Since switching from the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance to the School of Music and Performing Arts, Anderson University theatre students have been working hard to continue to thrive within their program. This campus change made a clear dent on the department at first, but that did not stop them from continuing to thrive because in the coming months they will continue to share music and community to the student body and staff. Starting out, on February 20 at 6:30 p.m. at York Performance … [Read more...]
Bouncin’ back to the 2000s: Encore Spring 2026
Photos from Cohen Miller It’s tradition that every university has their one thing that they are known for, so why wouldn’t they showcase the talented students of Anderson University? People of all majors, years, and skill sets all work hard to put on a themed concert for one night only: calling this Encore. It is an event that all students look forward to because it happens just four times a year, but this year has only happened twice, so there are plenty of times to hear some great … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King Jr: Making the Dream (Again)
Photos by Reuben Crisler On Monday, Anderson University held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. This is done yearly to commemorate and celebrate activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and remember his message of advocating for civil rights. The AU community feels that it is important to advocate for the cause of diversity and inclusion in our daily lives. The students were greeted by Brian “B” Martin, the Dean of the Center for Spiritual and Intercultural Life, along with … [Read more...]
College Mentors: Transforming Kids Minds One Activity At A Time
Photo by Sarah Loehmer College Mentors for Kids is a non profit organization which helps over 30 kids from Anderson Elementary School (little buddies) where they are paired with a student from Anderson University, and they take part in a multitude of different activities. This can range from arts and crafts, to athletic and musical talents, and career exploration experiences. College Mentors is an important aspect of not just building community and relationships with the younger generations, … [Read more...]
Steven Curtis Chapman: More Than the Music
Image taken from AU Press Release Reardon Auditorium has hosted many concerts and events, from the famous annual Black Bird Film Festival to the baccalaureate for graduation in the summertime. This Thursday night at 7 p.m. a notable celebrity is returning to the Anderson stage. To celebrate 25 years of his album titled Speechless, the popular Christian music artist and AU alum Steven Curtis Chapman is coming to sing alongside the La Vie Quartet. Throughout his career, Chapman has been … [Read more...]