University of Evansville

Established in 1854, the University of Evansville, located in southwestern Indiana, has a rich history that spans more than 160 years.

UE is a private, comprehensive university with over 80 majors and more than 100 areas of study in the arts and sciences and pre-professional programs. UE's diverse student body represents 44 states and 56 countries. UE is the first in Indiana to be designated as an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, and its changemaking culture empowers students to improve the world around them. U.S. News & World Report recognizes UE as the number 7 Best College in the Midwest among private schools and one of the top 10 best value schools in the Midwest.

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UE Student Receives Award during Engineers Week

Marcus Gahagen, a University of Evansville student majoring in civil engineering, has received the Paul "PR" Brown Spirit Award. It is presented annually to an engineering major who has been nominated by faculty and has completed at least 4 semesters in good academic standing, who encourages and helps fellow students, and demonstrates leadership in fostering cooperation and camaraderie among engineering students.

Academic Award - 2019 Feb 27

UE Student Receives Award during Engineers Week

Justin Banks, a University of Evansville student majoring in computer science, has received the James M. Hall, Jr. Memorial Award. It is presented to a junior engineering student considered by faculty to be the most outstanding based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, character, responsibility, attitude, and potential for professional growth.

Academic Award - 2019 Feb 25

UE Students Receive Awards at Engineers Week Banquet

The University of Evansville's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently held its annual Engineers Week Banquet. Several students were presented with awards at the event.

Academic Award - 2018 Mar 27

UE Biology Students Receive Awards

A reception was held on April 26 to honor the outstanding achievements of University of Evansville biology students during the 2016-17 academic year.

Academic Award - 2017 May 3

Engineering Award

University of Evansville engineering students were recently presented with awards at the University's annual Engineers Week Banquet.

Academic Award - 2017 Mar 3

Local Residents Named Outstanding Future Educators

The University of Evansville is proud to announce that the following local residents have been named Outstanding Future Educators by the School of Education faculty:

Academic Award - 2014 Apr 8

Local Residents Help University of Evansville to MVC All-Academic Award

In a total team effort comprised of the 13 sports in the Missouri Valley Conference, the University of Evansville finished the 2012-13 academic year with a cumulative GPA of 3.283 en route to its second MVC All-Academic Award in a row. Local student-athletes who helped UE win the award are:

Academic Award - 2013 Sep 30

Local Students Honored for Foreign Language Studies at University of Evansville

Several local residents have been named 2012-13 Outstanding Students by the Department of Foreign Languages at the University of Evansville.

Academic Award - 2013 Apr 23

Local Residents Named Outstanding Future Educators

The University of Evansville is proud to announce that the following local residents have been named Outstanding Future Educators by the School of Education faculty:

Academic Award - 2013 Apr 15

Local Residents Honored at University of Evansville Student-Athlete Academic Honors Breakfast

The University of Evansville is proud to announce that multiple local residents were honored at the Heritage Federal Credit Union Student-Athlete Academic Honors Breakfast on September 27 in UE's Eykamp Hall. At the event, the University of Evansville was announced as the recipient of the 2011-12 Missouri Valley Conference All-Academic Award, which is given to the school whose student-athletes post the highest cumulative GPA. The following local student-athletes were recognized:

Academic Award - 2012 Oct 22

Local Residents Among Finalists for University of Evansville's Outstanding Senior Awards

Local residents are among the 10 finalists for the University of Evansville's Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May Outstanding Senior Service Awards. The Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May Outstanding Senior Service Awards are the highest honors the University presents each year to one female and one male senior. A committee selected five finalists for each award based on their academic performance, commitment to service, outstanding leadership, and diverse involvement in campus activities. The following local residents are finalists:

Academic Award - 2012 Apr 27

Local Students Honored for Foreign Language Studies at University of Evansville

Several local residents have been named 2011-12 Outstanding Students by the Department of Foreign Languages at the University of Evansville.

Academic Award - 2012 Apr 11

University of Evansville's ASCE Chapter Names Outstanding Seniors

The University of Evansville is proud to announce that the following local residents have received an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Outstanding Senior Award for UE:

Academic Award - 2012 Mar 23

Local Students Honored in Writing Contest

Several local University of Evansville students received awards for their creative work in the 2012 Southern Literary Festival Student Writing Contest:

Academic Award - 2012 Mar 1