The University of Evansville is excited to announce the return of UE Gives Back! Please mark your calendars for Friday, May 1, and join us for a day of service to support and enhance our campus.

With approval from your immediate supervisor and as schedules permit, employees may participate without using vacation time.

Projects this year include:

• Mulch areas along the walk between the Library, Olmsted, and the Oval (including Memorial Plaza/Ann Cooper Garden and surrounding beds)
• Add trap rock to the bed near the ADA entrance on the southeast corner of Olmsted
• Paint curbs and parking lines along the Oval
• Paint curbs at the Koch Center parking lot
• Mulch areas around building signage or place trap rock where applicable
• Power wash at Memorial Plaza, SOBA, and the Koch Center
• Clean outfield mats at the baseball field
• Paint handrails at the Panhellenic Center
• Add sand to the Hale Hall volleyball court and clean up the surrounding area

You can sign up for a project using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AAAC2EAAFDC25-63105190-uegives

If you have any questions, please contact Keith Gehlhausen (kg77@evansville.edu) or Apryl Weatherford (aw605@evansville.edu).

Division of Talent & Community

Parking Lot H will be closed beginning Monday, April 13, 2026, to support preparations for the upcoming campus bike race and Athletics events. This closure will allow Facilities and Grounds crews time to clean and repaint the lot as part of the racecourse setup.

Time trials are scheduled to take place from Wednesday, April 15 through Friday, April 17, with the bike race set for Saturday, April 18. Additionally, A dedication ceremony for the Begle Family Sports Performance Center will take place on Friday afternoon with plans to utilize some portions of Parking Lot H for event parking.

Please plan accordingly and use alternate parking areas during this time.

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.

This month the SAA book club had a tie when chosing books. Both The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi recieved the same amount of votes. Join us on Wednesday April 29th at 12 noon to discuss both books. Feel free to pick one to read or challenge yourself to read both. The SAA Book Club gathering takes place in the conference room of the University Advancement House on Rotherwood. Feel free to bring your lunch. Contact Kathy Taylor at ks6@evansville.edu, if you have questions or want to be added to the Book club email.

Did you know that during the “Spring 2026 Recycling Event,” a variety of electronic materials will be accepted for recycling at no charge.  Accepted items include, but are not limited to TVs, computers, monitors, printers, laptops, DVD players, DVRs, digital cameras, and cell phones.

Copy machines and appliances, including microwaves, will NOT be accepted.

This program is for Vanderburgh County households only.  Items from businesses will not be accepted.”

Spring Event:  April 11, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 424 E. Inglefield Road (NW corner of Hwy 41 N & Inglefield Rd).

For more information, please call the Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District at 812-436-7800.

We need your Blood! Help save a life by donating to the American Red Cross Blood Drive at UE. Monday, April 20th 9am-3pm, Eykamp. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: UE to schedule an appointment.

Come join us on Sunday, May 3 at 6 PM in Neu Chapel as we gather to honor and send off our senior class with a meaningful time of reflection and blessing.

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

Discoveries

A Monthly Forum for AI Research and Innovation

This month’s Discoveries meeting will take place in SOBA 172 on Tuesday, April 14^th at 4:00. We are delighted to announce that the presentation will be:

Rachel Carpenter, “Beyond Cheating: The Student AI Playbook (and what we can learn!)”

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

Light refreshments will be provided.

Open to faculty, staff, students, and alumni: the Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies Program is hosting a book discussion on Monday, April 27 at 4:30pm in the Dunigan Lounge (SOBA 160). We will discuss the book Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice by Virginia Roberts Giuffre. If you are interested in participating, you need only borrow or purchase the book and read or listen to it prior to our meeting date. See below for more information about the book by the publisher Knopf (Penguin Random House):

  #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The unforgettable memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the woman who dared to take on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

“Make no mistake: this is a book about power, corruption, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which institutions sided with the perpetrator over his victims. . . . But it is also a book about how a young woman becomes a hero. . . . Important [and] courageous.” —The Guardian

The world knows Virginia Roberts Giuffre as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison, whose photograph with Prince Andrew catalyzed his fall from grace. But her story has never been told in full, in her own words—until now.

In April 2025, Giuffre took her own life. She left behind a memoir written in the years preceding her death and stated unequivocally that she wanted it published. Nobody’s Girl is the riveting and powerful story of an ordinary girl who would grow up to confront extraordinary adversity.

Here, Giuffre offers an unsparing and definitive account of her time with Epstein and Maxwell, who trafficked her and others to numerous prominent men. She also details the molestation she suffered as a child, as well as her daring escape from Epstein and Maxwell’s grasp at nineteen. Giuffre remade her life from scratch and summoned the courage to not only hold her abusers to account but also advocate for other victims. The pages of Nobody’s Girl preserve her voice—and her legacy—forever.

Nobody’s Girl is an astonishing affirmation of Giuffre’s unshakable will—first, to claw her way out of victimhood, and then to shine light on wrongdoing and fight for a safer, fairer world. Equal parts intimate and fierce, it is a remarkable narrative of fortitude in the face of depravity and despair.

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.

On Tuesday, April 14, the UE Gerontology Center and Sociology Programs will host the 2026 Research in Gerontology Symposium from 11:30am-1:00pm in the SoBA Atrium. This year's symposium will feature student poster presentations across a variety of topics in aging and the life course, from majors in Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Biology, and Public Health. Hope you are able to join us!

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.

The William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences invites lecture proposals from University of Evansville faculty for the 2026–27 Morgan Whitaker Stankey Andiron Lecture Series.

This series honors the memory of University of Evansville alumna Morgan Stankey, who passed away unexpectedly in March 2023. Generous gifts made in her memory have enabled the revival of the Andiron Lecture—a long-standing tradition that has in the past played a vital role in the University’s intellectual life.

We welcome proposals from all academic fields. Lectures are typically delivered as 45-minute, single-speaker presentations, though collaborative proposals with multiple presenters are also encouraged. We look forward to broad faculty participation in this renewed tradition, which celebrates both Morgan’s legacy and the distinguished history of the Andiron Lectures.

Please email your proposal to Dr James MacLeod, Director of the Series, at jm224@evansville.edu

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.

The Encyclopedia of Triangle Centers, ETC (https://faculty.evansville.edu/ck6/encyclopedia/etc.html ), is the subject of an article in the online publication of the French association of mathematics teachers: https://www.apmep-iledefrance.fr/Connaissez-vous-ETC.  The article can be quickly translated, with caption "Are you familiar with ETC? For lovers of triangle geometry!". Published just last week, the author of the article is René Drucker, who has contributed hundreds of GeoGebra pictures of individual triangle centers. The pictures are accessible as zip files in the Introduction to ETC. The encyclopedia, having been hosted by UE for a quarter-century, recently reached a total of 72,000 triangle centers, starting with the famous ancient Greek points: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, and orthocenter. More recent developments in triangle geometry are given in https://grokipedia.com/page/Triangle_center and https://grokipedia.com/page/Encyclopedia_of_Triangle_Centers.

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!

UE's Marketing Department is seeking multiple student workers to assist with TikTok and Instagram content creation for Fall 2026.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Understands how to use TikTok and Instagram 
• Video editing
• Can quickly put together creative video material if needed
• Has a creative eye for social media and can not only film and edit material but craft captions too
• Can attend UE events and work independently to capture student life and share the UE experience from a current student perspective (e.g., interviews, student takeovers, event recaps)
• Follows/Stays up-to-date on TikTok and Instagram trends and can produce content to match these trends

This is a paid position. Interested students should send resumes to Abigail Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

If you are interested in building bridges instead of walls, register for CHNG-310-S02: Latino Community Outreach for the fall semester. We work collaboratively with businesses and nonprofits to promote diversity and multicultural  harmony and to meet the needs of the local Latino community. Examples of outreach include working with healthcare providers; presenting research; translating documents; teaching basic Spanish and promoting Latino culture in after-school programs; tutoring English language learners in local schools; and offering English classes for adults.  Students choose the project(s) they wish to pursue.
If you want to learn more about this award-winning ChangeLab, email Dr. Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

SPAN-212- Intermediate Spanish (3 credit hours) will be offered asynchronously online during Summer Session 2 (June 15 – July 17, 2026).                                                                                                                  Please contact Dr. Cindy Crowe cc109@evansville.edu with any questions.

SPAN-211- Intermediate Spanish (3 credit hours) will be offered asynchronously online during Summer Session 1 (May 11-June 12, 2026).
Please contact Dr. Cindy Crowe cc109@evansville.edu with any questions.

SPAN-112- Elementary Spanish (3 credit hours) will be offered asynchronously online during Summer Session 2  (June 15 – July 17, 2026).                                                                                                              This course fulfills Outcome 6. Please contact Dr. Cindy Crowe cc109@evansville.edu with any questions.

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!

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 University of Evansville is proud to share that Dr. Hannah LaMar, faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, is a contributing author to the newly released Fifth Edition of Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy.

This widely used textbook serves as a key resource for physical therapy students and clinicians, offering evidence-based strategies for the examination and treatment of individuals with neurologic conditions. Dr. LaMar’s contribution reflects her expertise in neurologic rehabilitation and her commitment to advancing physical therapy education.

In addition, UE alumna Dr. Emily Schultz also contributed authorship to this edition, highlighting the continued impact of UE graduates within the profession.

This accomplishment underscores the strong culture of scholarship and clinical excellence within UE’s DPT program and the broader School of Health Professions. Faculty and alumni contributions to nationally recognized publications help ensure that UE remains at the forefront of educating future physical therapists and advancing evidence-based practice.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. LaMar and Dr. Schultz on this outstanding achievement!

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.

The UE community is welcome to attend the Faculty Retirement Tree Planting Ceremony that will take place on Sunday, April 26.  This event will begin at 1:00 p.m. outside of the Koch Center’s front doors in the landscaped area closest to Clifford Memorial Library.  The following faculty members will be honored at the event:

• Bruce Mabis- Clinical Assistant Professor of Computer Science
• Amy McBride- Associate Professor of Education
• Kenneth Steinsultz- Director of Bands and Professor of Music
• Brian Swenty- Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Please join us to wish them well in their retirement.

Bruce Mabis, Clinical Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Dr. Bruce Mabis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Capital University.  From the University of Evansville, he received a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.  His PhD in Computer Science was awarded from Vanderbilt University in 1992, specializing in software engineering.

Dr. Mabis has lived in Evansville for the last forty-six years. He started teaching Computer Science at UE in 1975. He taught at UE and three other universities all in the tristate area.  Away from academics, he enjoys time with his wife, three sons, and three grandkids. In his spare time, he finds a little time to do things like cut firewood and perform magic whenever he gets the chance.

Amy McBride, Associate Professor of Education

Dr. Amy E. McBride has devoted nearly three decades to the University of Evansville, serving as Associate Professor of Education and a cornerstone of the School of Education since 1997.  Prior to coming to UE, she taught fifth grade in Iowa for twelve years.  She earned her BS degree in Elementary Education and a BA degree in English Education from the University of Iowa.  She earned her master’s degree in Effective Teaching from Drake University and her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and Elementary Mathematics Education from Indiana State University.  Tenured in 2007, Dr. McBride coordinated the elementary education program, mentored countless teacher candidates, and taught across undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Master’s in Leadership.  Her leadership extended to serving as Part-time Associate Chair and chairing numerous committees focused on curriculum, accreditation, advising, and retention.  Whether supervising pre-service teachers, leading study abroad programs in Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica, or mentoring student-athletes, she consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to student growth and professional excellence.

A respected scholar, Dr. McBride’s research has centered on standards-based mathematics instruction, cultural competence, and immersive teacher preparation.  She has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international and national conferences, including AERA and AACTE, and secured significant grant funding to advance STEM education and curriculum innovation.  As a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), she has fostered intercultural competence on campus, offering workshops, presentations, and a course on multicultural understanding.  She has been recognized with numerous honors, including the University of Evansville Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award (2004), the Exemplary Teaching Award (2002), the Dean’s Teaching Award (2000), the Connie Belin Award for Excellence in Teaching, and induction to the School of Education Honor Wall (2021).

Beyond titles and accolades, Dr. McBride’s legacy is rooted in relationships, mentorship, and service.  The students are her priority.  As an active advisor, she not only advised students in the School of Education but also served as an academic mentor for student-athletes.  She has championed professional development schools, community partnerships, after-school programs, and initiatives supporting diversity, inclusion, and student success.  Her work with Kappa Kappa Iota, recruitment and retention efforts, athletics mentoring, and countless university committees reflects a career marked by leadership and heart.  Through her teaching, scholarship, and service, Dr. McBride has shaped generations of educators and strengthened the fabric of the University of Evansville community.

Kenneth Steinsultz, Director of Bands and Professor of Music

Prior to coming to Evansville in 2008, Dr. Steinsultz served as assistant to the Director of Bands at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1993-2008.  At the University of Evansville, Dr. Steinsultz conducts the UE Wind Ensemble, UE University/Community Band, Aces Pep Band, UE Low Brass Ensemble, and teaches courses in applied low brass and conducting. Under his leadership, the UE Wind Ensemble has performed, by invitation, for the Chicagoland Band Festival; the Indiana Music Educators Conference; and the College Band Directors National Association, North Central Division Conference. The UE Wind Ensemble has also recorded two compact discs during his tenure.

As a solo musician, Dr. Steinsultz was an invited guest artist for the International Tuba and Euphonium Association’s Midwest Conference in 2013 and 2015. In May 2022, he performed a recital at the Great Plains Regional ITEA conference on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Steinsultz also performed at the 2014 International Tuba and Euphonium Conference at Indiana University.

As an ensemble musician, he has performed with the Quincy (Illinois) Park Band, Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Mississippi River Brass Band, Champaign-Urbana Symphony, Danville (Illinois) Symphony, Illinois Symphony of Springfield/Bloomington, Evansville Symphonic Band, Bend in the River Brass Band, and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.

Dr. Steinsultz is a member of the College Band Director’s National Association, the National Band Association, the Indiana Bandmaster’s Association, the International Tuba and Euphonium Association, the International Trombone Association, and is an elected member of the Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Fraternity. He holds degrees from Quincy University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Brian J. Swenty, Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Dr. Brian J. Swenty received his PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla and his master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida.  He joined the faculty at the University of Evansville in August 1993.  He served as Chair of the Mechanical and Civil Engineering Department for twenty-one years and interim Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science for nineteen months.  He received the College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean’s Teaching Award (1997, 2010), the University of Evansville Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award (1998), Distinguished Service Award, Harlaxton College (2004), United Methodist Church Exemplary Teaching Award (2006) Berger Award for Service (2010), and the College of Business and Engineering Outstanding Teaching Award (2022).

Dr. Swenty served on numerous faculty committees and university task forces.  He served on the Faculty Senate and chaired the university Curriculum Committee, the General Education Subcommittee, and the Enduring Foundation Task Force.  He is a licensed professional engineer in Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Florida, and California.  He has provided professional engineering services to government, industry, and private clients.  Dr. Swenty has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, engineering reports, guidelines, and manuals.  Prior to joining academia, he was director of the Missouri Dam & Reservoir Safety Program, a senior civil engineer with Stottler, Staff & Associates (Florida), and an officer in the United States Army.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – Jane Grankina recorded the low round of the day for the University of Evansville women’s golf team in day two of the Golfweek/Stifel Women’s Spring Challenge at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club.

Grankina carded a 3-over 74 on Tuesday after finishing the opening round with a 75. Her score of 149 has her in a tie for 28^th heading into Wednesday’s final round. Leading the way for the Puruple Aces is Kate Petrova. She led the team with a 69 on Monday and completed the second with a 68. Her 147 has her tied for the 16^th position.

Haley Hughes is third on the team with a 154. After carding a 78 in the first round, Hughes lowered her tally to a 76 on Tuesday. She is tied for 55^th. Louise Standtke is three behind her with a 157. She dropped her score from a 79 to a 78 in round two. Standtke is tied for 70^th. Elizabeth Mercer rounds out the squad with a 160. Her scores have finished at 77 and 83.

Evansville is in 13^th place with a total of 605. The Purple Aces trail Fairleigh Dickinson by three and are eight strokes outside the top ten. With a 579, Middle Tennessee State leads the team standings by two over Coastal Carolina.

Katie Stephens from Charleston Southern holds the individual lead with a 2-round score of 137. She leads the field by three shots with 18 holes remaining.

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois put forth a pair of strong performances to sweep Tuesday’s doubleheader against the University of Evansville softball team at Charlotte West Stadium.

Game 1 – Southern Illinois 9, UE 0

Tuesday’s opener saw the Salukis open a 5-0 advantage before scoring four runs in the bottom of the 6^th to take a 9-0 win. Evansville had the first scoring opportunity of the afternoon. Jess Willsey reached on a 2-out double while Ashtyn Holbrook followed with a single. SIU starter Brooklyn Danielson was able to get a strikeout to end the threat. She was efficient from that point on, limiting UE to one hit in the final four innings.

SIU opened the scoring with three runs in the bottom of the 2^nd. With two runners on, Hayden Kurtz posted an RBI double to bring in the first run of the game. They scored another run on a Jordan Stewart groundout before the final run of the frame scored on an error. Stewart added a 2-run single in the next inning to solidify a 5-0 lead.

In the bottom of the 5^th, SIU threatened again as they loaded the bases with one out. Angela Valentine threw a runner out at home for the second out before Kate Ridgway forced a fly out to keep it a 5-0 game. Taylor Howe picked up the third UE hit of the game in the 6^th before SIU ended the game with four runs in the bottom of the frame. Emily Williams hit a 3-run walk-off home run.

Danielson allowed three hits in six innings to improve to 8-1 on the season. Ridgway allowed seven runs, six earned, in five innings.

Game 2 – Southern Illinois 8, UE 0

After being held scoreless in game one, the Purple Aces mustered up just one hit against Saluki starter Hailey Lucas in game two as SIU took an 8-0 win in five innings.

Southern Illinois plated two runs in the bottom of the 2^nd including a Hayden Kurtz RBI double. One inning later, Kurtz added a 2-run double to make it a 4-0 game. Niki Bode picked up a single in the top of the 4^th before the Salukis added two more runs in the bottom half of the frame.

Maliyah Wilkins reached on an error in the top of the 5^th as the Aces looked to get on the board, however, a groundout sent the game into the bottom of the frame. With two outs, Maleah Blomenkamp’s 2- run single ended the game. SIU posted 11 hits in the game while UE finished with one.

Alexis Tucker suffered the loss allowing six runs, four earned, in 3 1/3 innings of work. Lucas threw the full five innings to take her sixth win of the season.

Evansville is off this weekend before returning home for a pair of midweek games on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville baseball team plays the first of four home games this week on Wednesday, hosting Lindenwood for a midweek contest. First pitch is set for 6 PM.

Evansville vs. Lindenwood | Wednesday, April 8 | 6 PM CT Site | Location German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium | Evansville, Ind. Links Wednesday, 6 PM CT:  Live Stats  | TV: ESPN+  | Radio: N/A

            Expected Pitching Match-Up:  UE LHP Jack Willhite (0-1, 11.12 ERA) vs. Lindenwood LHP Braden Branigin (0-1, 7.45 ERA) Follow the Aces  Baseball Site | Twitter  | Game Notes

Series History
- Wednesday marks the first-ever meeting between Evansville and Lindenwood

Offensive Explosion
- Evansville won the series at Bradley last weekend, taking the final two games behind an offensive outburst
- The Aces scored 21 runs in the two wins, including a season-high 12 runs in game two
- Evansville hit .325 as a team with eight extra-base hits
- Charlie Longmeier led the charge, going 5-for-9 with four RBI

Seddon is Surging
- Ryan Seddon has broken out since becoming a regular in the Evansville lineup
- After getting his first starting nod on March 10th, Seddon has started 14 games and leads the team in RBI (14) and slugging percentage (.528) over that stretch
- On the season, Seddon leads the Aces in OPS at .943

Bolstering the Bullpen
- Junior right-hander Kellen Roberts has emerged as a strong option on the back end of the Evansville bullpen this season
- Roberts has posted scoreless appearances in seven of 10 outings this year, including in each of his last three outings
- Roberts has allowed just two hits in his last three appearances, spanning five innings, while striking out five

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – Daniil Romashkin posted a 2-under 70 on Tuesday to pace the University of Evansville men’s golf squad at the Golfweek/Stifel Men’s Spring Challenge at True Blue Golf Club.

Romashkin opened the tournament with an 80 on Monday but improved by 10 strokes in the second round. He checks in with a 150, which has him tied for 65^th place.

After registering a score of 72 in Monday’s opening round, Jamison Ousley matched the effort with another even 72. His 144 is tied for 21^st. Omar Khalid opened play with a 73 in the first day before lowering his score to a 72 in the second 18 holes. With a 145, he is tied for 32^nd place.

Third on the team is Julian Kiessling. He led the Purple Aces with a 1-under 71 on Monday and completed the second round with a 76. His 147 has him in a tie for the 40^th position. Denzel Rai carded an 81 on Tuesday, lowering his opening-round tally by three strokes. He enters the final day with a score of 165.

Evansville is in 10^th place with a score of 586. They trail Marshall by two strokes while sitting six behind a 7^th-place tie between Charleston Southern and Fairleigh Dickinson.

UAB continues to hold the team lead with a 2-round tally of 561 while George Washington is five strokes behind with a 566. Alejandro Fierro of UAB and Pablo Lacayo from Sacred Heart pace the individual standings with scores of 139. They lead by one stroke.

The final round is set for Wednesday morning.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – Julian Kiessling is in a tie for 6^th place following the opening round of the Golfweek/Stifel Men’s Spring Challenge at True Blue.

Kiessling recorded a 1-under 71 to open the tournament on Monday. His score is tied for 6^th place. Just one stroke behind him was Jamion Ousley. With an even round of 72, Ousley is tied for 13^th on the leaderboard.

Third on the team and in a tie for the 20^th position is Omar Khalid. He completed the opening 18 holes with a 73. Daniil Romashkin wrapped up the day with an 80 while Denzel Rai carded an 84.

As a team, the Purple Aces are tied for 8^th place with a score of 296. UAB leads the way with a 284 while George Washington is in second with a 286. Two individuals are tied with rounds at 3-under 69 as the tournament enters its second of three days on Tuesday.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In its only action of the week the University of Evansville softball team travels to Southern Illinois for a 3 p.m. doubleheader on Tuesday. Both games will be carried on ESPN+.

Unsung Hero

- One of the most clutch performances in the victory over UNI came from Gracie Hollingsworth

- After the Panthers turned an 8-1 deficit into a 10-7 game, Hollingsworth entered the game in the top of the 5th and proceeded to retire all seven batters that she faced

- The effort secured the first save of the season for the junior

Grand Slam

- Brooke Voss’ ninth home run of the season was a grand slam in an 8-run bottom of the first against UNI on April 3

- That home run gave the Purple Aces an 8-0 lead that would turn in to a 10-7 win

- With nine home runs, Voss is 7th in the MVC

- Other stat rankings for Voss include total bases (T-8th | 68), slugging percentage (14th | .607), runs (T-11th | 28), extra-base hits (T-8th | 15)

Climbing the Ladder

- With three multi-hit efforts in her last four games, Taylor Howe has seen her season batting average rise to .333

- Over her current 4-game hit streak, Howe is batting .438 (7-of-16)

- She went 2-3 with two runs against Bellarmine before going 3-6 in the doubleheader versus UNI

Perfection

- Maliyah Wilkins was a perfect 4-of-4 from the plate in Evansville’s game two victory over Northern Iowa

- The 4-hit game was her highest tally this season and matches the highest total by a UE player in 2026

- She is second on the team and 21st in the MVC with 23 RBI while her four home runs is tied for 23rd

PAWLEY’S ISLAND, S.C. – With one round in the books, Kate Petrova is in the top five at the Golfweek/Stifel Women’s Spring Challenge at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club.
 
Petrova completed Monday’s opening round with a 2-under 69. Her score is tied for fourth place, just two off the lead, with 36 holes remaining over the next two days.
 
Jane Grankina was second for the Purple Aces in the opening round. Her 4-over 75 has her in a tie for the 29^th position. Two behind her was Elizabeth mercer. With a 77, Mercer is tied for 47^th.
 
Haley Hughes carded a 78 in the opening 18 holes and is tied for 60^th while Louise Standtke was one behind her with a 79. As a team, the Aces are in a tie for 6^th place with a score of 299.
 
Charleston Southern holds the lead with a 288 while Middle Tennessee State and Coastal Carolina round out the top three with scores of 289 and 291, respectively. Katie Stephens and Eugenie Varet of Charleston Southern pace the individual standings with scores of 67.

The University of Evansville's (UE) Department of English and Creative Writing will host its fourteenth annual LitFest, a three-day celebration of literature and storytelling, April 16-18 on campus. Attendance is free and open to the public.

The annual LitFest gives undergraduate students the opportunity to present creative and critical papers to audiences made up of their peers, their professors, and members of the community. Students also have the opportunity to win awards for their scholarly and creative writing.

The events for 2026 will kick off on Thursday, April 16 at 4:00 p.m. with a Senior Coffee Hour Reading, showcasing the work of graduating students.

Events will continue Friday, April 17, featuring visiting scholar Alex Vernon as part of the Melvin M. Peterson Literary Forum. Vernon will present on his new biography of Tim O'Brien, the acclaimed American novelist known for The Things They Carried, Going After Cacciato, and other influential works. Vernon's biography, called Peace Is a Shy Thing, marks his eleventh book.

Vernon is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he was the only literature major in his class of more than 1,000 cadets. He served in combat as a tank platoon leader during the Persian Gulf War and later earned his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He currently serves as the M.E. & Ima Graves Peace Distinguished Professor of English at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas.

His presentation will take place at 7:00 p.m. in Shanklin Theatre in Hyde Hall on the University of Evansville campus. LitFest will conclude on Saturday, April 18 at 9:30 a.m. with the annual Student Literary Conference, highlighting undergraduate scholarship.

For more information about LitFest 2026, please contact the Department of English and Creative Writing or click this link.

 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) and Vincennes University (VU) have formalized a new partnership designed to create streamlined, direct-entry pathways for students pursuing careers in athletic training and physical therapy.

Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), students enrolled in VU's Bachelor of Science in Health Care Services Administration with a Pre-Doctor of Physical Therapy/Master's of Athletic Training concentration will have the opportunity to transition directly into UE's graduate programs, including the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). The agreement establishes a clear, structured pathway for qualified students, providing early assurance for admission into competitive graduate programs.

Eligible students may apply for direct entry into UE's MSAT program after their sophomore year by maintaining a minimum 3.50 GPA, completing an interview, and securing a faculty recommendation, with up to five students admitted annually. Students may also pursue direct entry into UE's DPT program, where up to three students per year are selected through a competitive process. In both pathways, students must maintain academic standards to retain their direct entry status.

"At the heart of this partnership is student opportunity," said Dr. Andy Lampkins, Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences. "We are creating a direct, supportive pathway that allows students to stay focused on their goals while preparing for success in high-demand healthcare fields."

The agreement also includes coordinated academic advising between the two institutions to ensure students complete prerequisite coursework and remain on track for success. Faculty and administrators from both universities will work together to monitor progress and support a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate study.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment by UE and VU to expand access to high-demand healthcare careers and strengthen the pipeline of highly trained professionals in athletic training and physical therapy.

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/.