Join the Great Spring Step-Off Team Challenge!

Challenge Dates: March 30th - May 10th, 2026

It’s time to get moving, get motivated, and step into Spring! As the days grow longer and the flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and spring into action. Join your colleagues in this team-based step challenge and see which team can rack up the most average steps by the end of the challenge. The winning team takes home bragging rights—and prizes!

How it works:

• Create your own teams of up to 4 participants - choose a team leader & team name.

• Track your daily steps using any step-tracking device (Monday-Sunday).

• Steps are logged weekly by the team leader via Google Form link provided at the start.

• A team leaderboard will be shared weekly on Tuesdays!

To keep the challenge fair for teams of different sizes, final rankings and prizes will be based on average steps per team member.

Earn a one-time $150 HRA credit for participating!

Grab your team and sign-up here: https://forms.gle/8MnDjjTUGzqjcUt89

Send questions to taylor.kollak@ascension.org.

THE STEADFAST opens Friday in Shanklin Theatre!

Written by UE alumnus Mat Smart ’01 and co-directed by Wes Grantom ’03 and Cooper Sanders ’26, THE STEADFAST spans more than two centuries of American history, following eight soldiers from the American Revolution through the aftermath of 9/11. Inspired by Steve Alpert’s painting The Legacy, the production imagines the figures stepping out of the canvas to share their stories, offering a thoughtful and personal exploration of service, sacrifice, and the enduring impact of war across generations.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, with additional evening performances on March 21, 26, 27, and 28. A 2:00 p.m. matinee will be held on March 29.

Tickets are available now, and they’re going fast, so don’t wait to grab your seat!

Tickets can be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the UE Ticket Office at 812-488-2031, Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Follow @uetheatre on Facebook and Instagram for updates and additional information.

The William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences is delighted to invite you to the latest event in the Morgan Whitaker Stankey Andiron Lecture series. The series is dedicated to the memory of University of Evansville alumna Morgan Stankey, who passed away suddenly in March 2023. Many generous gifts in Morgan’s memory have allowed us to reinvigorate a long-established tradition – the Andiron Lecture - that was a significant part of the University’s intellectual life for many years.  

Everyone is warmly invited to the last Stankey Andiron lecture of the academic year, which will be on Tuesday, March 31 at 4 PM in SOBA 170. Please note that this event is on Tuesday and not Thursday! The lecture is entitled "Creating Space for Student Discovery" and will be a joint presentation by Dr Cris Hochwender and Dr Kristina Hochwender. With two excellent presenters and two brilliant minds, it is sure to be an absolute treat.

Hassan Taki Eddin, Senior Manager at PwC in management consulting, will meet with University of Evansville students at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in SOBA 162.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, operating in more than 150 countries and trusted globally for its expertise in auditing, consulting, and strategic advisory services to major corporations, governments, and institutions.

Hassan graduated from UE in 2017 with a degree in Finance and Accounting and represented the University in the CFA Institute Research Challenge. He will share insights from his journey from UE to PwC and his management consulting work with Fortune 500 executives and private equity firms.

He has especially encouraged business students who are thinking about career options to attend, ask questions, and explore the different career paths available to them.

The event is open to all students and members of the broader University community.

A growing group of pastors and ministry leaders in Evansville have been gathering to pray and seek God’s heart for greater unity across the Church in our city. The One Church Forum is a space to come together for prayer, conversation, and relationship as we explore what it means to live as one Church.

Our hope is to celebrate the diversity of cultures and backgrounds across our community while lifting high the name of Jesus together, pursuing greater unity in Evansville for the sake of God’s Kingdom.

The YMCA will be holding their Summer Day Camp on campus this summer for kids ages 5-9 and 10-12. Camp will be held from May 28 to July 31. The YMCA is offering the first 10 UE employees who register a discount of $25 off per week. Spots are filling quickly. REGISTER TODAY at Summer Day Camp – YMCA of Southwestern Indiana!   Once you register, please notify the Office of Youth Programs at youthprograms@evansville.edu so your account can be adjusted by the YMCA to reflect the discount!

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!

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.

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 Reproductive Rights Changelab is seeking out performers who are passionate about reproductive health, live performance, and social action to join us in our storytelling journey as they aim to produce another performance of Monologue A in the greater Evansville community. This is where you come in!

Monologue A is a short monologue based performance directly inspired by the stories of students on the UE campus and those close to them. All stories center around the necessity of accessible reproductive care, and the nuances of navigating a world where such care may not be possible.

Auditions will be held on March 18th at 4 P.M. in the May Studio Theatre. These auditions are open to ANY AND ALL UE STUDENTS! Love performing? Love reproductive health? Want to learn more about the stories of your peers? Interested in activism within your community? Come give it a try! Auditions will require NO memorization, and will primarily be to feel out all performers comfort levels and discuss the structure of the performane. Come as you are!

Please note all who audition and who intend to perform for Monologe A MUST be available on April 15th from 4-5 PM. 

We would love to see you there! If interested please fill out the google form below. If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to reach out to monologuea6@gmail.com.We will be happy to answer any and all inquiries!

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AUDITION FORM!

(seriously, no experience required! We are looking for passionate students of all majors!!)

BIOL 107 (General Biology), which fulfills the lab science General Education credit (Outcome 8), will be offered during Summer Session 2 as an online, asynchronous class. Although it is generally intended for those majoring in EXSS, public health, and similar, all majors are welcome! The lab portion of the course will be completed via Labster, an exciting virtual lab simulator! If you have questions about this 4 credit hour course, which will run from June 15-July 17, please contact Dr. Aldred via email - ka59@evansville.edu

This is a reminder that University Purchasing Cards (Pcards) are issued for use by the assigned cardholder only. Pcards must not be shared, loaned, or given to another individual for any reason.

The Pcard must remain in the possession of the cardholder at all times. Allowing others to use your Pcard, even for University business, is a violation of Pcard policy and may result in corrective action, including suspension or revocation of Pcard privileges.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping ensure compliance with University policies.

ES 103 (Fundamentals of Environmental Science), which fulfills the non-lab science General Education credit (Outcome 8), will be offered during Summer Session 2 as an online, asynchronous class. If you have questions about this 3 credit hour course, which will run from June 15-July 17, please contact Dr. Aldred via email - ka59@evansville.edu

SPAN-111 – Elementary Spanish (3 credit hours) will be offered asynchronously online during Summer  Session 1 (May 11 to June 12, 2026).

This course fulfills Outcome 6. Please contact Dr. Diana Rodríguez Quevedo if you have any questions: dr130@evansville.edu

The library is giving away thousands (!) of LPs and CDs. Please help yourself!  And tell a friend too!

“Celebrating Hispanic Voices”: A podcast by Hispanic Students for Hispanic Students

Listen to Episode 13 – Season 3!

In Episode 13, Joselyn Solano Sánchez share’s Carlotta Pacual’s story. Carlotta is an International Studies major who also plays volleyball at UE.

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Episode 12 - Season 3 – Carlotta Pascual's Story

Thank you to our production team, Ale España and Tommy Housman!

We’re excited to share a small update to campus dining hours to better serve the evening crowd.

Starting Monday, March 16th, The Eatery will be extending its hours Monday–Thursday until

7:30 PM, giving you more time to stop by for dinner.

Chick-fil-A will now close Monday–Thursday at 9:00 PM.

UE students seeking financial aid or intending to use loan funds for summer courses at UE should complete a Summer Financial Aid Application and return it to the Office of Student Financial Services (Olmsted 105) however is most convenient by April 30, 2026. The application will allow our office to assess your financial aid and loan eligibility.

Work-Study:

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

Are you interested in taking a non-majors biology course with a lab this summer to fulfill one of your scientific literacy general education requirements (Outcome 8 with a lab)? If so, then take BIOL-100-D01 – Fundamentals of Biology during Summer I (May 11 to June 12). Please contact Dale Edwards (de3@evansville.edu) of you need more details.

2026-27 MARGERY FLORENCE KAHN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE

It was the desire of the donor, Margery Florence Kahn, that her scholarship be awarded to "dedicated and conscientious students who exhibit a true passion for their chosen fields of study, and who, in the opinion of the members of the University of Evansville faculty, are likely to bring the same enthusiasm into the performance of their jobs or the practice of the professions which they will pursue following graduation."

All University of Evansville full-time undergraduate students who will be juniors or seniors in the 2026-27 academic year may apply. An essay of about 300 words must accompany the application along with two to five faculty recommendation letters.

Download the application and faculty recommendation information.

Completed applications and recommendation letters should be returned to the Office of Student Financial Services by MAY 8, 2026.

Questions may be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services at 812-488-2364 or studentfinancialservices@evansville.edu.

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!

Against tight competition and teams from at least 2 states, UE's D-1 faculty team: "the Walyballers" bested all comers to take the coveted 1st place award in Turoni's Tuesday Trivia. After missing the first question and fearing an American Horror Story, the team came storming back with questions on ammonia, Jupiter's moons, and baseball's chicken man.   Ninja turtles and the Guggenheim also figured in their unparelled winning streak.  In a close race they eventually took the lead on the penultimate question and held on to win it all!

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In a rescheduled doubleheader, the University of Evansville softball team is set to welcome Indiana State to Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium on Wednesday. The doubleheader will begin at 2 p.m. with the second contest slate to begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. with both games being televised on ESPN+.

All Over the Rankings

- Brooke Voss has enjoyed a stellar start to the 2026 season and is near the top of the MVC in multiple statistical categories

- Those rankings include home runs (T-10th | 4), total bases (10th | 44), slugging percentage (13th | .603), runs (T-21st | 16), extra-base hits (T-12th | 10)

- Voss’ season batting average of .329 is second on the team and she is batting .375 over the last 12 contests

- She hit a leadoff home run in the contest at Louisville while her top performance of the year was a 4-for-5 game with three RBI, two runs, a walk, and triple in the victory over Saint Louis

Doubling Down

- Niki Bode hit two doubles in the finale at Belmont and leads the conference with 10 on the season

- She leads the team with a .367 batting average, which is 16th in the MVC

- Her on-base tally of .446 puts her just inside the top 20 in the conference at 19th

- Between Feb. 22 and March 10, Bode had an 8-game hit streak where the batted .440 with 11 hits in 25 at-bats

- In the win over Illinois State, Bode picked up two hits a day after posting a pair of doubles in game two of the doubleheader

Walk This Way

- Despite going hitless in six at-bats in the Belmont series, Morgan Adams still managed to find her way on base

- Adams drew three walks in the series and has a team-best 15 in 2026, which puts her 9th in the league

- Prior to the Belmont series, Adams had one of her top performances of the year at Louisville going a perfect 3-for-3

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville baseball team returns to Charles H. Braun Stadium on Wednesday, hosting SEMO for a midweek contest. First pitch is set for 6 PM.

Evansville vs. SEMO | Wednesday, March 18 | 6 PM CT Site | Location German American Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium | Evansville, Ind. Links Wednesday, 6 PM CT:  Live Stats  | TV: N/A  | Radio: SEMO ESPN

            Expected Pitching Match-Up:  UE RHP Drue Young (0-1, 15.19 ERA) vs. SEMO RHP RHP John-Paul Sauer (0-1, 7.63 ERA)                Follow the Aces  Baseball Site | Twitter  | Game Notes

Series History
- Evansville and SEMO are playing for the 35th time, with SEMO holding a 20-12-2 edge
- Evansville and SEMO have played a home and home midweek series the last three seasons
- SEMO won the first meeting this season, a 13-4 victory in Cape Girardeau
- The Aces have taken three of the last five meetings, including the last two in Evansville

Series Win
- Evansville took two of three games at Xavier this weekend to secure their second series win of the year as well as their first road series win
- The Aces dropped the first game of the series before taking games on Saturday and Sunday
- Max Hansmann and Kevin Reed turned in a pair of quality starts, working 5.1 innings of 2-run baseball with seven strikeouts on Saturday before Reed tossed a career-high eight innings of 1-run ball on Sunday to win the rubber match
- Tanner Graham provided a strong effort in relief on Saturday, picking up his third save of the year with 3.2 innings of work, allowing one run while striking out four

Chuck Nasty
- Charlie Longmeier got hot at the plate last week, going 8-for-17 (.471) in four games
- Longmeier had three multi-hit performances, including a 3-for-4 day in Saturday's win over the Musketeers
- The redshirt sophomore was Evansville's offensive catalyst in the series win, scoring or driving in seven of the Aces' 11 runs in Saturday and Sunday's wins

Another Milestone for Skipper
- Head Coach Wes Carroll recorded his 450th career win on Sunday against Xavier
- Carroll is the second-winningest coach in program history, trailing only the legendary Jim Brownlee
- The 2026 season is Carroll's 18th season at the helm of the Purple Aces, making him the second-longest tenured active skipper in the Missouri Valley Conference, trailing only Belmont's Dave Jarvis (29 years)

The University of Evansville (UE) has expanded its ChangeLab program to the high school level for the first time, marking a significant milestone in youth-led innovation and community change. Lucy Howe is the first high school student ever to earn class credit for a changemaking project prior to graduation through UE's nationally recognized ChangeLab program.

Through a partnership between Memorial High School and the Center for Innovation & Change (CIC), UE created bridge credit and approved internship time for Memorial students to gain hands-on experience. Howe spent an entire semester walking to the CIC three times a week, where she developed and advanced a community-focused project designed to make a meaningful impact before she graduates. Howe also placed second in the recent annual High School Changemaker Challenge.

Her selected project focuses on launching a flag football program for children in the Evansville Promise Neighborhood. Flag football was intentionally chosen for its many benefits: it is affordable and accessible, provides excellent physical exercise, emphasizes safety, and is inclusive and co-ed, allowing kids of all genders and abilities to participate together.

"ChangeLab has meant the world to me. Being able to walk onto campus and work on a project that I'm passionate about and that will help the community is really powerful. Everyone at the CIC supports me in the biggest ways. You will never come across a more encouraging and genuine team of leaders that truly want to help you make a difference," said Lucy Howe, Memorial High School senior and ChangeLab participant. "I'm incredibly grateful to be given this opportunity to do real work in the community as a high school student, and even get class credit for it. This program has given me a new sense of purpose and confidence. Just because you're young doesn't mean you can't make a difference."

ChangeLab is the UE's flagship changemaking program, designed to support students as they turn ideas into action and address real-world challenges. With this expansion, motivated high school students can now earn college credit while still in high school by working on community-based changemaking projects.

"Lucy's work demonstrates what's possible when schools invest in students as creative problem solvers," said Erin Lewis, Executive Director of the Center for Innovation & Change. "For young people who want to make a difference, this is the best place in the nation. We hope other schools will explore this affordable way for young people to distinguish themselves and earn college credit early."

UE holds the distinction of being Indiana's only Ashoka Changemaker Campus, a global designation recognizing institutions committed to social innovation and changemaking. Through the Center for Innovation & Change, students collaborate with experienced coaches and community partners to drive meaningful impact.

"Partnering with the University of Evansville has brought new experiences to our students and better prepared them for college and beyond," said Aaron Schmitt, Principal of Reitz Memorial High School. "Being on campus for courses has helped to show our students the expectations and opportunities that a university has for them when they leave Memorial. Changelab, in particular, has allowed our students to pursue a passion that will affect change in the wider community. As a Holy Cross Catholic school, this fits directly in line with the mission that has been given to our staff and students - the competence to see, and the courage to act."

This first-of-its-kind partnership with Memorial High School creates a new pathway for high school students to engage in college-level, impact-driven learning all while strengthening the Evansville community.

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/.