The University of Evansville (UE) proudly honored four outstanding educators in Vanderburgh County with prestigious awards during its 35th annual ceremony on April 8.

Each recipient received a surprise announcement within their school, celebrating their remarkable contributions to education.

Specific to Vanderburgh County, this competition recognizes exemplary classroom teachers and building principals in grades K-12, each possessing a minimum of three years of experience. These esteemed awards are made possible through the generous sponsorship of UE, Evansville Liberty Federal Credit Union, and the Evansville Courier & Press.

Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year: Holly Carey

Holly Carey, a fourth-grade teacher at McCutchanville Elementary School, has been named the Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year. With 21 years of teaching experience, including seven at McCutchanville, Carey is recognized for her commitment to fostering both academic growth and a strong sense of belonging among her students. She teaches reading, writing, and social-emotional learning, creating a classroom environment where students are encouraged to build relationships, develop confidence, and grow as lifelong learners.

Beyond her classroom, Carey plays a significant leadership role within her school community. She supports colleagues through professional development in inclusion, universal design for learning, and instructional best practices, while also helping to realign curriculum and assessment strategies across grade levels. A passionate advocate for student leadership, she leads the school's Student Lighthouse team as part of the Leader in Me initiative, guiding efforts that promote kindness, community engagement, and a positive school culture.

Carey's teaching philosophy centers on creating a safe, engaging, and joyful learning environment where students feel valued and empowered to take risks. Through hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and intentional relationship-building, she encourages students to develop resilience, empathy, and a love of learning. Her dedication to both her students and colleagues exemplifies her lasting impact on the McCutchanville community.

Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year: Stefanie Simmons

Stefanie Simmons, a middle school science teacher and K-8 resource teacher at Corpus Christi School, has been named the Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year. With 20 years of teaching experience, including 14 at Corpus Christi, Simmons is recognized for her dedication to fostering meaningful relationships and creating an inclusive, student-centered learning environment. She teaches science across grades 6-8 while also supporting students throughout the school in a variety of subjects, allowing her to build strong connections with learners at every level.

Beyond the classroom, Simmons is deeply involved in her school community through a wide range of leadership roles. She serves as an eighth-grade homeroom teacher, helping prepare students for the transition to high school, and plays a key role in organizing milestone events such as graduation and service initiatives. As a Family Council sponsor, she helps guide student leadership and coordinate school-wide programs that promote community and engagement. Her contributions also extend to academic event coordination, fundraising efforts, and showcasing student achievements through social media.

Simmons' teaching philosophy centers on connection, emphasizing the importance of strong relationships as the foundation for meaningful learning. She creates a welcoming and inclusive classroom where students feel valued and supported, using hands-on, project-based learning and differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs. Through her commitment to both academic and personal growth, Simmons inspires students to build confidence, think critically, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year: Maren Smith

Maren Smith, a College Credit Anatomy teacher and Department Chair for Science, P.E., and Health at North High School, has been named the Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year. With 19 years of teaching experience-all at North-Smith is recognized for her commitment to student success, hands-on instruction, and fostering meaningful connections in the classroom. She teaches juniors and seniors in a rigorous dual credit anatomy course, preparing students for both college-level expectations and future careers in science and healthcare.

In addition to her teaching role, Smith serves as the campus liaison for the University of Southern Indiana's College Achievement Program, helping guide students and families through the dual credit enrollment process. Her leadership as department chair and dedication to supporting students beyond the classroom reflect her strong commitment to academic excellence and opportunity.

Smith's teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning, critical thinking, and relationship-building. Through engaging lab activities, collaborative work, and real-world applications, she creates a classroom environment where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to learn. By fostering trust and encouraging intellectual curiosity, Smith empowers her students to take risks, build confidence, and develop a lasting passion for learning.

Outstanding Principal of the Year: Dr. Andrew Freeman

Dr. Andrew Freeman, principal of Central High School, has been named the Outstanding Principal of the Year. With 17 years of experience in education, including seven years as principal at Central, Freeman is recognized for his visionary leadership, commitment to student success, and dedication to fostering a people-first school culture.

Under his leadership, Central High School has achieved sustained national recognition, including being named a U.S. News & World Report "Best High School" for seven consecutive years. Freeman has also led the transformation and expansion of the EVSC Academy of Science and Medicine, growing enrollment, strengthening equitable access, and building partnerships with local hospitals, universities, and industry leaders to provide students with real-world learning opportunities.

Freeman's leadership philosophy centers on servant leadership, emphasizing relationships, trust, and continuous growth. Through initiatives such as annual "Listening Tours" with students and staff, he ensures that every voice is heard and valued within the school community. He also prioritizes professional development and innovative practices, equipping educators with the tools and support needed to create dynamic, engaging learning environments.

By balancing high expectations with strong support, Freeman has cultivated a culture of accountability, inclusion, and excellence at Central High School. His unwavering commitment to students, staff, and the broader community exemplifies his lasting impact as an educational leader.

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.

The University of Evansville will formally dedicate its newly renovated athletics facility as the Begle Family Sports Performance Center on Friday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carson Center (located in the former Maikranz Gym.) Named in recognition of the leadership support of Trustee Curt Begle ’99 and his wife, Kelley Begle ’00, the new space significantly enhances training, recovery, and development opportunities for UE’s more than 300 student-athletes across 17 Division I programs. The campus community is welcome to attend.

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 us for the Spring Choral Masterworks concert at University of Evansville on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Neu Chapel. The choirs will be joined by guest soloists and orchestra to perform Beethoven’s monumental Mass in C, Op. 86. Also on the program are works by Orlando Gibbons, Antonio Lotti, and modern composer John Tavener. The event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

For the first time in program history the UE Bike Race will be livestreamed on Youtube for any out of town alumni or parents that are unable to join us in person the day of the race.

Follow/Subscribe to @ueintramurals for an exciting day of bike racing!

Womens Race begins at 9:30am

Mens Race begins at 12:30pm

The BiSci Club will host their Annual Plant Sale beginning on Saturday, April 11, at the Earth Day Celebration on East Terrace Lawn from 12-4 pm.  The plant sale will continue next week, April 13-16, in the McCarthy Greenhouse on Monday from 12-2 pm, Tuesday 11 am-1 pm, Wednesday 8-10 am, and Thursday 12-2 pm.  Enter the greenhouse through the Potting Room (KC 180), which is located just inside the building's south doors that go to the parking lot.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

Read Harder Challenge!

If you’ve participated in the Read Harder Challenge this year then it’s almost time to turn in your reading list! Your goal was to read eight books from September to April, four of which fill one of the criteria below. It’s not too late! If you’re an avid reader you can still read eight books before April 30!

1.      Read a book by a BIPOC author.

2.      Reread a Childhood favorite.

3.      Read a book about immigration or refugees.

4.      Read a nonfiction book about nature or the environment.

5.      Read a banned book.

6.      Read a book about little known history.

7.      Read a queernorm book.

8.      Read a book in a genre that you haven’t explored before.

When you finish your eight books, turn your reading list in to the Information Desk on the first floor of the library. Students will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card. The winner will be announced on May 1^st.

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.

CHEM 240/240L-Organic Chemisty I (4 credit hours) will be offered in person this summer - Summer Session 2. Please see Dr. Michael Slade with questions.  Course Description: Introduction to the structure, nomenclature, and chemistry of carbon compounds. Covers all major functional group classes and their simple characteristic reactions. Introduces mechanistic considerations as a basis for understanding reactions. Laboratory includes basic techniques, simple reactions, and qualitative analysis.

Jon Robertson, Director of Creative Technologies, is building an internal database of singer/songwriters and composers across the university, welcoming all skill levels from both students and faculty alike.

This is a Creative Technologies initiative aimed at connecting musicians who may want to collaborate and create together, with more opportunities on the horizon.

If that sounds like you, please reach out to Jon with a brief introduction: jr462@evansville.edu 488-1158 

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!

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.

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 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

ST. LOUIS – Jane Grankina recorded the top finish for the University of Evansville women’s golf team at this week’s Golfweek/Stifel Women’s Spring Challenge and has been recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week.

In three rounds of action at Pawleys Island, Grankina completed the tournament with a final score of 222. She led the Purple Aces in the final standings as she tied for 18^th place.

Grankina improved her score each day. After opening with a 75 on Monday, she shot a 74 on Tuesday before registering a 73 in Wednesday’s final round.

UE returns to the course this weekend at the ISU Spring Invite in Terre Haute.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – Omar Khalid posted the top finish of the weekend for the University of Evansville men’s golf squad at the Golfweek/Stifel Men’s Spring Challenge at True Blue Golf Club.

Completing the final round with a score of 71, Khalid posted a 3-round tally of 216, which tied him for the 18^th finishing position. He dropped his score in all three rounds of play. Second on the team and finishing in a tie for 29^th was Julian Kiessling. After opening with a 71 on Monday, he posted a 76 on Tuesday before registering a 72 today. He wrapped up the tournament with a 219.

Jamison Ousley and Daniil Romashkin tied for 48^th. Romashkin opened the week with an 80 before following with scores of 70 and 73. Ousley recorded a 72 in the first two rounds before posting a 79 on Wednesday. Both had scores of 223. Denzel Rai matched his low round of the tournament as he completed the final day with an 81.

UE took 9^th place in the final team standings with an 881. The Purple Aces came in one stroke ahead of 10^th-place Marshall. Connecticut rallied to take the team victory. Posting a 281 on the final day, the Huskies defeated UAB by two strokes.

Alejandro Fierro of the Blazers was the medalist with a 3-round score of 207.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – Wednesday’s final round of the Golfweek/Stifel Women’s Spring Challenge saw the University of Evansville women’s golf team record a 13^th-place finish at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club

Leading the way for the Purple Aces was Jane Grankina. Posting her low score of the week, Grankina’s 73 gave her a 3-round total of 222. She finished in a tie for 18^th. Two behind her was Kate Petrova. She carded a 77 in the third round to finish in a tie for 25^th with a 224. Petrova had UE’s low round of the event with a 2-under 69 in the opening round.

Next up was Louise Standtke. She improved in each round going from a 79 to a 78 before wrapping up the third day with a 76. Standtke tied for 58^th with a 233. Haley Hughes registered a final score of 240. Her low score came on Tuesday with a 76. Elizabeth Mercer was two behind Hughes with a 242. Her top effort came on Monday with a 77.

Evansville took 13^th in the final standings with a 913. UE was just two behind an 11^th-place tie between Fairleigh Dickinson and Radford.

Middle Tennessee State took the team championship with an 876. They came in three strokes ahead of Coastal Carolina. Grace Engel of Samford and Katie Stephens from Charleston Southern tied for the individual win with final scores of 208.

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) 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.