Due to recent tax law updates and changes to tax tables, you may notice a change in your take-home pay beginning on the February 27, 2026 pay check. Please review your tax withholdings to determine whether an adjustment is needed. If you wish to make a change, submit an updated W-4 form to Payroll prior to the next pay period.

For questions or assistance, please contact Payroll at payroll@evansville.edu

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1095-C forms have been processed for benefit eligible employees. If you have provided consent for electronic 1095-Cs, you can view/print your 1095-C for your records now. Simply log into Self Service  https://selfservice.evansville.edu and click on "Tax Information." You will see the option to receive the 1095-C form. 1095-Cs have been mailed for those employees who did not provide their electronic consent.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the payroll department at payroll@evansville.edu.

The February 2026 meetings of the University of Evansville Board of Trustees will be held on campus Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28, 2026. Parking in front of Olmsted Administration Hall and the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration will be reserved for University Trustees. Employee parking on the front oval will be limited on both days.

UE Faculty and Staff,

Get your photos ready for the upcoming Hanns Pieper UE Employee Photo Exhibition!

The exhibit will run April 18 - August 16, and we're excited to showcase the creative talents of our campus community.

Photo drop-off will take place on April 13.  Additional submission details and guidelines will be shared in the next couple of weeks.

Join us to learn how to better our noodle game through our Pho Teaching Kitchen on March 4, from 3-4 pm, with Chef Nick at The Eatery!

UE Emily M. Young Mental Health Center is running several mental health groups right now, including an adult DBT groups! DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is an evidenced-based treatment that teaches skills to reduce emotional suffering and improve relationships we have with ourselves and others including mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. The adult group is set to start March 17 and will run Tuesday's at 6pm. Please contact (812)488-5640 to sign up!

Brendan Dooley, Ph.D., co-author of Travis Hirschi, part of the Routledge Key Thinkers in Criminology Series, will speak to the CJ/SOC 210 Deviance and Crime class from 1:00 – 2:30 pm on Friday 2/27/26 in SB 170.

All students and the UE campus community, particularly those interested in Criminal Justice, are invited to attend.

Dr Dooley is a 2010 graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis. His research focuses on the status and development of criminology as a science. The primary means in which the evolution has been chronicled is through the Oral History Criminology Project where he has served as Project Director since 2011.

Photographer Kylie Padgett will be on campus Monday, March 9, at 1:30 p.m. for headshots. University employees in need of a new or updated headshot can email Julie Beer (jb855), Marketing Coordinator, to be added to the list.

Headshots will be taken outdoors near the southwest corner of the front oval lawn. In the event of rain or high winds, headshots will be moved indoors to the SOBA atrium.

Spiritual Formation & Development will be hosting a Ramadan Iftar on March 17th at 6:00 PM in Ridgway 252.

Whether you observe Ramadan or are simply curious to learn more, all are welcome. Regardless of your religious background, come as a learner and bring your questions. Iftar is a time of reflection, community, and shared table fellowship, and it’s a meaningful opportunity to deepen our engagement with one another.

What might it look like for us to continue building relationships across differences, growing in understanding and connection? We hope this evening will be one small but important step in that direction.

The University of Evansville is honored to launch the UE Health Sciences Lecture Series with its inaugural lecture, “From Discovery to Cure: The American Journey of Medical Progress,” presented by Dr. Jay Moskowitz on Thursday, March 19, at 5:00 p.m. at the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences.

This inaugural lecture will explore the American journey of medical innovation—from George Washington’s early embrace of inoculation to the rise of biomedical research and transformative technologies such as pacemakers and cochlear implants, leading to today’s molecular and digital breakthroughs.

The lecture will highlight how progress occurs where science, courage, and human need intersect, and will examine how medicine has evolved into an era of precision, prevention, and personalization while maintaining its core purpose of improving and extending human life.

A reception with light refreshments will follow the lecture.

Guests are asked to RSVP by March 12 at evansville.edu/HSLecture.

For more information, please contact Billie Chandler at bc185@evansville.edu.

View additional information about the lecture and guest speaker.

Join us for the English & Creative Writing Department’s Spring Coffee Hour, Thursday, February 26 at 4:00 pm in the Melvin M Peterson Gallery. Visiting Creative Writing professor Shawna Kay Rodenberg will be reading from her current work, Mae. Rodenberg’s narrative blends research and oral history, memory and poetry in the story of her maternal grandmother. Letterpress prints featuring excerpts from the work will be available in limited quantities at the reading. Free and open to the public.

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Join us on Tuesday, March 3, 12:25 - 1:05 in SB172 for an engaging workshop hosted by LEAD Forward, UE’s year-long, executive-style leadership development program designed for students who want to lead with confidence and impact. This interactive session will give a taste of what we do in LEAD Forward and will allow you to hear from the experience of current fellows.  Lunch will be provided; please RSVP in Career Bridge.

Questions about the program? Please email director Megan Conapinski at mt263.

Ready to apply? Complete the application here; applications should be sumbitted by Friday, March 6.

The Staff and Administrators Assembly (SAA) is excited to host the Second Annual Employee Services Fair designed to highlight the many campus services that support our employees, both professionally and personally.

The University of Evansville Theatre commences its Spring 2026 season with Christopher Chen’s PASSAGE. This production opens at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the May Studio Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m., on Feb. 25, 26, 27, 28, and at 2:00 p.m. on Feb. 28 and March 1. Inspired by E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India, Christopher Chen’s PASSAGE is a poetic drama set in a fictional colonized country. When a tense encounter between a native citizen and an expat spirals into accusation and unrest, the play questions the murky ethics of imperialism, cultural misunderstanding, vulnerability, and identity. Through abstract storytelling, the play invites us to examine how fear and “otherness” distort even our most human interactions.

PASSAGE is directed by Assistant Professor Stacey Yen. Visiting Artist-in-Residence Austin Kuhn ’20 serves as the scenic designer; Maria Lenn ’13, guest artist, serves as the costume designer; Jonathan Roth ’26, senior design and technologies major, from Brookfield, Wis. serves as the lighting designer; Visiting Assistant Professor Jon Robertson serves as the sound designer; Saray Rodríguez Hernández ’27, junior theatre management major, from Caracas, Venezuela is the cultural coordinator; Marguerite Winzinger ’27, junior directing and dramaturgy major, from Bordentown, N.J. serves as dramaturg; Mel Denison ’27, a junior stage management major, from Gainesville, Texas, is the stage manager, and Assistant Technical Director/Scene Shop Manager Cody Kane serves as the technical director.

The cast ensemble features Guldana Karman, a junior performance major, from Katy, Texas; Owen White, a junior performance major, from Valley Center, Kan.; Philana Koto, a sophomore performance major, from Denton, Texas; Mason Norton, a senior performance major, from Bremen, Ind.; Blane Wheeless, a first-year performance major, from Midland, Texas; Rylie Sudduth, a junior performance major, from Versailles, Ky.; Bailey Crawford, a junior performance major, from Frisco, Texas; Luis Alejandro Gonzalez, a sophomore performance major, from Midland, Texas; Matthew Manders, a junior performance major, from Houston, Texas; and Shane Allison, a first-year performance major, from Spring, Texas.

Adult ticket prices are $25 and $20 for senior adults, UE employees. and non-UE students. UE students may obtain one free ticket with their student ID by visiting the ticket office. Single tickets may be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031. The ticket office is open Monday through Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.

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International Club and International Student Engagement are collecting recipes for the International Food Festival on Friday, March 27 at 5:00 PM in The Eatery. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit a favorite recipe they would like to share with the campus community.

Students whose recipes are selected and who are interested will have the opportunity to cook their dishes alongside Chartwells. For everyone else, we look forward to seeing you on March 27 for an evening of global cuisine and community celebration.

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!

The Department of Art invites the campus community to attend a Student Showcase featuring the work of Lilah Rogel and Zoe Caggiano.

Location: Krannert Gallery

Exhibit Dates: January 20 - February 28

Opening Reception: January 22 at 6:30 p.m.

This exhibition highlights student artwork and celebrates emerging artists within the Department of Art.  All are welcome to attend.

Academic Affairs is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2026 Lee and Ann S. Cooper Outstanding Teacher Award. The University bestows this award annually to a faculty member for exemplary teaching and student service. The goal of the award is to encourage both outstanding teaching and the inclusion of students in as many facets of academic life as possible. Any full-time faculty member who is a classroom teacher, has taught at least two years at UE and holds the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor, clinical assistant, or clinical associate, is eligible. Students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni may make nominations.

 Outstanding Teacher Award Criteria:

• A record of outstanding teaching effectiveness both within and outside the classroom.
• The ability to inspire, promote and sustain the intellectual development of students.
• A pedagogical approach that is innovative, intellectually rigorous, creative, and engaging.
• Demonstrated scholarly contributions and their integration into the classroom.
• Advising/mentoring of students and student organizations.
• Involvement in the University and/or greater community.

The following Outstanding Teacher Award winners from the past five years are not eligible:

2021 – Dr. Julie Merkle

2022 – Dr. Katie Whetstone

2023 – Dr. James Ware

2024 – Dr. Diana Rodriquez Quevedo

2025 – Dr. Mike Slade

Access the link below to submit a nomination. https://www.evansville.edu/offices/academicaffairs/outstanding-teacher-form.cfm

Forward supplemental documentation if needed to: Linda Tipton lt155@evansville.edu. Please include the faculty member name and OTA 2026 in the subject line.

The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, March 6, 2026.

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March is Disability Awareness Month, and we’re excited to share some of the ways we’re recognizing and celebrating it:

1.      We are partnering with Career Development for a Speed Networking Event on Wednesday, March 4 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in Eykamp/Ridgway University Center.  You don’t want to miss this unique networking experience! Meet with employers, share your resume, and sharpen your interview skills.  This is a great opportunity to build confidence and make professional connections.

2.      On Wednesday, March 18, we will be in Ridgway from 11:00am – 1:00pm.  Stop by our table to test your knowledge with DS-related questions and win fun prizes. Come say hello and learn more about the resources available to you.

3.      We will have a display case in the Library March 30 – April 10.  Visit the library and see our featured exhibit!

Did you know:

1.      Orlando Bloom, Steven Spielberg, and Whoopi Goldberg have dyslexia.

2.      Michael Phelps has ADHD.

3.      Daniel Radcliff has dyspraxia (a common neurological disorder that affects motor skill development).

4.      Justin Timberlake has ADD and OCD.

5.      Johnny Depp is blind in one eye.

6.      Leonardo DiCaprio has OCD and Tourette’s Syndrome.

7.      Dan Aykroyd, Daryl Hannah, and Albert Einstein all have or had Autism Spectrum Disorder.

8.      Lady Gaga has Fibromyalgia.

These individuals remind us that disabilities are part of human diversity—and that talent, creativity, and success come in many forms.

The Margaret E. Schriefer Liberal Arts Scholarship has been established for the University of Evansville in loving memory of Margaret E. Schriefer. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student, covering full tuition, books, supplies, materials, and laboratory fees. To be considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at the University of Evansville and have a major of study in Literature, English, Music or Theatre.
• Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States of America with no prior criminal record, other than minor traffic violations.
• Must be a free and accepted Mason in good standing in a local lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its state, or be the descendant, sibling, or nephew/niece of a Master Mason in good standing in his respective lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its respective state. If the related Mason shall not be living at the time of the student’s consideration for this scholarship, a letter shall be obtained from the Lodge of the related Mason to the effect that the related Mason was in good standing at the time of his death.

Must have and maintain a “C” average.

*Previously awarded students are eligible to re-apply for this opportunity.

If you meet the requirements for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application and return to the Office of Student Financial Services by April 17, 2026.

Questions may be directed to Carly Cox, Office of Student Financial Services, by email at cc477@evansville.edu or by phone at 812-488-2364.

Nominations are now being accepted for consideration of The Howard S. Rosenblatt “Dean of Students Leadership Awards.”  These awards will be presented at the 33rd Annual Leadership Awards Reception scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026.  Invitations will be prepared by the Center for Student Engagement.  

Awards from the Dean of Students Office are presented in the following categories:

• Student Organization Advisor of the Year

• Student Organization of the Year

• Student Leader of the Year

Our student organizations are successful because of the commitment of the student leaders and the advisors who give freely of their time and support.  The recipients of these awards are selected based on their commitment to the University of Evansville as well as the development and success of their efforts within their chosen student organization.

The deadline for nominations is March 20, 2026.  Click on this link to submit your nomination: 

https://forms.office.com/r/5WhHUF7J6i 

If you have any questions, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students office at 812-488-2500 or by e-mail via deanofstudents@evansville.edu 

Thank you in advance for celebrating our student leaders’ achievements!

Do you know a senior deserving of the highest award given by UE? Ten finalists will be selected, and one student will be presented this award at Commencement. Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and community and campus engagement. 

 
The Guthrie May and Mabel Dillingham Nenneker Outstanding Senior Service Award nominations will be accepted February 18 – March 6, 2026. Students nominated must accept their nomination by 5:00 p.m. on March 20th, 2026. 

 
You can nominate deserving seniors by completing the form below. Once you submit a nomination, students will receive an automatic email giving them the opportunity to accept the award.  

https://form.jotform.com/220724520906046 

Please contact Shelby Bartholome, Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students Office (sg293@evansville.edu) with any questions.

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.

Please join the Offices of Human Resources, Institutional Equity and Title IX, and Project SafeSpace in congratulating HR Talent and Operations Coordinator Brooke Weaver on completing her MBA with Western Governors University. Congratulations, Brooke!

Please join us in celebrating Ashley Nels, University Registrar and Head of Academic Advising and Retention on Thursday, March 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in Room 116, Olmsted Hall.

Ashley earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Evansville in 2013 and Master’s in Leadership in 2021. Ashley began her career at UE as an admissions counselor in 2016 and moved to Academic Services in 2017 and was appointed University Registrar and Head of Academic Advising and Retention in 2024.

Ashley has accepted a Registrar position at a university outside of Denver, Colorado. Please stop by to thank Ashley for her years of dedicated service to UE and to wish her all the best in her new role.

Dr. Logan Pant, Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Schroeder School of Business, has once again had a journal article accepted for publication by the global publisher Emerald Group. His article, “It’s 5:00 Somewhere: Exploring Consumer Drinking Mindsets,” was published by Emerald Group, headquartered in Leeds, England.

According to Dr. Pant, “This research aims to examine how different types of alcohol lead to various mental states that influence overall decision-making and consumer choices, especially for young consumers. It highlights how learned associations with specific kinds of alcohol consumption create distinct drinking mindsets.”

The article explores how different types of alcohol influence mental states and, in turn, affect decision-making and consumer behavior among young adults. This work contributes to an understudied area of consumer psychology by focusing on learned associations tied to specific types of alcohol rather than solely on intoxication. The research helps clarify mixed findings in prior literature, identifies future research opportunities, and offers practical insights for academics, policymakers, marketers, and consumers seeking to better understand alcohol-related decision-making. These insights may guide branding strategies and deepen understanding of consumer behavior.

The Schroeder School of Business is proud of Dr. Pant’s continued contributions to marketing research and looks forward to the impact of his future scholarly work.

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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.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The 2025-26 regular season comes to a close this weekend when the University of Evansville men's basketball team welcomes Valparaiso and Southern Illinois on Saturday and Sunday; both games begin at 3 p.m. ESPN+ and Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast. Following Saturday’s game, seniors Alex Hemenway and Trent Hundley will be recognized.

Last Time Out

- Belmont hit 21 3-pointers and led by as many as 36 points in a 98-64 win over the Purple Aces on Wednesday in Nashville

- AJ Casey registered game highs in points (21), rebounds (7), and assists (5)

- Leif Moeller scored 11 points while Alex Hemenway finished with 10 tallies

Still Going Strong

- AJ Casey scored 21 points at Belmont and 19 at Murray State to get back on track after scoring a total of 13 points in the two prior games

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

- He continues to rank among the MVC's best in multiple categories including: scoring (14th-12.24 PPG), rebounds (9th-5.52 RPG), shooting % (7th-50.7%), steals (7th-1.28/game), and offensive boards (T8th-2.00/gm)

Series Notes

- On Feb. 6, the Beacons halted a 4-game skid against the Aces with a 70-63 overtime win at The ARC

- Before UE's 4-game streak, Valpo won five meetings in a row

- The last seven meetings between the schools have been decided by 12 points or fewer

Finishing Strong

- Josh Hughes is averaging 11.5 PPG over the last four contests including a 16-point game at Murray State

- The performance against the Racers matched his season scoring high

- Over his last 13 games, Hughes is averaging 10.0 PPG while shooting 49.5%

- He opened the season averaging 13.2 PPG through the first six games while scoring at least 12 points in each contest

Scouting the Opponent

- Valparaiso enters the final weekend of the regular season with a chance to finish as high as third in the MVC

- The Beacons are 17-13 overall and 11-8 in the Valley while winning six of their last seven games

- In their home finale on Wednesday, Valpo hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds to earn a 74-71 victory over Drake

- Owen Dease leads a trio of double figure scorers with 13.0 points per game

- JT Pettigrew is averaging 11.9 points and a team-high 6.6 caroms while Rakim Chaney checks in with 10.3 PPG

- Dease was the top performer for the Beacons in the first game against UE, posting 18 points

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Sophomore Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights) put together one of the finest single game performances in Evansville women's basketball program history on Thursday night, breaking the program record for points in a regulation game with 36 while reaching the 1,000-point plateau for her career and adding nine assists and eight rebounds. However, the Aces fell to Drake, 87-85, as the Bulldogs scored the winning basket with 11 seconds left.

Runner is the 22^nd Ace in program history to reach 1,000 points and is the second-fastest to reach the milestone. She is the eighth player in the country since 2002 to record a line of 36 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists.

Kylee Norkus (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) also had a strong night for the Aces, shooting 6-for-8 from the field to put up a career-high 15 points while snagging a season-high six rebounds.

The game was a shootout from the start, with each team scoring 14 points in the first five minutes of action. Evansville established a lead late in the quarter, using an 8-0 run to take a 28-18 advantage before taking a 29-22 lead into the second quarter.

Drake made a run of their own in the second period, cutting their deficit to one at the 5:50 mark before taking a 39-36 lead. Runner would tie the game back up at 39 with a three, but the Bulldogs closed the half on a 7-2 run to take a 49-43 lead at the break.

Drake's run continued coming out of halftime, scoring the first nine of the period to extend their lead to 15. Evansville would cut into the deficit, using threes by Sydney Huber (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Mount Vernon) and Norkus and an and-one by Georgia Ferguson (Waterloo, Ontario/Cairine Wilson Secondary School) to bring it back within nine. After Drake pushed their lead back to 13, Evansville again battled back, outscoring the Bulldogs 7-2 over the final three minutes to make the score 66-58 heading into the fourth quarter.

Again facing a 13-point deficit, this time with 8:45 to play, the Aces made a furious comeback fueled by Runner and Norkus. Runner assisted Norkus on a layup to bring the deficit back to single digits, before a three by Norkus, a pair of free throws by Runner and a layup by Norkus trimmed the Drake advantage to three points with 3:59 remaining.

The two teams traded baskets over the next several possessions, but Runner took over in the final two minutes. On consecutive possessions, Runner sunk two free throws, made a jumper and a layup, and knocked down a three-pointer with 15 seconds left to tie the game at 85. In addition to tying the game, the three-pointer pushed Runner over the 1,000 point mark for her career. However, Drake responded with a layup on the other end, and Runner's last second shot fell short as the Bulldogs escaped with an 87-85 win.

Evansville travels to Murray on Saturday, batting the MVC Regular Season champion Murray State Racers. Tip-off is set for 2 PM.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Four University of Evansville swimmers etched their names into the school record books posting top ten times in Thursday’s action at the MVC Championships at Deaconess Aquatic Center.

Chris Rector opened the day with a 4:04.68 in the 400-IM prelims. His time marked the 9^th-fastest in UE program history but was just a preview of what was to come. In Thursday’s finals, Rector lowered his time by over four seconds. His 4:00.01 marked the second-fastest time in program history while giving him a 17^th-place finish. It was also a personal record.

Evelyn Chin was equally impressive in the 100-Fly. She put forth her personal best effort with a 55.58 to finish in 10^th place in the morning prelims. Her time put her third in Purple Aces history. She later took 14^th place in the finals with a 56.23.

In the Men’s 100-Fly, it was Alex Willis moving into the program top ten list. His prelim time of 50.39 put him into the finals where he would perform even better. His 49.67 marked the 7^th-best time in the UE record books while marking his PR. Wyatt Gallas was the fourth to register a program top ten time. In the 200-Free prelims, Gallas swam a PR of 1:40.89. It put him 10^th in program history.

A total of 11 PR’s were set by Aces swimmers on Thursday including three in the Women’s 200-Freestyle. UE looks to build on its momentum in Friday’s third day of the conference championships.

Thursday Prelims

Women’s 100-Fly

Evelyn Chin – 10^th – 55.58 – Personal Record - #3 time in program history

Grace Moody – 18^th – 56.73

Jadyn Dauphinais – 20^th – 56.93 – Personal Record

Amanda Denny – 27^th – 58.97

Mia Pesavento – 29^th – 59.34

Men’s 100-Fly

Alex Willis – 24^th – 50.39

Brendan Ulewicz – 31^st – 51.05 – Personal Record

Sammy McCall – 33^rd – 52.31 – Personal Record

Adam Pawlak – 35^th – 52.98

Robert Hargrove – 36^th – 53.48

Bryce Ryan – EXH – 54.51

Mohammed Rashed – EXH – 57.95

Women’s 400-IM

Jillian Giese – 29^th – 4:43.51

Audrey Wandling – 34^th – 4:56.74

Men’s 400-IM

Chris Rector – 18^th – 4:04.68

Women’s 200-Free

Luana Carrotta – 34^th – 1:58.07 – Personal Record

Mia Pesavento – 35^th – 1:58.22 – Personal Record

Delaney Miller – 37^th – 1:59.43 – Personal Record

Hannah Krings – 38^th – 2:01.64

Lilly Yancey – 40^th – 2:03.18

Men’s 200-Free

Wyatt Gallas – 29^th – 1:40.89 – Personal Record - #10 time in program history

Luke Cook – 35^th – 1:42.69

Joseph Capo – 35^th – 1:42.69

Michael Pruett – 37^th – 1:43.52

Tyler Jackson – 38^th – 1:43.91

Carter Bolling – 39^th – 1:44.44

Harry McDowell – EXH – 1:44.15 – Personal Record

Women’s 1-Meter Dive

Eden McRoberts – 19^th – 180.95

Leah Gardner – 22^nd – 148.55

Thursday Finals

Women’s 100-Fly

Evelyn Chin – 14^th – 56.23

Grace Moody – 21^st – 56.60

Men’s 100-Fly

Alex Willis – 20^th – 49.67 – Personal Record - #7 time in program history

Men’s 400-IM

Chris Rector – 17^th – 4:00.01 – Personal Record - #2 time in program history

Women’s 200-Medley Relay

Jadyn Dauphinais/Claire Mewbourne/Evelyn Chin/Grace Moody – 8^th – 1:43.25

Men’s 200-Medley Relay

Logan Tenison/Jesse Montano/Alex Willis/Sammy McCall – 7^th – 1:30.28

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville baseball team returns home to Charles H. Braun Stadium this weekend, hosting the Milwaukee Panthers for a three-game set. First pitch for Friday's series opener is set for 3 PM.

Evansville vs. Milwaukee | Friday, February 27 - March 1 | 3 PM, 2 PM, 1 PM CT Site | Location German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium | Evansville, Ind. Links Friday, 3 PM:  Live Stats  | TV: N/A

            Expected Pitching Match-Up:  UE LHP Kenton Deverman (0-2, 9.00 ERA) vs. Milwaukee RHP Gavin Theis (0-0, 0.00 ERA) 

Saturday, 2 PM:  Live Stats  | TV: N/A

            Expected Pitching Match-Up:  UE RHP Max Hansmann (0-0, 2.45 ERA) vs. Milwaukee RHP Aric Ehmke (0-2, 8.10 ERA)       
          
Sunday, 1 PM:  Live Stats  | TV: N/A

            Expected Pitching Match-Up:  UE LHP Kevin Reed (1-1, 7.04 ERA) vs. Milwaukee LHP Riley Peterson (0-1, 9.00 ERA)                        Follow the Aces  Baseball Site | Twitter  | Game Notes

Series History
- Evansville leads the all-time series, 8-4
- The teams last met in 2017, splitting a four-game series
- All 12 meetings have come in Evansville

Weekly Honors
- Kevin Reed and Tanner Graham were recognized as Missouri Valley Pitcher and Freshman of the Week, respectively, after combining to shut out #18 Kentucky last Saturday
- The shutout was Evansville's first over a Top-25 opponent since March 7, 2010, when the Aces defeated #10 Pepperdine, 2-0
- Reed fired six shutout innings while limiting the Wildcats to three hits to earn his second career Pitcher of the Week nod
- Graham tossed the final three frames to pick up his first career save

Veteran Presence
- Senior right-hander Max Hansmann entered the 2026 season as the longest tenured Ace on the roster and has provided a steady presence in the weekend rotation
- Through two starts, Hansmann has posted a 2.45 ERA in 11 innings
- Entering the weekend, Hansmann ranks eighth in the MVC in ERA, fifth in innings pitched and fourth in strikeouts (12) 

Breakout Performance
- Preseason MVC Freshman of the Year Wyatt Pennington enjoyed the best game of his young collegiate career on Tuesday at Vanderbilt
- Pennington slugged his first collegiate home run, going back-to-back with Harrison Taubert, and had an RBI double against the Commodores
- Through seven games, Pennington ranks second on the team with a .440 slugging percentage and third in OPS at .785

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – AJ Casey scored a game-high 21 points on Wednesday to lead the University of Evansville men’s basketball team in a 98-64 setback at Belmont inside Curb Event Center.

Casey was 10-of-16 from the field while adding seven rebounds and five assists, both team-bests. Leif Moeller recorded 11 points while Alex Hemenway completed the night with 10. Four Bruins reached double figures with Tyler Lundblade leading the way with 15. Sam Orme scored 14.

“Belmont is such a balanced team, everyone on the floor is a threat. You need to guard them all. They are an excellent 3-point shooting team and showed that tonight,” Purple Aces head coach David Ragland said. “Give them credit – they played extremely well tonight.”

Trailing 3-0, AJ Casey got the Aces on the board. Josh Hughes added a dunk that made it a 6-4 game at the 16:11 mark. Belmont utilized its outside shooting to take their first double digit lead of the game at 16-4. The Bruins converted four of their first five 3-point tries.

Bryce Quinet knocked down a triple to cut into the deficit while Alex Hemenway added a trey to cut the gap to 19-10 with 13:05 remaining in the half. Over the next three minutes, Belmont outscored the Aces by an 11-3 margin to take their largest lead at 30-13. UE took its turn from long range with Hughes and Trent Hundley dialing it up from downtown to get back within 11 just past the midway point of the half.

Over the remainder of the period, the Bruin lead remained within 10-15 points. With 2:33 left, a basket by Quinet made it a 35-25 game while Belmont regained momentum in the final moments, knocking down their 10^th triple of the night in the final minute to take a 44-29 halftime advantage. The Bruins shot 55.6% in the half while UE finished at 42.9%.

After Casey knocked down the first basket of the second half, the 3-point shooting of the Bruins saw them open a 53-33 lead three minutes into the period. They added five more to go up 58-33 shortly after. Hitting five consecutive field goals, the Bruins completed an 11-0 run. Inside of the 15-minute mark, Hemenway’s second triple ended the stretch.

With 11:57 remaining, Belmont’s lead reached 31 points at 69-38. The Bruins hit eight out of nine attempts to open the lead. UE got back on track offensively, hitting five out of seven tries, but the Bruins still held a 75-47 advantage inside of 10 minutes left. Over the final 10 minutes, the lead for Belmont reached as many as 36 before the wrapped up the game with a 98-64 decision.

For the game, the Bruins shot 57.4% overall and 56.8% from long range. UE shot 45.6% from the field. Belmont outrebounded the Aces by a 34-24 tally. The Aces return home for its final two games of the regular season. UE welcomes Valparaiso on Saturday before taking on Southern Illinois Sunday. Both games begin at 3 p.m. at the Ford Center.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Wednesday’s opening day of the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships saw multiple University of Evansville swimmers record personal records.

Jadyn Dauphinais had a stellar outing in the 50-free prelims. She advanced to the finals with a PR of 23.98 to take 22^nd. She took 23^rd in the finals registering a 24.04.

In the men’s 50-free, it was Sammy McCall advancing to the finals with an effort of 20.81. He took 19^th. McCall took 20^th in the finals registering a time of 20.87. His prelim time of 20.81 was his top collegiate performance and marked the 8^th-fastest time in the UE record book.

Chris Rector made the finals of the 200-IM race. He took 23^rd in the prelims posting a time of 1:53.35. He swam a 1:51.88 in the finals to take 22^nd. It was also his PR and was the 6^th-fastest time in program history.

Jadyn Dauphinais, Claire Mewbourne, Evelyn Chin, and Grace Moody combined to swim a 3:47.80 in the 400-Medley Relay. Their time was just over a second off the school record.  Moody set her low time in the 50-free swim-off. She took third with a time of 23.62. Her time marked the 9^th-fastest time in school history.

After recording a score of 284.55 in the 1-meter dive prelims to take 8^th, Levi McKinney improved a spot in the finals. With a 275.55, he finished in 7^th.

Wednesday Prelims

Men’s 500-Free

Wyatt Gallas – 26^th – 4:36.72

Joseph Capo – 31^st – 4:42.25

Luke Cook – 34^th – 4:46.07

Tyler Jackson – 38^th – 4:48.60

Women’s 500-Free

Luana Carrotta – 27^th – 5:13.39

Audrey Wandling – 31^st – 5:18.38 – Personal Record

Hannah Krings – 32^nd – 5:18.69

Lilly Yancey – 35^th – 5:30.87

Men’s 200-IM

Chris Rector – 23^rd – 1:53.35

Joao Guiherme – 25^th – 1:54.38

Alex Willis – 31^st – 1:57.03

Women’s 200-IM

Jillian Giese – 28^th – 2:10.69

Claire Mewbourne – 29^th – 2:11.09

Men’s 50-Free

Sammy McCall – 19^th – 20.81

Boris Tavrovsky – 25^th – 21.34

Logan Tenison – 26^th – 21.37

Ben Morse – 29^th – 21.55

Brendan Ulewicz – 30^th – 21.57

Michael Pruett – 33^rd – 21.61

Jesse Montano – 40^th – 22.59

Women’s 50-Free

Jadyn Dauphinais – 22^nd – 23.98 – Personal Record

Grace Moody – 25^th – 24.05

Evelyn Chin – 28^th – 24.13 – Personal Record

Ana Madina Garate – 40^th – 24.64

Amanda Denny – 43^rd – 25.01

Rafaela Markarewicz – 45^th – 25.29

Delaney Miller – 46^th – 25.34

Jaley Hamilton – 48^th – 25.50

Tristen Thomas – 50^th – 26.22 – Personal Record

50-Free Swim-Off

Grace Moody – 3^rd – 23.62 – Personal Record

Men’s 1-Meter Dive

Levi McKinney – 8^th – 284.55

Gabe Lett – 22^nd – 158.10

Wednesday Finals

Men’s 200-Free Relay

Sammy McCall/Michael Pruett/Boris Tavrovsky/Logan Tenison – 8^th – 1:23.87

Women’s 200-Free Relay

Grace Moody/Jadyn Dauphinais/Mia Pesavento/Evelyn Chin – 8^th – 1:34.74

Men’s 200-IM

Chris Rector – 22^nd – 1:51.88 – Personal Record

Men’s 50-Free

Sammy McCall – 20^th – 20.87

Women’s 50-Free

Jadyn Dauphinais – 23^rd – 24.04

Men’s 1-Meter Dive

Levi McKinney – 7^th – 275.55

Women’s 400-Medley Relay

Jadyn Dauphinais/Claire Mewbourne/Evelyn Chin/Grace Moody – 8^th – 3:47.80

Men’s 400-Medley Relay

Logan Tenison/Jesse Montano/Alex Willis/Sammy McCall – 7^th – 3:20.65

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's basketball team closes their longest homestand of the season on Thursday evening at Meeks Family Fieldhouse, hosting the Drake Bulldogs in a crucial MVC clash. Tip-off is set for 6 PM.

Evansville vs. Drake | Thursday, February 26 | 6 PM Site | Location Meeks Family Fieldhouse | Evansville, Ind. Links 6 PM CT:  Live Stats | TV:  ESPN+ Follow the Aces  Women's Basketball Site  |  Twitter  |  Instagram | Game Notes

Series History   
- Thursday's matchup marks the 59th all-time meeting between Evansville and Drake
- The Bulldogs lead the all-time series, 43-14
- Drake took the first meeting this season, a 97-82 win in Des Moines on January 23

Milestone Watch
- Camryn Runner enters Thursday's game with 966 career points, needing 34 to reach the 1,000-point plateau 
- Runner would become the 22nd Ace in program history to reach 1,000 career points
- Through 59 career games, Runner is averaging 16.4 ppg and has scored in double figures 56 times

Freshman of the Week
- Jelena Savic became the second Ace to earn MVC Freshman of the Week honors this season, taking home the award on Monday
- Savic earned the award after matching a career-high with 14 points while grabbing 7 rebounds in Saturday's win over UNI
- Savic has scored 14 points on three occasions this year and scored in double figures five times

Scouting the Opponent
- Drake enters Thursday's game with an 8-18 record and a 5-11 record in MVC play
- The Bulldogs sit in seventh place in the MVC standings, two games ahead of Evansville
- Drake is coming off a 69-61 loss against UIC on Sunday
- Offensively, Drake is led by Abbie Aalsma at 14.8 ppg

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

Leaving a powerful legacy of excellence and opportunity at the University of Evansville (UE), Evansville native Barbara J. Kolb Price has documented a $2 million bequest intention to establish an endowed faculty chair in the University's Robert and Judy Decker Wargel Department of Chemistry.

Funded through a planned estate gift, the $2 million endowment will support the retention of distinguished faculty, encourage innovation in the classroom, and elevate student success and achievement within the department. The endowment will provide sustained support for faculty-led student research initiatives in chemistry, innovative curricular experiences, and the enhancement of laboratory instrumentation and resources. This gift helps honor UE's commitment to scientific inquiry and student success by connecting chemistry to real-world challenges in health, industry and the environment.

Price graduated from Mater Dei High School and then Evansville College (UE) in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Guided by a strong foundation in Evansville, she then earned a Master of Arts in Chemistry Education from the University of Chicago and a Master of Science in Management from Purdue University.

Price enjoyed a distinguished professional career at Phillips Petroleum Company, where she served as Vice President of Health, Environment, and Safety. In that role, she provided national leadership on complex scientific, environmental, and regulatory issues, serving on industry committees and task forces with the American Petroleum Institute, the Natural Gas Supply Association, and the Environmental Protection Agency, and remaining active in professional engineering organizations.

Her decades of service to the University of Evansville include serving on the Board of Trustees since 1995 and being recognized with both the UE Medal of Honor and the Alumni Association's Edie Bates Volunteer Service Award.

Price's gift reflects a deep belief in the power of higher education to transform lives and strengthen communities, and her loyalty and commitment to Evansville and to her beloved alma mater. Her legacy will continue to shape the University of Evansville and the discipline of chemistry, empowering students with the courage and drive to change lives and change the world.

"Barbara Price's extraordinary generosity has had a meaningful impact on the department's faculty and students for many years. This incredible legacy gift and her friendship is a powerful expression of her belief in what we do in the Department of Chemistry and how we do it. We are deeply thankful for her enduring commitment to the success of our faculty and to the student experience." shared Dr. Kristy Miller, Associate Provost for Student Success and Academic Excellence & Professor and Chair, Robert and Judy Decker Wargel Department of Chemistry.

UE President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz emphasized the significance of the gift to the University's mission and momentum. "Barbara Price embodies what it means to lead with courage and purpose," he said. "Her remarkable investment positions our Chemistry program to shape discovery, innovation, and student success well into the future by learning from outstanding faculty who are pushing the boundaries of discovery while mentoring students as they prepare for scientific careers, research, and leadership."

From an advancement and alumni perspective, the endowed chair represents legacy, loyalty, and commitment to educational excellence. This gift is a powerful testament to what philanthropic partnership can do at the University of Evansville. Abigail Werling M'09, Vice President for University Advancement, said "Barbara Price's generosity is a beautiful reflection of the spirit of service that has defined her life and her passion for teaching and learning," said Werling. "We cannot thank Barbara enough for her vision and for her choice to lead and give so selflessly."

On February 17, at the invitation of Deaconess Hospital Midtown, Dr. Cindy Crowe, Assistant Professor of Spanish, along with Latino Community Outreach students Saray Rodriguez Hernandez and Chloe Ruffin presented research on the barriers and disparities in Latino mental healthcare and culturally sensitive approaches to mitigate these deterrents.

Dr. Jennifer Braun, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of the UE Emily M. Young Clinic, discussed practical approaches to increasing access to mental health care for Latino communities and shared how the UE Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic is addressing language and financial barriers to ensure high-quality, affordable services are available to all.