UE Board of Trustees Approves New Name for Center Supporting Professional and Continuing Education
Evansville, Ind. (05/18/2026) — The University of Evansville (UE) Board of Trustees has approved a new name for the former Center for the Advancement of Learning. Effective immediately, the center will now be known as the Center for Professional and Continuing Education.
The new name more accurately reflects the center's mission, the populations it serves, along with the breadth of its work supporting adult learners, working professionals, employers, and community partners.
The updated title also aligns with terminology commonly used at peer institutions and provides greater clarity for prospective students and industry partners seeking professional development and continuing education opportunities. The change is expected to improve search visibility related to continuing education and workforce learning initiatives.
All existing programs and services currently housed within the center will remain unchanged and continue under the new name. These include adult degree completion programs, the Master of Science in Leadership (MSL), certificate programs, dual credit initiatives, industry partnerships, micro-credentials, and CLUE programming.
"Our new name better reflects the work we do to expand access to lifelong learning opportunities and to support workforce and community development throughout the region," said Cindy Felts, Senior Director of the Center for Professional and Continuing Education. "As the needs of students, employers, and industries continue to evolve, this new name more clearly communicates our commitment to offering flexible, relevant programs that help individuals advance their careers and strengthen our communities."
For more information about the Center for Professional and Continuing Education, please click here.
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