This spring, Anderson University will send 89 students and faculty leaders across the globe through its Tri-S program, continuing a tradition of faith-centered service, intercultural learning and global engagement that has shaped the institution for more than six decades. Tri-S — short for Serve, Study and Share — began in 1964 as an effort to extend classroom learning beyond campus boundaries. Since then, more than 11,000 students, faculty and staff have participated in domestic and … [Read more...]
SMPA at a Glance: Months Ahead
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...]
Vessel: A New Story With Every Step
Photos by Kylee McDaniel Last Friday’s gallery opening at Wilson Gallery which featured Morgan Binkerd’s collection “Vessel” sparked enlightening conversations and thoughts among the audience who finally experienced her journey through her unique artworks. Along with the paintings was a table full of delicious snacks to satiate the hungry minds gathered in the room. What makes the experience of appreciating the visual arts are the details and various perspectives one can discover from … [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...]
Morgan Binkerd’s “Vessel”: a story of passion and humanity
The gallery opening of AU alumna Morgan Binkerd of the Class of 2020 will take place next Friday, February 13 from 5 p.m. at Wilson Gallery. Binkerd, who graduated with a degree in English, a minor in writing, and a cognate in visual storytelling, is now a painter and a blog writer with a studio at the Harrison Center in downtown Indianapolis. Her collection, titled “Vessel”, features the majority of her work over the past two to three years. “‘Vessel’ as a title encompasses the way … [Read more...]
Meet the student behind AU’s Free Little Library
Last semester, student Sara Wilson opened on Anderson University’s campus a Little Free Library, created to be a location for students and community members to share and trade books. This little library was funded by the Student Government Association (SGA), with the books being provided by the community, and the library itself being built by Sara and her dad. Sara Wilson is a sophomore and an elementary education major, with this being the second little library she has put up and the first … [Read more...]
Storytelling Month at Anderson University coming soon
Photo provided by Jack Lugar Storytelling Month, or StoMo, is a yearly tradition on the Anderson University campus in which the Humanities Department encourages participants-students, staff, or whoever would like-to join the challenge and write 500 words a day. The challenge was started by Professor Jack Lugar in fall of 2019, and StoMo has enjoyed much popularity and success by the participants each year. In 2017, Professor Lugar participated in the National Novel Writing Month, or … [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...]
WINS: Building National Security Leaders for Tomorrow
WINS: Building National Security Leaders for Tomorrow Anderson University's Women in National Security (WINS) organization is giving students a voice and opportunities to lead in one of the country's most traditionally male-dominated sectors. WINS, founded last year, offers a friendly and inspiring atmosphere for students, particularly women, interested in careers in intelligence, law enforcement, cybersecurity, diplomacy, environmental security, and related disciplines. “Everyone has a … [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...]