Calling all trivia nerds!    Team sign-ups are now open for this year’s Nerd Wars trivia competition, happening Saturday, April 11, at 2:00 p.m. in the SOBA Atrium.    The Honors Activity Board invites you to form a team of 3–5 competitors and battle it out in a competition of wits for prizes (LEGO set, JBL speaker, projector, Kindle Paperwhite, and MORE) and bragging rights. Teams can include students, faculty, administrators, and staff.    Enjoy refreshments during the event, and don’t miss the costume contest; this year’s theme is Classic. Check the Honors Instagram @uehonors for more details.    Registration is free, and individuals who don’t have a full team are still encouraged to sign up; we will assign you to a team on the day of.     The registration deadline is April 9.    Register online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5_kJ4yStXE8WiHM-0x_z224M9gctVFwd3EfmmNcHCcG-E-Q/viewform      For questions, please contact ah779.

Please be aware that neither the University of Evansville nor the Office of Technology Services (OTS) will ever send an email asking you to validate, verify, or confirm your email account or password.

If you receive an email requesting this information, it is a phishing attempt. Do not click any links, open attachments, or provide any personal information.

If you believe you may have received a phishing message, use the reporting tool in Outlook. If you did enter your credentials, change your password immediately. Staying vigilant helps protect your account and the university’s systems.

Join the 2026 Pep and Vim Virtual 5K!

Celebrate Pep & Vim in a healthy and meaningful way, while supporting the UEvansville Fund, and receive an exclusive Pep & Vim T shirt!*

Event Details

Complete your 5K anytime between April 10 and 18.
After registering, you’ll receive a link to upload your time online.
Prizes will be awarded across multiple fun categories. Every kind of participation counts! (Just want a t-shirt, that's ok too!)

Registration & Fees

General Registration: $35
Includes event costs and a $25 gift to the UEvansville Fund, directly supporting student success and contributing to our Pep & Vim fundraising goal! As part of this year’s effort, the University is working toward a $1 million goal for the UEvansville Fund. Thanks to generous support, more than $650,000 has already been raised, leaving $350,000 to reach the goal by May 31.

T shirt Shipping:
If you need your T shirt mailed, please select the postage option during registration. Otherwise, shirts will be available for pickup at UE.

Register at www.uealumnionline.com/PV5k26

Important Dates

Register by Wednesday, April 1, to guarantee your T shirt arrives in time for Pep & Vim on Friday, April 17.

Questions? •    Contact the Office of Alumni and Engagement at alumni@evansville.edu.

In preparation for Dr Alex Vernon's conversation about his literary biography of author Tim O'Brien, the Department of English & Creative Writing would like to invite you to read and discuss two of O'Brien's greatest short stories

We will discuss “The Things They Carried” and “How to Tell a True War Story,” two of O’Brien’s greatest stories from his novel The Things They Carried. We will meet on April 9 at 4:00 in Hyde Hall 106. Links to both stories included here:

   The Things They Carried  

How to Tell a True War Story

Note: As you might expect from war stories, these texts can be challenging, with difficult images and words for those who might be sensitive to such topics.

End the semester on a high note at our International Singalong. 🎤

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to sing, perform, or enjoy music from around the world in any language or style. Whether you are taking the stage or cheering from the audience, this is a great opportunity to celebrate global cultures through music in a fun, relaxed environment.

Sign up to perform using this link: End of Semester Sing Along – Fill out form

If you have any questions, please contact Tim Sorota at ts355@evansville.edu. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th!

April 7, 2026
Wheeler Concert Hall
7:30 p.m.

Come check out the UE Jazz Ensemble for their Spring Concert. The band will be paying homage to the Earth-shattering trumpeter, Miles Davis. Davis celebrates the 100th anniversary of his birth in 2026, and we will celebrate with a concert of tunes spanning the life of this great pillar of jazz. From influential tunes he likely heard as a child growing up in East St. Louis, Illinois to tunes composed by members of his bands, such as Gil Evans and Chick Corea, we will cover a lot of musical ground. See you there!

Admission is free and open to the public.

The University of Evansville’s College of Health Sciences, in partnership with the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Center for Career Development, would like to invite you to attend our 2026 Health Careers Forum on April 7^th at 6:00pm.

This year’s forum will offer you the opportunity to explore a wide variety of career paths available with a health science degree. The goal of the event is twofold: to introduce you to diverse professional opportunities and help you better understand the academic pathways within our health science programs.

The evening will begin with introductions of each panelist followed by a moderated Q&A session. After the panel, we will transition into a networking session. During this time, each professional panelist will be seated at a table alongside a UE faculty or staff representative and a current student from the academic program that aligns most closely with their profession. You will then be able to rotate among tables to ask questions, learn about coursework and program requirements, and gain insight into career preparation and next steps.

Register for this event in UE Career Bridge!

We are pleased to announce that the UE Employee Photo Exhibit will be held from April 20 through August 16 in the Krannert Gallery. All active and retired University of Evansville employees are invited to submit their work.

Images of all sizes are welcome, though 16" × 20" is the maximum size for display cases. Photographs should be framed and wired for hanging in the Krannert Gallery. Entries will be returned at the end of the exhibition.

On the back of each framed photograph, please include:

• Your name, current or former department, and email address
• A title for your image
• Details such as the location or the meaning/memory attached to the photo
• The approximate value of the image (most photographers assess a value of $25) for insurance purposes

Please bring your work to Jessica Carroll in the Art Department, Krannert 212, between Wednesday, April 8, and Tuesday, April 14.

The UE campus community (and guests) are invited to a reception in the Krannert Gallery on Thursday, April 23, at 4:30 p.m. Please plan to join us to celebrate the tradition of displaying meaningful work created by our UE community.

If you have questions, please contact Jessica at jc790@evansville.edu.

Hi everyone!

UE's 7th annual Barn Blitz is coming up and it is set to happen Saturday, April 11th, from 8am to 11am at 560 E. Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711! To have a successful event, we need help forming 20 teams of 6 to 8 people to build barns on the day of at

We also need about 15 people for Friday, April 10th, meeting from 2pm to 4pm at 935 Maxwell Ave, Evansville, IN (by Escalade Sports) to help with the final setup build components and transfer to the main event area.

This is an amazing opportunity to get together with some friends or just come by yourself to support our local community and get some community service hours!

No experience is required! Habitat has a wonderful leadership team and experienced builders that are more than willing to teach you how to do some basic construction skills!

This is the link to sign up, make an account and send out this email or the sign-up link to your friends so we can have another fantastic Barn Blitz this year!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49A4AB28ABFA7-62877956-barn#/

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Tasline Diab (td153) or Anjili Sood (as1122).

The reproductive rights ChangeLab is putting on a performance entitled “Monologue A” at the StageTwo Theater here in Evansville. 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.

This performance is in collaboration with the League of Women Voters and will be held on April 15th at 4pm with both pre-show and post-show activities. StageTwo Theater is located at 321 N. Congress Ave.

Monologue A is open to everyone and is completely free! Come out to support both the reproductive rights ChangeLab and the League of Women Voters and hear stories about the need for reproductive health!

The Schroeder Family School of Business Administration
announces the investiture of

Walayet Khan, PhD

as the
Mead Johnson Nutrition Endowed Chair in Business

Investiture Ceremony
Friday, April 10, 2026
3:00 p.m. CDT

Neu Chapel
University of Evansville
1800 Lincoln Avenue

A reception will follow in the Dunigan Lounge of the
Schroeder Family School of Business Administration Building.

Register Here

This year’s Natural Sciences Research Symposium is scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, April 17^th. The symposium will include a poster session from 2-2:50 pm in the Koch Center Atrium during which students majoring in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and math will present results of their current research projects. There is an outstanding guest speaker for this year’s event, Dr. Remington Hoerr (UE Class of 2019). Dr. Hoerr received her PhD in molecular genetics from Vanderbilt University and is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Colorado-Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus. In addition to discussing her current research initiatives, Dr. Hoerr will share the career path that led to her current position as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. Her talk will be from 3-4:00 pm in Koch Center 100. Everyone is welcome.

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!

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!

The Promotion & Tenure Committee invites anyone who is considering application for promotion or tenure who wants more information to meet with the Chair and representatives of the committee on Tuesday, April 14 at 4 PM in the Library boardroom 203. We will endeavor to answer any questions, and representatives of the Eykamp Center for Teaching Excellence will also be there.

Summer session due dates:

Summer Session 1: May 1, 2026

Summer Session 2: June 1, 2026

Summer Session 3: July 1, 2026

Summer Session 4: May 1, 2026

For more information, please contact Student Financial Services at 812-488-2565

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

In episode 3, Lesly Hernández speaks with Astrid Miranda, a Construction Management major from El Salvador.

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Apple Podcast – Episode 3 – Season 3 – Astrid Miranda's Story

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Spotify – Episode 3 – Season 3 – Astrid Miranda's Story

 In Episode 4 – Season 3, listen to Claudia Clement interview her basketball teammate Julia Palomo.

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Apple Podcast – Episode 4 – Season 3 – Julia Palomo's Story

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Spotify – Episode 4 – Season 3 – Julia Palomo's Story

Big thanks to our production team, Ale España and Tommy Housman!

Nominations are now being accepted this year’s Golden Heart Award for Students, Golden Heart Award for Staff, and the Mike Tessier Legacy Award.

It’s Time to Nominate a Student for the Golden Heart Award  Do you know a student who embodies servant leadership and consistently goes above and beyond for both the UE and Evansville communities? The Golden Heart Award: Student honors an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, passion, and a genuine drive to serve others. This award is presented to a student who has shown these qualities throughout the past year and who will carry this spirit of service forward even after leaving UE. The Golden Heart Award: Student nominations will be accepted March 20, 2026 - April 6th. You can nominate deserving students by completing the form below. Golden Heart Award- Student Nomination Form – Fill out form It’s Time to Nominate a Dedicated Staff Member for the Golden Heart Award  Do you know a faculty or staff member who exemplifies servant leadership and consistently demonstrates dedication, passion, and a true commitment to serving both the UE and Evansville communities? The Golden Heart Award: Staff honors an individual whose work reflects genuine care, leadership through service, and a lasting impact on our campus and community. This award recognizes a faculty or staff member who has embodied these values throughout the past year and who will continue to uplift and support others well into the future.  The Golden Heart Award: Staff nominations will be accepted March 20, 2026 - April 6th. Please complete the form below to nominate a faculty or staff member for this award. Self nominations are also encouraged. Golden Heart Award Faculty/Staff Nomination It’s Time to Nominate a Dedicated Staff Member for the Mike Tessier Legacy Award Do you know a faculty or staff member who consistently goes above and beyond to enhance the student experience at the University of Evansville? The Mike Tessier Legacy Award honors an individual who demonstrates exceptional dedication to the campus community, making a meaningful impact that extends beyond the scope of their formal role or departmental responsibilities. Their efforts reflect a deep commitment to collaboration, initiative, and the betterment of student life at UE. The Mike Tessier Legacy Award nominations will be accepted March 20, 2026 - April 6th. Please complete the form below to nominate a faculty or staff member for this award. Self nominations are also encouraged. Mike Tessier Legacy Award Nominations   Thank you in advance for celebrating the achievements of our students and staff/faculty members. If you have any questions, please contact the Administrative Assistant for the Center for Student Engagement at 812-488-2371 or by e-mail via cse@evansville.edu

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.

Family, friends and loved ones of the late Dr. Marvin E. Hartig are pleased to announce the application process for the Dr. Marvin E. Hartig Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to the loving memory of Dr. Hartig, Dean of Evansville College’s Evening College in 1967, and administrator for the Center for Advanced Study, director of the Evansville chapter of the American Institute of Banking (AIB), and the international student advisor. In 1974, Dr. Hartig was appointed Dean of Academic Services. He retired in 1984 after serving his alma mater for thirty-five years and passed away in 2007.

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving sophomore student. Preference will be given to a student working while being enrolled as a full-time student. International students are encouraged to apply.

Eligible students for the 2026-2027 Hartig Memorial Scholarship will be sophomores in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Deadline: Please return all materials to the Office of Student Financial Services by May 4, 2026. The decision will be announced by May 25, 2026.

Questions: Amber Chandler, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Financial Services, at ac547@evansville.edu or 812-488-2364

Access the application and faculty recommendation information.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Dr. M. Fahad Humayun, Assistant Professor of Cummunication, has been awarded $1,000 and the title of Faculty Champion by the Center for Community News (CCN) at the University of Vermont.  The Center supports journalism leaders in their efforts to start or expand university-led reporting programs.

This recognition is for his Fall 2025 collaboration with Andrew Carter, UE Center for Innovation & Change Associate Director, and Steve Burger, WNIN Vice President of Radio and New Media Manager.  UE News Lab will be utilizing the money to expand its advertising efforts to reach out to more members in the Evansville community.

The Office of Human Resources was pleased to present the 2026 - 2027 employee benefits package to all who attended one of the information sessions. This year, our insurance representatives offered up incentives to attend one of the six presentations.

The winners are:

• Sylvia DeVault for attending a March 31 session: $100 MasterCard, compliments of Auxiant
• Zach Weinberg for attending an April 1 session: $100 MasterCard, compliments of Auxiant
• Chris Koehler for attending a session: $25 Amazon Gift Card, compliments of Ascension Tri-State Community Clinics
• Annie Sills for attending a session: $100 Biaggi's Gift Card, compliments of Southwood Insurance
• Jill Griffin for attending a session: 30 oz Yeti Tumbler, compliments of Wellbridge Surgical

For those unable to attend a live presentation, please find a recording here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/91i5ow2sq0lwgbjdvwlpo/benefits-2026-comp.mp4?rlkey=5vsaehnk8lce8iwfgvn5pbddo&st=ixq6mhyq&dl=0

The Department of Mathematics is proud to announce that five University of Evansville students recently presented their research this past Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the 41st Rose-Hulman Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, one of the most prestigious undergraduate mathematics conferences in the nation.

The following presentations were delivered:

Jake Schwaderer, Alexander Bastien, Mia Pesavento, and Angelika Elderbrook: Predictive Analysis of ATP Tennis Data

Alexander Bastien: Link-Irregular Digraphs

Mia Pesavento: Machine Learning-Guided Quota Optimization for Sorority Recruitment Matching

Ghaya Mtimet: From Historical Puzzles to Grammatical Constraints: Circular Partitions, Generalized Run-Length Encodings, and Polynomial-Time Decidability

All research was conducted under the advising of Dr. Omid Khormali in the Department of Mathematics during the Summer and Fall 2025 semesters.

We congratulate these students on this outstanding achievement. Recordings of the presentations are available on the University of Evansville Mathematics Department YouTube channel.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Brooke Voss’ grand slam in the first inning of game two helped the University of Evansville softball team split Friday’s doubleheader against Northern Iowa. After the Panthers opened with a 5-2 win, the Purple Aces took game two by a score of 10-7.

Game 1 - UNI 5, UE 2

A 3-run third inning saw UNI take the early lead before finishing with a 5-2 victory in the doubleheader opener.

Both teams had early scoring opportunities as the Panthers stranded two runners in the top of the first with Kate Ridgway striking out two batters. Ridgway pitched out of another jam in the top half of the second when UNI hit a leadoff double and loaded the bases with two outs. A bunt single by Taylor Howe was followed by a Niki Bode double that put two runners in scoring position with one out before the Panthers were able to avoid any damage. Angela Valentine recorded a 2-out hit in the bottom of the second.

In the top of the third, UNI broke through when Ava Smithson hit a 3-run home run. The Panthers continued to roll in the inning as they loaded the bases with no outs. Ashtyn Holbrook made a huge defensive play to keep it a 3-0 game. She threw a runner out at home on a fly ball to right field as the Aces got out of the inning trailing by just three runs.

Howe’s double off the left field wall brought in Angela Valentine for UE’s first score of the afternoon in the top of the fifth. Northern Iowa quickly responded with two runs in the 6^th to go up by a score of 5-1. Jess Willsey hit a solo home run in the top of the 7^th before UNI finished with the 5-2 win. Anna Wischnowski allowed two runs on five hits while throwing the full game for the Panthers.

Ridgway went three innings and allowed three runs. Gracie Hollingsworth and Sophia Otten threw two frames apiece. Howe recorded two of the Aces’ five hits.

Game 2 – UE 10, UNI 7

An 8-run first inning lifted the Purple Aces to a 10-7 victory to split Friday’s doubleheader.

UNI capitalized on the momentum from the game one victory as Skylar Benesh hit a leadoff home run to give them the early 1-0 lead. Evansville quickly turned the tides. Singles by Brooke Voss and Maliyah Wilkins along with a Niki Bode walk loaded the bases with one out. Eliza Piggott was hit by a pitch to tie the score at 1-1.

With two outs, Ashtyn Holbrook, Angela Valentine, and Emma McDonald each drew bases loaded walks to make it a 4-1 game. That brought Voss to the plate with the bases loaded and the junior drove the first pitch she saw over the left field wall to cap off an 8-run inning. Looking to chip away, the Panthers loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the second before Alexis Tucker ended the threat with a strikeout.

UE was not as lucky in the top of the third as a 3-run home run y Drew Hinrichs cut the advantage down to four runs. The looked to get even closer in the 4^th before Angela Valentine’s huge defensive play ended the inning after UNI had two runners on.

Evansville got back to work in the bottom of the 4^th with Taylor Howe registering a leadoff single before scoring on a Bode triple. Maliyah Wilkins followed with a single up the middle to bring in Bode for the Aces’ 10^th run of the game. Those insurance runs proved to be important when a 3-run homer by Skylar Benesh cut the lead in half (10-7) in the top of the 5^th.

Gracie Hollingsworth was stellar in the late innings to seal the win. She retired all seven batters she faced to shut down the Panthers on the way to her first save of the season. In the 7^th, Hollingsworth forced three fly outs to second base to tie the series with the 10-7 win. Tucker went three innings allowing four runs. Elle Jarrett threw 1 2/3 frames with three runs, two earned crossing the plate. She earned her first win of the season.

While Voss’ grand slam was the highlight for the offense, Maliyah Wilkins was a perfect 4-for-4 while Voss and Bode score two runs apiece. The rubber match is set for Saturday at 11 a.m.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Schedule changes have been announced for the weekend series between the University of Evansville softball team and UNI. Friday’s doubleheader has been shifted to a 12 p.m. start while Saturday’s game will now begin at 11 a.m.

Major Accomplishments

- Evansville is coming off a 3-game road sweep at Drake over the weekend

- It marked the first MVC sweep since 2024, the first road sweep since 2019, and the first time winning three consecutive conference series since 2016

- Through 14 league games, the Purple Aces are 8-6, which is the best MVC start since 2017 when UE opened at 10-6

Another Multi-Hit Effort

- Prior to the Drake series, Taylor Howe went nine games without recording multiple hits, but over the last four games, she has done so on three occasions

- With eight hits in her last 15 at-bats, Howe has seen her batting average rise to .323

- In the opening game at Drake, Howe matched her career high with four hits as she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored

- Howe has scored a team-high 28 runs, which is tied for 9th in the Valley

- In the series finale at Drake, Howe hit her first home run of the season while batting .545 (6-of-11) in the 3-game series sweep

Over .400

- Going 7-for-11 over her last three games, Niki Bode has seen her batting average rise to .407, which puts her fourth in the MVC

- Over that time, she has added four runs and four RBI

- Bode’s efforts against Valley foes has been even better as she is batting .435

- She went 5-for-8 from the plate in the final two games of the Drake series while hitting her first home run of the season in the finale

Two More Homers

- Brooke Voss added two more home runs to her season tally in the series sweep at Drake and is tied for 6th in the MVC with eight on the season

- Other stat rankings for Voss include total bases (8th | 63), slugging percentage (17th | .600), runs (T12th | 26), extra-base hits (T-11th | 14)

- Voss, who is batting .295, had her 7-game hit streak snapped against Bellarmine but reached on a walk and scored a run in the contest

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville head volleyball coach Zach Weinberg has announced the addition of Morgan Caba as a graduate assistant with the Purple Aces program.

"Adding Morgan to our staff is a huge win for Evansville Volleyball. She brings a drive and a fire that will benefit this program immediately, and we can't wait to get her integrated into the team,” Weinberg said. “She will work immediately with our backcourt players, and I know her vast experience in her playing days will pay dividends immediately for that young group. Welcome to the Purple Aces, Morgan!"

The Georgetown, Ky. native brings experience as both a student-athlete and coach to the UE program. Last season, Caba played for Marshall University where she helped the Thundering Herd make its first Sun Belt Conference Tournament appearance.

Prior to her tenure at Marshall, Caba played for West Virginia State University. In 2024, her WVSU team captured its first-ever Mountain East Conference Tournament Championship while advancing to play in the Atlantic Regional of the NCAA Division II Tournament. Caba earned All-MEC Second Team accolades and was ranked nationally in aces per set. She opened her college career at Bellarmine where she was part of the Knights first A-Sun Tournament berth.

Caba has gained valuable coaching experience over the last three years. She served as the Co-Head Coach of the 15 Elite team with the Mountain Monsters Volleyball Club from December of 2024 through May 2025. During that time, she gave private lessons for all ages within the club and hosted weekly clinics for all age groups and skill levels. Her first coaching tenure came with the 13 Regional team at the Kentucky-Indiana Volleyball Academy (KIVA). As an assistant coach in 2023, she conducted lessons and weekly clinics.

She earned her Bachelor’s in Biology: Plant and Soil Science from West Virginia State in 2025 and is working towards Master’s Certification in Data Analytics in Healthcare at Marshall.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – After scoring five runs in the first two innings, the University of Evansville softball team held on for a 5-3 victory over Bellarmine on Wednesday at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at Cooper Stadium. With the victory, UE improves to 8-1 in its last nine games.

Taylor Howe and Niki Bode each recorded two hits. Howe scored twice while Bode plated a run. Jess Willsey and Brooke Voss also scored. Alexis Tucker threw six innings on the way to her fifth win of the season.

It did not take long for the Purple Aces to get rolling as they recorded four runs in the bottom of the first inning. Brooke Voss led off with a walk while Howe and Bode singled to load the bases with no outs. Eliza Piggott hit a sacrifice fly to open the scoring.

Willsey followed with the third single of the inning and moved to second on an error by the Knights. Two runs would score on the play. Ashtyn Holbrook followed with another single to cap a 4-0 start. In the second frame, Howe executed another bunt single before scoring on a double from Bode.

While the offense had the early momentum, the defense did its job as Alexis Tucker tossed a gem. In six innings of work, Tucker allowed one run on three hits while striking out two batters. The Knights never gave up as they scored three runs in the top of the seventh and loaded the bases with two outs. Kate Ridgway entered and was able to record the final out to earn her second save of the season.

UE is home for a 3-game weekend series against UNI. A 2:30 p.m. doubleheader on Friday opens the weekend before a single game at 2 p.m. Saturday.

 The University of Evansville (UE) is proud to announce that Dr. Suresh Immanuel, Dean of the College of Business and Engineering and Associate Provost for Academic Partnerships, has been appointed as a Commissioner on the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Engineering Accreditation Commission. His appointment was recently approved by the ABET Engineering Area Delegation, with his term set to begin August 1, 2026.

In this role, Dr. Immanuel will contribute to the review of accredited engineering programs and participate in final accreditation decisions, work that is essential to ensuring the quality, rigor, and continuous improvement of engineering education both nationally and internationally. The Commission also plays a key role in shaping accreditation criteria, policies and procedures to ensure alignment with evolving industry needs and educational standards.

"This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the advancement of engineering education at both the national and global levels," said Dr. Immanuel. "ABET accreditation plays a critical role in ensuring quality and continuous improvement in engineering education, and I am honored to serve alongside colleagues committed to maintaining the highest standards for our profession."

The Mohammad K. Azarian Prize for Mathematical Reviews Reviewers, named after Dr. Mohammad K. Azarian, professor of mathematics at the University of Evansville (UE), was presented for the first time at the 2026 Joint Mathematics Meetings in Washington, D.C., honoring outstanding contributions to peer review in mathematics.

The award, which carries a $5,000 prize, recognizes reviewers whose work demonstrates technical insight, clarity, and service to the global mathematical community.

The inaugural recipient of the Azarian Prize is Dr. Arnav Tripathy, the Benjamin Peirce assistant professor of mathematics at Harvard University, who earned his PhD from Stanford University in 2016. The 2026 prize was awarded to an early-career research mathematician (predoctoral through 10 years post-PhD). Subsequent prizes will honor a contributor for lifetime achievement and a contributor from a nation and institution served by the MathSciNet for Developing Countries program.

The Azarian Prize reflects the remarkable legacy of Dr. Azarian, a lifetime member of the American Mathematical Society (AMS). He is a reviewer for the AMS's Mathematical Reviews (MathSciNet) and the European Mathematical Society's zbMATH Open. Professor Azarian served four years as a Discipline Peer Reviewer for the Fulbright Scholar Program (2015-2018) sponsored by the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. He served on the AMS Committee on the Human Rights of Mathematicians (2021-2023), and in 2023, he was the chair of the committee and was the AMS Representative on the American Association for the Advancement of Science Human Rights Coalition.

"His decades of tireless service as an educator, researcher, reviewer, advisor, and editor are truly inspirational," said Doug Allen, AMS associate vice president for development.

"I am grateful to recognize the outstanding reviewers whose work sustains the value of Mathematical Reviews," said Dr. Azarian.

This recognition continues Dr. Azarian's decades-long commitment to scholarship, mentorship, and service at the University of Evansville and beyond. In April 2025, UE announced that Dr. Azarian made history as the first Muslim and the first Iranian American mathematician to have two prestigious mathematics awards named in his honor by the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).

The University of Evansville congratulates Dr. Azarian on his enduring contributions to the global mathematical community. For more information about Professor Azarian's scholarly work, visit faculty.evansville.edu/ma3.

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) 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/.