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UE holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Lincoln Commons
The University of Evansville (UE) on Thursday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new student housing apartment complex, Lincoln Commons. Demolition of the site originally began in November 2022, and foundation work started in March. When completed...
Aug 10, 2023, 12:40pm EDT
UE Fireside Aces Radio Launches Mobile App, Expanding Student Media Reach
Fireside Aces Radio, the digital broadcasting arm of University of Evansville (UE) Student Media, has officially launched its mobile app on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, expanding access to student-produced radio, podcasts, music prog...
Mar 3, 2026, 1:40pm EST
University of Evansville Surpasses $125 Million Goal in Historic FORWARD Campaign
Fueled by unprecedented generosity of donors, the University of Evansville (UE) is proud to announce that FORWARD the Campaign for the University of Evansville has surpassed its $125 million goal with a total of $130,470,925. University officials belie...
Feb 27, 2026, 10:00pm EST
UE Announces $2 Million Planned Gift That Will Fund New Endowed Chair in Chemistry
Leaving a powerful legacy of excellence and opportunity at the University of Evansville (UE), Evansville native Barbara J. Kolb Price has documented a $2 million bequest intention to establish an endowed faculty chair in the University's Robert and Jud...
Feb 25, 2026, 9:00am EST
UE Runner Samuel Lea Breaks School Records, Claims All-Conference Honors
When the season ended in late Fall, Samuel Lea had done more than just run fast, he had etched his name into University of Evansville history through record-breaking performances and academic excellence. A standout runner for the Purple Aces' cross cou...
Feb 23, 2026, 10:05am EST
University of Evansville Theatre Presents PASSAGE
The University of Evansville (UE) Theatre commences its Spring 2026 season with Christopher Chen's PASSAGE. This production opens at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the May Studio Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m., on Feb. 25, 26, 27, 2...
Feb 18, 2026, 10:00am EST
Former Mayor's Spokesman Joe Atkinson Returns to UE to Lead Evansville NewsLab
In a full-circle moment for one of Evansville's most versatile media voices, the University of Evansville (UE) has named Joe Atkinson as Director of Evansville NewsLab, a UE ChangeLab focused on strengthening civic journalism and community engagement a...
Feb 16, 2026, 11:00am EST
University of Evansville Launches TRIO Student Support Services Program to Advance Student Success
The University of Evansville (UE) has launched a new TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program, a federally funded initiative through the U.S. Department of Education designed to increase college retention and graduation rates for first-generation st...
Feb 12, 2026, 9:00am EST
Over $1 Million Estate Gift from UE Alum to Fuel Student Scholarships
An estate gift of over $1 million from the late Patrick L. Roberts and the late Christine (Sowinski) Roberts '73 will support scholarship opportunities at the University of Evansville (UE), reflecting the couple's lifelong commitment to service, integr...
Feb 11, 2026, 9:00am EST
University of Evansville and the U.S. Chamber Foundation Partner to Bring the 2026 National Civics Bee to Southern Indiana
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 Indi...
Feb 9, 2026, 3:28pm EST