PJP to retire after 2024-25 academic year
On Tuesday, August 6, John “PJP” Pistole ‘78 sent out a press release announcing his upcoming retirement from his role as AU President after the 2024-25 academic year, officially serving two terms of five years with wisdom, grace and a sense of humor. In his campus-wide message, PJP expressed his gratitude for being a part […]
Anderson, Indiana in path of solar eclipse totality for the first time since 957
Monday, April 8, the spectacular phenomenon of a total eclipse passed over Anderson, Indiana for the first time since 957. Many professors canceled class, allowing students to attend Anderson University’s watch party on the football field with protective eclipse glasses, games, snacks and an excellent view of the sky. The night before at 6 p.m., […]
Student artists display talent at music festival
It started as a chilly spring afternoon, an air of excitement and small groups of people scattered upon the grass wrapped in sweaters and blankets, expectant. Saturday night Anderson University hosted Somnium, the student-led music festival. A student at the event said they were most excited to hear original music from the artists on campus […]
New perspectives: AU alumni fill the Wilson Gallery with their original work
From February to March, the Wilson Gallery, located on the second floor of Krannart Fine Arts Center, becomes a canvas for the artistic expressions of Anderson University’s current faculty and esteemed alumni. The theme of the exhibit, “Surroundings,” is brought to life by three artists–Holly Sims, Jeffrey Jackson and Kameron Robinson. Their art, as diverse […]
Sink or win: AU’s “Wonderful Wednesday” hosts a battleship game in the Natatorium
Last Tuesday, on February 20, students were informed that the next day of classes, Wednesday the 21, had a surprise cancellation for the AU tradition of “Wonderful Wednesday.” This year, a variety of events were scheduled throughout the day for students to come and go. Wednesday kicked off with “Grown Ups” played at midnight. Then, […]
The future of AU as an ongoing strategic plan
Last spring, the greater Anderson University community learned of Launch 2040 – a long-term strategy plan for the future of AU. Its name comes from the idea that children born in 2022, the year planning began, will be choosing a college in 2040. Launch 2040 is a multi-stage plan made of initiatives to better serve […]
An unlikely factor sets the men’s basketball team apart
Excitement is in the air for the men’s basketball team. With the regular season wrapping up, the HCAC conference tournament comes swinging around. The men’s basketball team had finished the regular season with a 20-4 record and a 10 game winning streak, making them the favorite for the HCAC The Ravens are ranked No. 4 […]
New cybersecurity team hosts their first meeting with goals of competing in national competitions
By: Abigail Sanchez Anderson Cyber Team hosted their first official meeting last Thursday evening on Jan. 26, 2024. Team President, Tai Van Dam, and Vice President, Dylan Lemon, led their meeting under the guidance of Staff Advisor, Professor Matthew Burch. This first meeting allowed the team to gauge other’s interest in the team and come […]