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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Multi-Agency Drill Happening on UE Campus Wednesday, May 13
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The University of Evansville (UE) in partnership with the Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office, along with other emergency personnel, is hosting a training drill on campus during the morning hours of Wednesday, May 13. The majority of the exercise will be completed by 12 noon.
Officers in full tactical gear (including uniforms, vests, and helmets) along with marked police vehicles, will participate in a realistic training scenario, responding as though it were an actual threat. No live ammunition or munitions will be used – but there will be noise from blanks.
This exercise is part of the University’s ongoing commitment to campus safety and preparedness, providing an opportunity for local agencies and University staff to coordinate response efforts and test emergency protocols.
FOR CAMPUS COMMUNITY: Please be advised that the Koch Center for Engineering and Science and Sesquicentennial Front Oval will be the main locations utilized during the exercise
“Emergency Drill in Progress” signs will be posted along the southeast corner of campus near the intersection of Weinbach and Lincoln Avenues, to alert pedestrians and drivers to ongoing activity.
Please contact publicsafety@evansville.edu with questions. |
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Sesquicentennial Front Oval Closed Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9
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The Sesquicentennial Front Oval will be closed to parking beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, and will remain closed until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. This closure will provide time for students, families, and members of the campus community to take photos on the Oval without the distraction of cars ahead of Commencement.
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168th Commencement Ceremony
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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. |
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Summer 2026 Hours & Holiday Schedule
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2026 Summer Hours
From Monday, May 11 through Friday, August 14, 2026, we’ll be shifting to a slightly sunnier schedule:
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. |
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SAA Book Club May gathering
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Join the SAA Book Club in reading, the Art Thief by Michael Finkel this month. The Art Theif is a true-crime book about Stephane Breitwieser, one of history's most prolific art thieves. He stole over 200 priceless artworks from multiple Eurpean museums between 1995 and 2005.
To accomodate for the Memorial Day holiday, the club will be meeting one week earlier on Wednesday May 20th. They will meet at Orange Leaf from 12 -1pm (patio if weather permitting). To RSVP or if you have any questions please contact Kathy Taylor at ks6@evansville.edu. |
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Submitted by Kathy Taylor ks6@evansville.edu |
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AR/VR Presentation Wednesday May 6, 11AM
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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! |
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Submitted by Jon Robertson jr462@evansville.edu |
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💜 Join UE at the 2026 Tri-State Heart Walk
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As a member of the 2026 Evansville Tri-State Heart Walk Executive Leadership Team, President Pietruszkiewicz invites you to join him in supporting this impactful initiative—and we’d love for you to walk with us.
📅 June 6, 2026 📍 Friedman Park 2700 Park Boulevard Newburgh, IN
The Heart Walk brings communities together to create health and hope for every heartbeat. Every walker who joins and every dollar donated means:
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More people trained in CPR
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More groundbreaking research
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More lifesaving moments for families in our community
Let’s build a community of lifesavers in Evansville.
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Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu |
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Build Immersive Worlds! Aug. and Virt. Reality Lab: CHNG-310-04 offered Fall 2026
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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! |
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Submitted by Jon Robertson jr462@evansville.edu |
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Bookstore Summer Hours
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The campus bookstore will begin its Summer hours on Monday, May 11th:
- Monday-Thursday: 10am-3pm
- Friday: 10am-2pm
- Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED
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Submitted by Becky Lamont bl164@evansville.edu |
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Summer 2026 Work-Study Positions are Available
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You can now view and apply for Summer 2026 Work-Study positions through Self-Service.
How to Apply:
- Log in to Self-Service
- Complete the 2026 Summer Work-Study Application
- Scroll down to find Student Employment Position Listing
- Submit applications for positions of interest by emailing your application to the listed supervisor
What You Need to Know:
- Summer Work-Study is open to returning students.
- You may work in multiple positions but cannot exceed 37.5 hours per week across all jobs.
- The Summer Work-Study period runs May 11th – August 21st.
If you are hired for a summer position, you will receive a Summer 2026 Offer of Employment, which must be completed before you begin working. If you have not worked on campus before, you will also be required to fill out all necessary payroll paperwork. Turn in all documents to the Office of Student Financial Services. |
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Submitted by Hannah Higgins hh240@evansville.edu |
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THE SWITCH IS LIVE
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On the night of a 21st birthday, a family gathers for dinner in a home where tension quietly lives beneath the surface. As the evening unfolds, small moments begin to reveal the pressures each person is carrying, turning a familiar celebration into something far more fragile.
The Switch is a character-driven short film that explores family, responsibility, and the unseen weight of everyday life. Set in a single location and unfolding in real time, the film focuses on performance, atmosphere, and emotional authenticity to capture a moment that feels both intimate and universal.
Written and directed by Tommy J Housman, the film was created as part of a 16-week student collaboration with his Video Production class and Jon Robertson’s Sound Reinforcement and Recording Class at the University of Evansville. Shot in one room over the course of a single day, produced in one semester The Switch uses a minimalist approach and guided improvisation to build a natural, lived-in dynamic between its characters. |
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Submitted by Tommy Housman th208@evansville.edu |
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A Sabbatical for your PLANTS
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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. |
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Submitted by Meg Atwater-Singer ma35@evansville.edu |
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alumni and Engagement Summer Position
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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. |
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Submitted by Dina Willming dw285@evansville.edu |
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Employees: Review the Preferred Vendor and Photographer Policies
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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)
All marketing materials printed for both internal and external distribution (e.g. students and employees, alumni, donors, prospective students) must be printed through a vendor approved by the UE Office of Marketing. Using an approved vendor ensures consistent quality of printed materials, upholds brand standards, and avoids unexpected costs due to reprinting.
All campus departments are encouraged to have the Office of Marketing not only design their materials but also print them through an approved vendor. Marketing requests may be submitted at any time through Lytho, the University’s online workflow system.
Departments who choose to handle their own printing must work with a preferred vendor and submit artwork to the Office of Marketing (if not already designed by Marketing) for approval before printing occurs. Materials printed through an unapproved vendor may be subject to review.
As of April 2026, preferred vendors approved by the University of Evansville include:
- Nussmeier Engraving & Printing
- DataMail
- Branded by Woods
- B-Hive Printing
- Regent Promotions
- Miles Printing
- Progress Printing
- Greenwell-Chisholm Printing Co
- ColorMax Digital Imaging
- Signarama
- SLADE/ProMark
- Evansville Print Specialist
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. |
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Submitted by Julie Beer / jb855@evansville.edu |
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Official Transcripts
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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. |
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Submitted by Karri Sahlhoff ks725@evansville.edu |
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Marketing Student Workers Fall 2026
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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. |
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Submitted by Abbie Perry ap445@evansville.edu |
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CHNG-310-S02: Latino Community Outreach (Fall 2026)
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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 |
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Submitted by Cindy Crowe cc109@evansville.edu |
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SPAN-212 Online – Summer Session 2
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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. |
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Submitted by Cindy Crowe cc109@evansville.edu |
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SPAN-211 Online – Summer Session 1
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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. |
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Submitted by Cindy Crowe cc109@evansville.edu |
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SPAN-112 Online – Summer Session 2
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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.
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Submitted by Cindy Crowe cc109@evansville.edu |
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Dean's Teaching Awards 2025-2026
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Congratulations to the faculty members who have been selected by their Dean to receive a Dean’s Teaching Award for the 2025–2026 academic year.
These awards recognize outstanding dedication to student learning, mentorship, and academic support. The commitment these faculty members demonstrate through their teaching and engagement has a meaningful and lasting impact on our students and our academic community.
We are pleased to recognize the following faculty members:
William L. Ridgway College of Arts & Sciences
- Valerie Stein, Professor of Religious Studies
- Matt Powless, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
College of Education & Health Sciences
- Joanie Moyer, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Aleksander Nagornay, Assistant Professor of Nurse Anesthesia
College of Business and Engineering
- Logan Pant, Assistant Professor of Marketing
- Megan Voss-Warner, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition and in thanking them for their exceptional contributions to teaching and student success. |
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Submitted by Linda Tipton lt155@evansville.edu |
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Read Harder Challenge
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Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Read Harder Challange.
The library is proud to announce that Izzy Beaty won the $50 gift card to Bluestocking Books!
Be on the lookout for next year's Read Harder Challenge announcements! |
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Submitted by Danielle Williams dw56@evansville.edu |
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ECTE Certificates and Awards 2025-206
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The Eykamp Center for Teaching Excellence (ECTE) offers certificates to faculty members who meet the requirement of engagement and participation in ECTE sponsored events. Congratulations to the faculty who earned a certificate or award for the 2025-2026 academic year by demonstrating dedication to teaching and learning!
New Faculty Engagement Certificate:
· Erika Navarrete Anderson (Art)
· Yishu Bai (Electrical Engineering)
· Josh Baty (Biology)
· Andy Hammond (Theatre)
· Amanda Hooper (FYS)
· Ian Kim (Neuroscience | Psychology)
· Jesús Osorio Fuenmayor (Civil Engineering)
· Holly Skillman( Psychology)
· Madison Stout (Clinical Psychology)
· Megan Whitmore (Nursing)
Teaching Development Certificate:
· Alexa Ferguson (Center for Inclusive Excellence)
· Max Flowers (Libraries)
· Lisa Hale (Education)
· Kristina Hochwender (English & Creative Writing)
· Ying Ying Seah (Computer Science)
· Jessica Snow (Health Sciences)
· Sara Petrosillo (English & Creative Writing)
Outstanding New Faculty of the Year Award:
Jesús Osorio Fuenmayor (Civil Engineering)
Leadership in Teaching Excellence Award:
Sara Petrosillo (English & Creative Writing)
Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award:
Meg Atwater-Singer
Photo – left to right: Ian Kim, Andy Hammond, Erika Navarrete Anderson, Amanda Hooper, Josh Baty, and Jesús Osorio Fuenmayor
ECTE Team: Julie Merkle, Lorraine Jones, and Diana Rodríguez Quevedo |
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Submitted by Diana Rodriguez Quevedo dr130@evansville.edu |
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ECTE: Leadership in Teaching Excellence Award 2025-2026
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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 |
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Submitted by Diana Rodriguez Quevedo dr130@evansville.edu |
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ECTE: Outstanding New Faculty of the Year Award
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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 |
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Submitted by Diana Rodriguez Quevedo dr130@evansville.edu |
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Nursing Professor Paige Baumann earns Doctor of Nursing Practice
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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! |
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Submitted by Stephanie Stoll ss810@evansville.edu |
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Congratulations to the 2026 Dean of Students Leadership Awards winners!
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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:
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! |
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Submitted by Shelby Bartholome sg293@evansville.edu |
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CJ students gather donations for local food bank
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Students in this semester's Criminal Justice courses collected jars of peanut butter for the Tri-State Food Bank, "Peanut Butter Jam". The students collected over 70 jars for the local food bank. The efforts were initiated by Psychology major, Kiza Dillard (pictured).
If you would like to donate to the food bank, please go to: https://www.tristatefoodbank.org/ |
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Submitted by Kevin Gray kg70@evansville.edu |
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UE softball opens MVC Championship on Wednesday
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the first time since 2016, the University of Evansville softball team clinched a top six seed at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship. The Purple Aces enter the tournament was the sixth seed and will take on the third seed Murray State on Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Carbondale, Ill.
Looking Back
- UE and Murray State squared off in Evansville on March 20-21 with the Aces taking the first two games (3-0 and 6-5) before the Racers won the finale by a 3-1 final
- Niki Bode batted .400 in the series while Ashtyn Holbrook belted two home runs while recording five RBI in the series
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 heads to the MVC Championship batting .389, which is the 4th-highest single season average in program history
- She has accumulated 18 doubles on the season and is tied for 3rd place on the UE single-season list; it ranks second in the MVC
- In 27 games since March 14, Bode is batting .412 going 35-85
Leaving Her Mark
- Jess Willsey is set to complete a career that has seen her name etched in the program record book
- With 106 RBI in her career, Willsey is tied for 3rd on the UE career list while her 26 home runs is 4th
- She completed the regular season batting .296 with seven home runs, 29 RBI, and 22 runs scored
Near the Top
- With 143 strikeouts on the season, Kate Ridgway is second in the MVC and 40th in the nation
- Ridgway has won 10 games in 2026 while posting a 4.23 ERA
- Her 10th win came on 4/21 at NKU where she allowed 3 runs in the contest
- Ridgway tossed a complete game 3-hitter to clinch the series at Bradley on April 18
- In the road series sweep at Drake, Ridgway earned two victories and a save while resetting her single-game strikeout mark |
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Submitted by Bob Pristash rp113@evansville.edu |
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Aces Host Southern Indiana For Crosstown Clash On Tuesday
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville baseball team plays their final midweek contest of the season at Charles H. Braun Stadium on Tuesday, hosting the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles for a crosstown rivalry. First pitch for Tuesday's game is set for 6 p.m. Evansville vs. Southern Indiana | Tuesday, May 5 | 6 PM CT Site | Location German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium | Evansville, Ind. Links Tuesday, 6 PM: Live Stats | TV: N/A | Listen: 107.1 WJPS
Expected Pitching Match-Up: UE LHP Jack Willhite (1-2, 7.89 ERA) vs. USI TBA Follow the Aces Baseball Site | Twitter | Game Notes Series History - Wednesday marks the 60th meeting between Evansville and Southern Indiana - The Purple Aces lead the series, 36-23 - Southern Indiana won the first meeting this season by a score of 14-4 - Since 2000, Evansville leads the series, 13-5
Milestone for Max - Max Hansmann continued his outstanding campaign with another dominant start on Friday against UIC - Hansmann notched a career-high by tossing eight innings against the Flames to earn the win - The senior struck out five Flames to surpass the 200 strikeout mark for his career - Over his last 20 innings, Hansmann has allowed just two runs
McCormack on the Mound - Chris McCormack has emerged as one of the top relievers in the UE bullpen - McCormack fired three scoreless innings against UIC on Saturday striking out four - Over his last 12 innings pitched, McCormack has limited opponents to two runs while striking out 16 |
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Submitted by Donovan Schultz ds326@evansville.edu |
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Five UE softball players named to MVC Scholar-Athlete Team
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ST. LOUIS – Five University of Evansville softball players were honored with a spot on the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Team in an announcement by the league on Monday. Representing the Purple Aces was Niki Bode, Taylor Howe, Kate Ridgway, Brooke Voss, and Jess Willsey.
Bode, a junior Nursing major, has a cumulative GPA of 3.552. Howe has recorded a 3.806 GPA as a Communication senior. Ridgway, who is majoring in Creative Technologies, has a perfect 4.000 GPA as a sophomore. Exercise Science major Voss holds a 3.832 GPA as a junior while senior Willsey has recorded a 3.605 GPA in Sports Communication.
To meet the criteria for the MVC's Scholar-Athlete team, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically. Redshirt freshmen were not eligible. Nominees must have a 3.50 cumulative GPA, both as an undergraduate and graduate student, where applicable. Eligible nominees must compete in at least 75 percent of the institution's games played OR must start in at least 50 percent of the institution's games. For pitchers, a student-athlete must have made at least 17 appearances OR pitched 35 innings. |
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Submitted by Bob Pristash rp113@evansville.edu |
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UE Overwatch Advances to Second Straight National Championship, Eyes Back-to-Back Title
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The University of Evansville Esports Overwatch team is headed back to the national stage after defeating York University and Edinboro University this past Friday to secure a spot in the Division 8 National Championship.
The Aces will now look to repeat as national champions when they face Fresno Pacific University on Friday, May 8 at 6 p.m. |
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University of Evansville Theatre Announces 2025-26 Student Award-Winners and the 2026-27 Theatre Season
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The University of Evansville (UE) Theatre Society's annual StudentndAwards Dinner was held Thursday, Apr. 30, at The Log Inn.
The nearly 120 guests included members of the Theatre Society's Board, UE Theatre faculty/staff, UE President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz, William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences Dean Amanda Krause, and over 85 theatre majors. Department Chair and Managing Director Sharla Cowden served as emcee, and members of the theatre faculty presented the awards.
The Buddy Barnes Award for the Outstanding First-Year Student went to Rylee Carney, a design and technology major, from Overland Park, Kan. The Mary Lou Mooth Wooley Award for the Outstanding Sophomore Student went to Shelby Lomax, a theatre management student, from Sellersburg, Ind. The Mabel Dillingham Nenneker Award for the Outstanding Junior Student went to Mel Denison, a stage management major from Gainesville, Texas.
The John W. Streetman III Young Artist Award is given to the first-year, sophomore, or junior student who exhibits the spirit of collaboration, commitment, and courage in the classroom and production. The 2026 recipient is Matthew Manders, a performance major, from Houston, Texas.
The William A. Gumberts Award is given to a student for the single most outstanding artistic accomplishment of the year. The 2026 recipient is Alijah J. Roberson, for his work in the role of Macbeth, in MACBETH, by William Shakespeare. Roberson is a senior performance major, from Marietta, Ga. This production was part of the UE Theatre's ChangeLab initiative, the Rogue and Peasant Aces, a traveling troupe presenting free performances in non-theatre spaces. This year's production toured to the Evansville Public Library's Central Branch, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science, Reitz High School, and the Ridgway Center on the UE Campus.
The Jeanne Suhrheinrich Outstanding Senior Award is given to a student who has made the greatest overall contribution to the department over their four-year tenure. This year, there were two award-winners: Tomi Akinwande, a performance major, from Houston, Texas, and Jonathan Roth, a design and technology major, from Brookfield, Wis.
At the end of the evening, the 2026-27 theatre season was announced and will include HEDDA GABLER, by Henrik Ibsen, in a new version by Patrick Marber, directed by Assistant Professor of Acting Amelia McClain, in the May Studio Theatre. The first show in Shanklin Theatre will be MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furth, based on the original play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The musical will be directed by Assistant Professor of Directing Wes Grantom, musical direction by guest artist Tyler Simpson, and choreography by Bailey Crawford, a senior performance major, from Frisco, Texas.
There will be two student-directed productions in the May Studio Theatre whose titles will be announced later. The student directors are Owen White, a senior performance major, from Valley Center, Kan., and Marguerite Winzinger, a senior directing and dramaturgy major, from Bordentown, N.J. In addition, taking the helm of the Rogue and Peasant Aces touring production will be Mia Lacy, a senior directing and dramaturgy major, from Frisco, Texas.
The season finale will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of Shanklin Theatre, in April of 2027, with a production of OUR TOWN, by Thornton Wilder, directed by Grantom.
For more information, please call 812.488.2744 or email theatre@evansville.edu. |
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UE ChangeLab Expands Mental Health and Education Access for Latino Community
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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." |
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