Join us for a summer travel course in New York City, May 10–17, 2026, focused on LGBTQ history, public memory, and social justice.

Students may complete this experience through ChangeLab 310 (0–3 credits) or as part of ETH 200: Social Justice Movements (Outcome 4) in Summer Session 1.

This course will give students the opportunity to learn on site by visiting locations connected to queer activism, community history, and public memory. Together, we will explore how LGBTQ people and communities have shaped movements for justice, created spaces of belonging, and preserved stories that still matter today.

The $700 course fee includes lodging, transportation, and entry fees.

For more information, please contact Dr. Stein at vs9@evansville.edu.

UE’s Environmental, Health and Safety Manager would like to let the UE Community know about the 2026 Tox-Away Day planned for Saturday, March 28. The event is from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the former Roberts Stadium parking lot (Enter on E. Franklin Street directly behind Swonder Ice Area).  This program is for Vanderburgh County households only. Help dispose of hazardous materials properly, so they don’t end up entering local streams and rivers.

Items accepted include oil-based paint, solvents & thinners, pesticides, herbicides, household cleaners, motor oil & filters, antifreeze, gasoline, auto batteries & fluids, smoke detectors, fluorescent bulbs, fire extinguishers and pool chemicals at this free disposal program. (No latex paint.)

Please load items into your trunk or truck bed for safe unloading.

For a complete list, and for items not accepted, see the Vanderburgh County website: https://www.evansvillegov.org/city/department/division.php?structureid=259

We are excited to announce that April 10^th from 6-8 is our 3rd annual Trivia Night for Ace CARE!   This event will take place at Meeks Family Fieldhouse inside the Carson Center! Teams will consist of 6 people. The registration fee for UE students will be $10 per person or $50/team of 6. Public/community members will be $20 per person or $100/team of 6.    This event will be hosted by Susan Fetscher from Smarty Pints Trivia! There will be free food, prizes, and mini games throughout the night! Come support Ace CARE and play trivia!   Below is the link to sign up! https://www.uealumnionline.com/s/1096/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=1096&gid=1&pgid=4835&cid=8142&ecid=8142&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=5181   Please let Kelsie Burrows (kb644@evansville.edu) or Mallory Weber (mw452@evansville.edu) know if you have any questions.   Hope to see you all there!

You can’t change the world by yourself—but you can build a network that helps you do it. On March 25th in Eykamp 251 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, you’ll learn how to stand out, follow up with intention, and build relationships with people who will champion your ideas and help you create real impact. Come out for a fun, fast-paced workshop and free pizza and drinks! RSVP on UEengage at the link below.

Change Leadership Workshop: Building Your Network - UEngage

The 2026 - 2027 Open enrollment for benefits will take place March 31 - April 17. Informational Sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1.

Please take advantage of one of the six sessions to hear first hand how UE insurance can benefit you in the most impactful way! All of our insurance reps will be present to answer questions one-on-one and will also have some fun items for you to take.

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.

Join us for the 2026 Fiancial Literacy Fair!  

March 25th 11:30-1:30. Ridgway

Learn- "Ask the Experts" all of your financial questions and meet professionals in banking, investments, insurance, HR, finacial aid, Indiana Secratary of State's Office, and more!

Earn - Ask quesions to earn raffle tickets for some amazing prizes!  Over 30 door prizes to be given away including a TV, bluetooth speaker, mini-projector, gift certificates, UE swag, and much much more!!

The Center for Innovation & Change is now taking applications for the 2026-2027 Global Scholars Awards. These awards offer financial support for faculty engaged in internationally focused scholarship or curriculum development. To allow faculty more time to book summer travel, we are setting the deadline earlier than in past years –  submissions are due Tuesday, April 14^th at 8:00am. Please check the Global Scholars website for award details, submission requirements: https://www.evansville.edu/centerforinnovation/scholars.cfm

If you have any questions about the awards process or would like to discuss potential Global Scholars projects, please contact Dr. Derek Jones at dj4@evansville.edu.

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.

The application and faculty recommendation information can be found here:

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.

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.

Did you know the University of Evansville just launched a new, federally funded program designed to help you succeed, thrive, and earn your bachelor’s degree?   TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) provides academic support to help first-generation students, students from income-eligible households, and students with disabilities persist and graduate from college. We offer an intentional support approach, personalized to your needs. And the best part? It's completely free.   What's in it for you? TRIO SSS offers individualized tutoring, academic success coaching, personalized degree planning, FAFSA assistance, financial literacy, career advising, community and educational enrichment experiences, and even scholarships exclusively for SSS students.   You may qualify if you are: A first-generation college student (neither parent has earned a college degree), eligible for Pell Grants or other need-based financial aid, or a student with a documented disability.   Ready to apply? It's simple and takes just a few minutes — download the TRIO SSS Program Application and submit it to triosss@evansville.edu.   Take the first step toward a stronger college experience. Don't miss out on free support built just for you. Visit UE TRIO SSS to learn more and apply!

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.

Summer session courses can be added to your monthly payment plan now with no additional set-up fee. If you are enrolling in summer courses, anticipated summer charges can be included in the spring semester payment plan and the plan extended through May (for Summer 1 charges) or June (Summer 2 charges). The undergraduate tuition rate for Summer 2026 is $620 per credit hour. Fees per summer term include a $55 registration fee and a $46 technology fee. Payment arrangements are due prior to the start of the summer term.

Students should contact the Office of Student Financial Services no later than Reading/Study Day, April 30, 2026, to determine if financial aid is available for their summer courses.

To modify your current payment plan to include summer, contact the cashiers in the Office of Student Financial Services at 812-488-2565.

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!

All graduating seniors in good standing at UE are eligible to be considered for the Senior Keynote. We encourage you to consider applying at https://www.evansville.edu/commencement/keynote.cfm by Friday, March 27, 2026.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The 5-game homestand continues Friday when the University of Evansville softball team plays host to Murray State at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium. Friday’s doubleheader begins at 2:30 p.m. with Saturday’s single game set for a 2 p.m. first pitch; all three games will be on ESPN+.

Another No-No

- After opening the season with a no-hitter against Maine, Kate Ridgway duplicated the feat against Indiana State

- Ridgway struck out four batters in six innings as she kept the Sycamores hitless

- Her first no-hitter against Maine was a 4-1 decision in the Heart of Georgia Classic

- With 68 strikeouts on the season, Ridgway is 2nd in the league while her 6.74 K/7 innings is fourth

- Ridgway picked up her second win of the season against USI where she struck out a career-high 10 batters in 6 1/3 innings of work

Another Home Run        

- With her team trailing 2-1 in game two against Indiana State, Brooke Voss hit a 2-run homer and her team never looked back as they earned the doubleheader sweep

- It marked her fifth home run of the season, which are tied for 8th in the MVC

- Other stat rankings for Voss include total bases (10th | 48), slugging percentage (T-13th | .600), runs (T-15th | 18), extra-base hits (T-10th | 11)

- Voss’ season batting average of .313 is second on the team and she is batting .340 over the last 14 contests

Top Mark

- Alexis Tucker struck out a season-high seven batters in the win over Indiana State in game two of the doubleheader

- Just as impressive is that the seven K’s came in just 4 1/3 innings on the way to her third win of the season

- Tucker earned her first UE win against Miami Ohio tossing a complete game before earning her second victory on the road at Central Arkansas

MVC Newcomer of the Week

- Emma McDonald was named the MVC Newcomer of the Week on Feb. 24 after batting .444 in the tournament at Central Arkansas

- She has been on a solid streak as of late, going 4-for-7 in her last three games

- McDonald went 2-3 with two RBI in the game two win over Indiana State and had the clinching hit to seal the run rule win

- She has started all 25 games this year

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Pitcher Kate Ridgway threw her second no-hitter of the 2026 season as the University of Evansville softball team swept a doubleheader against Indiana State on Wednesday at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium.

Game 1 – UE 8, Indiana State 0 (6 innings)

Kate Ridgway tossed her second no-hitter of the season to lead the Purple Aces to an 8-0 victory in Wednesday’s opener. Jess Willsey went 2-2 with a home run and two runs while Niki Bode added a pair of hits.

Evansville took the early lead with a run in the bottom of the first. Taylor Howe reached on an error and would score on Morgan Adams’ 2-out single. Things remained at 1-0 in favor of UE until the bottom of the fourth when Willsey launched a solo home run to deep center field to double the lead.

In what would be a wild finish to the contest, the Aces scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth to clinch the victory. Two runs scored when Brooke Voss reached on an error while Emma McDonald crossed the plate on a Taylor Howe single to make it a 5-0 game. Niki Bode singled to bring in Howe while Voss scored on a Sycamore error. Maliyah Wilkins had the clinching hit as her double scored pinch runner Dori Brown to wrap up the 8-0 contest.

Game 2 – UE 10, Indiana State 2 (5 innings)

Evansville scored seven runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to clinch its second walk-off victory of the day over Indiana State. Angela Valentine went 2-2 with two RBI, two runs, and a walk while Emma McDonald and Morgan Adams added two hits apiece. McDonald, Brooke Voss, and Jess Willsey joined Valentine with two runs batted in.

Indiana State had the first threat of the game as they loaded the bases in the top of the first. Alexis Tucker pitched out of the jam, getting a strikeout to send the game into the bottom of the frame. The Sycamores came through to open the scoring in the top of the third.

It did not take long for the Aces to respond. In the bottom half of the inning, Angela Valentine led off with a walk before Brooke Voss hit a 2-run homer to left field to give UE a 2-1 advantage. Taylor Howe followed up with a double and crossed the plate on a Morgan Adams RBI single to make it a 3-1 game. ISU got one of those runs back in the top of the fourth.

Just as they did in game one, the Aces finished strong. Seven runs in the bottom of the fifth ended the game and gave Evansville its second walk-off victory of the day. UE quickly loaded with no outs and pinch hitter Maliyah Wilkins drew a walk to open the scoring. Next up was Willsey who hit a 2-run single.

After a walk from Ashtyn Holbrook, Valentine followed with a 2-run double to left center. With two runners in scoring position, McDonald stepped to the plate and delivered the clinching 2-run single to finish the 10-2 contest. Alexis Tucker threw 4 1/3 innings with two runs scoring. She struck out seven. Sophia Otten recorded the final two outs.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville (UE) Head Swimming and Diving Coach Toby Wilcox has announced his retirement from the coaching profession. Wilcox rejoined the Purple Aces program in 2024 following a 13-year tenure as head coach at Birmingham Southern.

“It was such a great experience to return to the University of Evansville,” Wilcox said. “Being able to reconnect with so many from the school, program, teammates, and student-athletes was a great way to finish out my coaching career!”

The 1985 UE graduate began his coaching career with the program in 1986. He garnered eight conference “Coach of the Year” accolades during his collegiate career.

After serving as an assistant coach with the Aces from 1986-88, Wilcox’s first term as head coach at UE ran from 1988 through 1997. In 2011, he started the swimming and diving program at Birmingham Southern College (BSC) and remained with the institution until 2024.

“Toby Wilcox has been an important part of the University of Evansville swimming and diving family for many years. Even though he returned for just the past two seasons, his connection to this program goes back much further,” said Dr. Ziggy Siegfried, Director of Athletics. “Toby has always cared deeply about our student-athletes and about representing UE the right way. We are grateful for his commitment to the program and wish him nothing but the best as he begins this next chapter.”

In his time at BSC, Wilcox built the program into a perennial power in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA), earning 16 SAA team titles on the men's and women's sides. He has coached 121 individual SAA champions, 57 SAA relay champions, and helped direct 35 student-athletes to the NCAA Division III National Championships.

During his tenure, Wilcox helped produce 13 SAA "Swimmers of the year," seven SAA "Divers of the Year," and 11 SAA "Newcomers of the Year." Wilcox earned five SAA "Coach of the Year" honors during his tenure at Birmingham Southern.

Wilcox was a 3-time Midwestern Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year during his first tenure at Evansville. He coached 24 athletes to individual titles and three MCC Swimmers of the Year. As a student-athlete at UE, Wilcox earned both MCC and Heartland Collegiate Conference MVP honors in 1984. He was a 2-time team MVP while serving as team captain.

A national search for the next coach is under way.

The University of Evansville (UE) will host the official launch of Evansville Bee City USA on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the main campus.

The event will celebrate the city's commitment to becoming more pollinator-friendly and will feature expert talks, local success stories, and interactive opportunities for attendees to learn how to support native pollinators in their own communities. Local businesses and organizations will also be present to showcase their work and connect with attendees.

"Hosting the launch of Bee City Evansville at UE is an exciting opportunity to bring together community members, organizations, and students around a shared goal of environmental stewardship," said Dr. Cris Hochwender, Professor of Biology. "This initiative highlights the meaningful impact that small, local actions can have on supporting pollinators and strengthening our ecosystem. We are proud to serve as a space where education, collaboration, and community engagement can come together to inspire lasting change."

The event is free and open to the public, though registration is required at this link.

The University of Evansville is proud to support initiatives that promote community sustainability and environmental awareness.

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/.