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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Summer Hours Begin May 12
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UE will reduce business hours during the summer from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. This schedule will be in place beginning Monday, May 12, and we will extend these hours for one additional week through Friday, August 8. Regular hours will return Monday, August 11.
Juneteenth
For the second year, on Thursday, June 19, all University offices will be closed in honor of Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. In addition to time with your family and friends, we encourage you to utilize this time for reflection.
July 4 Holiday
The long Holiday weekend will get a little longer. We are adding one additional day to create an even longer holiday weekend. In addition to the University observing the July 4 holiday on Friday, the University will also be closed on Thursday, July 3. |
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Sesquicentennial Front Oval Closed May 9 and 10
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The Sesquicentennial Front Oval will be closed all day on Friday, May 9, for students to take commencement photos. It will remain closed until Saturday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly. |
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167th Commencement Ceremony
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The University of Evansville’s 167th Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 10th to honor the Class of 2025. 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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Department of Art Hosting Sidewalk Sale Today
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The Department of Art is hosting a Sidewalk Sale today, Wednesday, May 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Art Annex on Lincoln Avenue. We will have drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, etc. The artwork is from current and former UE Art students. Come support our students and department! We will accept cash, check, and credit. We hope to see you there! |
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UE THEATRE SOCIETY HOSTS ANNUAL STUDENT AWARDS DINNER
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University of Evansville Theatre students, faculty, and UE Theatre Society Board members gathered on Thursday, May 1, at the Log Inn for their annual Student Awards Dinner, where they recapped the year, celebrated achievements, and looked forward to the year ahead.
Following remarks by UE President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz, Theatre Society President Justin McCullough-Haddix, and Department Chair Sharla Cowden, awards were presented in several categories. Student award winners were the Buddy Barnes Award for Outstanding First Year Students, Luis Alejandro Gonzalez, a performance major from Midland, Texas, and Jasmine Hardin, a stage management major from Aurora, Colo; the Mary Lou Muth Wooley Award for Outstanding Sophomore, Saray Rodríguez Hernández, a theatre management major from Caracas, Venezuela; the Mabel Dillingham Nenneker Award for Outstanding Junior, Quinn McGaugh, a performance major from McAlester, Okla; the John W. Streetman III Young Artist Award of the Year Award, Emily Proctor, a sophomore theatre studies major from Jeffersonville, Ind; the Jeanne Suhrheinrich Award for Outstanding Senior, Delaney Ross, a performance major from Keller, Texas, and the William A. Gumberts Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award, Lauren Shinoski, a senior design and technology major from Grain Valley, Mo., for her costume design of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN. |
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Senior Art Exhibition 2025
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Come Celebrate the Senior Art Exhibition 2025!
The Department of Art is excited to invite you to this year's Senior Art Exhibition at the Melvin Peterson Gallery, featuring the work of Madison Adams, Wren Brooks, Mari Mueller, and Dezeree Shepherd.
Exhibition Dates:
April 21 - May 9
Opening Reception:
Wednesday, April 23 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Closing Reception:
Friday, May 9 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Come check out the amazing artwork and help us celebrate these talented students! |
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Faculty Invitation: FREE Innovation Workshop in Downtown Evansville
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Whether you have coached a ChangeLab or are interested in coaching one, this FREE workshop is for you! Spaces are very limited, so respond soon. RSVP to ac116@evansville.edu to receive registration link!
All full-time UE faculty are invited to join the Center for Innovation & Change team for an innovation in education workshop in downtown Evansville on May 26 and 27!
Sessions will start immediately after lunch on May 26. Following hte workshop, join everyone for a happy hour downtown and then come back for Day 2! Meals will be provided.
At this workshop, we'll learn from experienced coaches, provide helpful tools, and help you think about this unique approach to experiential learning in your class or department.
Spots are extremely limited and will be given first come, first served. Meals and materials provided.
RSVP to ac116@evansville.edu to receive registration link! |
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Plant Sitting
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The library is offering to keep students' plants alive over the summer if they cannot take them home. Contact Meg Atwater-Singer at ma35 for more information. |
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UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2025–2026 SEASON
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The University of Evansville Theatre announces five productions for the 2025–2026 season in Shanklin Theatre and the May Studio Theatre. The Shanklin Theatre season kicks off with the emotionally captivating musical ONCE, book by Edna Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, directed by Assistant Professor Wes Grantom ’03, with musical direction by Tyler Simpson. UE Theatre’s Rogue and Peasant Aces will again produce a free touring production, under the direction of Assistant Professor Stacey Yen, with William Shakespeare’s MACBETH. In the spring semester, Yen will take the helm of PASSAGE by Christopher Chen, and Wes Grantom will direct THE STEADFAST, by 2001 UE Theatre alumnus Mat Smart. Directing in the May Studio next year will be Antonio Cortés Román ’26, a theatre performance major from Metepec, Mexico and Landry Barker ’26, a theatre performance major from Ft Worth, Texas.
Dates and subscription tickets for the three-play Shanklin Theatre series as well as the two-play May Studio Theatre series will be announced later this year. |
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Official Transcripts
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Beginning Friday, May 2nd, all official transcript requests will be held unfil final grades are posted or degrees are conferred. If you need an unofficial transcript, you can access it anytime through self-service. |
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Graduation Cap Decorating!
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🎓 Graduation Cap Decorating Station
Celebrate your accomplishment with a touch of creativity! From May 1–May 9, stop by our DIY Graduation Cap Decorating Table located in Rademachers Lounge (across from Rademachers), in front of the UE Bookstore. The station will be open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, fully stocked with decorating supplies to help you personalize your cap and make it uniquely yours.
Swing by anytime—no registration needed! |
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Tarver Soccer Camps
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Head Coach Robbe Tarver has announced co-ed soccer camp dates this summer!
Day Camp May 27-30 & June 9-13
10% discount for children of faculty & staff. Email mm1059@evansville.edu
More info at tarversoccercamps.com |
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Office of Residence Life Marketing Assistant Applications are open
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The Office of Residence Life is seeking a creative and motivated student to serve as our Marketing Assistant. This position supports the promotion of Residence Life programs and services through social media, newsletters, event marketing, and more. The role averages 10-15 hours per week. A housing scholarship is provided.
Applicants must be in good standing with the University of Evansville, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with social media, marketing, and design.
To apply, submit an application, resume. and a sample advertisement by May 10, 2025. You can find the application on eRezLife.
For questions, contact the Office of Residence Life. |
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Purchasing Procedures for May 2025
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The University of Evansville’s current fiscal year, FY25, will end on May 31, 2025. The offices of Administrative Services and Accounting & Audit announce the following procedures related to the purchase of goods and services during the month of May:
Pcard Purchases:
- Pcard purchases posting for the month of May (cycle ending May 21) will be paid from the current fiscal year, FY25, unless the purchase is a prepaid item for the next fiscal year.
- All Pcard users should enter the allocation account numbers for May’s posted transactions in Chrome River by June 6, 2025. After that date, transactions will be posted to the Pcard user’s default budget account number.
- Pcard purchases that qualify as a prepaid expense for the next fiscal year should be noted as follows on reconciliation reports:
- When adding your transaction to a reconciliation report, please use the “Miscellaneous” tile and then the “Prepaid Expense” tile
- The allocation account number will be: 10-00-000000
- In the Description field, add the details of this expense and the account number it should be charged to in Fiscal Year 2026
Purchase Orders:
- To enter a purchase order for the next fiscal year, FY26, please create the purchase order with an effective date of 6/1/2025 or later.
- Approved requisitions converted into purchase orders with delivery by May 31, 2025, will be paid from this fiscal year’s budget.
Blanket Purchase Orders:
- To enter a blanket purchase order for the next fiscal year, FY26, please create the order with an effective date of 6/1/2025 or later.
- All FY25 blanket orders expire on May 31, 2025.
Payment Requests:
- All invoices to be paid from FY25 must be submitted through Self Service by June 10, 2025.
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Employee Headshot Day on Thursday, May 8
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Employees in need of a headshot can have theirs taken on Thursday, May 8 at 9:45AM.
Headshots will be taken outdoors near the southwest corner of the front oval lawn. In the event of rain, they will be moved indoors to the SOBA atrium.
To add your name to the list, please contact Abbie Perry at ap445@evansville.edu. |
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Columbia Store Friends and Family
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*Your exclusive Columbia Employee Store Invite has arrived. *
Columbia Employee Store Invitation Details:
- University of Evansville Alumni Association offer is valid April 18th - May 11th!
- Shop our family of brands – Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, SOREL and prAna at 40% off retail pricing
- For store access, please provide your digital invite (printed or shown on your mobile device) + proof of affiliation
- Invitees can bring up to four additional guests with each visit
- This offer is for store access (not valid online)
Have a wonderful week!
Kentucky Employee Store Team| Columbia Sportswear Company
Store Location: 2480 US-41 N | Henderson, KY 42420
Store Phone: (270) 854-3265
Email: kentuckyemployeestore@columbia.com
Columbia Sportswear | Mountain Hardwear | SOREL | prAna |
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Spanish 211 and 212 in Summer 2025
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SPAN 211 and SPAN 212 will be offered during Summer Session 1 and Summer Session 2, respectively. Foreign language courses through the 212 level are required for those seeking BA degrees. Both courses are online and asynchronous to accommodate busy schedules and diverse locations.
Questions? Contact Dr. Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu |
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CHNG-310-S02: Latino Community Outreach (Fall 2025)
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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. In this ChangeLab, students will explore ideas and 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 or projects that interest them. Heritage speakers are encouraged to join!
If you want to learn more about our award-winning ChangeLab, contact Profe Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu |
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CHNG-310-S02: Haitian Community Outreach (Fall 2025)
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Would you like to help the tri-state’s growing Haitian population overcome challenges and successfully integrate into our community while maintaining their cultural identity? Then register for CHNG-310-S02: Haitian Community Outreach for the fall semester. Students can earn up to 4 credit hours while supporting our Haitian community and developing projects to meet their needs. If you speak Haitian Creole, you are especially needed! However, speaking the language is not a requirement.
If you want to learn more about this ChangeLab, email Dr. Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu |
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2025-26 MARGERY FLORENCE KAHN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
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2025-26 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 2025-26 academic year may apply. An essay of about 300 words must accompany the application along with two to five faculty recommendation letters.
View the application and faculty recommendation information.
Completed applications and recommendation letters should be returned to the Office of Student Financial Services by MAY 9, 2025.
Questions may be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services at 812-488-2364 or studentfinancialservices@evansville.edu.
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Tree planting honoring retirees, Dr. Lora Becker, Professor Ralph Larmann, Dr. Rob Montgomery, Dr. Gregory Rike, and Dr. Mark Shifflet
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Dr. Lora Becker, Professor Ralph Larmann, Dr. Rob Montgomery, Dr. Gregory Rike, and Dr. Mark Shifflet were honored this past Sunday at the Faculty Retirement Tree Planting Ceremony and Reception. The Autumn Blaze Freeman Red Maple tree that was planted in their honor is located by the Koch Center along Lincoln Avenue by the green house and Lot C. They will each leave with a great legacy of successful careers and excellent service to our institution.

Dr Lora Becker

Professor Ralph Larmann

Dr Rob Montgomery

Dr Gregory Rike

Dr Mark Shifflet |
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Dean's Teaching Awards
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Congratulations to the faculty members who received a Dean's Teaching Award for 2024-2025 from their Dean or Associate Dean. Their dedication to our students through their teaching and support is exceptional. The faculty members being recognized are:
Tommy Housman, Instructor of Communication from the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences.
Dennis Malfatti, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities from the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences.
Yolanda Obaze, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management from the College of Business and Engineering.
Douglas Stamps, Professor of Mechanical Engineering from the College of Business and Engineering.
Hanna LaMar, Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy from the College of Education and Health Sciences.
William Miller, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences from the College of Education and Health Sciences.
Congratulations to our amazing faculty members! |
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Congratulations to the 2025 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 32nd Annual Leadership Awards Reception on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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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Condolences for Dr. Laura Weaver
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Condolences are extended to the family and friends of Dr. Laura H. Weaver who died on April 18 in Evansville. Dr. Weaver was a member of the faculty in the Department of English at UE from 1980 to 1999 and taught composition and World Cultures. She described herself as a lifelong Mennonite and often wrote and spoke about her conservative Mennonite family and upbringing and contrasted them with the more secular life she adopted as an adult.
A full obituary is at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/evansville-in/laura-weaver-12361332
A memorial service will be held at Patchwork Central, 100 Washington Avenue, Evansville, on Saturday, May 10 at 2:00 pm. |
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Bode and Howe earn All-MVC honors
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DES MOINES, Iowa – University of Evansville softball players Niki Bode and Taylor Howe were recognized on Wednesday as the Missouri Valley Conference announced its postseason award. Bode earned a spot on the All-MVC Second Team while Howe was named to the All-Defensive squad.
Bode led the Purple Aces with a .338 batting average in 2025. She completed the regular season with three home runs, 24 RBI, 22 runs scored, and 22 walks. In February, Bode had a perfect 3-for-3 effort in a win over UT Martin before picking up three hits versus Ball State in March. She had the game-winning double in the second game of a doubleheader versus Lindenwood.
As conference play began, Bode continued her solid play. She recorded five hits in eight at-bats over the final two games of the UNI series before scoring four runs in a pair of games at Valparaiso. Bode played a pivotal role in the May 3 win over Southern Illinois as she went 2-3 with an RBI.
Howe put up several highlight reel plays at third base over the course of the season on the way to the defensive accolade. A strong start to the season was highlighted by an MVC Player of the Week nod on February 25. She batted .455 that week with a home run in all four games for UE.
Her strong efforts continued as she completed the regular season with seven home runs, 31 RBI, and 33 runs while batting .285. Howe recorded a career-best four hits in the finale at Missouri State while matching her top mark with three runs scored in the second game at Valparaiso. She also had a strong performance in the win over SIU going 2-3 with two runs and a steal. |
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Russell named to MVC Scholar-Athlete Second Team
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ST. LOUIS – On Wednesday, the Missouri Valley Conference announced its 2025 Women’s Golf Scholar-Athlete Team. Mallory Russell represented the University of Evansville as a member of the second team.
Russell, a Health Services Administration major, holds a cumulative GPA of 3.90. She completed the 2024-25 season with a stroke average of 77.00, which was third on the Purple Aces squad. She saw action in 27 rounds with 20 finishing with scores in the 70’s.
Her low round of the season saw her post a 70 in the final round of the Coyote Creek Classic where she tied for the top spot on the individual leaderboard with a 3-round score of 224. Russell earned a 9th place finish at the Braun Intercollegiate to complete the fall.
In the spring, Russell finished in the top five on three occasions including a tie for second at the ASU Spring Classic. She also took third at the Nevel Meade Collegiate and 5th at the ISU Spring Invitational. |
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Alex Hemenway joins UE men's basketball program
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Newburgh native Alex Hemenway is returning home to join the University of Evansville men’s basketball program. Hemenway spent five seasons at Clemson before spending last season with Vanderbilt.
“We are elated to bring home Alex Hemenway to play for the Aces! Our goal was to add an elite perimeter shooter with experience to our roster and Alex fits that description perfectly,” UE head men’s basketball coach David Ragland exclaimed. “I have known Alex and his family for a very long time and believed in his ability to positively impact any team. His impact on our team will help move us closer to the goals we have in reviving our storied program.”
In his time at Clemson, Hemenway enjoyed his best season during the 2022-23 campaign where he averaged 6.9 points and 1.8 rebounds. Injury kept him out for the full 2024-25 season with the Commodores and he was limited to five games in 2023-24 with the Tigers. That season saw him finish with 5.2 PPG.
Despite battling plantar fascia in 2022-23, he appeared in 20 games while making 12 starts for Clemson while playing an average of 24.0 minutes per game. He finished in double figures on five occasions including a season-high of 18 points against USC Upstate where he was 7-of-9 from the floor. Hemenway added 15 points in wins over Penn State and Towson while posting 12 in a triumph over Wake Forest.
“Coming back home to play for UE was a easy decision the more I was able to think about it,” Hemenway said. “The people there hold a special place in my heart and it is the place I call home. There was really no question as to where I wanted to compete at and potentially finish my career off than here at Evansville!”
Over the course of his sophomore and junior seasons, Hemenway played in a total of 55 games while making 13 starts. His top performances saw him register 17 points versus Miami Ohio as a junior and 17 in a road win over Wake Forest during his sophomore season. As a freshman in 2019-20, Hemenway came off the bench to make 15 appearances.
Hemenway played for Castle High School where he recorded an average of 28.2 PPG as a senior. Rated a 3-star player, he was ranked as the No. 10 prospect in the state of Indiana. Hemenway left Castle as the leading scorer in school history with 1,765 points and was just the fifth player in school history to be named an Indiana All-Star. Other accolades included All-Conference, All-State, and many more. |
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Aces baseball heads across town for game at USI
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After a tough weekend at home, the Purple Aces look to bounce back with a crosstown rivalry match up with the Screaming Eagles. It will be the third game that UE and USI have played each other, as Evansville hosted a doubleheader back during the second weekend of the season. The team's split the doubleheader as the Eagles took the first game 9-1 while the Aces had one of only two shutouts of the season in the second game, winning 13-0.
Southern Indiana comes into tomorrow night's contest with a 21-26 overall record while sitting at 8-11 in the OVC for sixth in the conference. The Eagles have had similar struggles to UE, only going 2-6 in their last two weeks of play, dropping conference series to UT Martin and Eastern Illinois. But Southern Indiana has had success at the plate as they lead the OVC in team batting average at .312, led by a trio of batters that have hit .400 or better over the past three weeks. The Eagles have been led at the plate by sophomore outfielder Cameron Boy,d who has hit .447 (17-38) with 10 runs scored, three home runs, and 13 RBIs over USI's last 10 games.
While it was a difficult weekend for Evansville as a whole, being swept by Belmont, the team did have some big individual performances at the plate. Sophomore outfielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) led the Aces over the weekend with five hits, four RBIs, and one run scored. Longmeier's best game was Sunday afternoon's contest, where he hit .600 (three-of-five) with his sixth home run of the year and drove in four runs. Senior outfielder Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo. / Northeast CC) also had a better weekend hitting with three hits, three RBIs, and three runs scored.
The Aces also had a better time with multi-base hits over the past week. UE added four home runs and six doubles against the Bruins over the weekend while also having four doubles against Indiana during the week. Evansville has now had six games with a season-high four doubles, with three of those six games coming in the past eight days. The Aces will look to keep the doubles trend going at USI and then over the weekend in their final road conference series of the year. |
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Aces open MVC Championship on Wednesday
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With the regular season complete, the University of Evansville softball team opens the Missouri Valley Conference Championship against Indiana State on Wednesday evening. The 11th-seeded Purple Aces faces the No. 6 seed Sycamores at 7 p.m. at Buel Field in Des Moines, Iowa with ESPN+ having the broadcast.
Senior Weekend
- Zoe Frossard and Sydney Weatherford were recognized over the weekend as UE held its Senior Day festivities on Saturday
- The 2022 MVC Newcomer of the Year, Frossard is former member of the league’s All-Defensive Team and was recognized on the 2025 Preseason All-League squad
- Frossard has earned MVC Scholar-Athlete honors as well as Easton NFCA All-America Scholar accolades
- Weatherford has contributed to the program in all aspects as a pitcher and hitter
- She has accumulated 22 pitching victories and a career ERA of 3.57 while her top offensive season came in 2022 where she finished with 20 RBI
- Weatherford has also earned Easton NFCA All-American
Set for the Sycamores
- Evansville took two out of three games against the Sycamores in 2025
- The squads opened with a doubleheader in Terre Haute on April 8 with each team picking up a victory
- In the opener, UE held a 3-2 lead in the 6th before ISU rallied for three runs in the bottom of the 6th to take the win
- Gracie Hollingsworth tossed a shutout while Morgan Adams posted four RBI in a 6-0 win as UE split the doubleheader
- Adams and Taylor Howe belted home runs to lift the Aces to a 4-2 home win on April 15 to seal the series win
Looking Back
- In last seasons MVC Championship opener, the Aces picked up their first tournament win since 2013 as they defeated Drake by a final of 4-1
- Early RBI’s by Alexa Davis and Marah Wood helped UE hold a 2-1 edge before Hannah Hood’s 2-run single in the 5th added some insurance
- Sydney Weatherford scattered nine hits and two walks over seven innings of work
Walking Towards a Record
- Morgan Adams recorded her 39th walk of the season in the opener against SIU and is just one away from tying the UE single-season record of 40
- She also ranks second in program history with 14 home runs, three off the record
- Adams’ 14 homers is the second-most in a single season in program history and ranks third in the MVC
- Her 38 RBI are 7th in the Valley and is the 5th best single-season total in UE program history
- She leads the MVC with 39 walks while ranking fifth in slugging (.664), sixth in OPS (1.123), and 8th in on-base percentage (0.459) |
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Rodriguez and Romashkin earn MVC Scholar-Athlete honors
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ST. LOUIS – Two University of Evansville men’s golfers earned Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete recognition on Monday. Andres Rodriguez and Daniil Romashkin were each named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team.
Rodriguez led the Purple Aces with a 73.17 stroke average while playing 24 rounds. Each of his rounds finished at a 79 or lower and he registered three top 20 finishes on the season. He opened the season with a tie for 18th out of 86 participants at the Colonel Shootout while completing the tournament at 1-over. His top finish of the season was a tie for 14th at “The Buddy” where he opened with a season-low round of 69.
Majoring in Business, Rodriguez has a GPA of 3.56.
Romashkin wrapped up his junior campaign with a 74.29 stroke average, second on the UE squad. Out of his 24 rounds, 22 finished in the 70’s. He earned top finish of the season at “The Buddy” as he tied for 11th with an even 213. In the opening round of the event, he shot a 68. His lowest round of the season was a 66 in the opening round of the Butler Spring Invitational.
He is a Finance major and has a GPA of 3.86. |
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Aces Esports Overwatch Team Clinches Historic Spot in National Championship
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In just their second year of existence, the Aces Esports Overwatch team has made program history by qualifying for the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) National Championship for the very first time.
This unprecedented achievement marks a monumental milestone for the Aces Esports program, which has rapidly risen through the ranks to earn national recognition. With a season defined by grit, coordination, and standout performances, the Aces have proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the collegiate esports stage.
“This is more than just a win for our Overwatch team—it’s a win for our entire program and school community,” said Samuel Henderson, Head Coach of Aces Esports. “To reach the national stage in only our second year speaks volumes about the dedication and passion of our players.”
Throughout the season, the Aces have impressed opponents with their disciplined strategies, high mechanical skill, and cohesive teamwork. Their journey to the NECC National Championship included a hard-fought playoff run against some of the top collegiate programs in the nation- Valpo, UI-Springfield, University of Akron, University of Mississippi, and Illinois State University.
The National Championship match will be held today in Esports Center at 7:00 PM CST against Fort Lewis, where the Aces will look to bring home their first national title and show our vision of training champions.
Fans are encouraged to follow the team’s progress on social media @AcesEsports and cheer them on in the Esports Center as they chase Gold. |
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