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

UE Artists of Color will host the Chrysalis Fair at 5:00 p.m. this Saturday, Apr. 25. Join us in the East Terrace Lawn for an evening full of carnival games, face painting, raffles, and more! The fair will also include art and various vendor stations. The Fair is a fundraiser towards the foundation of THE CHRYSALIS PROJECT, a UE student-led after-school drama club for refugee children in the Evansville community. The program will launch in Fall 2026, meeting biweekly and is centered around creative discovery, planting seeds of confidence, belonging, and artistic curiosity early in life, using art as a bridge between communities! Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for students and can be paid at the door.

April 21, 2026

Victory Theatre

7:30 p.m.

The Music Conservatory presents the Wind Ensemble and UE Symphony Orchestra at the historic Victory Theatre for a dynamic program featuring the legendary sounds of Leonard Bernstein, Robert Jager, and Adam Gorb. We hope to see you there!

Admission is free and open to the public

Join us on Tuesday, April 21 at 4:00 pm in SOBA's Dunigan Lounge for a special conversation with Christine Keck, Vice President and Chief Legislative & External Affairs Officer at American Water. With a career spanning public policy, corporate leadership, and community engagement, Christine brings a powerful perspective on what it means to lead at the highest levels of business.

In this session, Christine will share her experiences as a woman navigating and excelling in executive leadership roles. This is an exceptional opportunity for students to hear directly from a senior executive whose work shapes strategy, policy, and stakeholder relationships across the nation. This event is open to the campus community. Students can register here in Career Bridge.

The 2026 Honors Undergraduate and Research Symposium will be held on Monday, April 27, in Eykamp Hall.

This event will showcase student research projects presented by Honors students.

Presentations will begin at 8:10AM in Eykamp 251 and Eykamp 252.

Schedule:
• Morning presentations: 8:10AM – 11:35AM
• Break: 11:35AM – 11:55AM
• Afternoon presentations: 12:00PM – 4:15PM

Campus community members are encouraged to attend throughout the day in support and are encouraged to ask students questions about their research.

We hope to see you there!

You’re Invited: Undergraduate Nursing Poster Presentations! Undergraduate nursing students in NURS 385: Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice will be showcasing their semester-long literature reviews in a campus-wide poster presentation dissemination forum. Students have explored a wide range of timely and relevant topics, including emerging technologies in nursing such as AI and virtual reality, the effectiveness of different weight loss strategies, mental health nursing interventions, and much more. Please join us to support our nursing students and learn about the latest evidence shaping nursing practice today. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome! Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 Time: 0830-0930 Location: SOBA First Floor, Bernhardt Atrium

Join the International Club for Color Bash on April 24th at 4:00 PM on the lawn next to the Carson Center!

Even though Holi was originally on March 4th, we’ll be celebrating at the end of May to enjoy better weather and a bright spring atmosphere. Come experience the spirit of Holi with music, color, and community. We’ll throw powder, dance, and celebrate spring together. Wear white or clothes you don't mind getting colorful! See you there!!

MOCKTAILS!!! All University of Evansville students are invited to the first ever UE Sip-In, set on the 60^th anniversary of the original Sip-In. This event is set up in coordination with Julius’ Bar from New York, NY. The 1966 Sip-In in NYC challenged anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. This anniversary is your chance to show up and be seen. Join us April 21^st, 2026, at the Ridgway ’59 Gallery from 5:30 – 7:00PM and sip on some delicious mocktails as we connect with various locations from all across the continent!

Dear Team Members,

We are sincerely grateful for those who have participated in the Identity/Culture Listening Sessions occurring across campus, your time and input have truly been invaluable. If you have not had an opportunity to participate in an Identity/Culture Listening Session, we welcome your presence at one of our following open forums:

• ·         Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 01:30-02:00 PM CT | J Henry Schroeder Boardroom, LI 203
• ·         Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 10:00-10:30 AM CT | J Henry Schroeder Boardroom, LI 203
• ·         Friday, April 24, 2026 | 10:00-10:30 AM CT | J Henry Schroeder Boardroom, LI 203

We additionally recognize that not all are able to participate in person. As such, we welcome and encourage you to utilize the following private survey link to provide additional feedback that you may feel inclined to offer:

University of Evansville | Identity and Culture Listening Session – Fill out form

Please expect to hear more from our task group by the end of the spring semester regarding next steps in the process.

Sincerely,

Identity/Culture Task Group

Abby Murphy, Bre Bondurant, Alexa Ferguson, Trace Stevens and Katie Thomas

https://youtu.be/eVOq-Z6eoqQ

The University of Evansville’s Department of Communication proudly presents a collaborative short film project between students from COMM-345 Video Production and COMM-340 Sound Reinforcement and Recording, led by Tommy Housman and John Robertson, produced by UE Student Media and in partnership with talented theater students.

The Switch will premiere on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Creative Technologies Showcase in the Lutz Lab (Hyde Hall).

Join us for the official screening. More details about the showcase will be announced soon.

Celebrate the Festival of Colors with International Club!

Throwing vibrant powders, enjoying music, and embracing the spirit of togetherness.

🎨 Wear a white shirt and get ready to be covered in color.

🎶 Enjoy music, laughter, and a festive atmosphere.

🥮Try International snacks and bevarages.

Bring friends to make colorful memories!

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.

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!

CT-101 is a relatively new course offering at UE. It is a great option for incoming freshman, or students looking for an elective in the creative and technology sector. This course is an overview of practices in Performing Arts, Live Entertainment, and Interactive Media. Contact Jon Robertson, jr462@evansville.edu with any questions.

Beginning Friday, May 1st, all official transcript requests will be held until final grades for the spring term have been verified. Unofficial transcripts will still be available through Self-Service.

Spring graduates should select “Hold for Degree" when ordering a transcript. Once final grades are verified and degrees are conferred, official transcript orders will be processed.

Please note a correction regarding the upcoming reception for the Employee Photo Exhibit in the Krannert Gallery. 

The reception will now take place on Thursday, April 30, at 4:00 PM.

We apologize for any confusion caused by the previous announcement and look forward to seeing you there to celebrate the work of our colleagues.

The final 2025-2026 issue of the Crescent is available on campus and online at https://crescent.evansville.edu/. Topics include book recommendations, community service, campus clubs, and original poetry!

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

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.

UE students Jake Schwaderer and Vincent Petro recently presented their research, titled “Do Artificial Intelligence Detectors Work? The Effects of Generator and Prompt Type on Detection Accuracy and Reliability in Academic Settings,” at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2026, held April 13-15 in Richmond, VA. This project, completed alongside UE student Andrew Thompson and conducted under the guidance of Dr. Stephanie Underhill, investigates multiple factors informing the (in)accurate detection of AI-generated text.

The 64th Annual Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition, held March 23–April 10, showcased an inspiring range of creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence from our students. Thank you to everyone who visited the exhibition and supported this important annual event.

We are proud to recognize the following award recipients:

Awards of Excellence
Best in Show Purchase Award – Abbey Kyle, Herd Immunity
1st Place Award of Excellence – Eileen Flanigan, Portrait of the Moon
2nd Place Award of Excellence – Sam Ottinger, Road to Acceptance
3rd Place Award of Excellence – Heidi McCombs, On the Vine

Awards of Recognition
Dorothea Schlechte Award – Eileen Flanigan
Dean Long Award – Sam Ottinger, Road to Acceptance
Les Miley Award (Ceramics) – Avery Mason, Forms in Blue Tiles
Les Miley Award (Watercolor) – Abbey Kyle, Hometown Downtown
Art Therapy Award – Zoe Caggiano, Dragonfly Plate
Jack Schriber Award for Art Education – Avery Mason, Forms in Blue Tiles

Special Awards
Melvin Peterson Award – Abbey Kyle, Hometown Downtown
Gumberts Award – Lilah Rogel
Presidential Collection Purchase Award – Elle Gramooré, Mentored Reflections

Emeriti Faculty Awards
Bill Richmond Award for Sculpture/Metals – Ainsley Kurtz, Pin Cushion Doll
William Brown Award for Drawing/Painting – Lilah Rogel, A Self Portrait in Pens

Merit Awards
Avery Mason, Forms in Blue Tiles
Audrey Cracraft, Spring Evening at Home
Sofia Lupi, Fragments of Memory and Taste (Fragments de Memoria y Sabor)
Elle Gramooré, Mentored Reflections
Olivia Halter, Summer View

We are especially excited to announce the People’s Choice Award, determined by votes from our campus community:

People’s Choice Award – Heidi McCombs, Crave

Congratulations to all of the student artists whose work was exhibited, and to each of this year’s award recipients. Your creativity and dedication continue to enrich our campus community.

Thank you for supporting the arts!

On Tuesday, April 14, students from SOC 460- Aging and Society presented posters at the annual Research in Gerontology Symposium, hosted by the UE Gerontology Center. Topics included:

Physical Mobility and Mental Well-Being in Older Adults
Haley Anderson ‘27 (Psychology)

Infantilization: The Socialized Age Regression of Older Adults in Caregiving
Audrey Blanner ’26 (Criminal Justice & Sociology)

Elder Abuse
Olivia Buehler ’26 (Public Health)

Elder Victims of Financial Fraud
Luana Carrotta ‘27 (Criminal Justice & Sociology)

Retirement and Its Effects
Charlie Cole ‘27 (Criminal Justice)

Mental Health Care for Older Adults
Isabel Daniel ‘28 (Psychology)

Social Loneliness in Older Adults
Riley Hills ‘27 (Criminal Justice)
Alexis Tucker ‘27 (Public Health)

Effects on Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients
Lillian Lacer '29 (Psychology & Sociology)

Elder Adults and New Technology
Dyllan McColl ‘28 (Public Health)

Fear of Developing Alzheimer’s
Megan Merta ‘27 (Criminal Justice & Sociology)
Mia Lara ‘26 (Criminal Justice)

Beyond the Park Bench: How Community Gardens Benefit Urban Elders
Julia Morando ‘26 (Biology)

The Feminization of Aging: Gender Inequality across the Life Course
Maggie O’Bryan ‘27 (Criminal Justice & Sociology)

Long-Term Care Facilities and Institutional Life
Madison Perez ‘26 (Sociology & Criminal Justice)

Dementia and Its Effects on the Patient
Kaylie Petersen ‘27 (Psychology)

Elder Suicide: The Silent Yet Resilient Killer
Kyra Roquet ‘27 (Sociology)

Marriage in the Later Years: Remarriage, Widowhood, and Divorce
Rory Book ’27 (Sociology)
Kayla Stephenson ‘27 (Sociology & Criminal Justice)

Faith and Church Community Involvement in Successful Aging
Ella Thompson ‘26 (Psychology)

The Potential of Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Successful Social and Biological Aging
Allyson Wary ‘26 (Biology)

Three University of Evansville mathematics students, Alexander Bastien, Benjamin Honnigford, and Noel Tafa, recently competed in the Indiana Collegiate Mathematics Competition (ICMC) as part of the MAA Indiana Section Meeting, held April 10–11, 2026, at Purdue University Fort Wayne. The team earned an impressive 6th-place finish among 21 teams statewide, demonstrating outstanding problem-solving and mathematical excellence.

We congratulate Alexander, Benjamin, and Noel on this significant achievement and thank them for representing the University of Evansville with distinction.

At the same meeting, Dr. Omid Khormali moderated the Section NExT panel titled “Preparing Students for Non-Academic Careers.” He served as Vice Coordinator of the MAA Indiana Section NExT program and will assume the Section NExT Coordinator role in Summer 2026.

SILVIS, Ill. – Kate Petrova and Louise Standtke pace the University of Evansville women’s golf team following the opening round of the Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Golf Championship at TPC at Deere Run.

Petrova is in a tie for 20^th place with a score of 79. She completed the day at 7-over-par. Standtke wrapped up the first round with an 8-over 80. Her score is tied for 24^th.

Jane Grankina carded an 82 to open the tournament. Her score is tied for 28^th. Trinity Dubbs rounded out the scores with an 84. She is tied for 36^th. The Purple Aces are limited to four players due a withdrawal due to injury.

UE is in 8^th place in the team standings with a 325. They are two behind Indiana State for 7^th place. Murray State holds the team lead with a 304 while Bradley is three behind in second place. Ella Scherer of the Racers and Alyssa Mixon from the Braves lead the individual standings with scores of 73.

The second round of play is set for Monday morning.

PEORIA, Ill. – Saturday’s final two games against Bradley saw the University of Evansville softball team pick up two victories to clinch the series at OSF Healthcare Field. The pitching staff was crucial as Alexis Tucker, Elle Jarrett, and Kate Ridgway combined to allow one run in the final two games of the weekend.

Game 2 – UE 2, Bradley 0 (continued from Friday)

After weather halted the game in the 5^th inning on Friday, the teams resumed play on Saturday as the Purple Aces finished with the 2-0 victory.

Evansville opened the scoring in the top of the second inning on Friday. Maliyah Wilkins led off with a double and would score on an RBI single by Emma McDonald. One inning later, it was Wilkins who picked up the RBI. After Taylor Howe hit a 1-out double, Wilkins singled up the middle to double the lead to 2-0.

Following the weather stoppage in the 5^th, the game picked up where it left off on Saturday. The Braves picked up a hit in the 6^th and two more in the 7^th, but UE was able to finish with the victory. Alexis Tucker made the start and threw 6 1/3 innings. She allowed six hits and struck out four on the way to her sixth win of the season. Elle Jarrett recorded the final two outs to earn her first save of 2026.

Wlikins and Howe picked up two hits apiece as the Aces finished with seven in the contest.

Game 3 – UE 3, Bradley 1

Saturday’s rubber match saw the Purple Aces open a 3-0 lead before hanging on to clinch the series with the 3-1 victory.

UE jumped in front with a pair of runs in the top half of the 2^nd. Morgan Adams hit a leadoff single and moved to second on a Jess Willsey sacrifice. With two outs, Angela Valentine hit a single to left to bring in Adams. After Keghan Pye reached on an error, Brooke Voss singled to left to score Valentine for the second run of the game.

After the offense gave her the lead, Kate Ridgway settled in retiring six batters in a row. In the top of the 4^th, Voss’ RBI double scored Valentine to make it a 3-0 game. The Braves loaded the bases in the fifth and stranded two in the sixth, but Ridgway got out of both jams.  Down to the final three outs, Bradley rallied once again in the bottom of the 7^th. They scored their first run of the game before loading the bases before Ridgway registered the final two outs to seal the win.

Voss and Wilkins recorded two hits apiece while Voss drove in two of the three UE runs. Valentine scored twice. Ridgway went the distance striking out six batters while giving up three hits to win her 9^th game of the season.

NASHVILLE –  The University of Evansville baseball team won their fourth consecutive MVC series on Sunday afternoon, defeating Belmont in the rubber match by a score of 6-1.

Reid Haire (Hudson, N.C./Charlotte) went 4-for-4 at the plate, including his third home run of the week, to lead the Aces at the plate. Reagan Reeder (Ramsey, Minn./Illinois) delivered the big blow for Evansville, crushing a three-run home run with two outs in the eighth to extend the Aces’ lead to four.

Kenton Deverman (Dardenne Prairie, Mo./Fort Zumwalt West) was outstanding the mound, getting the win with six strong innings. The left-hander limited the Bruins to one run on five hits, striking out a season-high nine. Chris McCormack (Naperville, Ill./Iowa Central CC) dominated in relief, picking up a nine out save with six strikeouts while allowing only one hit.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The game was a pitcher’s duel early, with Deverman and Belmont starter Tate Marland trading zeroes in the first two innings of play.

Evansville got on the board first in the third inning when Haire launched a no doubt solo home run to right field. The home run was his third of the week. Belmont answered right back in the home half of the inning, using a solo home run of their own to tie things up at one.

Following 1-2-3 innings from both sides in the fourth, Evansville regained the lead in the fifth when Cooper Rhodes (Jackson, Mo./Jackson) led off the inning with a single and came around to score on a bases loaded double play.

Belmont threatened in the home half of the fifth, putting two on with two outs. However, Deverman delivered a strikeout to escape. Deverman found himself in another jam in the sixth, with runners at the corners and nobody out. Once again, Deverman found a way to escape, striking out two before inducing a groundout to keep Evansville in front.

McCormack took over for Deverman in the seventh, striking out the side.

Haire’s big day continue in the top of the eighth, as the Aces’ center field led the inning off with a double. Following a fly out and a ground out, the Bruins elected to intentionally walk Drew McConnell (Blue Springs, Mo./Blue Springs) and pitch to Reeder. Reeder made them pay, crushing a three-run home run to right center field and make the score 6-1 in favor of Evansville.

The Aces added another insurance run in the ninth on an RBI single from Spike Magill (Highlands Ranch, Colo./Mountain Vista) before McCormack shut the door in the ninth to seal the series victory.

With the win, Evansville has now won all four of their MVC series

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/.