Purple Patrol is returning for Spring 2026!

Sign up as coworkers, a department/office, or a team and get ready to pass out fun goodies to our Aces displaying purple pride!

Please sign up for one slot only so everyone has a chance to participate.

Sign up for Spring 2026 Purple Patrol!

For questions or more information, please contact Abigail Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

Join an innovative, hands-on course that blends sustainability, health, and community impact.
Students will help launch UE’s new vertical aeroponic container farm—addressing food insecurity, promoting nutrition education, and advancing sustainable food systems.

🤝 Work alongside faculty mentors, community partners, and Chartwells Dining.
💡 Develop skills in urban agriculture, social enterprise, and changemaking leadership.
💰 Federal Work-Study eligible | 📚 0–3 credit hours

Be part of the team transforming how we grow, learn, and live.

Learn more (rs262@evansville.edu) or register today.

ECTE, in collaboration with the AI Committee (Education Subcommittee), the Assessment Committee, and Academic Affairs, will host the 2nd Annual Spring Faculty Conference on Thursday, January 8, 2026 in SOBA 162. This year’s conference will feature two interactive, hands-on workshops designed to support and enrich our teaching and assessment practices.

RSVP is required no later than Friday, December 12, at 5 PM: https://forms.office.com/r/AdL3KgMrZv. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to registrants.

Conference Schedule:

I. AI Workshop – Led by Dr. Hector Will Pinto (Dept. of Electrical Engineering)

• When: 8:30–11:30 AM
• Where: SOBA 162 (Harkness Hall)
• Title: Ctrl+Alt+Teach: Rebooting Pedagogy for the AI Age
• Description: This seminar/workshop moves beyond the hype to address the real challenges and opportunities AI presents for faculty. We'll directly tackle the growing sense of “AI fatigue,” openly discuss nuanced uses and abuses by both students and instructors, and explore how AI aligns with our core teaching philosophies. From there, the session shifts from theory to practice, offering prompting strategies that help participants harness AI as both a thought partner and a productivity engine.
• Itinerary:
  • 8:30–9:20 AM – The AI Landscape: A Field Guide to Uses & Abuses
  • 9:30–10:15 AM – Panel: AI or Teaching Philosophy?
  • 10:15–10:30 AM – Break
  • 10:30–11:30 AM – Workshop: Beyond the Chat — Delegating to Your AI Agents

Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

II. Assessment Workshop – Led by Dr. Shari Millikan (Faculty Director of Assessment | School of Education) and the Assessment Committee

• When: 12:15–2:00 PM
• Where: Start in SOBA 162; breakout sessions in SOBA 172 & 173
• Title: Beyond HLC: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
• Description: Our HLC visit may be behind us, but our assessment journey continues! This interactive workshop will focus on sustaining a culture of ongoing improvement. We’ll walk through the Academic Assessment & Continuous Improvement Cycle and review key elements of the Annual Update Form, Assessment Plan, and Assessment Report. Attendees will then break into small groups based on where their programs currently are in the assessment cycle to share insights, ask questions, and collaborate on next steps.

The UE Holiday Ceramics Sale returns to the Melvin Peterson Gallery, with new items each day.

Tuesday, DEC. 9, 12-4

Friday, DEC. 12, 12-6

Saturday, DEC. 13, 12-4

All items are hand crafted on campus and are priced for holiday gift giving.

Creative Technologies is hosting a two-evening showcase of film, new music, and sound art.

Please join us in the Lutz Lab on

Dec 4th at 8pm for a film screening of student work, and an exclusive screening of the new documentary SHAKA: The Story of Aloha (filmed in Jon Robertson's home of Oahu, Hawaii).
Dec 5th at 7:30 in the Lutz Lab, we will unveil the new 22-channel Immersive Audio Environment with an exciting concert of New Music and Sound Art. Charles du Preez will perform several pieces of new music, one of which is a brand new work composed by Jon Robertson for this occasion.

We hope to see you at these two nights of creative expression!

Join the Staff and Administrator's Assembly Book Club for their December Gathering. They will be discussing the book Beartown by Fredrik Bachman and participating in a used book swap. Everyone is asked to bring a wrapped book to participate in the swap game. Books for next semester will also be discussed so bring any suggestions you have for books to read together. They will be meeting in the conference room of the University Advancement House on Rotherwood from 12noon to 1pm. Please RSVP by emailing Kathy Taylor at ks6@evansville.edu

Need papers shredded? Bring them to the free Piranha Mobile Shredding Event on campus on Thursday, December 4 (Reading Study Day) between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot behind Koch Center.

 Remember: Paper that contains personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, etc. cannot be placed directly into a recycling bin or trash container. It must be properly disposed of by one of the following methods:

 1)    Shredding the papers with personal information into a bag and then placing the bag of shredded paper in the recycling container.

 2)    Placing the papers with personal information in a secure (locked) Piranha shredding container in your area.

 Thank you for recycling and helping us prevent identity theft by properly disposing of personal information!

 During the free shredding event, you can bring paper from home! The limit is 100 lbs. per visit. Visits are unlimited during the event.

Join us for two annual traditions from the UE Music Conservatory!

Holiday Pops, December 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Victory Theatre, featuring the UE Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Choral Society, and University Choir

Candlelight Vespers, December 3, 7:00 p.m. at Neu Chapel, featuring the University Choir, congregational singing, and inspirational readings.

Both events are free and open to the public.

Come support your UE Art students by buying one of kind prints, drawings, paintings, ceramics, and other creative objects.  There are some bowls left over from the Chili Bowl Sale too.  Artwork is a great Christmas gift!

Thursday, December 4, and Friday, December 5

Ridgeway University Center, 9am - 4pm.  See you there!

The Pancake Study Break is coming up on Reading/Study Day - December 4, 2025.

Students - Join us for pancakes and more on Thursday, December 4, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. at The Eatery in Ridgway University Center. There will also be drawings for prizes - so don't miss out! Plan to be at the Pancake Study Break! Study hard and enjoy some pancakes, Aces! And come in your pajamas!

Prize drawings include a Kindle, and air purifier, and many more!

The Pancake Study Break is offered free of charge to UE students on Reading/Study Day. UE ID required.

We welcome everyone to join us we celebrate Pat Barner, Planned Giving Officer for University Advancement. Pat has served UE as an employee for 6 years, but has supported UE for decades as a cherished friend, devoted supporter, and the wife of former Vice President of University Advancement, Jack Barner.

Thursday, December 4

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Igleheart Building

This reception is an opportunity to thank Pat for her dedication and impact to UE.

We hope you'll join us in celebrating her remarkable service and wishing her well in retirement.

In 2000, students and campus organizations created 4 TIME CAPSULES and instructed UE to open one every 25 years.  Join us in the library on Reading Study Day at 2 pm to discover what's inside.

Get ready to celebrate the season at Winter on Walnut, hosted by SAB! 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Location: East Terrace Lawn Enjoy an evening full of festive fun:

• Dessert Truck
• Winter-Themed Dinner & Jazz Band in The Eatery
• Mechanical Reindeer
• Winter Maze
• Blacklight Laser Tag
• Magic Holiday Village
• Petting Zoo
• Tree Lighting & Caroling (in different languages)

✨ Candlelight Vespers will follow from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Neu Chapel. Don’t miss this magical night! ❄️
Hosted by the University of Evansville Student Activities Board.

Join us this year for our annual Candlelight Vespers Service on December 3 at 7 PM. Come in from the cold for a UE tradition of hope.

Join us on Saturday, January 17 for MLK Day of Service. Honor the legacy of Dr. King by giving back to the Evansville community. You can sign up as a group or as an individual, and after you register our team will assign you to a site. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. The day begins at 7:30 AM in Eykamp. See you there!

MLK Day of Service Participant Registration 2026 – Fill out form

Beginning Friday, December 5, all official transcript requests will be held until final grades for the fall term have been verified. Unofficial transcripts will still be available through Self-Service.

December 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.

Public Safety is selling lost & found items in our inventory. Sale starts Tuesday December 3rd-Thursday December 4th, 9 am-3 pm. Mostly small electronics and jewelry. Have your cash ready, we are not set up for card.

Need a place to stay over the Winter Break?

Students can request Winter Housing through their eRezLife housing portal here: Dashboard - eRezLife

Cost is $580 for the entire break and housing will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Will McDonner at wm99@evansville.edu.

🚗 Be a Road Trip Host! 🤠

Hey Aces! Road Trip Rodeo is coming up, and we’re hyped to welcome admitted students to campus — but we need YOUR help to make it awesome.

Sign up to host a Road Tripper (or two) for the weekend! Don’t live in the dorms? No worries — commuters and fraternity members can move onto campus for the weekend.

As a host, you’ll get:
✨ A free Road Trip Rodeo T-shirt
🍽️ Friday night dinner
🎉 Access to all Road Trip events
🙌 The chance to show off how great UE life really is

Grab your roommates and sign up today — it’s gonna be a blast!
Questions? Hit us up at RoadTripHosting@evansville.edu

Please take this survey for my senior research methods class if you are a sports fan.

https://forms.gle/vvNWNSPmY28pQDwg6

Hello! My name is Taylor Howe and I am currently working on a senior research project for one of my classes. I'm looking for STUDENTS ONLY to answer this survey for me and my research! Thank you!

Are you interested in studying abroad at Harlaxton College? Do you have questions about the program or want to learn more about the experience? Stop by the Harlaxton table in the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration building on Wednesday December 3rd, between 11 AM and 12 PM. Whether you’re just starting to think about studying abroad, ready to begin your application, or simply curious about what makes Harlaxton such a special place, we’d love to chat with you. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, pick up helpful information, and hear more about the unique opportunities available at Harlaxton. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us on this exciting 2026 summer Harlaxton travel opportunity. Please consider if this will be a great fit for you to join this short-term custom Harlaxton trip sponsored by the Schroeder School of Business.    Here is what you need to know about the trip:

• This BUS 365 (3-credit course) provides a fantastic chance to learn and travel to Harlaxton for a short term on May 15- 25, 2026. 
• The 3-credit course is open to all UE students to apply towards their degree plan.
• Students must complete BUS-100 or ECON-102 with a minimum grade of C- before taking this course.
• A $2000 scholarship is only available to the first 12 business students who apply. The deadline for business students to apply is December 8 by email. 
• Flyer attached - please promote this to your fellow students and friends. 

For more information:

Yolanda Obaze, PhD
Associate Dean, Schroeder School of Business
yo21@evansville.edu
Room 140
Schroeder School of Business Building

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following a trip to the Paradise Jam, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team returns to the Ford Center on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. game against Ball State. ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

Last Time Out

- UE wrapped up the Paradise Jam on Nov. 24 falling to College of Charleston by a final score of 78-59

- Connor Turnbull led the Purple Aces with 14 points while Keishon Porter scored 11

- Over the three games in St. Thomas, Por5ter led UE with 11.3 points per game while Turnbull and Bryce Quinet averaged 9.3 PPG

Another Double-Double

- Two of Josh Hughes’ three career double-doubles have come in the first six games of the 2025-26 campaign

- After opening the season with 115 points and 11 boards at #1 Purdue, Hughes recorded 16 points and a career-best 12 boards in the win over Oregon State

- Hughes leads the team with 5.3 rebounds per game is second on the team with 11.0 points per game and has reached double figures in six out of eight contests

- He is fourth in the MVC with 2.63 offensive boards per game and is tied for 17th with 5.25 toal rebounds per game

On a Roll

- Evansville’s leading scorer at the Paradise Jam was Keishon Porter who finished UE’s three games with 11.3 PPG

- His top effort in the Virgin Islands was a 14-point game against Charleston

- Porter set his season mark with 18 points in the home contest versus UT Arlington

- Following a tough start to the season where he averaged 3.33 PPG in the first three games, Porter has turned things around averaging 13.2 PPG in the last five

- After hitting just four of his 19 shot attempts to start the year, Porter has converted 22 of his last 44 attempts

Sharpshooter

- Alex Hemenway looks to regain the outside shooting edge he had against Calumet where he went a perfect 5-for-5 on his way to a career-best 21 points

- Hemenway is shooting 29.0% (9-for-31) from 3-point range on the year, but is 4-for-26 (15.4%) when you factor out the Calumet performance

- He had a solid 13-point game against Charleston on a perfect 6-6 effort from the line

- He has hit all nine free throw tries in 2025

Scouting the Opponent

- Ball State enters Wednesday’s game with a 3-5 record while falling in their first three contests away from home

- The Cardinals ended a 5-game skid on Sunday with a 96-85 win over Le Moyne to complete the Lafayette Classic

- Davion Hill paces the Cardinals with 13.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest

- Just behind him is Armoni Zeigler who has averaged 10.8 PPG through the first eight games

- In the win over Le Moyne, Juwan Maxey scored 27 points while Hill tallied 24

ST. LOUIS – Three University of Evansville volleyball players were named to the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Team on Tuesday. Earning the accolade for the Purple Aces were Chloe Cline, Sabrina Ripple, and Kora Ruff.

“Congratulations to Chloe, Sabrina, and Kora for earning a place on the MVC Scholar-Athlete team,” UE head volleyball coach Zach Weinberg said. “These three are the definition of what it means to be a Student-Athlete, in that order. They handle their business in the classroom, on the court, and in the community, and we couldn't be prouder of them!”

Chloe Cline – Junior – Middle Blocker – Bettendorf, Iowa

• Holds a 3.88 GPA
• Majoring in Exercise Science
• Her average of 0.63 blocks per set was 25^th in the MVC
• Averaged 1.92 kills per set over the course of the season
• Set career mark with 15 kills in road contest at Bradley
• Tied career mark with six blocks in match at Butler

Sabrina Ripple – Sophomore – MB – Reynoldsburg, Ohio

• Holds a 4.0 cumulative GPA
• Majoring in Marketing
• Completed the regular season 15^th in the league with an average of 0.84 blocks per set
• Recorded career-best seven total blocks (3 solo/4 assist) versus Purdue Fort Wayne
• Set career mark with seven block assists at USI

Kora Ruff – Senior – Setter – Bettendorf, Iowa

• Holds a 3.952 GPA
• Majoring in Psychology
• Finished the regular season second in the league with 7.28 assists per set
• Was 23^rd in the MVC with 2.51 digs per set
• Wrapped up her career third in program history in assists
• Her top season tally of 48 assists came in victory at Indiana State

The UE Esports Overwatch 2 team is competing for their third straight end of semester championship, and looking to do so with an undefeated record as well. The OW2 team is 10-0 this fall, and competing against MTSU this Thursday 12/4 at 9pm for the NECC Central Regional Championship. Last fall, the Aces OW2 team finished 11-0 and beat Thomas Moore for the NECC Central Regional Championship. Please tune into our match LIVE on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/acesesports

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Coming off a win over Northern Illinois on Sunday, the University of Evansville women's basketball team returns to the court on Wednesday, traveling north for a Big Ten test at Purdue. Tip-off from Mackey Arena is set for 6 PM CT.

Evansville at Purdue | Wednesday, December 3 | 6 PM CT Site | Location Mackey Arena | West Lafayette, Ind. Links 6 PM CT:  Live Stats | TV:  Big Ten Plus Follow the Aces Women's Basketball Site  |  Twitter  |  Instagram | Game Notes

 
Series History   
- Sunday marks the third meeting between Evansville and Purdue
- Purdue leads the all-time series 2-0
- Wednesday is the first meeting between the two teams since 2009, when Purdue defeated Evansville 73-42
- The only other meeting came at a neutral site in Peoria, Ill. in 1984. The Boilermakers defeated the Purple Aces 82-63

Defending Home Court
- Evansville is coming off their second win of the season on Sunday, defeating Northern Illinois 65-52 in Meeks Family Fieldhouse
- Going into halftime with a 26-24 lead, Evansville outscored NIU 18-7 in the third quarter
- Logan Luebbers Palmer continued her strong play against the Huskies, leading the Aces with 19 points for her third consecutive game scoring 15-plus
- Evansville was excellent defensively in the win, posting season bests in points allowed (52) and field goal percentage (33.3%)
- 12 Aces saw the floor in the game, with 11 entering the scoring column 
 
Youth Movement
- Freshmen Sydney Huber and Georgia Ferguson got their first career starts on Sunday against Northern Illinois, playing 31 and 14 minutes, respectively
- Across two games last week, Huber averaged 12 ppg, including a 17-point effort against SIUE
- In the win over NIU, Huber filled up the stats sheet with seven points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals
- This season, Evansville freshmen have combined to make 10 starts and totaled 517 minutes of action
 
Scouting the Opponent
- Purdue brings a 4-3 record into Wednesday night and is coming off a 57-55 loss to Central Michigan on Sunday
- Last season, the Boilermakers went 10-19 with a 3-15 record in Big Ten play
- Tara Daye leads the Boilermakers with 11.0 ppg, followed by Kiki Smith at 10.3 ppg

Follow Along
Wednesday's game will be streamed live on Big Ten Plus. Live stats are available at GoPurpleAces.com.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Playing their second home game of the season on Sunday afternoon, the University of Evansville women's basketball team used a big third quarter to take down Northern Illinois by a score of 65-52 and move to 2-0 at Meeks Family Fieldhouse this season.

Logan Luebbers Palmer (Union, Ky./Randall K. Cooper) continued her strong play with 19 points, marking her sixth consecutive double-digit scoring performance and third consecutive game scoring 15-plus points. Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights) also finished in double figures with 10 points while adding six rebounds and five assists.  

It was a defensive battle in the early going, with NIU taking a 7-2 lead into the game's first media timeout. Freshman BreAunna Ward (St. Louis, Mo./John Burroughs School) got the Evansville offense going in the final three minutes of the first quarter, scoring six consecutive points to give the Aces a 10-9 lead after the first 10 minutes of play.

With 8:11 to go in the second quarter, Runner drilled a triple to open a five-point advantage at 15-10. However, the Huskies answered back with five unanswered points to even things at 15. The game continued to go back-and-forth for the remainder of the half, with Lubbers Palmer scoring five points and Runner adding four free throws to help give the Aces a 26-24 advantage heading into the halftime intermission.

Evansville got hot coming out of the gates in the second half, starting with a layup from Georgia Ferguson (Waterloo, Ontario/Cairine Wilson Secondary School) on the Aces' first possession of the third quarter. From there, Luebbers Palmer took over, scoring nine consecutive points to help her team to an 11-2 run and a 37-26 lead with 6:01 remaining in the quarter. Following a three minute scoring drought, Lubbers Palmer added a layup and a free throw to bring her total for the quarter to 11 points.

Holding a 44-31 lead heading into the fourth quarter, Evansville kept their foot on the gas with another layup by Luebbers Palmer and a pair of baskets from freshman Daniela Llavero (Malaga, Spain/IES Mediterráneo) to make it 50-35 with 8:10 left. Fellow freshman Sydney Huber (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Mount Vernon) added five quick points to increase the lead, before three-pointers from Jelena Savic (Melbourne, Australia/Kurunjang Secondary College) and Kaiden Kreinhagen (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) increased the lead to 65-46 with a minute and a half to go and put the cherry on top of the win.

"Pumped about the win," said Head Coach Robyn Scherr. "It was nice to be back home. Really proud of our girls, especially for coming out and opening up the third quarter with a run to create some separation."
"I thought we had a really balanced game. We saw a lot of players put points on the board. Everyone is a threat out there, and that's what I expect out of this team. I feel like every single one of our players has the ability to put the ball in the net."
 
"Great crowd today here in Meeks, and I am very pleased!"
 
Evansville was excellent defensively in the win, posting season bests in points allowed (52) and field goal percentage (33.3%). 12 Aces saw the floor in the game, with 11 entering the scoring column.  

The Aces return to action on Wednesday with a trip to West Lafayette to take on Big Ten foe Purdue. Tip-off from Mackey Arena is set for 6 PM CT.