Beginning today, February 13, 2026, the University will move to a 4:30 p.m. closure every Friday, for all staff and administrators.

The AI Committee’s Research and Innovation Subcommittee invites you to:

Discoveries

A Monthly Forum for AI Research and Innovation

This month’s Discoveries meeting will take place in SOBA 172 on Tuesday, February 17^th at 4:00. We are delighted to announce that the presentation will be:

Omid Khormali, “From Arabic Poetry to English Sentences: A Historical Puzzle Where AI Fails”

All administrators, faculty, staff, and students are welcome. Please bring your own laptop.

Light refreshments will be provided.

This session is hosted by the Center of Inclusive Excellence and facilitated by Dean Carpenter.

Please come prepared with your Clifton StrengthsFinder results from the Gallup webpage, as we will be using them throughout the workshop. Together, we’ll explore how our strengths show up in what we need and bring to our spaces, and even in what we love and hate.

This deeper dive will help us better understand ourselves and how we manage our emotions, communicate, and advocate for what we need. It’s all about growing our emotional intelligence and learning how to show up with greater intention.

Please RSVP on UEngage. We hope to see you there!

https://uengage.evansville.edu/event/12170969/attend?

Employees - Ascension St. Vincent is providing mobile mammography services for the University of Evansville. The mobile mammography bus will be located in the Health Clinic Parking Lot on March 26th from 8:00AM - 2:00PM. Please call the Ascension St. Vincent Breast Center at 812-485-4437 to schedule your mammogram screening. See the flyer for additional scheduling details!

Click here to sign up!

Commencement Central is an event where students planning to graduate Spring or Summer of 2026 will check their diploma name and degree programs and touch base with the University Bookstore, Alumni Relations, and the Center for Career Development.

This event will be held in Eykamp Hall at the following dates/times:

March 2, 2026 : 11am-1pm

March 3, 2026 : 11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm

If you plan on graduating Spring or Summer of 2026, please use this link to sign up for a 20 minute time slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DABA822A3FCCF8-62003536-2026

Even if you do not plan to attend the Commencement Ceremony, you should attend this event as this is the time when you ensure your degree and diploma information is correct.

Additional information about Commencement Central can be found at this web address:

https://www.evansville.edu/commencement/central.cfm 

**Note: Students at Harlaxton and graduate students out of state on clinical rotation, please reach out to Hannah Girten at hg64@evansville.edu**

Disability Services partners with students, faculty, and staff to ensure that all learners have equitable access to their education. Accommodations are established through an individualized and interactive process (https://www.evansville.edu/counseling/eligibility.cfm).  Academic accommodations are designed to remove barriers without altering course expectations or academic standards.

Common accommodations include:

• Extended time on exams — supports students who need additional time to process information or manage symptoms that affect test-taking.

• Reduced‑distraction testing room — provides a quieter, more controlled space for students who are easily overwhelmed by noise or movement.

• Note‑taking assistance — ensures students with hearing impairments, or who struggle with handwriting, attention, or motor skills can fully engage in class.

• Accessible course materials — includes captioned videos, screen‑reader‑friendly documents, and alternative formats for students with visual, auditory, or learning disabilities.

How faculty can support accommodations:

• Review accommodation letters in a timely manner and reach out to Disability Services with any questions.

• Provide materials in accessible formats whenever possible.

• Maintain confidentiality and treat accommodation requests as routine parts of teaching.

• Approach accommodations collaboratively; small adjustments often make a meaningful difference.

Why this matters:

Accessible learning environments benefit everyone. When students receive the accommodations they’re entitled to, they can focus on learning and demonstrate their abilities without unnecessary barriers. Faculty support not only upholds legal and institutional responsibilities but also creates an inclusive academic environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed.

The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) awards scholarships to United Methodist college students in the United States. Applications are now open for scholarships to help fund the 2026-27 academic year. Please visit https://umhef.org/apply for more information and to access the application. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.

🚗 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

UE Music Therapy students were chosen to be this year's recipients of Primrose Retirement Community's annual Random Acts of Kindness program. Each year, Primrose Retirement Community chooses a program or school and visits campus to meet with students and give them gift cards as a "random act of kindness." On Thursday, February 6, two staff members and two residents from Primrose visited the UE campus to give treats and gift cards to UE Music Therapy students.

Drs. Melissa Eisenhauer and Matthew Harmon, Program Administrator and Assistant Director of the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program, along with their colleague Dr. Richard Wilson of the Ursuline-SNAP Nurse Anesthesia Program in Ohio, had their most recent manuscript published in the Journal of Nurse Anesthesia Education (JNAE). The manuscript, entitled Experiences of Nurse Anesthesiology Residents with Clinical Preceptor Incivility: A Mixed Methods Analysis, illuminates the emotional and professional impact that negative experiences have on the critical stages of clinical training. The authors hope to foster meaningful dialogue, inform program development, and inspire intentional efforts to cultivate a culture of respect, dignity, and true mentorship in nurse anesthesia education. The full manuscript can be read here: https://jnae.scholasticahq.com/article/156077-experiences-of-nurse-anesthesiology-residents-with-clinical-preceptor-incivility-a-mixed-methods-analysis

Please take this survey to gauge interest in The Slice

Are you curious about studying abroad in England? Have questions about the Harlaxton experience or want to learn more about our semester and summer programs? Stop by and chat with us!

Where: SOBA, Atrium
When: Tuesday, February 17
Time: 9 AM to10:30 AM

This is a great opportunity to ask questions, pick up helpful information, and learn more about the unique academic and cultural opportunities available at Harlaxton College.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Harlaxton Ambassadors group needs a student volunteer to attend SGA meetings on Thursday from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm in SOBA 170. If you are a current Harlaxton Ambassador or interested in joining our team and can fulfill this volunteer duty, please contact Lisa Hale at lh241 or Austin Landis at al357 at your earliest convenience.

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois utilized a 22-0 first half run to finish with an 86-60 victory over the University of Evansville men’s basketball team on Thursday evening at the Banterra Center.

Evansville rallied in the opening half with a 23-6 run to close the gap to single digits before the Salukis fended off a rally in the latter half to finish with the victory. Bryce Quinet led the way for UE with 20 points while Josh Hughes scored 14. Quinet’s scoring tally matched his career high, which came against Bradley in January. AJ Casey added seven points and a game-high nine boards. All five SIU starters scored in double figures with Rolyns Aligbe recording 18 points.

“Southern Illinois came out and hit some threes to take a big lead but I am proud of how we responded at that time. Our guys hit some big shots and fought back,” UE head coach David Ragland said. “I give our group a lot of credit for how they continued fighting but it was one of those nights where SIU was able to hit their shots and fight off every challenge we made.”

Significant runs by both teams highlighted the first half of play. Bryce Quinet hit the first two shots of the night for the Purple Aces giving them a 4-3 lead. Josh Hughes hit UE’s first 3-pointer of the evening to solidify a 7-5 lead before the Salukis knocked down consecutive triples to take their first lead at 11-7 five minutes in.

After Leif Moeller’s first field goal of the night made it an 11-9 game, Southern Illinois reeled off 22 points in a row to take a 33-9 lead with nine minutes remaining in the half. SIU hit eight shots in a row at one point while holding the Aces scoreless for a stretch of almost seven minutes.

Kaia Berridge got Evansville back on track with a triple that helped his squad get back in the game. Over the next six minutes, the Aces outscored the Salukis by a 23-6 margin to get back within seven points at the 2:14 mark. Quinet added five points during the run while Alex Hemenway connected on a pair of 3-pointers including the one which capped off the stretch.

Southern Illinois posted the final four points of the half to take a 43-32 edge at the break. Both teams shot well in the period with SIU finishing at 51.6% and UE hitting 50.0% of its attempts. Quinet had nine tallies in the opening period for UE.

Out of the half, SIU hit its first two attempts to go back up by 15. Hughes connected from downtown to cut back into the deficit before the Salukis extended the lead back to 21 points – 56-35 – with 14:26 remaining. Southern Illinois held a 62-42 lead heading into the final 12 minutes when the Aces made another rally.

Holding SIU to six consecutive missed baskets, UE scored eight in a row to make it a 12-point game. Trent Hundley completed the run with a triple at the 7:50 mark. Seven in a row by SIU pushed the lead to 19 points and the advantage would reach a game-high of 28 points in the final minute before basket at the final second finalized an 86-60 final.

The Salukis shot 52.3% in the win while the Aces shot 40.7%. SIU out-rebounded UE by a final tally of 40-25 while scoring 48 points in the paint. UE will be back inside the Ford Center on Wednesday, Feb. 18 to face UIC.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville track & field team travels to the Music City on Friday to take place in the Indoor Music City Challenge. Hosted by Vanderbilt, the two-day meet begins on Friday before wrapping up on Saturday. Live results can be found here, while the event will be streamed live on SECN+.

Competing Teams

Alabama, Arkansas State, Austin Peay, Belmont, Carson Newman, Chattanooga, Cumberland University, University of the Cumberlands, East Tennessee State, Eastern Michigan, Evansville, FAU, FIU, Harding, Indiana, Kennesaw State, Lee, Lincoln Memorial, Lipscomb, University of Louisiana Monroe, Louisville, Marian, Memphis, Mercer, Middle Tennessee, Mississippi College, Mississippi State, Murray State, New Orleans, North Dakota State, Northern Kentucky, Oberlin, Oglethorpe, Ole Miss, Purdue, Samford, South Alabama, Southeastern (Fla.), Southern Indiana, Southern Miss, Tennessee Tech, Transylvania, Troy, Tulane, UAB, UAH, UT Martin, Vanderbilt and Xavier

Meet Details
Meet Schedule
Meet Information
Vanderbilt Indoor Meet Day Info

Last Time Out
On January 23 at the PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic, Taylor Johnson reset her own indoor 400 meter dash program record of 56.99 seconds to earn one of two second place finishes on the day. Her time of 25.25 seconds in the 200 meter dash was second in program history and her mark of 9.67 in the 60 meter hurdles was good for third in program history.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville baseball team begins their 2026 campaign this weekend, as they travel to Kennesaw, Georgia for four games. Evansville opens with a doubleheader on Friday, taking on Marshall and Kennesaw State, before playing Marshall again on Saturday and wrapping up the weekend with another game against Kennesaw State on Sunday. The weekend begins at 10 AM CT on Friday against Marshall.

Evansville at Kennesaw State/Marshall | Friday, February 13 - Sunday, February 15 | 10 AM, 3 PM, 10 AM, 2 PM CT Site | Location Mickey Dunn Stadium at Henssler Financial Field | Kennesaw, Ga. Links Friday, 10 AM CT vs. Marshall:  Live Stats  | TV:  N/A

            Expected Pitching Match-Up:  UE LHP Kenton Deverman (3-7, 5.61 ERA) vs. Marshall LHP Bryce Blevins (6-6, 6.14 ERA)   

Friday, 3 PM CT vs. Kennesaw State:  Live Stats  | TV:  ESPN+

            Expected Pitching Match-Up:  UE RHP Max Hansmann (1-1, 6.57 ERA) vs. Kennesaw State RHP Cooper McMullen (1-0, 3.68 ERA)       
          
Saturday, 10 AM CT vs. Marshall:  Live Stats  | TV: N/A

            Expected Pitching Match-Up:  UE LHP Kevin Reed (3-6, 7.25 ERA) vs. Marshall RHP Drew Harlow (6-7, 5.61 ERA)                       
         
Sunday, 2 PM CT vs. Kennesaw State:  Live Stats  | TV: ESPN+

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

First Pitch
- This weekend, Evansville travels to Kennesaw, Ga. to open the 2026 campaign against Kennesaw State and Marshall
- ESPN+ will have the broadcast for both games against Kennesaw State

Mound Maturity
- Evansville returns 53 of 54 starts on the mound from a year ago
- 30 of those starts come from Kenton Deverman, Kevin Reed, and Max Hansmann, all of whom were key pieces in the Aces' 2024 Super Regional run
- In total, Evansville returns 86% of their innings pitched from 2025, including their seven most used arms

A True Ace
- Kenton Deverman returns to Evansville for his junior campaign as one of the most accomplished pitchers in the Missouri Valley Conference
- Deverman burst onto the scene as a freshman in 2024, emerging as the Friday night starter to help the Aces win the MVC Tournament and NCAA Greenville Regional before falling to eventual National Champions Tennessee in the Knoxville Super Regional
- Deverman was named First Team All-MVC, MVC Freshman of the Year, NABC Freshman All-American, and ABCA/Rawlings All-Region
- Last year, Deverman established himself as an elite control artist by issuing just eight walks on the season, the fewest among qualified pitchers in the Missouri Valley Conference
- The left-hander finished the year third in the country in fewest walks allowed per nine innings (1.07), and ranked ninth in the country in strikeout-to-walk ratio (6.38)
- Over the summer, Deverman made four starts for the Cotuit Kettleers in the Cape Cod League

Prized Freshman
- Two-way player Wyatt Pennington enters the season as one of the most anticipated freshmen in the MVC
- Pennington took home Preseason Freshman of the Year honors from both D1Baseball and Perfect Game
- A three-time First Team All-Hoosier Crosssroads Conference selection at Avon High School, Pennington was named the Hoosier Crossroads Athlete of the Year and helped Avon to the Final Four in the state playoffs

Opponent History
- Evansville will take on Marshall for the first time in program history this weekend
- The Aces have played two series at Kennesaw State, coming in 2013 and 2018
- The Owls hold a 5-1 advantage, sweeping the Aces in 2018 and winning two of three in 2013

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's basketball team begins a season-long four game homestand on Friday night, hosting Bradley at Meeks Family Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 7 PM, marking a special "Aces After Dark" game that includes a neon Aces shirt and glow stick/bracelet giveaway for fans.

Evansville vs. Bradley | Friday, February 13 | 7 PM Site | Location Meeks Family Fieldhouse | Evansville, Ind. Links 7 PM CT:  Live Stats | TV:  ESPN+ Follow the Aces  Women's Basketball Site  |  Twitter  |  Instagram | Game Notes

 
Series History   
- Friday's matchup marks the 65th all-time meeting between Evansville and Bradley
- The Braves lead the all-time series, 41-23
- Evansville captured a 55-45 victory in the two teams' meeting in the River City a season ago.

Raising Her Game
- Freshman BreAunna Ward has broken out over the last three weeks 
- Despite not scoring in double figures in any of the first 18 games of the season, Ward has scored in double figures in four of the last six games
- At UIC on Saturday, Ward filled up the stat sheet with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists
- Ward's 9 rebounds and 5 assists were both season highs

Elite Company
- Camryn Runner continues to establish herself as one of the top players in the country 
- As of Friday, Runner is on pace to become just the third player in the nation since the 2008-09 season to average 17.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 0.5 blocks per game
- Runner joins Florida's Liv McGill (2025-26) and Iowa legend Caitlin Clark (2021-22) as the only players to boast that stat line

Scouting the Opponent
- Bradley enters Friday's game with a 16-8 record and a 9-4 record in MVC play
- The Braves sit in third place in the MVC standings, a half game ahead of Illinois State
- Bradley is coming off a 85-75 road win over Indiana State on Saturday
- Offensively, Bradley is led by Kaylen Nelson, who ranks third in the MVC with 18 ppg

Follow Along
Friday's game will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats are available at GoPurpleAces.com.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In its second tournament of the 2026 campaign, the University of Evansville softball team travels to Memphis for the 901 Classic. The tournament runs Friday through Sunday as the Purple Aces will face Kansas City, Miami Ohio, USI, Memphis, and Ball State.

Last weekend, UE was in Macon, Ga. for the Heart of Georgia Classic. UE picked up a pair of victories against Maine highlighted by a 4-1 season-opening win last Friday.  Sophomore Kate Ridgway tossed her first collegiate no-hitter while picking up two victories for the Aces. Friday’s opener saw Ridgway strike out eight batters in a no-hitter against Maine. Her efforts helped UE take the 4-1 victory.

Against North Carolina A&T, Ridgway allowed three runs in five innings while striking out seven more batters. She regrouped on Sunday versus Maine, earning win #2 of the weekend. In 5 1/3 innings, she allowed one run on two hits while striking out seven.

Jess Willsey led the Purple Aces with nine hits, a .529 average, and .619 on-base percentage in the Heart of Georgia Classic. She tied for team highs with five RBI, four walks, and two home runs. In Friday’s win over Maine, Willsey went 2-3 with a home run, double, and walk. The first match-up against Mercer saw her picked up three hits in four plate appearances while adding her second home run, two runs, and two RBI. She opened Saturday going 2-4 with a double and walk versus North Carolina A&T before adding two more hits and two RBI in Sunday’s finale against Maine.

Maliyah Wilkins had a strong debut weekend with the UE softball program batting .250 with four RBI, four walks, and a .400 on-base percentage. In her first game against Maine, Wilkins went 1-4 with two RBI in the season-opening victory. Friday’s game versus Mercer saw Wilkins draw three walks while scoring a run before picking up a hit on Saturday against North Carolina A&T. Wilkins added her third RBI of the weekend in the rematch versus Mercer before completing the weekend with a big game in the win over Maine. She went 2-3 with a run, walk, and RBI.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Making the short trip to Carbondale, Ill., the University of Evansville men's basketball team faces Southern Illinois on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. ESPN+ and Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

Last Time Out

- UE put together its top offensive performance of the season in an 88-80 win over Illinois State on Monday

- UE set season highs shooting 56.9% from the field and 66.7% from outside

- AJ Casey and Kaia Berridge each set career scoring highs with 28 and 14 points, respectively while Leif Moeller finished with his first collegiate double-double

Top Performance

- AJ Casey scored a career-high 28 points in the win over Illinois State marking the highest tally for a UE player this season

- Casey was 10-of-15 from the field and 3-of-5 from outside; he is 7th in the MVC shooting 51.8%

- He has scored 7+ points in 16 of the last 17 games and is averaging 15.4 PPG against MVC foes after scoring 7.8 PPG in non-conference play

Series Notes

- SIU has had the upper hand in the series over UE winning six of the last seven and 11 out of the previous 13 meetings

- The Aces took a 68-53 win last season in Carbondale and are 2-2 in their last two games at the Banterra Center

A Closer Look

- The offense for UE was hitting on all cylinders in the win over the Redbirds

- UE shot a season-high 56.9% from the field marking its highest tally since shooting 59.3% against UHSP on Nov. 9, 2023

- Converting 14 of his 21 3-point tries (66.7%), UE had its most efficient 3-point effort since shooting 80% against Bowling Green in 2017

Doing it All

- Scoring 16 points while adding a career-best 10 rebounds, Leif Moeller picked up his first collegiate double-double in the win over Illinois State

- This came just days after tying his career scoring mark with 26 at Valparaiso

- His outside shooting has been off the charts - he is 9-of-11 from 3-point range in the last two games while going 23-of-42 (54.8%) in the last eight games

Clutch Baskets

- With his team shorthanded in the win over Illinois State, Kaia Berridge put together his top collegiate performance

- Berridge scored a career-best 14 points while hitting 4 of his 5 3-point tries

- Through the first 24 games of the season, Berridge was just 5-of-30 (16.7%) from outside

- His previous high of 8 points came against Calumet

Scouting the Opponent

- Southern Illinois enters Thursday's game with an overall record of 11-14 while standing at 4-9 in the MVC

- The Salukis are 3-2 in their last five games including an 80-65 road win at Indiana State on Monday

- SIU also earned a road win at Illinois State and home win over UNI during their current streak

- Quel'Ron House leads the Salukis with 14.4 points per game along with 71 assists and 39 steals

- Rolyns Aligbe is averaging 10.3 PPG and a team-high 7.3 rebounds per contest

An estate gift of over $1 million from the late Patrick L. Roberts and the late Christine (Sowinski) Roberts '73 will support scholarship opportunities at the University of Evansville (UE), reflecting the couple's lifelong commitment to service, integrity, and the transformative power of education.

Christine Roberts earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UE in 1973. She later went on to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and built a respected career in Missouri, where she operated a consulting practice that matched hospitals with highly skilled anesthesia providers. Her brother, David Sowinski, described her time at UE as one of the happiest chapters of her life, an experience that affirmed her path and deepened her confidence in serving others through healthcare.

Patrick Roberts owned and operated a CPA firm in Dexter, Missouri, for more than three decades. Known for his precision and professionalism, he was a trusted advisor to individuals and small businesses across the region. Christine occasionally supported his work during busy seasons, and together they built a life grounded in quiet generosity and a shared belief in education as a force for good.

Their decision to include UE in their estate plans ensures that future generations of students will benefit from that belief. Through scholarship support, the Roberts' gift will help ease financial burdens, expand access to life-changing academic experiences, and empower students to make a lasting impact in their communities.

"This scholarship investment from Patrick and Christine Roberts demonstrates the transformative power of philanthropy at the University of Evansville," said Christopher Pietruszkiewicz, President of the University of Evansville. "Their generosity expands access and opportunity, empowering students to fully engage in their education and prepare to live lives of purpose in a changing world."

"This gift reflects remarkable generosity and foresight, and we are sincerely thankful to the Roberts family for their investment in our students," said Abigail Werling M'09, Vice President for University Advancement. "Their scholarship support will have a lasting impact, helping students pursue their education with confidence well into the future."

The University of Evansville (UE) is proud to host the first-ever Evansville Civics Bee, in partnership with the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, marking the inaugural Civics Bee in Southern Indiana.

This live event, part of the 2026 National Civics Bee, will take place on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Hyde Hall, Shanklin Theatre.

The National Civics Bee is a nonpartisan, nationwide competition designed to engage middle school students in civics, critical thinking, and community involvement. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to submit a four-paragraph essay proposing a solution to improve their community. Top finalists will advance to a live quiz competition, with prizes including a $5,000 donation to the winning student's school, as well as recognition at the state and national levels. This initiative strengthens civic knowledge while developing writing, public speaking, and problem-solving skills.

"Changing lives and changing the world starts with engaged, informed citizens," said Christopher Pietruszkiewicz, President of the University of Evansville. "By hosting the first-ever Civics Bee in Southern Indiana, we are empowering young learners to recognize the difference they can make in their communities while building the skills and confidence to be engaged, active participants in democracy."

"Hosting the first-ever Civics Bee in Southern Indiana is exactly the kind of unique opportunity that strengthens a region," said Kara Yates, Executive Director of Workforce & Education at E-REP. "When students learn how their communities work, they're more prepared to lead, serve, and improve the place they call home.

"As we approach America's 250th anniversary, we have a powerful opportunity - and responsibility - to reignite civic learning across the country," said Hilary Crow, vice president of civics at the U.S. Chamber Foundation. "Our hope is that the National Civics Bee inspires more schools to prioritize civics education, equipping young people with a deeper understanding of how our government and democracy work - and the essential role they play in strengthening their communities and our nation."

Students and families interested can learn more at https://civics.uschamberfoundation.org/national-civics-bee/.

The University of Evansville (UE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Monique Dozier as Assistant Vice President for Development, effective March 3.

A graduate of Harrison High School in Evansville, Dozier returns home to serve the community that helped shape her, bringing with her more than two decades of distinguished leadership in higher education..

In this role, Dozier will provide strategic leadership to the University's Development operations, including oversight of Major Gifts and Advancement Services, with a focus on advancing philanthropic strategy, strengthening donor engagement, and supporting the University's long-term fundraising goals. Partnering closely with the Vice President for University Advancement, she will help ensure a coordinated, donor-centered approach to fundraising aligned with institutional priorities.

Dozier brings extensive senior-level experience in fundraising and development operations. Most recently, she served as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and President of the Foundation at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Her career also includes senior advancement leadership roles at the University of California, Riverside; Morehouse College; and Michigan State University. She has served on the board of trustees for the Council and Support of Education (CASE), Salesforce Advancement Advisory Board, IBM Predicative Analytics Board, amongst others.

"We are delighted to welcome Monique to the University of Evansville as she returns to her hometown. Her professional experience and accomplishments, combined with a deep personal connection to this community, will be a tremendous asset as we continue advancing the philanthropic priorities of UE," said Abigail Werling, Vice President for University Advancement.

In addition, the Office of University Advancement has announced that Sylvia DeVault will transition into the role of Senior Director of Community and Engagement, also effective March 3. In this expanded leadership position, Sylvia will oversee Corporate and Foundation Relations, in addition to leading the Alumni and Engagement team, which includes Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. This transition reflects both Sylvia's strengths after serving UE for more than 30 years and the University's continued commitment to deepening community partnerships, alumni connections, and external engagement.

These leadership appointments are part of a thoughtful restructuring within University Advancement designed to strengthen alignment, enhance collaboration, and support long-term philanthropic growth. Together, these changes position the University's Advancement unit for continued momentum and success in advancing the mission of the University of Evansville.

Werling added, "Sylvia has been an integral part of the University for many years, and we look forward to the leadership, partnership, and energy she and Monique will bring to the Office of University Advancement as we continue working together to move the University Forward."

The Evansville Promise Neighborhood (EPN) welcomes the first cohort of new program partners, an expansion that strengthens collaboration, deepens community impact, and creates new pathways of opportunity for children and families across the Promise Neighborhood.

The EPN network now includes 33 partner organizations working together across the community, a growth that reflects strong alignment around the students, families, and six schools that make up the Promise Neighborhood.

"We're excited to expand our partner network and deeply grateful to the first cohort of program partners that have come on board," said Derek McKillop, Director of the Evansville Promise Neighborhood. "Their engagement speaks to the momentum behind this work and the power of partnership."

The new partners bring expertise across various industries, including healthcare, education, talent development, mentoring, and family support, increasing EPN's capacity to coordinate services and advance shared strategies. That added capacity directly strengthens the work already underway across EPN's four focus areas.

EPN Pipeline Workgroups are currently implementing initial collective action plans across four focus areas, each centered on a shared, high-impact strategy. Pipeline 1 focuses on kindergarten readiness and advancing literacy through Little Moments, Big Growth, a community-wide campaign that equips caregivers of children ages 0-5 with practical, everyday strategies to support early development. Pipeline 2 is focused on strengthening family engagement, improving access, and exploring shared incentives and solutions to help students stay connected to their school and be present in the classroom every day.

Pipeline 3 is bringing college and career conversations directly to families through mobile, community-based engagement, supporting multigenerational planning for the future. Pipeline 4, with a focus on health and wellness, is currently working to expand access to fresh fruits and vegetables while building knowledge around healthy choices through family and community engagement events and after-school programs. The addition of new partners strengthens each focus area by expanding reach, aligning resources, and accelerating progress across the Evansville Promise Neighborhood.

The following organizations have joined the Evansville Promise Neighborhood network:

• Ascension St. Vincent - Evansville
• Carver Community Organization
• City of Evansville / Mayor's Office
• Community Action Program Evansville (C.A.P.E.)
• J.D. Sheth Foundation
• Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville
• Old National Bank
• Southern Indiana Mentoring Academy
• Welborn Baptist Foundation
• YWCA

Together, EPN continues working on building strategic partnerships that unlock resources and create pathways of opportunity for children, families, and the entire community.

For more information, visit evansville.edu/epn.