Lot C will be closed Friday, May 1, for curb painting as part of UE Gives Back. It will be closed between midnight and 2 p.m. CDT. Please plan accordingly.

The University of Evansville’s 168th Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 9 to honor the Class of 2026. The ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Ford Center. No tickets are required. For those who cannot attend in-person, the ceremony will also be live streamed at evansville.edu/live/. This will also include closed captioning for those in need.

Full information is available at the Commencement Central webpage at evansville.edu/Commencement.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 Philathropy Week Scavenger Hunt. Congratulations to our winner Rayanna Garrison.

2026 Summer Hours

From Monday, May 11 through Friday, August 14, 2026, we’ll be shifting to a slightly sunnier schedule:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Regular hours return Monday, August 17.

Juneteenth – Recognized as Federal Holiday for 2026

For the third year, all University offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

July 4 Holiday

UE closed on Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3, in addition to the Fourth of July, which falls on a Saturday this year.

Join the University of Evansville community in supporting an inspiring student-led event created by Lillie Price, a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science Pre-Professional major. Run with the Zebras is a 5K fundraiser benefiting the The Ehlers-Danlos Society and raising awareness for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD).

This cause is deeply personal to Lillie, who has turned her own journey into a mission to educate others, support research, and build hope for those living with often unseen daily challenges such as chronic pain, fatigue, and joint instability.

Whether you choose to run, walk, volunteer, or simply attend, this event is a chance for the UE community to come together for a meaningful cause while enjoying a fun day on campus. The event will include youth races, a speaker presentation, the adult run/walk, prizes, music, and more.

Event Details
📍 University of Evansville
📅 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🚗 Free parking available

Support one of our own and help make a difference through awareness, advocacy, and community action.

Sign up for Run with the Zebras.

Please join the students and faculty of CHNG-310-04 Augmented and Virtual Reality, for their final presentation of AR and VR experiences. You will hear from the students about what went into creating these experiences, and you will get the chance to interact with scenarios built by students in Meta Quest 3s Headsets.

This AR/VR Presentation will take place in the John David Lutz Theatre Lab in Hyde Hall on Wednesday May 6th, 11AM

Hope to see you there!

On May 4th at 7:30, we will be presenting a concert of ALL ORIGINAL MUSIC composed by UE Students and Faculty.

This concert will be held in the John David Lutz Theatre Lab in Hyde Hall, and will utilize the Immersive Audio Environment installed by Jon Robertson.

Please join us and celebrate the talented composer community of UE!

Featured composers and singer/songwriters on this concert are:

• Tommy Housman
• Tomi Akinwande
• Kurt Sparks
• Mags Payne
• Nico Herbert
• Jon Robertson

With a band of talented UE Musicians:

• Jace Castaneda
• Kennedy Olson
• Micah Traweek
• Jonathan Hartard
• Tyler Guthrie
• Charles du Preez

The University of Evansville Leadership Awards celebrate the achievements of outstanding students who have dmeonstrated exceptional leadership on campus. Established in 1983, this annual event brings together multiple departments to honor students for thei dedication, service, amd impact in various areas of campus life. The awards highlight the diverse talents and contributions of UE students, fostering a sense of community and recognizing those who inspire others through their leadership.

The Leadership Awards will take place on April 29th in Eykamp Hall from 6pm - 8pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. Attire is semi-formal.

RSVP for the Leadership Awards here!

Come join us on Sunday, May 3 at 6 PM in Neu Chapel as we gather to honor and send off our senior class with a meaningful time of reflection and blessing.

• More people trained in CPR
• More groundbreaking research
• More lifesaving moments for families in our community

ChangeLab has a new offering for students interested in emerging technology - Augmented an Virtual Reality! In Fall 2026, students will work with professors from Student Media, Creative Tech, and Languages & Cultures to create immersive experiences in Meta Quest 3s Headsets.

Please reach out to Jon Robertson jr462@evansville.edu with any questions about this exciting class!

The library is offering to keep student/faculty plants alive over the summer if they cannot take them home. Contact Meg Atwater-Singer at ma35 for more information.

Office of Alumni and Engagement – Student Worker Position

Student workers in the Office of Alumni and Engagement are part of the Development and Alumni Relations team. They contribute fresh ideas, take responsibility for their work, and gain valuable real-world professional experience. The department is committed to supporting student growth and skill development.

Primary Duties Include:

• Typing, filing, copying, and organizing materials

• Preparing mailings and event materials

• Maintaining alumni database information, including email addresses, phone numbers, and event attendance

• Assisting with social media posts

• Answering phones and providing general office support

• Preparing name tags, labels, table tents, and event supplies

• Assisting at alumni events as needed

Skills Required:

• Strong attention to detail

• Professional manners and a good understanding of written and spoken English

• Basic typing skills

• Familiarity with social media posting

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

• Dependability and initiative

• Interest in gaining more than a basic work experience

Please submit application for employment to Dina Willming dw285@evansville.edu.

The Office of Marketing has recently adopted two policies that are now available on the office's website: the Preferred Vendor Policy and the Preferred Photographer Policy. We ask all campus departments to please review these policies to be informed, especially if you ever print materials, order promotional items/swag, or request a photographer for your department.

Should you have any questions about the policies, please contact Julie Beer with the Office of Marketing at x2236 or jb855@evansville.edu.

PREFERRED VENDOR POLICY (for printing and promotional items)

If you are seeking approval to work with a vendor not listed above, please contact the Office of Marketing. If we determine your vendor meets print quality standards, they may be added to the preferred list.

Thank you for upholding this policy, which helps protect the brand standards and professional quality expected of the University.

PREFERRED PHOTOGRAPHER POLICY

The UE Office of Marketing strives to maintain a consistent, high-quality style across all photography representing the University. As such, Marketing has a Preferred Photographer Policy that includes vendors with trusted quality, style, professionalism, and familiarity with the University’s photography expectations. These vendors also agree to an hourly rate established by the Office of Marketing.

Any department in need of professional photos for an event should first contact the Office of Marketing to book a photographer. The office can help with coordination and communication, and an estimate of the total cost will be provided. If direct coordination is more appropriate, the office will provide contact information for the photographer once availability is confirmed.

After your event, the photographer typically uploads high-resolution images to the digital asset manager for the Office of Marketing. After photos are tagged and approved, a link will be provided to view and download your images.

As of April 2026, the University’s preferred vendor for photography is Kylie McFall Photography. In the event Kylie is unavailable, the Office of Marketing will find an approved replacement.

If you have a photographer you would like the Office of Marketing to consider as an approved photographer, please contact our department.

In Episode 6, José Ocampo talks with Dr. Héctor Will Pinto about his journey from Honduras to becoming an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at UE. Have a listen!

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Apple Podcasts – Episode 6 – Season 3 – Dr. Héctor Will Pinto's Story

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Spotify – Episode 6 – Season 3 – Dr. Héctor Will Pinto's Story

 Thank you to our production team, Ale España and Tommy Housman!

The Writing Center is currently accepting applications for writing consultant positions for Fall 2026. If you'd like to apply, please fill out the form linked here. Contact Kristina Groves at kg76@evansville.edu if you have any questions.

Employment/Job Application for the Writing Center – Fill out form

Beginning Friday, May 1st, all official transcript requests will be held until final grades for the spring term have been verified. Unofficial transcripts will still be available through Self-Service.

Spring graduates should select “Hold for Degree" when ordering a transcript. Once final grades are verified and degrees are conferred, official transcript orders will be processed.

The William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences invites lecture proposals from University of Evansville faculty for the 2026–27 Morgan Whitaker Stankey Andiron Lecture Series.

This series honors the memory of University of Evansville alumna Morgan Stankey, who passed away unexpectedly in March 2023. Generous gifts made in her memory have enabled the revival of the Andiron Lecture—a long-standing tradition that has in the past played a vital role in the University’s intellectual life.

We welcome proposals from all academic fields. Lectures are typically delivered as 45-minute, single-speaker presentations, though collaborative proposals with multiple presenters are also encouraged. We look forward to broad faculty participation in this renewed tradition, which celebrates both Morgan’s legacy and the distinguished history of the Andiron Lectures.

Please email your proposal to Dr James MacLeod, Director of the Series, at jm224@evansville.edu

UE's Marketing Department is seeking multiple student workers to assist with TikTok and Instagram content creation for Fall 2026.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Understands how to use TikTok and Instagram 
• Video editing
• Can quickly put together creative video material if needed
• Has a creative eye for social media and can not only film and edit material but craft captions too
• Can attend UE events and work independently to capture student life and share the UE experience from a current student perspective (e.g., interviews, student takeovers, event recaps)
• Follows/Stays up-to-date on TikTok and Instagram trends and can produce content to match these trends

This is a paid position. Interested students should send resumes to Abigail Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

If you are interested in building bridges instead of walls, register for CHNG-310-S02: Latino Community Outreach for the fall semester. We work collaboratively with businesses and nonprofits to promote diversity and multicultural  harmony and to meet the needs of the local Latino community. Examples of outreach include working with healthcare providers; presenting research; translating documents; teaching basic Spanish and promoting Latino culture in after-school programs; tutoring English language learners in local schools; and offering English classes for adults.  Students choose the project(s) they wish to pursue.
If you want to learn more about this award-winning ChangeLab, email Dr. Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

SPAN-212- Intermediate Spanish (3 credit hours) will be offered asynchronously online during Summer Session 2 (June 15 – July 17, 2026).                                                                                                                  Please contact Dr. Cindy Crowe cc109@evansville.edu with any questions.

SPAN-211- Intermediate Spanish (3 credit hours) will be offered asynchronously online during Summer Session 1 (May 11-June 12, 2026).
Please contact Dr. Cindy Crowe cc109@evansville.edu with any questions.

SPAN-112- Elementary Spanish (3 credit hours) will be offered asynchronously online during Summer Session 2  (June 15 – July 17, 2026).                                                                                                              This course fulfills Outcome 6. Please contact Dr. Cindy Crowe cc109@evansville.edu with any questions.

Last Friday at the Celebration of Teaching Reception, ECTE awarded Sara Petrosillo the Leadership in Teaching Excellence Award – 2025-206. Sara is an Associate Professor of English.

Congratulations, Sara, for your leadership and your contributions through creative and engaging teaching that inspires both students and colleagues!

ECTE Team: Julie Merkle, Lorraine Jones, and Diana Rodríguez Quevedo

Last Friday at the Celebration of Teaching Reception, ECTE awarded Jesús Osorio Fuenmayor the Outstanding New Faculty of the Year 2025-206. Jesús is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering.

Congratulations, Jesús, for a terrific first year as a full-time faculty member at UE!

ECTE Team: Julie Merkle, Lorraine Jones, and Diana Rodríguez Quevedo

Dr. Bruce Mabis, Dr. Amy McBride, Dr. Ken Steinsultz, Dr. Brian Swenty, and Dr. Ed Bujak were honored this past Sunday at the Faculty Retirement Tree Planting Ceremony and Reception.  The Paper Birch tree that was planted in their honor is located by the Koch Center front lawn closest to Clifford Memorial.  They each will leave with a great legacy of successful careers and excellent service to our institution.

Nursing Professor Paige Baumann successfully defended her dissertation on April 13, 2026. Her scholarly project, titled “A Tabletop Learning Program to Improve Debriefing-Related Self Efficacy in Nurses: A Scholarly Project Implementation,” reflects a significant contribution to nursing education and professional development. Dr. Angie Wooton, former University of Evansville nursing professor, served as both mentor and committee member for the project. Dr. Baumann is currently preparing a manuscript for publication based on this work.  Congratulations, Paige, on this outstanding achievement!

Please join us in congratulating the winners of The Howard S. Rosenblatt “Dean of Students Leadership Awards.”  These awards were presented at the 33rd Annual Leadership Awards Reception on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 hosted by the Center for Student Engagement.

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

• Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Keith Gehlhausen

• Student Organization of the Year: Student Nurses Association of Peers (SNAP)

• Student Leader of the Year: Mia Melendez

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

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you for your leadership at UE!

ST. LOUIS –University of Evansville junior Rafael Rodriguez (Segovia, Spain/Colegio Claret) has been named Missouri Valley Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week, the league office announced on Wednesday afternoon.
 
Rodriguez had a huge performance at the Jim Freeman/Clark Wood Invitational, hosted by the University of Louisville, taking the 1500 meter title while breaking a program record that had stood since 1983 with a time of 3:43.94. The time ranks second in the MVC and 15^th in the Great Lakes Region this season.
 
Rodriguez has been excellent on the track this spring, taking home three first place finishes. Rodriguez took the 1500 meter title at the SIUE Cougar Classic on April 11, as well as taking first place in the 800 meters at the Indiana State Gibson Invitational on April 18.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A spot in the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Championship is on the line this weekend when the University of Evansville softball team welcomes Valparaiso for a 3-game series at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at Cooper Stadium.

Eight seniors will be recognized prior to Saturday’s game including Kayley Batts, Dori Brown, Daleny Chumbley, Taylor Howe, Elle Jarrett, Sydney Kalonihea, Kaylee Lawson, and Jess Willsey Friday’s doubleheader is set to begin at 2:30 p.m. before the series finale on Saturday begins at 2 p.m.

UE softball student-athletes, coaches, and staff will be wearing red ribbons to support Gordon Willsey, father of Purple Aces senior Jess Willsey. Last weekend, Gordon suffered a heart attack while in Chicago for the softball series at UIC and remains hospitalized in Chicago.

Evansville MVC Notes

- Evansville won its 12th MVC game on April 24 at UIC; it is UE’s highest MVC win tally since 2016 and is the 7th time the Purple Aces have won 12+ MVC games since joining the league

- Since its first season of MVC softball in 1995, the Aces have won double digit conference games on 15 occasions including the 2026 campaign

- The highest MVC win tally for the program came in 2001 when the Aces won 19; the second-highest mark was a 16-win season in 2002

- Highest UE win totals in MVC:

            1) 19 wins       2001

            2) 16 wins       2002

            3) 13 wins       2003, 2004

            4) 12 wins       2007, 2016, 2026

            5) 11 wins       1995, 2000, 2008, 2013, 2017, 2021

            6) 10 wins       2010, 2024

- With the season entering its final two weekends, the Aces have put themselves into position to earn a top 6 finish for the first time since 2016

- Since joining the MVC in 1995, UE has finished in the top six on 12 occasions

- Evansville’s top finishes have included 1st (2000), 2nd (2001), 4th (1995, 2002), 5th (1999, 2003, 2007, 2016), 6th (1997, 1998, 2004, 2008)

Walk This Way

- Morgan Adams has accumulated a team-high 27 walks, which puts her 11th in the MVC

- In the finale at Drake, Adams belted her second home run of the season

- She recorded three in the doubleheader against Indiana State

- Adams went 2-4 with an RBI, run, and double in game two versus the Racers

- Last season, she set the program single season walks mark with 42

Making a Run

- Alexis Tucker has thrown 11 1/3 scoreless inning over her last two starts while evening her season record at 7-7

- Tucker threw 6 1/3 innings allowing six hits at Bradley before tossing five shutout innings last weekend at UIC

- She struck out a season-high 7 batters in the win over Indiana State in just 4 1/3 innings of work

MVC Player of the Week

- Niki Bode was named the MVC Player of the Week on April 28 following a 4-game stretch that saw her bat .818 while posting an on-base tally of .875

- In a single game at NKU and the 3-game series at UIC, Bode went 9-for-11 while posting 7 runs, 5 walks, and 3 RBI

- Bode enters the final weekend of the regular season with a .397 batting average; it is the 4th-highest single season average in program history

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville baseball team continues a crucial stretch of MVC play this weekend, playing host to the UIC Flames for a three-game series. First pitch for Friday's series opener is set for 6 p.m. 

Evansville will welcome back alumni of the baseball program this weekend, with a special recognition for two championship teams. On Friday, the 50th anniversary of the 1976 ICC Championship team will be celebrated with an on field acknowledgment, while Saturday will feature the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 2006 MVC Championship squad with a pregame recognition and ceremonial first pitch.

Evansville vs. UIC | Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3 | 6 PM, 2 PM, 1 PM CT Site | Location German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium | Evansville, Ind. Links Friday, 6 PM:  Live Stats  | Radio: 107.1 WJPS | TV: N/A

            Expected Pitching Match-Up: UE RHP Max Hansmann (3-2, 3.61 ERA) vs. UIC RHP Mason Lei (5-4, 4.48ERA)

Saturday, 2 PM:  Live Stats  | Radio: 107.1 WJPS | TV: ESPN+

            Expected Pitching Match-Up: UE RHP Tanner Graham (2-4, 4.26 ERA) vs. UIC LHP Brandon Bak (3-4, 5.58 ERA)
          
Sunday, 1 PM:  Live Stats  | Radio: 107.1 WJPS | TV: ESPN+

            Expected Pitching Match-Up: UE TBA vs. UIC TBA Follow the Aces  Baseball Site | Twitter  | Game Notes

Series History
- Friday marks the 33rd meeting between Evansville and UIC
- Evansville leads the series with a record of 25-7, including a 6-4 edge since UIC joined the MVC in 2023
- In Evansville, the Aces hold a 17-4 advantage against the Flames
- The Flames won the series last season, taking 2 of 3 games in Chicago

In the Hunt
- This weekend's series has crucial conference implications for both Evansville and UIC
- The Aces enter the weekend with a 9-6 record in MVC play, good for fourth place in the conference standings
- UIC enters with a 10-5 record in Valley play and sit in a three-way tie with Murray State and Indiana State atop the standings

Friday Night Staple 
- Senior right-hander Max Hansmann has been a consistent force on Friday nights for the Aces
- Entering the weekend, Hansmann ranks fifth in the league in ERA at 3.61 and second in strikeouts with 62
- In conference play, Hansmann holds a sparkling 1.74 ERA while limiting opponents to a .196 batting average
- Hansmann has given the Aces five or more innings in 10 of 11 starts this season, including each Valley start

Honoring the Past
- Evansville will recognize a pair of championship teams as a part of alumni weekend at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium
- Friday's recognition will honor the 1976 Purple Aces. Coached by Bob Hodges, the Aces finished the season with a 21-16 record and won their second consecutive Indiana Collegiate Conference title with a conference record of 10-2 to qualify for their second consecutive NCAA Division II Mideast Regional
- On Saturday, Evansville will honor the 2006 Purple Aces. Under the direction of Dave Schrage, the Aces finished the year with a 43-22 record and a 16-8 record in MVC play, winning the MVC Regular Season and Tournament titles. Evansville was sent to the Charlottesville Regional for the NCAA Tournament, defeating host Virginia to advance to the program's first NCAA Regional Final

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville track & field team looks to carry the momentum of a strong performance last weekend to Nashville as they take place in the Outdoor Music City Challenge. The event begins on Friday and will conclude on Saturday. Live results can be found here.

Competing Teams

Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Arkansas State, Austin Peay, Belmont, Evansville, Indiana State, Jacksonville State, Life, Lipscomb, Maryville, MTSU, Murray State, Southern Indiana, Tennessee, UT Martin, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech, Troy, Vanderbilt, Vincennes, Western Kentucky and Xavier

Meet Details
Action begins at 10 a.m. on Friday with the javelin throw, with the last event of the day taking place at 9:05 p.m. with the men's 5000 meters. Saturday's events begin at 9:30 a.m. with the hammer throw, with the final event of the day being the men's 4x400 meter relay at 6:10 p.m.

Parking 
Free parking is available in the 25th Ave. Garage on event days only through the Highland Avenue entrance. On weekdays before 5 p.m., spectators should park on floors 8-10 in any non-reserved spaces. Parking will also be free in the West Garage on floors three and above on Friday and Saturday.

Last Time Out
Evansville saw five program records fall at the Clark/Wood Invitational in Louisville last weekend.

• Taylor Johnson, 400 meter hurdles, 1:01.51
• Kyleigh Wolf, 3000 meter steeplechase, 11:38.11
• Tristen Thomas, triple jump, 10.98 meters
• Taylor Johnson, 400 meters, 5.76
• Rafael Rodriguez, 1500 meters, 3:43.94

On Wednesday, Rodriguez was named the Missouri Valley Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week, taking the 1500 meter title while breaking a program record that had stood since 1983. The time ranks second in the MVC and 15^th in the Great Lakes Region this season.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana scored four runs in the bottom of the first before finishing with an 8-0 victory over the University of Evansville softball team on Wednesday evening at Andy Mohr Field.

IU jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first when Aly VanBrandt and Avery Parker hit home runs. Keghan Pye singled in the first while Eliza Piggott hit a single in the second, but neither turned into a run. Ashtyn Holbrook added the third UE hit in the top of the 5^th.

The Hoosiers added single runs in the third and fourth before completing the victory with two scores in the bottom of the 6^th. Taylor Hess picked up the win for IU tossing five shutout innings while allowing three hits. Elle Jarrett suffered the loss giving up five runs, four earned, in two innings. Sophia Otten threw the final 3 2/3 innings.

Evansville returns home this weekend for a pivotal 3-game series against Valparaiso.

The University of Evansville (UE) continues to strengthen its commitment to serving the region's Latino community through its Latino Community Outreach ChangeLab, a program dedicated to addressing critical needs in healthcare and education while fostering connection and trust.

Since its launch in fall 2020, the initiative has developed a range of programs designed to meet evolving community needs. Grounded in the philosophy of "building bridges, not walls," the outreach prioritizes culturally responsive care and community partnerships.

A recent highlight includes a collaborative mental health workshop for Latino adolescents and their families, hosted at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Evansville. The event was led by Assistant Professor of Spanish Dr. Cindy Crowe in partnership with Dr. Jennifer Braun, Director of the UE Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic, and students from UE's Koch Family Doctor of Psychology Program. Working alongside Fr. Martin Estrada, the well-attended session focused on self-esteem and communication, offering resources in a welcoming and culturally affirming environment.

To further support access to care, the ChangeLab was awarded a $3,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Evansville to fund interpretation services at the clinic, helping ensure language is not a barrier to receiving mental health support. The initiative also contributes to advancing knowledge and awareness in the medical community. Presentations on Latino healthcare and mental health have been delivered at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, including sessions in fall 2025 and spring 2026.

"The University of Evansville continues to deepen its partnerships across the community while expanding access to culturally competent care and educational opportunity," said Dr. Cindy Crowe. "By working hand-in-hand with local organizations and healthcare providers, we are not only addressing immediate needs but also building sustainable pathways that empower individuals and families for the long term."