If you were unable to attend one of our informational sessions for the 2025-2026 benefit enrollment season, you can watch the Open Enrollment Session Recording.

As a reminder, all benefit-eligible employees need to complete their elections by 5 PM Friday, April 11.

Please reach out to Lori LeDuc if you have any questions, ll138@evansville.edu

Please note that Greek Life Field Day has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the Carson Lawn.

As a result, H Lot will be partially closed from 5:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on April 9. The closure will affect only the side of H Lot closest to Carson Lawn.

Please plan accordingly and thank you for your cooperation!

Dr. Andy Lampkins has been appointed the Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences, effective June 1, 2025. Dr. Lampkins has served as the interim dean since September 2023 and has proven to be an inspiring leader during this time.

A faculty member at the University of Evansville since 2013, Dr. Lampkins has made significant contributions to the academic and research communities. His work in molecular synthesis, drug discovery, and innovative therapeutics has had a profound impact on both the field and our students.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lampkins on his appointment. We look forward to the continued growth and success of the College of Education and Health Sciences under his leadership.

Did you know that during the “Spring Electronics Recycling Event,” a variety of electronic materials will be accepted for recycling at no charge.  Accepted items include, but are not limited to computers and computer related equipment, laptops, printers, monitors, modems, scanners, TVs, DVD players, DVR devices, digital cameras, and cell phones. Copy machines and appliances, including microwaves, will NOT be accepted. This program is for Vanderburgh County households only. Items from businesses will not be accepted. Spring Event: Saturday, April 12, 2025, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, at C&I Electronics, 424 E. Inglefield Road (corner of Inglefield & Hwy 41 North) For more information, please call the Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District at 812-436-7800. Hosted by C&I Electronics in partnership with the Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District.

You are invited to join the English & Creative Writing Department's celebration of literature this week! On Thursday at 4:00, the Senior Coffee Hour features creative writing majors reading their own work. On Friday, Dr Liam Lanigan will speak at the Mel Peterson Literary Forum on Ursula K Le Guin's science fiction, and on Saturday, UE students will present their literary scholarship in our student conference. All events are free and open to the public.

The English & Creative Writing Department is pleased to welcome Dr. Liam Lanigan as this year's speaker at the Mel Peterson Literary Forum this Friday at 7:00pm in SOBA 162. The title of Dr. Lanigan's talk is:  “Keeping things out of proportion: Scale and hope in the works of Ursula K Le Guin.”

Speaking at the 2014 National Book Awards, Ursula Le Guin noted “We live in capitalism, its power seems inescapable – but then, so did the divine right of kings. Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings…Hard times are coming, when we’ll be wanting the voices of writers who can see…other ways of being.” While Le Guin’s work is frequently characterized as utopian, it is notable for its depiction of underlying ambiguities, tensions, and contradictions even in its most sympathetically rendered societies, and for its embedding of utopian ideals within the wider spatial networks through which ideas and power are disseminated. Her works depict vast spatial and temporal scales that suggest the seemingly limitless power of contemporary capitalism, yet their multivocal literary forms suggest the capacity of people to effect change. This talk will  explore the ways that Le Guin uses spatial and temporal scale to convey not just a sense of utopian possibility, but the necessity of our own agency in the process of its coming into being.

Liam Lanigan, PhD, is Associate Professor of British and European
literature at Governors State University, Chicago. He received his PhD
from University College Dublin and is a former Irish Research Council
Postdoctoral Fellow at University College Cork, and National Endowment
for the Humanities Fellow at the Institute of Irish Studies, University of
Notre Dame. He is the Vice President of the Association for Literary Urban
Studies, and Secretary of the MLA Irish Language and Literature Forum.
Lanigan is the author of James Joyce, Urban Planning, and Irish Modernism:
Dublins of the Future (Palgrave 2014), as well as co-editor of the forthcoming
edited collection Urban Discourses of Crisis, Resilience, and Resistance:
Cities Under Stress (Palgrave 2025). He has written extensively on the
city, globalization, finance, and migrancy in contemporary Irish and British
literature, including for journals such as Modern Language Quarterly and Irish
University Review.

Join us during Lent for prayer and meditation on Wednesdays at 8:30 AM in Neu Chapel.

Dear Campus Community (Faculty, Staff, and Students),

A bold new initiative is coming to the University of Evansville—We Grow Aces! Join us for a Lunch and Learn information session to discover how this multifaceted project is transforming education, sustainability, and community engagement right here on our campus.

📍 Location: Center for Inclusive Excellence (Ridgway University Center, 2nd Floor)
📅 Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 and Monday, April 14, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
🍱 Bring your lunch and join the conversation!

We Grow Aces! brings together several powerful initiatives:

🌿 Student Empowerment – Middle school through college students engage in hands-on learning focused on nutrition, sustainability, and urban agriculture.
🚜 Faculty & Staff Involvement – Opportunities to grow and harvest fresh produce using our innovative aquaponics container system—no soil, just science and sustainability.
🍎 Campus-Wide Learning – Events and workshops for the university community centered on nutrition education and food preparation.

Whether you're curious about aquaponics, want to help harvest produce, or are passionate about student mentoring and community health, there’s a way for you to get involved in We Grow Aces!

✨ Seating is limited, so come early and bring your lunch!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for the Flag Parade on Thursday, April 10th! This UE tradition kicks off the International Food Festival the following day, Friday, April 11th.

Students, staff, and faculty are invited to carry a flag representing their home country or a nation they feel connected to.

Reserve a flag in advance using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/uk5L8rqjY4.

Or, simply arrive at Ridgway at 3:30 PM to claim a flag before the parade begins!

Parade starts at 4:00 PM – see you there!

This year’s Natural Sciences Research Symposium is scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, April 11^th. The symposium will include a poster session from 2-3:00 pm in the Koch Center atrium during which students majoring in biology, chemistry, and neuroscience will present results of their current research projects. There will also be two outstanding speakers for this year’s event: Russell Pesavento (PhD, DDS, Class of 1998) and Heather Kissling (MS, JD, Class of 1997). Dr. Pesavento is a professor in the College of Dentistry at the University of Chicago-Illinois. Heather Kissling is a Partner and Prosecution Practice Chair at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP in Chicago who works with clients in securing biotechnology patents. The two speakers are scheduled to talk about their careers and job opportunities in their respective professions from 3-4:00 pm in Koch 100. Everyone is welcome.

Join the Office of Institutional Equity and Intersectional Feminist Alliance (IFA)  for an important program titled "Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Preventing Abusive Relationships in College" on Thursday, April 10, from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM in SOBA 71.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and supporting survivors. This program will address the critical issue of abusive relationships in college settings, providing valuable insights and strategies for prevention.

Did you know?

• Nearly one in five women in the United States experiences completed or attempted rape during their lifetime.
• Date rape is a significant concern, with many incidents involving acquaintances or intimate partners.
• Nearly one in 33 men in the U.S. have experienced attempted or completed rape in their lifetime.
• 44% of lesbian women have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner.
• 50% of transgender people have been sexually assaulted at least once in their life.

Let's come together to learn, support, and take action against sexual violence. Your participation can make a difference!

For more information, please contact Annie Sills at cs175@evansville.edu .

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Morgan Whitaker Stankey Andiron Lecture Series

We are pleased to announce that the next lecture in this series will be delivered by Dr. Clark Kimberling, on Thursday, April 10 at 4 PM in Koch 100. The title of the lecture is :  “From Philadelphia to New Harmony, 1826-1832

In 1970, Clark Kimberling finished his Ph.D in mathematics at the Illinois Institute of Technology and joined the UE faculty. His interests in New Harmony stem from the finding of a certain fossil in Evansville in 1854 and subsequent involvement of scientists in nearby New Harmony. He then started a UE-based website, "New Harmony Scientists, Educators, Writers, and Artists".  In 2000, he started the internationally acclaimed  UE-based "Encyclopedia of Triangle Centers", and 2024, he received the Sadelle and Sydney Berger Award for Scholarship.

Synopsis:

In 1826, the passengers on the "Boatload of Knowledge" moved to New Harmony, Indiana, and established a scientific and educational community. Under the leadership of William Maclure, President of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, and Madame Marie Fretageot, the former Philadelphians made important contributions to the natural sciences, arts, and education. This lecture will describe the lives and works of Maclure, Thomas Say, Charles-Alexandre Lesueur, Madame Fretageot, and their copperplate engraver, Cornelius Tiebout.

Join us as we celebrate academic excellence and dedication to nursing education at the Investiture Ceremony for Endowed Positions on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CDT in Neu Chapel.

This special event will honor:

• Mrs. Katie Thomas, recipient of the Nancy McFadin Mueller Endowed Chair in Nursing

• Mrs. Melissa Rea, recipient of the White Family Endowed Professorship in Nursing

A reception will follow in Eykamp Hall, Room 253, Ridgway University Center, providing an opportunity to congratulate our distinguished honorees.

For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be available via livestream.

To RSVP, contact Taylor Houchin at tb90@evansville.edu.

On Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 in Wheeler Concert Hall, come experience a performance of Terry Riley’s "In C," a minimalist masterpiece that changed the course of music history.

Written in 1964, "In C" is a seminal work in minimalist music, known for its repetitive, shifting patterns that unfold over time. Riley's use of 53 short modular motifs, combined with the flexibility of interpretation, allows each performance to be unique. The piece is open-ended, with performers choosing when to move to the next pattern, creating a rich, evolving soundscape. “In C” provided the foundation for the Minimalist movement, including, in addition to Terry Riley, the composers Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and John Adams.

Don't miss the chance to experience this pioneering piece and feel its transformative influence on contemporary music.

Join the Pep and Vim Virtual 5K!
Celebrate in a healthy way and receive an exclusive T-shirt!*

www.uealumnionline.com/2025PV5K

Event Details:

•          Complete your 5K anytime between April 21 – April 25.
•          Submit your time online (a link will be emailed).
•          Prizes will be awarded based on various criteria.

Registration & Fees:

•          General registration: $25
•          Current UE students: $15 

Important Dates:

•          Register by Friday, April 11 to guarantee you receive your T-shirt by Pep and Vim (Friday, April 25).

Questions?

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

Get ready for a treat! We're rolling out the red carpet (or should we say, the dessert table?) to welcome you with open arms and a spread that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

This is your chance to:

• Meet and mingle with fellow new hires and some friendly faces from across the organization.
• Enjoy a variety of scrumptious treats that will make your afternoon extra special.
• Learn more about the SAA community and feel right at home.

Keep an eye on your calendars! You'll be receiving an official invitation with all the details in the coming days.

Please join the Division of Student Affairs as we host a celebration in honor of Mike Tessier's retirement on April 22, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Class of 1959 Gallery at Ridgway University Center. If you have questions, please contact Shelby Gardner (sg293@evansville.edu). We hope to see you there!

All UE active and retired employees (staff, administrators, and faculty) as well as trustees are invited to participate in the 2025 Hanns Pieper UE Photography Exhibition.  Items will be accepted from Tuesday, March 18 through Friday, April 4 in the Department of Art office (Krannert 212).

Requirements for submission are:

• Photos should be matted, framed, and suitable for hanging in the Krannert Gallery.
• Photos may be no larger than 16" x 20".
• Provide your name, current/former department, email address/telephone, and a title for your image (date and location) on the back of each submission.
• Work should not have been previously submitted.

Please share your talents and hobbies with the UE community!

The campus and local community are invited to join us at a reception on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the Krannert Gallery.

Please contact Carol McCraney at 812-499-2043 or cm177@evansville.edu if you have questions.

The Department of Art is pleased to announce the 63rd Annual Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition in the Melvin Peterson Gallery from March 24 - April 12, 2025.  Many of these original pieces of art are for sale.

Please join us at the public reception honoring these UE students on Thursday, March 27 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.

Gallery hours are Monday, Friday & Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and supporting survivors. Sexual assault is a pervasive issue on college campuses, with 13% of all students experiencing rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation. Among undergraduate students, 26.4% of females and 6.8% of males experience these forms of sexual violence. Members of historically marginalized communities face even higher rates of sexual violence.

It's crucial that we come together to address this issue and promote a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

We have several events planned throughout the month to educate and engage our community:

• Healthy Relationships Program: Join us on April 10th from 5:50-6:45pm in SOBA 71 to learn about building and maintaining healthy relationships.
• Library Display: Visit the library to explore a curated display on sexual assault awareness and prevention.
• Interactive Exhibit: Engage with an interactive exhibit in the Multicultural Student Commons that highlights the impact of sexual violence and ways to support survivors.
• Lunch and Learn: Attend a session with Nursing professor Chantal Wood on Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners on April 29th from 12-1pm in the Multicultural Student Commons. This session will provide valuable insights into the role of these specialized nurses in supporting survivors and collecting evidence.

We encourage all community members to participate in these activities and to always ensure that they obtain clear and enthusiastic consent from their partners. Let's work together to create a campus culture where everyone feels safe and respected.

Have a listen to Season 2 – Episode 3!

In Episode 3, Andrea Vargas, a performance theatre major, sheds light on the much sought after Harlaxton experience as well as a unique perspective on the Hispanic/Latinx community on UE's campus. Enjoy this episode of Andrea's stories and laughter!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mbFwIxkzBLpYoojUmStBJ?si=90b15d17ac57458f

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rd-ep-andreas-experience/id1772118609?i=1000700677054

Huge THANKS to our production team, Sophia Reyes, Jocelyn Solano Sánchez, and Tommy Housman!

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

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

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

As the weather gets warmer and the students get more restless for summer, it's that time of year again: Bike Race!    On April 26th, Intramurals and Greek Life will be hosting Bike Race: an event so seeped in tradition it's one of the first events booked each year. This morning-mid afternoon event will take place in Lot H by the soccer stadium and will include different Greek chapters and organizations competing for a trophy and bragging rights. This day features plenty of school spirit, free food and soda, plenty of water, and great weather.    I reach out today to ask for volunteers! To run such a great event, we need some extra support to get things going. Please review our sign up genius for time slots and job responsibilities here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA8AD23A5FEC34-55938563-bike   If you have any questions, please let me know!    Thanks,    Will McDonner 

Join Center for Inclusive Excellence intern and USI BSW student Shelby Gardner from 11:30 am-12:30 pm on Wednesday, April 16th, in the Multi-Cultural Student Commons, for a Service Dog Etiquette Lunch and Learn Program. Shelby will share information about service animal dog laws and rights, how to interact with service animals in public, and how to assist individuals in the disabled community with service animals.  Feel free to bring your lunch!

UE students seeking financial aid or intending to use loan funds for summer courses at UE should complete a Summer Financial Aid Application and return it to the Office of Student Financial Services (Olmsted 105) however is most convenient by May 1, 2025. The application will allow our office to assess your financial aid and loan eligibility.

Work-Study:

On-campus jobs are available for continuing UE students during the summer. You do not need to be eligible for need-based Federal Work-Study during the academic year in order to apply. You may also apply regardless of your enrollment in summer courses. Applications will be available within the Student Employment area of Self-Service.

We are excited to announce the new UE Purple Person Program!

Being a Purple Person isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about being a friendly face, a helpful guide, and a connection to the UE community. Our goal is simple: to help new employees feel welcome, valued, and part of something great.

What is a Purple Person?

A Purple Person is someone who:

✔ Enjoys connecting with people in a natural and welcoming way
✔ Knows their way around UE and is happy to share insights and experiences
✔ Listens, encourages, and helps others feel at home
✔ Believes in the power of small gestures—like a coffee chat, a quick check-in, or a warm introduction

Sign up to be a purple person today: https://forms.office.com/r/LH4vAPSxrh

Family, friends and loved ones of the late Dr. Marvin E. Hartig are pleased to announce the application process for the Dr. Marvin E. Hartig Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to the loving memory of Dr. Hartig, Dean of Evansville College’s Evening College in 1967, and administrator for the Center for Advanced Study, director of the Evansville chapter of the American Institute of Banking (AIB), and the international student advisor. In 1974, Dr. Hartig was appointed Dean of Academic Services. He retired in 1984 after serving his alma mater for thirty-five years and passed away in 2007.

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving sophomore student. Preference will be given to a student working while being enrolled as a full-time student. International students are encouraged to apply.

Eligible students for the 2025-2026 Hartig Memorial Scholarship will be sophomores in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Download the application.

Deadline: Please return all materials to the Office of Student Financial Services by April 28, 2025. The decision will be announced by May 27, 2025.

Questions: Amber Chandler, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Financial Services, at ac547@evansville.edu or 812-488-2364

On Saturday, April 5, students from the UE Suzuki Violin Program performed alongside guest artists, Time for Three and the Evansville Philharmonic during the orchestra's final Classics concert at the Victory Theater. Time for Three worked with the students prior to the Saturday dress rehearsal and then led them in a moving performance at the concert of "Joy" composed by the artists. Pictured L to R back row are UE Violin students and faculty:  Maria Mastropaolo (faculty), Avery McDaniel, Caleb Sullivan, Reid Muchnick, Olivia Branch, Carol Dallinger (faculty), Oliver Sokeland, Genevieve Purcell, Anya Maurer, Grace Li, Lily Wang, Lola Purcell, Abigail Woolsey, Leah Moesner, Breydon Curtis (not pictured Sarah Pearce, (faculty))  L to R front row: Time for Three :Nicholas Kendall, violin; Ranaan Meyer, string bass; Roger Kalia, conductor EP, Charles Yang. violin.

A team of students from the Fall 2024 STAT 300 Changelab project was awarded honorable mention in the Fall 2024 Intermediate Statistics Class Project Competition, hosted by the American Statistical Association (ASA) and the Consortium for Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education (CAUSE).

The team included Andrew Thompson, Ethan John, Abigail Jahn, Josephine Pagano, and Max Hansmann. Their project is titled "Developing A User-Friendly Shiny Application For Visualizing and Comparing United States Crop Data Procured by NASS" and was completed under the guidance of Dr. Omid Khormali.

This recognition came despite strong national competition, and it highlights both the quality of the students' work and the real-world impact of their ChangeLab model, which integrates applied data science with community-oriented research.

The link for the list of competition winners and their projects is: https://www.causeweb.org/usproc/usclap/2024/fall/winners

Faculty in UE's School of Education engaged in a self-study to evaluate the effectiveness of their elementary and intermediate classroom programs in preparing future educators. The self-study was submitted to the International Literacy Association (ILA) for evaluation. The International Literacy Association National Recognition is awarded to outstanding licensure, certificate, and endorsement programs that prepare literacy professionals.

We are proud to announce that the University of Evansville has become the fifth higher education institution in the United States to earn ILA National Recognition for program alignment to rigorous ILA standards. Only fifteen universities in the United States have earned this distinction, and the University of Evansville is the first university in Indiana to qualify for this honor.

Earning ILA National Recognition demonstrates that UE's School of Education adheres to a rigorous set of standards for preparing literacy professionals, setting us apart from similar programs. This seal of approval, granted only by ILA, shows that the program at UE meets or exceeds ILA's high standards for excellence.

Special thanks are extended to our Dean, Dr. Andy Lampkins, and our Program Chair, Dr. Shari Millikan, for their enduring support and encouragement throughout this long process. We are thankful for your guidance and leadership!

Hello,

I hope this message finds you well. I am conducting a research study focused on understanding the public health implications of e-cigarette use, and I am seeking participants to contribute valuable insights to this important topic. As part of this study, I aim to explore the attitudes, behaviors, and awareness surrounding e-cigarettes and their potential health impact. Your participation will help enhance our understanding of this growing public health concern.

If you are interested in participating, please click the link provided below. All responses will be kept confidential, and your involvement will make a meaningful contribution to the field of public health. If you have any questions or would like additional information please reach out to me at cb534@evansville.edu. Your involvement would be greatly appreciated, and I thank you for considering this opportunity.

Link to the survey:

Click here to participate in this survey

Best regards,

Chloe Braden 

University of Evansville '25 

School of Health Sciences 

PTK Honor Society 

CASA Advocate

Former faculty member Ella Combs-Larmann (Pamela Combs), Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Evansville from 2000-2004, passed away on Sunday, April 7.

Ella served as the art historian for the Department of Archaeology and Art History from 2001-2004 and also taught classes in the Department of Art.  In Fall 2005, she taught a class at Harlaxton and contributed her talents to restoring a vintage garden on the Harlaxton grounds.

Ella is the wife of current Department of Art faculty member Ralph Larmann.

Visitation will be held at Alexander Newburgh Chapel on Sunday, April 13 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Life service to follow at the funeral home.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Gracie Hollingsworth tossed a complete game shutout to lead the University of Evansville softball team to a 6-0 win over Indiana State in game two of Tuesday’s doubleheader at Price Field.  The Sycamores opened the day with a 5-3 victory.

Game 1 – Indiana State 5, UE 3

Indiana State jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning.  Evansville’s offense came alive in the top of the third, scoring three times to take its first lead.  Abby Bode, Kynadee Warner, and Jess Willsey each singled to load the bases for Morgan Adams.  Her double off the wall in center field plated two runs to tie the game.  Miriah Powell followed with a sac bunt that brought in the third run to put UE in front.

With two outs in the fourth, Bode and Warner both reached on hits once again before being stranded on base.  The Sycamores also left two batters on in their half of the fourth.  In the fifth, the Aces looked to add to the lead once again.  With one out, Adams and Powell walked before a pair of fly outs ended the threat.

In the sixth, the Sycamores regained the lead.  After the tying run scored on an error, Madison Poulson hit a 2-run single to put ISU in front at 5-3.  Down to its final three outs, UE put runners on as Jess Willsey walked and Callie Meinel hit a 2-out single.  Unfortunately, a strikeout ended the game with ISU winning by a score of 5-3.

UE recorded eight hits with Bode and Warner finishing with two apiece.  Kate Ridgway threw the full six innings with five runs scoring, two of which were earned.  She fell to 5-8 on the season.

Game 2 – UE 6, Indiana State 0

Gracie Hollingsworth struck out eight batters while allowing just four hits in a complete game shutout win over Indiana State.

Evansville broke a scoreless tie in the top of the third, scoring three runs to take the lead.  All of the action came with two outs as the Aces picked up three hits while taking advantage of two Sycamore errors.  Taylor Howe began the stretch with a single while Keghan Pye followed with a bunt single.

Howe and Pye would both score on an ISU error.  After Willsey reached on an error, Morgan Adams came to the plate and launched a long double that scored Willsey to make it a 3-0 game.  In the top of the fifth, it was Adams striking again.  The MVC leader in home runs added another to her tally, launching a 3-run shot to double the lead and make it a 6-0 game.

With UE in front, Hollingsworth took care of business in the circle.  She allowed just four hits, struck out eight batters and did not walk a single batter.  She picked up her sixth win of the season.  Adams and Kynadee Warner had two hits apiece as the Aces finished the game with nine.  Adams went 2-4 with a home run and four RBI.

This weekend, the Aces are back home to face Murray State for a 3-game series.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville baseball team wasn’t able to keep up with a red-hot offensive night from the Butler Bulldogs.

The Purple Aces took an early lead at German American Bank Field but didn’t hold on in a 17-5 loss to Butler. Senior infielder Cal McGinnis (Kimberly, Wis. / Bradley) was the only UE batter with multiple hits off the Bulldogs on a single in the third and fifth innings. While senior outfielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) stole his 20th and 21st bases of the season for the most by an Evansville runner since Eric Staments had 30 in 2012.

The Bulldogs got a walk to begin Tuesday’s contest, but the next three batters went down in order as starting pitcher Drew Fieger (Fort Mitchell, Ky. / Lincoln Trail CC) added two strikeouts.  The Aces offense led off with a single from Rumsey in the first. During the next at-bat, Rumsey stole two bases and scored the first run of the game on a throwing error from Butler’s catcher.

 UE then had its next two batters reach base with a walk and a single. A sacrifice fly after Evansville’s second single scored outfielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) to put the Aces up 2-0 early. The Bulldogs offense responded in the second, scoring a run on Fieger with a double and a sacrifice fly. But the senior right-hander added his third strikeout of the night to end the inning.

The second inning ended shortly after as UE went down in order. Butler soon took the lead, scoring two runs on a hit and an error in the top of the third. Evansville tied the game back up in the bottom frame as Longmeier led off with a walk. The outfielder took second on the Aces' next at-bat on a wild pitch and advanced to third on a passed ball during UE’s third AB of the inning. McGinnis hit his first single of the night in the third, putting the base knock into left field to score Longmeier as the tying run.

After Evansville tied the game at three runs in the bottom of the third, the Bulldogs' offense exploded for five runs in the fourth. Butler batted through its lineup in the inning with two hits and four walks to take an 8-3 lead. The Aces got a run back in the bottom of the fourth as Rumsey hit a sacrifice fly on their fourth at-bat of the inning. The sac fly scored shortstop Drew McConnell for UE’s fourth run of the game.

The Bulldogs extended their lead in the fifth with another five-run inning that went through their order. Butler centerfielder David Ayers started and ended the top of the fifth with a ground out and a fly out. In between Ayers ABs, the Bulldogs connected on four hits, a walk, and two hit-by-pitches to make it a 13-4 contest.

Evansville had its longest inning on offense in the bottom of the fifth. The Aces had seven batters come up to the plate with two hits from McGinnis and catcher Evan Waggoner (Bedford, Ind. / North Lawrence Bedford HS). UE also added two walks to score a fifth run before heading to the top of the sixth.

Butler’s defense shut down Evansville’s offense for the final two innings of the game while adding four runs in the top of the seventh. The Aces went down swinging in the bottom half of the frame to end the game at a 17-5 final. UE returns to conference action this weekend at Illinois State. Evansville’s first game in Normal is set for 6 p.m. on Friday, April 11.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Masatoyo Kato recorded a 2-under 69 to pace the University of Evansville men’s golf team in the final round of the Tennessee State Big Blue Intercollegiate at Hermitage Golf Club.

Kato opened the event on Monday with scores of 72 and 74.  Combined with Tuesday’s round of 69, he finished the tournament with a 2-over 215 to tie for 11th.  Finishing two strokes behind him was Julian Kiessling.  He began with a 76 in round one before carding a 70 in the second round and an even 71 in the third round.  His 216 tied him for 16th.

Third on the team was Andres Rodriguez.  He improved his score in all three rounds.  After registering a 77 to open play, Rodriguez carded scores of 72 and 71 to tie for 28th with a final tally of 220.  Daniil Romashkin was fourth on the Purple Aces squad.  Following a 78 in the opening 18, Romashkin tallied rounds of 72 and 73.  His 223 tied him for 38th.

Luke Price completed the tournament with a 229.  His low round of 74 came in the first 18 holes.  He followed up with rounds of 75 and 80.  Miguel Sobrado competed as an individual.  His opening two rounds finished at 77 and 81 before a 3-over 74 on Tuesday tied him for 77th with a 232.

Evansville finished in 6th place in the team standings, wrapping up the tournament at 18-over-par.  UE was four behind 5th place finisher Eastern Illinois.  Arkansas-Pine Bluff took top team honors as they wrapped up the 3-round event at 4-under.

Jackson Twerdahl of UT Martin was the medalist.  Helped by a 6-under 65 on Tuesday, he finished with a 204 to win by two strokes.

The Aces are set to compete in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship from April 20-22 in Des Moines, Iowa.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Freshman Louise Standtke recorded an even round of 72 on Monday to take top honors at the Indiana State Spring Invitational at the Country Club of Terre Haute.

After opening with a 1-under 71 on Sunday, Standtke’s even par of 72 gave her a final score of 143.  She bested Hunar Mittal and Olivia Jang of Purdue Fort Wayne by three strokes.  It is the first victory of her Purple Aces career and second in a row for the program following Kate Petrova’s win in last week’s Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge.

Led by Standtke’s efforts, UE finished in second place in the final team standings.  The Mastodons won with a 2-round score of 596 while the Aces finished with a 600.

Second for Evansville and 5th overall was Mallory Russell.  She matched Standtke’s even score on Monday.  Combined with Sunday’s 76, Russell finished with a 148.  Kate Petrova came in 12th place.  Rounds of 76 and 77 saw her finish the weekend at 9-over-par.

Elizabeth Mercer and Jane Grankina rounded out the UE team scores.  After carding a 79 to open the tournament, Mercer lowered her score on Monday to a 77.  Her 156 put her in a tie for 18th.  Grankina also lowered her score.  Following an 81 in the first round, she posted a 78 in the second 18. With a 159, she tied for 28th.

Izzy Steele was the top finisher for UE’s individuals.  Rounds of 77 and 78 saw her finish in 17th with a 155.  Trinity Dubbs tied for 30th.  Her scores checked in at 82 and 78.

In less than a week, the Aces will be in Waterloo, Ill. for the 2025 MVC Championship.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Tuesday, the University of Evansville softball team makes the trip north on Route 41 to Terre Haute for a doubleheader against Indiana State.  Game one is set for a 12 p.m. CT start while the second contest will begin at 2 p.m.

Sophomore Niki Bode led the Purple Aces in the weekend series against Belmont.  Facing one of the top teams in the league, Bode batted .455 with five hits in 11 at-bats.  She had a home run, three RBI, and three runs scored.  As a team, the Aces gave the Bruins everything they could handle, dropping three games by a total of four runs.

Morgan Adams batted .333 versus Belmont while picking up her 11th home run of the season.  Adams led Evansville with four RBI in the series and scored twice.  Jess Willsey completed the 3-game series with a .300 average.  She accumulated three hits in 10 at-bats.

Freshmen Cassidy Gall and Kate Ridgway excelled in the circle.  Gall gave up three runs, one being earned, in three innings of work.  Ridgway made two starts in the series.  Over the course of 10 innings, Ridgway gave up five runs while holding the Bruins to a .263 batting average.

Sunday’s contest saw the Aces stage a furious late rally.  Trailing by a score of 10-3 in the middle of the 6th, UE scored five runs in the bottom of the inning to cut the deficit to just two.  With two outs in the bottom of the 7th, Niki Bode came just inches away from hitting the game-tying home run.

The Purple Aces return home with a 5-4 Missouri Valley Conference record after dropping their first series of the year to the UIC Flames. UE kept all three games close as the weekend decisions were decided by a combined five runs. Evansville took a one-run win on Saturday afternoon in the longest contest of the weekend at three hours and 21 minutes. Catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine) was again the ninth inning hero for the Aces with an RBI single to score the winning run in the top of the ninth.

UE welcomes Butler to German American Bank Field for the series' 69th all-time meeting on Tuesday. Evansville has the overall advantage going into tomorrow's game with 52 wins over the Bulldogs' 17 since their first meeting in 1951. The Aces haven't lost a game to Butler since March 2021, when they dropped the second game of a three-game series at GAB Field.

The Bulldogs come into this week's game with an overall 10-21 record and a 0-3 Big East record. Butler is on a four-game losing skid after dropping all three to Xavier in the first conference series of the season. The Bulldogs did have a big weekend against Northern Illinois to end March, taking three of four games on their home field. Butler is led at the plate by two players with over a .400 batting average in pitcher/infielder Jack Bello and outfielder Jack Moroknek at .417 and .40,9 respectively. Bello leads the team in batting average, doubles, and triples, while Moroknek leads the Bulldogs in hits, home runs, and RBIs. 

Center fielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) had the best weekend for UE up in the Windy City with a .364 average while playing in all three games. Rumsey was one of two Evansville batters to connect on four hits against the Flames while scoring three runs and bringing in two others. The senior outfielder added only his second triple of the year at Curtis Granderson Stadium, leading off Saturday's game with the multi-base hit to center field. Rumsey also had a strong weekend on the base paths, stealing two bases in three games. He currently leads the MVC in stolen bases and is 26th in the nation with 19 steals. While in the field through three games, Rumsey had five putouts and no errors, which brought his overall fielding percentage up to .989. 

Tuesday's game will not be broadcast on ESPN+ or on the radio. Aces fans can follow along with the midweek match up through live stats or by coming to Charles H. Braun Stadium. 

In a thrilling showdown, the Aces Esports Rocket League team delivered a stunning performance against the previously undefeated Illinois State University. This last regular season match proved to be one for the books as our Aces took an early 2-0 lead over the formidable Red Birds.

However, Illinois State refused to go down without a fight, mounting an impressive comeback to even the score at 2-2. Despite the pressure, our Aces held their ground, showing incredible teamwork and determination to secure a 3-2 victory, shattering Illinois State’s perfect season.

This hard-fought win is a testament to the dedication and skill of our Rocket League squad - Aedon Smith, Eli Minar, and Hayden Lynch- and our Coach Dart. Let’s carry this momentum into the Playoffs! Go Aces!