2026-2027 Employee Benefit Open Enrollment Information

Calling all trivia nerds!    Team sign-ups are now open for this year’s Nerd Wars trivia competition, happening Saturday, April 11, at 2:00 p.m. in the SOBA Atrium.    The Honors Activity Board invites you to form a team of 3–5 competitors and battle it out in a competition of wits for prizes (LEGO set, JBL speaker, projector, Kindle Paperwhite, and MORE) and bragging rights. Teams can include students, faculty, administrators, and staff.    Enjoy refreshments during the event, and don’t miss the costume contest; this year’s theme is Classic. Check the Honors Instagram @uehonors for more details.    Registration is free, and individuals who don’t have a full team are still encouraged to sign up; we will assign you to a team on the day of.     The registration deadline is April 9.    Register online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5_kJ4yStXE8WiHM-0x_z224M9gctVFwd3EfmmNcHCcG-E-Q/viewform      For questions, please contact ah779.

Please be aware that neither the University of Evansville nor the Office of Technology Services (OTS) will ever send an email asking you to validate, verify, or confirm your email account or password.

If you receive an email requesting this information, it is a phishing attempt. Do not click any links, open attachments, or provide any personal information.

If you believe you may have received a phishing message, use the reporting tool in Outlook. If you did enter your credentials, change your password immediately. Staying vigilant helps protect your account and the university’s systems.

• If a vehicle is registered with the University, Public Safety will attempt to contact the owner and allow up to two hours for the vehicle to be moved.
• If the vehicle is not moved within two hours (even if Public Safety is unable to reach the owner), it will be towed at the owner’s expense.
• Vehicles not registered with the University may be towed immediately at the owner’s expense.
• Vehicles registered with the University that have more than two parking violations within a year may be towed without prior notification if parked in a dumpster access area.

Join the 2026 Pep and Vim Virtual 5K!

Celebrate Pep & Vim in a healthy and meaningful way, while supporting the UEvansville Fund, and receive an exclusive Pep & Vim T shirt!*

Event Details

Complete your 5K anytime between April 10 and 18.
After registering, you’ll receive a link to upload your time online.
Prizes will be awarded across multiple fun categories. Every kind of participation counts! (Just want a t-shirt, that's ok too!)

Registration & Fees

General Registration: $35
Includes event costs and a $25 gift to the UEvansville Fund, directly supporting student success and contributing to our Pep & Vim fundraising goal! As part of this year’s effort, the University is working toward a $1 million goal for the UEvansville Fund. Thanks to generous support, more than $650,000 has already been raised, leaving $350,000 to reach the goal by May 31.

T shirt Shipping:
If you need your T shirt mailed, please select the postage option during registration. Otherwise, shirts will be available for pickup at UE.

Register at www.uealumnionline.com/PV5k26

Important Dates

Register by Wednesday, April 1, to guarantee your T shirt arrives in time for Pep & Vim on Friday, April 17.

Questions? •    Contact the Office of Alumni and Engagement at alumni@evansville.edu.

The University of Evansville’s College of Health Sciences, in partnership with the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Center for Career Development, would like to invite you to attend our 2026 Health Careers Forum on April 7^th at 6:00pm.

This year’s forum will offer you the opportunity to explore a wide variety of career paths available with a health science degree. The goal of the event is twofold: to introduce you to diverse professional opportunities and help you better understand the academic pathways within our health science programs.

The evening will begin with introductions of each panelist followed by a moderated Q&A session. After the panel, we will transition into a networking session. During this time, each professional panelist will be seated at a table alongside a UE faculty or staff representative and a current student from the academic program that aligns most closely with their profession. You will then be able to rotate among tables to ask questions, learn about coursework and program requirements, and gain insight into career preparation and next steps.

Register for this event in UE Career Bridge!

We are pleased to announce that the UE Employee Photo Exhibit will be held from April 20 through August 16 in the Krannert Gallery. All active and retired University of Evansville employees are invited to submit their work.

Images of all sizes are welcome, though 16" × 20" is the maximum size for display cases. Photographs should be framed and wired for hanging in the Krannert Gallery. Entries will be returned at the end of the exhibition.

On the back of each framed photograph, please include:

• Your name, current or former department, and email address
• A title for your image
• Details such as the location or the meaning/memory attached to the photo
• The approximate value of the image (most photographers assess a value of $25) for insurance purposes

Please bring your work to Jessica Carroll in the Art Department, Krannert 212, between Wednesday, April 8, and Tuesday, April 14.

The UE campus community (and guests) are invited to a reception in the Krannert Gallery on Thursday, April 23, at 4:30 p.m. Please plan to join us to celebrate the tradition of displaying meaningful work created by our UE community.

If you have questions, please contact Jessica at jc790@evansville.edu.

Hi everyone!

UE's 7th annual Barn Blitz is coming up and it is set to happen Saturday, April 11th, from 8am to 11am at 560 E. Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711! To have a successful event, we need help forming 20 teams of 6 to 8 people to build barns on the day of at

We also need about 15 people for Friday, April 10th, meeting from 2pm to 4pm at 935 Maxwell Ave, Evansville, IN (by Escalade Sports) to help with the final setup build components and transfer to the main event area.

This is an amazing opportunity to get together with some friends or just come by yourself to support our local community and get some community service hours!

No experience is required! Habitat has a wonderful leadership team and experienced builders that are more than willing to teach you how to do some basic construction skills!

This is the link to sign up, make an account and send out this email or the sign-up link to your friends so we can have another fantastic Barn Blitz this year!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AB28ABFA7-62877956-barn#/

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Tasline Diab (td153) or Anjili Sood (as1122).

Continue exploring the themes of history, conflict, and personal courage with two FREE special play readings by Mat Smart  ’01:

EDEN PRAIRIE, 1971

• Saturday, March 28, at 12:00 PM

• Location: John David Lutz Theatre Lab

• Directed by Wes Grantom ’03

As war rages in Vietnam and Apollo 15 reaches the moon, a young draft dodger secretly returns home from Canada, risking arrest to deliver a deeply personal message. Set during a moment of national division that echoes today, EDEN PRAIRIE, 1971 is a moving exploration of bravery, sacrifice, and the true cost of freedom.

This acclaimed play received a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere (2022–2023) and is published by Dramatic Publishing.

NIXON AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL, 1970

• Wednesday, April 1, at 8:00 PM

• Location: John David Lutz Theatre Lab

• Directed by Liz Jenkins ’05

Five days after the Kent State massacre, a restless President Richard Nixon makes an unexpected early-morning visit to the Lincoln Memorial, where he encounters a young protester. What follows is a powerful and intimate confrontation about leadership, dissent, and moral responsibility.

This first-ever public reading asks a timeless question: what can one person do in the face of evil?

Both readings are free and open to the public, please reserve your seats in advance.

Click Here to Reserve Your Tickets!

The reproductive rights ChangeLab is putting on a performance entitled “Monologue A” at the StageTwo Theater here in Evansville. Monologue A is a short monologue-based performance directly inspired by the stories of students on the UE campus and those close to them. All stories center around the necessity of accessible reproductive care, and the nuances of navigating a world where such care may not be possible.

This performance is in collaboration with the League of Women Voters and will be held on April 15th at 4pm with both pre-show and post-show activities. StageTwo Theater is located at 321 N. Congress Ave.

Monologue A is open to everyone and is completely free! Come out to support both the reproductive rights ChangeLab and the League of Women Voters and hear stories about the need for reproductive health!

We are excited to announce that April 10^th from 6-8 is our 3rd annual Trivia Night for Ace CARE!   This event will take place at Meeks Family Fieldhouse inside the Carson Center! Teams will consist of 6 people. The registration fee for UE students will be $10 per person or $50/team of 6. Public/community members will be $20 per person or $100/team of 6.    This event will be hosted by Susan Fetscher from Smarty Pints Trivia! There will be free food, prizes, and mini games throughout the night! Come support Ace CARE and play trivia!   Below is the link to sign up! https://www.uealumnionline.com/s/1096/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=1096&gid=1&pgid=4835&cid=8142&ecid=8142&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=5181   Please let Kelsie Burrows (kb644@evansville.edu) or Mallory Weber (mw452@evansville.edu) know if you have any questions.   Hope to see you all there!

A growing group of pastors and ministry leaders in Evansville have been gathering to pray and seek God’s heart for greater unity across the Church in our city. The One Church Forum is a space to come together for prayer, conversation, and relationship as we explore what it means to live as one Church.

Our hope is to celebrate the diversity of cultures and backgrounds across our community while lifting high the name of Jesus together, pursuing greater unity in Evansville for the sake of God’s Kingdom.

The YMCA will be holding their Summer Day Camp on campus this summer for kids ages 5-9 and 10-12. Camp will be held from May 28 to July 31. The YMCA is offering the first 10 UE employees who register a discount of $25 off per week. Spots are filling quickly. REGISTER TODAY at Summer Day Camp – YMCA of Southwestern Indiana!   Once you register, please notify the Office of Youth Programs at youthprograms@evansville.edu so your account can be adjusted by the YMCA to reflect the discount!

“Celebrating Hispanic Voices”: A podcast by Hispanic Students for Hispanic Students:

In episode 3, Lesly Hernández speaks with Astrid Miranda, a Construction Management major from El Salvador.

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Apple Podcast – Episode 3 – Season 3 – Astrid Miranda's Story

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Spotify – Episode 3 – Season 3 – Astrid Miranda's Story

 In Episode 4 – Season 3, listen to Claudia Clement interview her basketball teammate Julia Palomo.

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Apple Podcast – Episode 4 – Season 3 – Julia Palomo's Story

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Spotify – Episode 4 – Season 3 – Julia Palomo's Story

Big thanks to our production team, Ale España and Tommy Housman!

University of Evansville biology alumnus Skip Maas '20 is featured in a recent NPR podcast
highlighting groundbreaking research on pythons and their potential to unlock clues
about human health and longevity. The episode explores how a  team of researchers
believes that pythons may contain clues to help treat a range of human ailments.
Tune in to hear how Maas’s work connects cutting-edge science with real-world
applications.

Having recently defended his Ph.D. Thesis on March 23rd we would like to congratulate Skip Maas, Ph.D.!

The senior scientist and advisor,  Dr. Leslie Leinwand, earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at the university of Colorado Boulder.

Researchers believes that pythons may contain clues to help treat a range of human ailments.

Nominations are now being accepted this year’s Golden Heart Award for Students, Golden Heart Award for Staff, and the Mike Tessier Legacy Award.

It’s Time to Nominate a Student for the Golden Heart Award  Do you know a student who embodies servant leadership and consistently goes above and beyond for both the UE and Evansville communities? The Golden Heart Award: Student honors an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, passion, and a genuine drive to serve others. This award is presented to a student who has shown these qualities throughout the past year and who will carry this spirit of service forward even after leaving UE. The Golden Heart Award: Student nominations will be accepted March 20, 2026 - April 6th. You can nominate deserving students by completing the form below. Golden Heart Award- Student Nomination Form – Fill out form It’s Time to Nominate a Dedicated Staff Member for the Golden Heart Award  Do you know a faculty or staff member who exemplifies servant leadership and consistently demonstrates dedication, passion, and a true commitment to serving both the UE and Evansville communities? The Golden Heart Award: Staff honors an individual whose work reflects genuine care, leadership through service, and a lasting impact on our campus and community. This award recognizes a faculty or staff member who has embodied these values throughout the past year and who will continue to uplift and support others well into the future.  The Golden Heart Award: Staff nominations will be accepted March 20, 2026 - April 6th. Please complete the form below to nominate a faculty or staff member for this award. Self nominations are also encouraged. Golden Heart Award Faculty/Staff Nomination It’s Time to Nominate a Dedicated Staff Member for the Mike Tessier Legacy Award Do you know a faculty or staff member who consistently goes above and beyond to enhance the student experience at the University of Evansville? The Mike Tessier Legacy Award honors an individual who demonstrates exceptional dedication to the campus community, making a meaningful impact that extends beyond the scope of their formal role or departmental responsibilities. Their efforts reflect a deep commitment to collaboration, initiative, and the betterment of student life at UE. The Mike Tessier Legacy Award nominations will be accepted March 20, 2026 - April 6th. Please complete the form below to nominate a faculty or staff member for this award. Self nominations are also encouraged. Mike Tessier Legacy Award Nominations   Thank you in advance for celebrating the achievements of our students and staff/faculty members. If you have any questions, please contact the Administrative Assistant for the Center for Student Engagement at 812-488-2371 or by e-mail via cse@evansville.edu

The Center for Innovation & Change is now taking applications for the 2026-2027 Global Scholars Awards. These awards offer financial support for faculty engaged in internationally focused scholarship or curriculum development. To allow faculty more time to book summer travel, we are setting the deadline earlier than in past years –  submissions are due Tuesday, April 14^th at 8:00am. Please check the Global Scholars website for award details, submission requirements: https://www.evansville.edu/centerforinnovation/scholars.cfm

If you have any questions about the awards process or would like to discuss potential Global Scholars projects, please contact Dr. Derek Jones at dj4@evansville.edu.

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 2026-27 academic year may apply. An essay of about 300 words must accompany the application along with two to five faculty recommendation letters.

The application and faculty recommendation information can be found here:

Completed applications and recommendation letters should be returned to the Office of Student Financial Services by MAY 8, 2026.

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

2026-27 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 2026-27 academic year may apply. An essay of about 300 words must accompany the application along with two to five faculty recommendation letters.

Download the application and faculty recommendation information.

Completed applications and recommendation letters should be returned to the Office of Student Financial Services by MAY 8, 2026.

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

The Margaret E. Schriefer Liberal Arts Scholarship has been established for the University of Evansville in loving memory of Margaret E. Schriefer. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student, covering full tuition, books, supplies, materials, and laboratory fees. To be considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at the University of Evansville and have a major of study in Literature, English, Music or Theatre.
• Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States of America with no prior criminal record, other than minor traffic violations.
• Must be a free and accepted Mason in good standing in a local lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its state, or be the descendant, sibling, or nephew/niece of a Master Mason in good standing in his respective lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its respective state. If the related Mason shall not be living at the time of the student’s consideration for this scholarship, a letter shall be obtained from the Lodge of the related Mason to the effect that the related Mason was in good standing at the time of his death.

Must have and maintain a “C” average.

*Previously awarded students are eligible to re-apply for this opportunity.

If you meet the requirements for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application and return to the Office of Student Financial Services by April 17, 2026.

Questions may be directed to Carly Cox, Office of Student Financial Services, by email at cc477@evansville.edu or by phone at 812-488-2364.

The Department of Mathematics is proud to announce that five University of Evansville students recently presented their research this past Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the 41st Rose-Hulman Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, one of the most prestigious undergraduate mathematics conferences in the nation.

The following presentations were delivered:

Jake Schwaderer, Alexander Bastien, Mia Pesavento, and Angelika Elderbrook: Predictive Analysis of ATP Tennis Data

Alexander Bastien: Link-Irregular Digraphs

Mia Pesavento: Machine Learning-Guided Quota Optimization for Sorority Recruitment Matching

Ghaya Mtimet: From Historical Puzzles to Grammatical Constraints: Circular Partitions, Generalized Run-Length Encodings, and Polynomial-Time Decidability

All research was conducted under the advising of Dr. Omid Khormali in the Department of Mathematics during the Summer and Fall 2025 semesters.

We congratulate these students on this outstanding achievement. Recordings of the presentations are available on the University of Evansville Mathematics Department YouTube channel.

Sophomore pre-doctoral mathematics major Alexander Bastien was awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship on March 27, 2026 for his outstanding accomplishments as a student and researcher. The national scholarship was founded in 1989 and is widely viewed as “the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering in America.” Alexander was chosen for the award in part because of his research on link-irregular graphs, which he has conducted with his research advisor Dr. Omid Khormali. As a result of this work, Alexander has published three first-author papers. Alexander plans to pursue a PhD in mathematics with the goal working as a professor of mathematics.

UE Biology Graduate John Erickson Accepted to Stanford Medical School

The University of Evansville is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of alumnus John Erickson ‘25, who has been accepted to Stanford University School of Medicine.

Erickson, a Biology major at UE, distinguished himself through both academic excellence and campus leadership. He served as an Orientation Leader, helping welcome prospective students and sharing his experiences as a Purple Ace. His involvement reflected a strong commitment not only to his own education, but also to building a supportive and engaged campus community.

Beyond the classroom, Erickson actively pursued research opportunities that helped shape his path toward a career in medicine. At UE, he participated in undergraduate research, gaining valuable early experience that sparked a deeper interest in scientific discovery. He further expanded his research background through work at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as part of the KURE (Kidney Undergraduate Research Experience) program, where he collaborated with leading scientists and contributed to impactful biomedical research.

These combined experiences—rigorous coursework, leadership, and hands-on research—have prepared Erickson for the next step in his journey at one of the nation’s top medical schools. His acceptance to Stanford reflects not only his dedication and hard work, but also the strong foundation provided by UE’s Biology program.

Erickson’s success highlights the opportunities available to UE students and serves as an inspiration to future Aces pursuing careers in science and medicine.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. –  The University of Evansville baseball team picked up their second walk-off win in the last four games on Tuesday night, as freshman Tate Deal (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West) delivered a pinch-hit single in the 11^th inning to defeat the Indiana Hoosiers, 5-4, in front of the largest regular season crowd in German American Bank Field history.

Facing a 4-0 deficit after four innings, the Aces scored one run in the fifth before scoring three times on three doubles in the seventh to tie the game at 4. The game remained deadlocked until the 11^th, when Deal delivered the game-winning hit.

The Aces' bullpen was excellent in the win, shutting out the Hoosiers over the final seven innings to allow the offense to mount a comeback. Chris McCormack (Naperville, Ill./Iowa Central CC) picked up the win with two scoreless innings in relief, while Jackson Yarberry got the loss for Indiana.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Indiana jumped on top early, using a 2-run home run to take a lead in the first inning.

Parker MacCauley (Paducah, Ky./Tennessee Tech) provided a zero in the top of the second before Conner Vander Luitgaren (Bargersville, Ind./Center Grove) provided a scoreless frame in the third. However, Indiana added to their lead in the fourth, using an RBI single and a double to make it 4-0.
Jack Willhite (Georgetown, Ky./Scott County) took over on the mound in the fifth and kept the score at 4-0 before Evansville cut into the deficit in the home half of the inning, with Spike Magill (Highlands Ranch, Colo./Mountain Vista) driving in a run with a two-out single.

Willhite put up another scoreless inning in the sixth before giving way to RJ James in the seventh (Toronto, Ontario/Sir John A MacDonald), who struck out two while putting up a zero.

Evansville mounted a rally in the bottom of the seventh, starting with a leadoff HBP by Magill. Following a fielder's choice, Reid Haire (Hudson, N.C./Charlotte) drilled a ground rule double to left center field to put runners on second and third. In the next at-bat, Drew McConnell (Blue Springs, Mo./Blue Springs) delivered a ground rule double of his own to left center, driving in both runners to make it 4-3. After a strikeout, Ryan Seddon (Joliet, Ill./St. Laurence) provided an at-bat for the ages, fouling off seven pitches before lofting a double to shallow right center on the 12^th pitch of the at-bat to drive in McConnell.

With the game now tied at four, Kellen Roberts (Monroe, Mich./Monroe) emerged from the bullpen and struck out two, including a 97 MPH fastball on the outside corner to end the inning. Roberts was excellent again in the ninth, stranding a runner at second to keep the game tied.
Looking to walk it off, the Aces put two men on in the ninth, but were unable to score as the game went to extra innings.

Indiana looked like they might break through in the 10^th, loading the bases with one out. However, McCormack induced a soft line drive up the middle, where Simon Schulz (Evansville, Ind./Memorial) scooped the ball up on a hop, stepped on second base, and fired to first to beat the Hoosier baserunner by a step and complete the double play.

In the 11^th, McCormack posted another zero, striking out two, to give the Aces another chance to walk it off.

With the top of the order up for the Aces, Magill began the inning with an HBP before Haire drilled a single up the middle to put two on with one out. After a fielder's choice advanced Magill to third, Deal stepped up to the plate to pinch hit. In only his seventh plate appearance of the season, Deal ripped a ground ball up the middle and into center field to drive in Magill and win it for the Aces.

UP NEXT
Evansville hits the road this week to take on Bradley in Peoria for a three-game set.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Fresh off its first road Missouri Valley Conference sweep since 2019, the University of Evansville softball team is back home to face Bellarmine in a single game on Wednesday at 5 p.m. ESPN+ will have the coverage.

Major Accomplishments

- Evansville is coming off a 3-game road sweep at Drake over the weekend

- It marked the first MVC sweep since 2024, the first road sweep since 2019, and the first time winning three consecutive conference series since 2016

- Through 14 league games, the Purple Aces are 8-6, which is the best MVC start since 2017 when UE opened at 10-6

Another Valley Honor

- For the second time this season, Emma McDonald earned MVC Newcomer of the Week honors on Tuesday following a strong series at Drake

- McDonald batted .429 versus the Bulldogs while adding two runs and an RBI

- Her first award came on 2/24 after batting .444 in the weekend at Central Arkansas

- She went 2-3 with a run and double in the game one win over Murray State

Two More W’s

- In the road series sweep at Drake, Kate Ridgway earned two victories and a save while resetting her single-game strikeout mark

- Ridgway started the series with a 6-inning shutout while striking out 10 Bulldogs; it was her third-consecutive MVC complete game shutout

- In Saturday’s opener, Ridgway reset her strikeout mark with 11 as she won her 7th game of the season; in game two, she recorded her first save of the year

- The sophomore tossed her second no-hitter of the season against Indiana State and won three games on her way to MVC Pitcher of the Week accolades on March 24 in a week that saw her allow one earned run in 18 2/3 innings while fanning 16 batters

- With 101 strikeouts, Ridgway ranks second in the MVC while her 7.31 strikeouts per seven innings is also second

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Chris O’Donnell led the University of Evansville men’s golf team in the final round of the Don Benbow Butler Spring Invitational at Highland Country Club.

O’Donnell recorded a 1-under 69 to complete the 3-round event with a 218. He tied for 46^th place. His round was the lowest score for a Purple Aces player in the event.

Jamison Ousley and Daniil Romashkin were the top finishers for the Aces tying for 26^th. Ousley recorded a 2-over 72 in Tuesday’s final round to complete the 54 holes with a 215. Romashkin finished the day with a 73 to match Ousley’s final tally of 215.

Omar Khalid was third for UE and tied for 38^th in the final standings. His 4-over 74 on Tuesday gave him a final score of 217, 7-over. O’Donnell was fourth on the squad while Mason Taylor rounded out the contingent. Taylor carded a 74 in the last round to tally a 228 in the 3-round tournament. Julian Kiessling tied for 87^th place as an individual with a 231.

Butler took the team and individual championships. The Bulldogs final score of 826 bested SIU Edwardsville by eight strokes while Indiana Hills Community College was third with an 839. UE tied Robert Morris for 7^th place with an 865. Leo Zurovac of BU was the medalist with a 3-round score of 201. He defeated teammate Derek Tabor by two strokes.

ST. LOUIS – For the second time this season, University of Evansville sophomore Emma McDonald has been recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week.

Another solid weekend saw McDonald bat .429 in the road series sweep at Drake. She completed the weekend with two runs, an RBI, and walk.

McDonald opened the series going 1-2 with an RBI before posting a strong effort in Saturday’s opener. She went 2-for-3 while scoring two runs in a 5-3 victory. McDonald reached on a walk in the series finale.

Her efforts helped the Purple Aces earned their first MVC series sweep since 2024, first road sweep since 2019, and its third consecutive MVC series victory, the longest streak since 2016.

UE returns to the field for a single home game against Bellarmine on Wednesday at 5 p.m. before welcoming UNI this weekend.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Daniil Romashkin led the University of Evansville men’s golf team in Monday’s opening day of the Don Benbow Butler Spring Invitational at Highland Country Club.

Romashkin sits in a tie for 24^th with a 2-over 142. After opening with an even 70, Romashkin carded a 72 in the second 18. One behind him was the duo of Jamison Ousley and Omar Khalid. Both recorded the exact same score in each round both opening with a 3-over 70 before shooting an even 70 in the second 18.

Chris O’Donnell is fourth on the squad with a 149 while Mason Taylor was fifth in day one. O’Donnell posted scores of 74 and 75 and is tied for 65^th with a 149. Taylor is tied for 83^rd with a 154. He carded a 79 in the first round before lowering his score to a 75 in the second 18.

Julian Kiessling competed as an individual and is in 29^th with a 143. He finished the day with rounds of 72 and 71.

Butler holds the team lead with a 543 while SIU Edwardsville is in second with a 552. Evansville is in 7^th place with a 577, eight strokes outside the top five. Leo Zurovac of Butler is the individual leader with a 2-round score of 131. The teams will complete the tournament on Tuesday.

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. – Kate Petrova was the top finisher for the University of Evansville women’s golf team in Monday’s Cardinal Classic at the University of Louisville Golf Club.

Petrova opened the 36-hole tournament with a 1-over 73 before carding a 78 in the second round. She finished the day with a 151, putting her in 11^th place. Second on the squad was Elizabeth Mercer. After posting an 82 in the opening round, she registered an 80 in round two. Her 162 put her in 22^nd.

Jane Grankina and Louise Standtke tied for 23^rd with scores of 163. Standtke recorded a 79 in the first 18 holes before posting an 84 to wrap up the day. After registering an 83 to open play, Grankina lowered her score to an 80 in the second round. Trinity Dubbs came home in 29^th with a 175. Her scores finished at 88 and 87. Haley Hughes tied for 26^th playing as an individual. Her rounds checked in at 80 and 84.

Kentucky was the team champion as they completed the 2-round event at 4-under. Louisville was second at 8-over while Cincinnati, Evansville, and UIC rounded out the top five. Cathryn Brown of UK was the medalist, finishing her 36 holes at 5-under.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Coming off a series win in their first MVC series of the season, the University of Evansville baseball team will welcome the Indiana Hoosiers to Charles H. Braun Stadium on Tuesday night for a midweek contest. First pitch is set for 6 PM.

Evansville vs. Indiana | Tuesday, March 31 | 6 PM CT Site | Location German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium | Evansville, Ind. Links Tuesday, 6 PM CT:  Live Stats  | TV: ESPN+  | Radio: 107.1 WJPS

            Expected Pitching Match-Up:  UE RHP Owen Byberg (1-1, 3.76 ERA) vs. IU TBA Follow the Aces  Baseball Site | Twitter  | Game Notes

Series History
- Evansville and Indiana are playing for the 58th time, with Indiana holding a 36-21 edge
- The Hoosiers hold a 15-12 edge in Evansville, but the Aces have won two of the last three meetings at German American Bank Field
- Last season, Indiana defeated the Aces twice, 7-4 in Bloomington and 14-6 in Evansville
- Indiana and Evansville have met nine times since 2020, with Indiana winning five meetings 

Starting Off Strong
- Evansville took two of three games against Illinois State last weekend to begin MVC play
- Max Hansmann and Tanner Graham were excellent on the mound on Friday and Saturday, with Hansmann going seven innings without allowing an earned run on Friday before Graham tossed seven shutout innings with eight strikeouts on Saturday
- As a staff, the Aces struck out 23 Redbirds while allowing just five walks on the weekend

Walk-Off Winner
- Ryan Seddon opened MVC play in dramatic fashion on Friday night
- With the game tied 2-2 with 2 outs and 2 men on in the ninth inning, Seddon delivered a three-run blast to right field for a walk-off home run
- The walk-off was Evansville's first of the season and marked the Aces' first walk-off home run since Matt Flaherty walked off Indiana State on April 18, 2025

Byberg on the Bump
- Senior right-hander Owen Byberg will make his first start of the season against the Hoosiers on Tuesday 
- Byberg has been excellent in relief this year, ranking second among qualified UE arms with a 3.76 ERA across 26.1 innings
- Byberg got the win against Illinois State on Sunday, posting scoreless frames in the eighth and ninth before Seddon walked it off in the bottom of the ninth

 The University of Evansville (UE) is proud to announce that Dr. Suresh Immanuel, Dean of the College of Business and Engineering and Associate Provost for Academic Partnerships, has been appointed as a Commissioner on the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Engineering Accreditation Commission. His appointment was recently approved by the ABET Engineering Area Delegation, with his term set to begin August 1, 2026.

In this role, Dr. Immanuel will contribute to the review of accredited engineering programs and participate in final accreditation decisions, work that is essential to ensuring the quality, rigor, and continuous improvement of engineering education both nationally and internationally. The Commission also plays a key role in shaping accreditation criteria, policies and procedures to ensure alignment with evolving industry needs and educational standards.

"This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the advancement of engineering education at both the national and global levels," said Dr. Immanuel. "ABET accreditation plays a critical role in ensuring quality and continuous improvement in engineering education, and I am honored to serve alongside colleagues committed to maintaining the highest standards for our profession."

The Mohammad K. Azarian Prize for Mathematical Reviews Reviewers, named after Dr. Mohammad K. Azarian, professor of mathematics at the University of Evansville (UE), was presented for the first time at the 2026 Joint Mathematics Meetings in Washington, D.C., honoring outstanding contributions to peer review in mathematics.

The award, which carries a $5,000 prize, recognizes reviewers whose work demonstrates technical insight, clarity, and service to the global mathematical community.

The inaugural recipient of the Azarian Prize is Dr. Arnav Tripathy, the Benjamin Peirce assistant professor of mathematics at Harvard University, who earned his PhD from Stanford University in 2016. The 2026 prize was awarded to an early-career research mathematician (predoctoral through 10 years post-PhD). Subsequent prizes will honor a contributor for lifetime achievement and a contributor from a nation and institution served by the MathSciNet for Developing Countries program.

The Azarian Prize reflects the remarkable legacy of Dr. Azarian, a lifetime member of the American Mathematical Society (AMS). He is a reviewer for the AMS's Mathematical Reviews (MathSciNet) and the European Mathematical Society's zbMATH Open. Professor Azarian served four years as a Discipline Peer Reviewer for the Fulbright Scholar Program (2015-2018) sponsored by the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. He served on the AMS Committee on the Human Rights of Mathematicians (2021-2023), and in 2023, he was the chair of the committee and was the AMS Representative on the American Association for the Advancement of Science Human Rights Coalition.

"His decades of tireless service as an educator, researcher, reviewer, advisor, and editor are truly inspirational," said Doug Allen, AMS associate vice president for development.

"I am grateful to recognize the outstanding reviewers whose work sustains the value of Mathematical Reviews," said Dr. Azarian.

This recognition continues Dr. Azarian's decades-long commitment to scholarship, mentorship, and service at the University of Evansville and beyond. In April 2025, UE announced that Dr. Azarian made history as the first Muslim and the first Iranian American mathematician to have two prestigious mathematics awards named in his honor by the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).

The University of Evansville congratulates Dr. Azarian on his enduring contributions to the global mathematical community. For more information about Professor Azarian's scholarly work, visit faculty.evansville.edu/ma3.

The University of Evansville (UE) and Vincennes University (VU) have formalized a new partnership designed to create streamlined, direct-entry pathways for students pursuing careers in athletic training and physical therapy.

Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), students enrolled in VU's Bachelor of Science in Health Care Services Administration with a Pre-Doctor of Physical Therapy/Master's of Athletic Training concentration will have the opportunity to transition directly into UE's graduate programs, including the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). The agreement establishes a clear, structured pathway for qualified students, providing early assurance for admission into competitive graduate programs.

Eligible students may apply for direct entry into UE's MSAT program after their sophomore year by maintaining a minimum 3.50 GPA, completing an interview, and securing a faculty recommendation, with up to five students admitted annually. Students may also pursue direct entry into UE's DPT program, where up to three students per year are selected through a competitive process. In both pathways, students must maintain academic standards to retain their direct entry status.

"At the heart of this partnership is student opportunity," said Dr. Andy Lampkins, Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences. "We are creating a direct, supportive pathway that allows students to stay focused on their goals while preparing for success in high-demand healthcare fields."

The agreement also includes coordinated academic advising between the two institutions to ensure students complete prerequisite coursework and remain on track for success. Faculty and administrators from both universities will work together to monitor progress and support a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate study.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment by UE and VU to expand access to high-demand healthcare careers and strengthen the pipeline of highly trained professionals in athletic training and physical therapy.

The Enterprise Business & Innovation Club (EBIC) at the University of Evansville (UE) is creating opportunities for students to engage directly with real-world business challenges while developing leadership and professional skills.

EBIC is designed to promote a comprehensive understanding of modern business practices through workshops, guest speakers, networking opportunities, and project-based learning. The organization fosters a collaborative environment where students gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge that prepares them for their careers.

Currently, EBIC members are partnering with Community One and the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Evansville's Southside Transformation project. This research initiative aims to generate actionable insights that support local businesses and guide future economic development efforts. The study focuses on identifying the factors that contribute to small business sustainability and success, examining operational practices, financial strategies, and broader environmental influences within the city's South Side community.

"EBIC empowers students to directly partner with Evansville's industry and community leaders, building meaningful connections and gaining a deeper understanding of how business works in practice," said Dr. Yolanda Obaze, Associate Dean of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration. "Through this work, students apply their skills to create tangible value and drive positive, communitycentered solutions that support economic growth across the Evansville community."

In addition to research initiatives, EBIC continues to bring industry professionals to campus. The organization recently hosted an interactive entrepreneurship and marketing workshop featuring Sener Kokrusuz, CEO of the American 7s Football League (A7FL). During the session, Kokrusuz shared his background in technology and entrepreneurship, highlighting how he built a nationwide league. Students analyzed the league's digital presence from a Gen Z perspective and explored potential remote internship opportunities.

The University of Evansville (UE) will host the official launch of Evansville Bee City USA on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the main campus.

The event will celebrate the city's commitment to becoming more pollinator-friendly and will feature expert talks, local success stories, and interactive opportunities for attendees to learn how to support native pollinators in their own communities. Local businesses and organizations will also be present to showcase their work and connect with attendees.

"Hosting the launch of Bee City Evansville at UE is an exciting opportunity to bring together community members, organizations, and students around a shared goal of environmental stewardship," said Dr. Cris Hochwender, Professor of Biology. "This initiative highlights the meaningful impact that small, local actions can have on supporting pollinators and strengthening our ecosystem. We are proud to serve as a space where education, collaboration, and community engagement can come together to inspire lasting change."

The event is free and open to the public, though registration is required at this link.

The University of Evansville is proud to support initiatives that promote community sustainability and environmental awareness.