the Evansville community. Many of our patients do not use English as their primary language, and the use of interpreters is crucial for patient care and outcomes.

The clinic operates most Tuesdays (5:00–7:00 PM) and Saturdays (9:00–11:00 AM). Hours are flexible, and student interpreters can request their own schedule. Interpreters are paid $20 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation services between non-English-speaking patients and clinic staff during physical therapy treatment sessions and administrative interactions.
• Assist in translating written materials, including consent forms, home exercise programs, and discharge instructions.
• Ensure confidentiality and maintain professional standards while interpreting sensitive medical information.
• Support patients in understanding their treatment plans, scheduling appointments, and navigating the clinic.

Qualifications

• Ability to proficiently speak the required foreign language conversationally.
• Understanding of medical terminology used within physical therapy.
• Preferred: prior experience as an interpreter or in a healthcare setting (not required).
• Must pass a competency quiz provided by clinic coordinators in the appropriate language.

How to Apply

• Please contact Charlene Nolen (ck39@evansville.edu) or Hannah LaMar (hl38@evansville.edu) to set up an interview.

Clark Kimberling, UE Professor of Mathematics, has a chapter in a new online book entitled Polynomials - Exploring Fundamental Mathematical Expressions, published this month by IntechOpen. The chapter, "Polynomial Points in the Plane of a Triangle," analyzes special objects (points, lines, and curves) in the plane of an abstract triangle.  If the side-lengths of the triangle are variables a, b, c, then the special objects have homogeneous barycentric coordinates that are polynomial functions of a, b, c. The book can be accessed at https://www.intechopen.com/books/1003926, and from there you can download each of the eight chapters.

From Facilities: For any building signage, directory, or personnel (desk plates, office signage, etc.) requests, please submit a work order.

• workorders.evansville.edu

• In the work order subject/title, include the type of request and the name or wording you would like on the sign.
• In the description, provide any additional details needed for the signage.
• Please double-check that the location listed on the work order is correct.

All signage requests must go through the Facilities Management and Planning Office. Individual department signage outside of this process could result in department being responsible for the cost of sign manufacturing and installation.   Contact Dani Keith for any additional information at dk209@evansville.edu 

What is Disability Services?

Disability Service offices in higher education exist to provide reasonable accommodations and supportive resources for students with documented disabilities.  These services are mandated by federal laws such as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act (FHA).

Our mission of Counseling and Disability Services here at UE is to foster an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment where all students have the opportunity to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. We are dedicated to providing accessible resources that nurture mental health, honor individual strengths, and encourage full engagement in campus life.

Our values are:

1. Compassion: We meet students with understanding, warmth, and respect, recognizing the courage it takes to reach out for support.
2. Confidentiality: We honor the privacy and dignity of every student, offering a safe space where honesty and healing can flourish.
3. Accessibility: We are dedicated to reducing barriers and providing equitable opportunities for students of all abilities to succeed.
4. Empowerment: We help students build confidence, resilience, and independence by equipping them with tools for growth and self-advocacy.
5. Collaboration: We work hand-in-hand with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to foster a culture of belonging and shared care.

Disability Services is for any eligible student who needs support to access their education.  Accommodations vary depending on the nature of the disability and is determined on an individual basis.

Got questions? Need accommodations? Just curious? Come say hi!  We are located in Ridgway on the second floor in the Student Affairs Suite or call our office to make an appointment at 812-488-2663.  We are open M-F from 8:00am – 5:00pm.

https://www.evansville.edu/counseling/disability/index.cfm

CenterPoint Energy is inviting customers to join upcoming Community Connects events beginning Thursday, November 6. These gatherings will be held across southwestern Indiana and are a great opportunity to connect directly with CenterPoint’s local team.

At each event, customers can:

• Learn about critical investments being made to improve reliability

• Hear about efforts to keep energy affordable

• Explore financial assistance programs available for managing energy bills and preparing for winter

Local organizations will also be on-site to help residents develop personal emergency plans. CenterPoint’s team looks forward to answering questions, listening to feedback, and hearing ideas on how they can better serve our community.

The full event schedule is attached and available at CenterPointEnergy.com/CommunityConnects.

View the Cash Reimbursement and Cash Advance Policy (pdf).

Emburse will retire the CR Snap and Chrome River mobile apps on November 30, 2025. To ensure uninterrupted expense management and access to enhanced features like AI-powered receipt capture, you must migrate to the Emburse Enterprise mobile app. By streamlining the expense reporting process, you can now use one, single sign-on app and create/review/approve expense reports directly within the app. Please download from the App Store/Play Store and note: minimum OS requirements are iOS17+ / Android 11+. Please reach out to fiscal affairs (accountinghelp@evansville.edu) if you have any issues.

Congratulations to Alexander Bastien, a pre-doctoral mathematics major, on this outstanding achievement! His summer research project, mentored by Dr. Omid Khormali, an assistant professor of mathematics at UE, led to two major publications in the field of discrete mathematics.

A paper titled "On Link-Irregular Labelings of Graphs" was recently published in the well-known journal Australasian Journal of Combinatorics (Vol. 93 No. 2, 2025, Pages 408–421), and a second paper, titled “On the Regularity, Planarity and Edge Bounds of Link-Irregular Graphs,” has been accepted in the prestigious journal Discussiones Mathematicae Graph Theory.

In this research, in addition to several interesting results, a conjecture that had remained open in graph theory was also disproved, marking an exceptional scholarly contribution for an undergraduate researcher.

This work originated from Alexander’s UExplore Undergraduate Research Program project, which supports hands-on, faculty-mentored research experiences at the University of Evansville.

Congratulations again to Alexander Bastien for this remarkable accomplishment!

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Hello! As apart of our Graduate program, students pursuing their Master's in Public Health must take a Research Study class and in doing so, must complete their own research. We have attached a survey for Students to take discussing their experiences with the Health Services offered on campus.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The final weekend of the regular season will see the University of Evansville volleyball team host Drake and Southern Illinois in Meeks Family Fieldhouse. UE welcomes the Bulldogs on Friday at 6 p.m. before completing the season on Saturday versus the Salukis at 4 p.m.

Senior Night

- Following Saturday's match, seniors Kora Ruff and Maddie Hawkins will be honored along with graduate assistant Jordan Holland

- Ruff will complete her time at UE ranking third in the record books for career assists while adding over 1,000 digs in her collegiate career

- Hawkins enters her final weekend having seen action in 415 sets while accumulating 387 digs and 78 service aces

Recapping the Weekend

- Last weekend marked the final two road matches of the 2025 season as UE fell by a 3-0 final at Illinois State before dropping Saturday's match at Bradley in four sets

- Hinsley Everett posted 20 kills against the Braves while Chloe Cline (15) and Makenzie Miller (8) set career highs in kills

Hitting Her Stride

- Josdarilee Caraballo put together her top collegiate match at Murray State finishing with career marks in kills (19) and aces (6)

- Her 19 kills passed her previous mark of 13, which game against Georgia State

- She added eight digs in the contest and is averaging 2.37 per set - 26th in the Valley

- Caraballo has 13 services aces over the last five matches and has jumped to second in the league with 0.38 per set

Scouting the Opposition

- Drake opens the final weekend with an overall mark of 14-11 to go along with a 10-4 Valley record

- Macy Daufeldt (3.51) and Kacia Brown (3.41) are 6th and 7th in the MVC in kills

- The Salukis are 11-17 and 5-9 in the MVC as they open the last weekend

- They are led by Kelly Franklin's average of 2.99 kills/set

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Multiple stellar relay performances highlighted the opening day of the A3 Invite as the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams began the 3-day meet.

Action opened with prelims on Thursday morning with numerous Purple Aces advancing to the A Finals in their respective events. The top finish of the day belonged to the ladies who took second place in the 400-Medley Relay final. Ane Madina, Claire Mewbourne, Evelyn Chin, and Grace Moody swam a 3:49.01 in the finals to finish in second place. Their time was just three seconds off the school record. Full highlights from the first day are below.

TOP FIVE FINISHES

-       2^nd place | Women’s 400-Medley Relay Final | Ane Madina, Claire Mewbourne, Evelyn Chin, and Grace Moody | 3:49.01 (3:51.03 seed time)

-       4^th place | Women’s 200-Free Relay Final | Grace Moody, Jillian Giese, Evelyn Chin, and Mia Pesavento | 1:36.60 (1:38.01 seed time)

-       4^th place | Men’s 400-Medley Relay Final | Boris Tavrovsky, Jesse Montano, Alex Willis, Michael Pruett | 3:24.00 (3:23.87 seed time)

-       5^th place | Men’s 200-Free Relay Final | Sammy McCall, Michael Pruett, Brendan Ulewicz, and Alex Willis | 1:23.65 (1:24.90 seed time)

TOP TEN FINISHES

-       8^th place | Men’s 500-Free A Final | Joseph Capo | 4:41.79 (4:37.24 prelim time)

-       9^th place | Men’s 200-IM B Final | Chris Rector | 1:53.45 (1:56.57 prelim time)

-       10^th place | Men’s 200-IM B Final | Alex Willis | 1:54.69 (1:56.51 prelim time)

TOP FIFTEEN FINISHES

-       11^th place | Women’s 200-IM B Final | Jillian Giese | 2:08.43 (2:09.56 prelim time)

-       11^th place | Men’s 200-IM B Final | Joao Pereira | 1:55.03 (1:56.49 prelim time)

-       11^th place | Women’s 50-Free B Final | Grace Moody | 24.06 (24.07 prelim time)

-       12^th place | Women’s 500-Free B Final | Luana Carrotta | 5:14.28 (5:13.55 prelim time)

-       12^th place | Women’s 200-IM B Final | Claire Mewbourne | 2:08.94 (2:09.56 prelim time)

-       12^th place | Men’s 50-Free B Final | Sammy McCall | 21.01 (20.97 prelim time)

-       14^th place | Men’s 500-Free B Final | Tyler Jackson | 4:42.83 (4:45.72 prelim time)

-       15^th place | Men’s 500-Free B Final | Luke Cook | 4:43.31 (4:44.84 prelim time)

-       15^th place | Women’s 500-Free B Final | Hannah Krings | 5:18.13 (5:22.04 prelim time)

Both Purple Aces squads are in fourth place in the team standings entering Friday’s competition.

ST. LOUIS – After enjoying a season filled with record-breaking performances, six University of Evansville student-athletes have been named to the MVC Cross Country Scholar-Athlete Team, the league office announced on Thursday afternoon.

Lauren Bradley (Russiaville, Ind./Western) earns a spot on the MVC Scholar-Athlete Team after competing in six meets for the Purple Aces this season. Bradley set personal bests in the 4k, 5k and 6k, including an 8^th place finish at the Panther Prowl with a 5k time of 20:05.6. A Neuroscience and Psychology major, Bradley carries a 3.91 GPA.

Avery Stephens (Newburgh, Ind./Castle) lands on the MVC Scholar-Athlete Team after serving as one of the most consistent runners on Evansville's women's team. Stephens notched two top ten finishes, including a second-place finish at the Panther Prowl, and set personal bests in the 4k, 5k, and 6k. At the MVC Championship, Stephens was one of two Aces to net a top 50 finish. Stephens holds a 3.89 GPA in Exercise Science.

Chase Hayes (Noblesville, Ind./Western) receives MVC Scholar-Athlete recognition after an outstanding sophomore campaign. Hayes was the Aces' top finisher in all five races that she finished, winning the Panther Prowl and posting the fourth-best 6k time in program history at the Angle Mounds Invitational. Hayes also earned a top 5 finish at the Stegemoller Twilight. An Exercise Science major at UE, Hayes maintains a 3.54 GPA.

Owen Cuplin (Hampshire, Ill./Hampshire) earns MVC Scholar-Athlete honors after posting personal bests in the 6k and 8k this year. Cuplin competed in four meets for the Aces, including a 38^th-place finish at the Stegemoller Twilight and a finish of 65^th at the John McNichols Invitational. Cuplin owns a 3.96 GPA while majoring in Exercise Science.

Cedrik Flipo (Beloeil, Quebec, Canada/Heritage Regional) receives Scholar-Athlete recognition after competing in four meets for the Aces this season. Flipo ran a season-best mark at the MVC Championship at Angel Mounds, placing 5^th on the team and 60^th overall. The junior is a Management major at UE, maintaining a 3.55 GPA.

Samuel Lea (Worcester, United Kingdom/Worcester Sixth Form College) adds MVC Scholar-Athlete Team honors in what has been one of the finest seasons in program history. At the Gans Creek Classic, Lea broke the program record with a 24:14.4 8k, while also putting forth two more performances this season that landed him on the program's all-time list. Lea earned an individual victory at the John McNichols Invitational and earned Evansville's first All-Conference performance by a men's runner since 2006 at the MVC Championship, finishing 8^th. An Environmental Science major, Lea owns a 3.55 GPA.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – After a dominant win over fifth-seeded UIC in Wednesday's MVC Semifinal, the University of Evansville men's soccer team will host the MVC Championship match for the first time in 30 years this Saturday at Arad McCutchan Stadium. Evansville welcomes sixth-seeded Western Michigan for the right to advance to the NCAA Tournament. Kick-off is set for 6 PM.

#1 Evansville vs. #6 Western Michigan | Saturday, November 15 | 6 PM Site | Location Arad McCutchan Stadium | Evansville, Ind.  Links 6 PM CT:  Live Stats | TV:  ESPN+ Follow the Aces Men's Soccer Site  |  Twitter  |  Instagram | Game Notes

MVC Championship History
Evansville is making its seventh appearance in the MVC Championship game, including their fourth in the last five years. The Purple Aces are 2-4 all-time in title matches, with wins coming in 1996 and 2024. Evansville won last season's final in dramatic fashion, scoring a golden goal in the 99th minute to defeat Bowling Green. With a win, Evansville would qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the 13th time in program history and make back-to-back appearances for the first time since 1991-92. 

Western Michigan is making their second appearance in the MVC Championship game since joining the league in 2023. The Broncos won the MVC Tournament in 2023 with a 2-1 win over Missouri State. 

Last Time Out
Entering the MVC Tournament with the number one seed for the first time in program history, the Aces flexed their muscles on Wednesday night, besting fifth-seeded UIC 4-1 at Arad McCutchan Stadium.
 
MVC Freshman of the Year Andres Escudero (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain/IES Joan Miro) notched his fourth brace of the season, scoring the Aces' first and fourth goals. Devin Shepherd (Denver, Colo./Arapahoe) and Nate Roberts (Las Vegas, Nev./Bishop Gorman) added goals to mark Evansville's highest scoring output of the season.
 
Evansville jumped on the Flames immediately, with Pablo Calvete (Ponferrada, Spain/UNIR) taking the ball away from a UIC player and using some nifty dribbling to send a through ball to Escudero. From there, Evansville's star freshman used his speed to get behind the defense and sneak a right-footed shot past the UIC keeper and inside the far post to net his 10^th goal of the season.  
 
The Purple Aces kept the pressure on, as Escudero nearly found another goal less than two minutes later, beginning a barrage of six shots in the next 20 minutes of play. The Aces broke through in the 25^th minute on a wild sequence, with Escudero and Tancredi Fadda (Monza, Italy/University of Milan) tallying shots before Shepherd came up with possession. From just inside the right side of the box, Sheperd struck, hitting the crossbar and finding the back of the net for his fifth goal of the year, making it 2-0.
 
The Evansville offense kept humming in the first half, finding another scoring chance in the 35^th minute off an errant pass from the UIC keeper. Armon Haghighat (Irvine, Calif./Irvine Valley CC) corralled the ball before passing to Roberts, who gave the ball to Ben Zec (Carmel, Ind./Carmel) at the top of the box. Zec gave the ball right back to Roberts, who slid a shot past the keeper for his second goal in the last three matches and increasing the lead to three.
 
In the final minute of the half, UIC earned a penalty, and although the penalty shot was saved by Evansville keeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill./Elk Grove), the Flames' Edouard Nys collected his shot and tapped the ball in to make it 3-1 heading into half.
 
Evansville put a cherry on top of the night in the 66^th minute of play, finding their fourth goal of the evening. Nacho Diaz-Caneja (Coruña, Spain/Oregon State) started the attack, putting a beautiful pass into the box for Shepherd. Although Shepherd's shot was saved, Escudero collected the deflection right in front of the goal for a tap-in, securing the brace.

Series History 
Saturday marks the sixth all-time meeting between Evansville and Western Michigan and the second-ever meeting in the MVC Tournament. The Purple Aces lead the series 3-1-1, including a 1-0-1 advantage in Evansville. Earlier this season, the Aces defeated the Broncos 2-0 at Arad McCutchan Stadium. The two sides met in last season's MVC Quarterfinal in Kalamazoo, with Martin Wurschmidt (Stavern, Norway/Thor Heyerdahl VGS) finding the golden goal in the 108th minute to help the Aces upset the 23rd-ranked Broncos. 

Scouting Western Michigan
Western Michigan enters Saturday's match with a 6-9-4 record, but the Broncos have been red-hot down the stretch, winning five of their last eight matches with only one loss. Western Michigan outlasted second-seeded Drake on Wednesday night, playing to a 1-1 draw before advancing on penalties.

Follow Along
Saturday's match will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats are available at GoPurpleAces.com.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville men's and women's cross country teams return to the course at Angel Mounds on Friday for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. The day begins at 10 AM with the women's 6k, followed by the men's 10k at 11 AM. Live results can be found here. 

Evansville welcomes 35 schools from four states (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin) and nine different conferences competing Friday:

  Conference Break Down (9 conferences represented)

Atlantic Coast (1)
Atlantic-10 (1)
Big East (3)
Big 10 (6)
Big 12 (1)
Horizon (9)
Mid-American (10)
Missouri Valley (3)
Ohio Valley (1)

Last Time Out
Evansville junior Samuel Lea (Worcester, United Kingdom/Worcester Sixth Form College) became the first Purple Aces men's runner since 2006 to earn All-Conference honors, finishing eighth in the 8k at the MVC Championships on October 31. James Cruse (Melbourne, Australia) also made history, finishing 21st for the top finish of all freshmen to earn Evansville's first-ever MVC Freshman of the Year award. 

The sixth place finish by the men's team is the best finish by an Evansville men's squad since 2011, when the Aces finished sixth of nine teams. The Purple Aces women's team placed 10th, led by freshman Kyleigh Wolf (Columbus, Ind./Columbus North), who posted the 11th-best 6k time in program history at 22:23.2. 

Lea landed 12th on the program's all-time 8k list with his time of 24:41.65 to pace the Aces. Rafael Rodriguez (Segovia, Spain/Colegio Claret) turned in a strong performance, finishing 17th overall and second on the team with a time of 25:06.32, followed by Cruse in 21st overall at 25:14.34. Woody Burrell (Cedarburg, Wis./Cedarburg) also came in with a time under 26 minutes, placing 51st with a time of 25:55.37. 

On the women's side, Wolf led the way, placing 41st and notching a personal best time. Avery Stephens (Newburgh, Ind./Castle) finished second for the Purple Aces, placing 50th and coming up one second short of a personal best. Josie Lynch (Brazil, Ind./Northview) and Veronica Wilgocki (Chesterton, Ind./Chesterton) posted personal-bests with times of 23:51.56 and 25:09.51, respectively.

Meet Information
Friday's meet will be hosted at the Angel Mounds Cross Country Course (8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715) with an admission fee of $10.

Located on the banks of the Ohio River in southwest Indiana, Angel Mounds is on the site of a historic Mississippian Native American village. Within its nearly 600 acres, Angel Mounds is home to an interpretive center, nature preserve, hiking and biking trails, an 18-hole disk golf course, and a top-tier cross country course. Angel Mounds State Historic Site is home to the cross country programs at both the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana.

The flat and fast course is divided into 2k and 3k loops to accommodate 5k, 6k, 8k, and 10k courses. 15-20 feet of elevation change per loop. The course has hosted events such as the NCAA DII Cross Country Midwest Regional, NCAA DII Cross Country National Championship, NCAA DI Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Great Lakes Valley Conference Cross Country Championship, and Missouri Valley Conference Cross Country Championship.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Entering the MVC Tournament with the number one seed for the first time in program history, the University of Evansville men’s soccer team flexed their muscles on Wednesday night, besting fifth-seeded UIC 4-1 at Arad McCutchan Stadium.

MVC Freshman of the Year Andres Escudero (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain/IES Joan Miro) notched his fourth brace of the season, scoring the Aces’ first and fourth goals. Devin Shepherd (Denver, Colo./Arapahoe) and Nate Roberts (Las Vegas, Nev./Bishop Gorman) added goals to mark Evansville’s highest scoring output of the season.

Evansville jumped on the Flames immediately, with Pablo Calvete (Ponferrada, Spain/UNIR) taking the ball away from a UIC player and using some nifty dribbling to send a through ball to Escudero. From there, Evansville’s star freshman used his speed to get behind the defense and sneak a right-footed shot past the UIC keeper and inside the far post to net his 10^th goal of the season.

The Purple Aces kept the pressure on, as Escudero nearly found another goal less than two minutes later, beginning a barrage of six shots in the next 20 minutes of play. The Aces broke through in the 25^th minute on a wild sequence, with Escudero and Tancredi Fadda (Monza, Italy/University of Milan) tallying shots before Shepherd came up with possession. From just inside the right side of the box, Sheperd struck, hitting the crossbar and finding the back of the net for his fifth goal of the year, making it 2-0.

The Evansville offense kept humming in the first half, finding another scoring chance in the 35^th minute off an errant pass from the UIC keeper. Armon Haghighat (Irvine, Calif./Irvine Valley CC) corralled the ball before passing to Roberts, who gave the ball to Ben Zec (Carmel, Ind./Carmel) at the top of the box. Zec gave the ball right back to Roberts, who slid a shot past the keeper for his second goal in the last three matches and increasing the lead to three.

In the final minute of the half, UIC earned a penalty, and although the penalty shot was saved by Evansville keeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill./Elk Grove), the Flames’ Edouard Nys collected his shot and tapped the ball in to make it 3-1 heading into half.

Evansville put a cherry on top of the night in the 66^th minute of play, finding their fourth goal of the evening. Nacho Diaz-Caneja (Coruña, Spain/Oregon State) started the attack, putting a beautiful pass into the box for Shepherd. Although Shepherd’s shot was saved, Escudero collected the deflection right in front of the goal for a tap-in, securing the brace.

On the night, Evansville out-shot UIC 20-9, including a 12-4 advantage in shots on goal. Escudero and Shepherd each tallied five shots on the night, with Escudero putting four on target and Shepherd adding three. Mroz made three saves for the Aces.

“It was a great performance,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver. “The message this week has been “prove it”. I don’t think many people believed in this team before the season started, except the guys in the locker room. All year we have proven that we can be very good, and I said tonight you have to go prove it again, and I think that’s what our guys did.”

“I think they really have an understanding of what it means to wear Evansville across their chest and what they represent, who they represent, and the people that have come before them that have set the standard.”

“There have been meaningful soccer games in Evansville in November on our campus, and we wanted to get back to that. For us to have that tonight, with probably our best performance of the year, that was really special. Now it’s prove it again on Saturday, with even more people in the stands, because we are going to need another big crowd to win an MVC title!”

With the win, Evansville moves to 7-4-8 overall and advances to the MVC Championship game for the fourth time in the last five years, taking on sixth-seeded Western Michigan. Kick-off for Saturday’s MVC Championship at Arad McCutchan Stadium is set for 6 PM.

RICHMOND, Ky. – Sophomore Avery Kelley (Evansville, Ind./Memorial) scored a team-high 15 points for her second double figure scoring effort of the season on Wednesday night, but the Evansville women's basketball team fell to host Eastern Kentucky by a score of 83-60 inside Baptist Health Arena.

Logan Luebbers Palmer (Union, Ky./Randall K. Cooper) added 10 points for the Aces, while Elle Snyder (Latrobe, Pa./Greater Latrobe) led the team with six rebounds.

EKU began the game red-hot from the field, shooting 70% in the first quarter of play to open up an early lead. Lubbers Palmer scored the Aces' first two baskets of the night before Kelley knocked down a three-point jumper, making it a 15-7 game at the 6:16 mark. However, the Colonels continued to stay hot, extending the lead to 19 at the end of the quarter.

Midway through the second quarter, Evansville put together a run, with Sydney Huber (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Mount Vernon) and Kelley helping the Aces to a seven-point scoring swing. However, EKU went on run of their own to end the half, taking a 57-31 lead at the break.

Transfer Mireia Mustaros (Barcelona, Spain/Odessa College) led the Aces in the third quarter, scoring six points, but the Colonels took a 73-46 lead into the fourth quarter.

After another basket from Mustaros to start the final quarter of play, Luebbers Palmer knocked down a three-pointer to get into double figures for the second game in a row. The fourth quarter also saw the first collegiate points from Daniela Llavero (Malaga, Spain/IES Mediterráneo), while fellow freshman BreAunna Ward (St. Louis, John Burroughs School) added a basket in a night in which she scored her first collegiate points, finishing the game with six points.

The Aces return to action on Sunday, closing out a season-opening road swing at Wright State. Tip-off is set for 1 PM from Dayton.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville head volleyball coach Zach Weinberg has signed three student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to join the Purple Aces program.

Weinberg’s class includes Carsyn Kelley (Setter/Bettendorf, Iowa), Wren Jones (Outside Hitter/Conway, Ark.), and Aubry Dowling (Libero/Greenfield, Ind.).

“Our coaching staff is so excited to welcome this dynamic class to our Evansville Volleyball family! Carsyn, Wren, and Aubry are going to fit in so well with where we are trying to go as we reframe Aces Volleyball,” Weinberg exclaimed. “Their personalities all balance each other incredibly well, and they are going to fit seamlessly into our current team. If there is one thing they all have in common, it is that they are proven winners, and they are all excited about aiding our resurgence in the Missouri Valley Conference in years to come. Welcome Carsyn, Wren, and Aubry!”

Carsyn Kelley – Setter – Bettendorf, Iowa

Kelley joins the Purple Aces program after spending her senior season (2025-26) at Assumption High School. From 2022 through 2024, Kelley attended Pleasant Valley HS. On Nov. 6, Kelley’s team capped a 24-7 season with a 3A State Championship. She completed her senior campaign with 767 assists, 76 kills, 43 blocks, and 27 service aces. Kelley was named a 1^st Team All-State player.

As a junior, Kelley was named a 2^nd Team All-Conference and 3^rd Team All-State player. Her Pleasant Valley HS squad went 35-2 on its way to the Class 5A State Championship. She is a 2-time Player of the Semifinal game in the state tournament.

Coach Weinberg on Kelley

“Carsyn is a cerebral setter with an incredibly high volleyball IQ. She comes from a volleyball family and grew up in the gym with a mom who coaches, so she understands the game at a level far beyond her years. She will add some size to our setting room and is already technically sound as a setter. Having set her team to back-to-back Iowa state championships, Carsyn knows what it takes to win. She will graduate from high school in December and join us this spring, giving her a chance to acclimate to student-athlete life at UE and be fully prepared for her freshman season in 2026.””

Wren Jones – Outside Hitter – Conway, Arkansas

Jones comes to Evansville from Conway HS where she helped her team win the Arkansas 6A State Championship as her team won the state final by a final score of 3-1. In the semifinals, Jones recorded 36 kills, 16 digs, and four aces to help her squad advance. Jones was named the Most Valuable Player of the state tournament while earning All-Tournament recognition. The AVCA All-Region honoree was also a First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference player in her final season.

She completed her high school career as the program record holder in single season kills (543) and career kills (1,228). The 2024 Arkansas Max Preps Player of the Year helped her team to a state title as a junior while picking up First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference recognition.

Coach Weinberg on Jones

“Wren is a physical and athletic outside hitter who plays her game well above the height of the net. A gifted attacker, Wren just led her high school team to back-to-back state titles in Arkansas' largest class and was named the MVP of the state tournament while doing so. Don't let her sweet southern demeanor fool you...she is relentless on the court and can score points in bunches!”

Aubry Dowling – Libero – Greenfield, Ind.

Dowling remains in her home state following her career at Mt. Vernon HS. The Academic All-State honoree was named her team’s Defensive Player of the Year. In her senior season, Dowling recorded 440 digs, 32 aces, and 56 assists.

She was an Honorable Mention to the Super Team of Central Indiana while being named a Second Team All-Hancock County player. As a junior, she finished with 362 digs, 41 aces, and 40 assists.

Coach Weinberg on Dowling

“Aubry is a scrappy libero whose commanding presence immediately makes any back row that she is playing in better! She is a solid serve receiver, relentless defender, and excellent court leader. Aubry has personality for days, and when her volleyball career ends, she will be a natural fit for the sports broadcasting career she hopes to pursue. Aces fans are going to love watching Aubry fly around the back row! “

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The annual A3 Performance Invite takes place this week as the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams make the trip to Carbondale, Ill.

Action opens on Thursday, November 13 and runs through Saturday the 15^th. Prelims start at 10 a.m. each day while the finals on the first two days begin at 5 p.m. On Saturday, the finals will take place at 4 p.m. Shea Natatorium in Carbondale will be the host facility. Joining the Purple Aces in the meet will be Omaha, Eastern Illinois, Bellarmine, and Southern Illinois

-Live Results: MeetMobile
-Watch: SIU REC Center Facebook

UE was last in action on Oct. 25 against USI and Indiana State. Grace Moody picked up two individual victories while Alex Willis added a win and runner-up effort.

Moody earned wins in the 50-free and 100-free races. She swam a 23.80 in the 50-free to win by 0.72. Jillian Giese was third with a 24.63. Moody’s tie was just 0.07 off the 10^th-best time in program history. She followed that up with a victory in the 100-free with a time of 51.56. Her finish marked the #6 time in the UE record books. On top of her individual performances, Moody contributed to victories in the 200-medley relay and 200-free relay.

Willis took top honors in the 100-fly. His time of 50.97 bested the competition by 0.15. Brendan Ulewicz took third in the race with a finish of 52.82. In the 200-fly, Willis took second place with a 1:53.45. The time put him 10^th in the Evansville all-time list. He was just over a second off the winning time.

Claire Mewbourne was victorious in the 200-breaststroke. She swam a 2:25.21 to win by 0.41. Giese took fourth in the race. Mewbourne picked up a 3^rd-place finish in the 100-breaststroke. Her time of 1:06.44 was 0.40 behind second place. Evelyn Chin took top honors in the 100-fly. Her 56.25 was 1.15 in front of second place.

Ane Madina took a podium in the 100-back. Swimming a 59.50, she placed third just 0.51 off the top time. Jillian Giese earned her top finish of the day in the 200-IM. Completing the race in 2:10.66, she was just over two seconds off the top time.

Joseph Capo was victorious in the 200-free. He swam a 1:41.62 to win by well over a second. Tyler Jackson took fourth in the race (1:45.71) while Carter Bolling placed sixth (1:47.20). Capo added his second win of the day in the 500-free. Posting a time of 4:43.39, Capo won by close to six seconds. Wyatt Gallas was third while Tyler Jackson finished fourth.

Logan Tenison was victorious in the 100-backstroke. Recording a 50.69, Tenison won by just under a full second while setting the No. 10 time in program history. Boris Tavrovsky rounded out the top five in the event with a 55.03. Tenison added another win in the 200-backstroke registering a finish of 1:54.69 to win by close to two seconds. Tavrovsky placed third (2:03.22).

Sammy McCall and Michael Pruett helped UE take a 1-2 finish in the 100-free. McCall finished in 46.58 while Pruett was 0.14 behind.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Trailing by as many as 22 points in the second half, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team stormed back to get within two points before Middle Tennessee State finished with the 77-72 victory on Wednesday inside the Ford Center.
 
Facing a 61-39 deficit with 9:56 remaining, the Purple Aces outscored the Blue Raiders by a 33-13 margin to make it a 2-point game with 13 seconds remaining. MTSU fended off the challenge to take the win by five points.
 
“It is disappointing to lose at home but there are some positives to take from the game,” Evansville head coach David Ragland said. “To be down 22 and get back within a possession shows the character of our guys. I'm proud of how we responded; we need to be ready to get better.”
 
Connor Turnbull led five double digit scorers with a season-high 16 points. Bryce Quinet and Keishon Porter scored 14 each while Josh Hughes and AJ Casey registered 12 apiece. Hughes led all players with seven boards while Moeller added five assists. Quinet notched three steals in the contest. MTSU was led by Kamari Lands’ 23 points.  
 
Over the opening three minutes of the game, Middle Tennessee State held multiple leads. After taking a 4-2 edge the Blue Raiders went up 9-7. Following a pair of free throws, Connor Turnbull knocked down a jumper to give UE an 11-9 lead at the 15:23 mark. The teams swapped the lead before Leif Moeller found Josh Hughes for a dunk that gave Evansville a 15-14 edge.
 
MTSU countered with an 8-0 stretch to go up 22-15 entering the final nine minutes of the period as they converted four consecutive field goal tries. Their lead reached nine at 28-19 with 7:22 on the clock.  UE clawed its way back as two AJ Casey free throws were followed by baskets from Turnbull, Hughes, and Keishon Porter to cut the gap two 28-26.
 
Over the final three minutes, Middle Tennessee State scored the final six points to take a 36-28 lead at the half. Turnbull led the Aces with 10 at the half while Kamari Lands led all players with 13. MTSU hit five triples while limiting UE to one over the first 20 minutes of play.
 
In the opening minutes of the second half, MTSU scored the first four points to open a 40-28 advantage. A dunk by Turnbull marked UE’s first points of the half at the 17:05 mark. One minute later, AJ Casey’s 3-point play made it a 40-33 game. Over the next three minutes, the lead for the Blue Raiders remained around 11 points before another rally saw their lead grow even more.
 
An 8-0 run pushed the lead to 55-37 entering the last 12 minutes before it reached 22 points (61-39) two minutes later. Consecutive baskets by Porter opened a 9-2 run that was capped by a Hughes triple to cut the deficit to 15 (63-48). Evansville was not done yet. Inside four minutes remaining, two more Casey free throws were followed by Porter’s sixth field goal of the night to make it a 9-point game.
 
Two offensive rebounds by the Blue Raiders on their next possession saw them run a minute off the clock, but the defense kept them off the board. On the other end, Porter converted two free throws to cut the MTSU advantage to 71-64 with 1:16 remaining. On the inbound pass, UE forced a steal and Casey hit a layup to make it a 5-point game.
 
On the other end, MTSU hit a free throw to go back up by six. Leif Moeller drained his first triple of the evening on the other end to make it a 1-possession game with 45 seconds left. Evansville utilized an 11-1 run to chop the deficit down to three while hitting 10 out of 12 shots. The defense held MTSU to five consecutive misses and a 1-for-8 stretch. The drought for the Blue Raiders ended with under 20 seconds left when a basket pushed the lead to two possessions at 74-69.
 
UE made another final push as Bryce Quinet’s 3-point play got his squad within two. Unfortunately, it was not enough as MTSU finished with the 5-point win. The Blue Raiders shot 49.2% while the Aces were just behind at 48.1%. They also finished with a 35-31 rebounding edge.
 
Evansville is back at the Ford Center on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. game against UT Arlington.