In late January, AU welcomed Adam Christensen as the new women's soccer coach. Christensen has ties to Indiana, living here for over 16 years. Once he graduated from Avon High School, Christensen played for several different colleges in three different sports. Last year, Christensen was the assistant men's soccer coach at Lee University. He is currently the head coach of Cleveland United FC, a semi-professional team in Tennessee. Once the inaugural season of the club is completed, … [Read more...]
AUPD introduces their newest canine recruit: Kimber the Doberman
Anderson University’s Police Department has a new recruit, Kimber the Doberman. She is currently serving the department as a contact dog, and has been welcomed with open arms into the department. Contact dog’s serve to provide a friendly and approachable face to those in stress, a job Kimber excels in. This, alongside many other recent and upcoming changes to the AU Police Department, show that the campus security is evolving and changing more and more every day. Chief of Police Shawn … [Read more...]
Christopher Blezek expands study abroad experience with personal expeditions
Christopher Blezek, a senior majoring in national security, political science, and history was in Warsaw, Poland from late February to June of last year as part of a study abroad program. As he was there, and even after the program ended, he took it upon himself to visit several countries, including but not limited to Hungary, Italy, Germany, Ukraine, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, and Saudi Arabia. Blezek made many of these visits with little to no preparation beforehand, catching flights or lifts … [Read more...]
Anderson University Expands Academic Offerings For Fall 2026
Anderson University will launch three new academic programs in fall 2026, expanding its curriculum to better serve both traditional and nontraditional students while responding to shifting workforce needs and student expectations. The new offerings include a Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence (on campus), a Bachelor of Arts in communication (on campus), and an Associate of Arts in leadership (fully online). Enrollment is now open for students planning to begin in fall … [Read more...]
AU Called to Lead to Bridge Faith and Leadership for Business Students
On a campus where chapel and spiritual groups are woven into student life, one new program is carving out space for a specific audience—students preparing to lead in the business world. Beginning in Fall 2026, Anderson University will launch AU Called to Lead, a chapel-credit spiritual group series designed to help business students integrate faith, leadership, and professional purpose. Hosted by the Falls School of Business, the 12-week series will meet on Thursdays from 11 to 11:50 a.m. … [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...]
Church of God Director Dillard Envisions Forging Strong Ties With AU
Dr. Scott H. Moats' selection as Anderson University's sixth president marked a watershed moment not just for the university, but also for its long-standing relationship with the Church of God. Among the prominent participants at Moat’s inauguration last month was Rev. Monté L. G. Dillard, Sr., interim general director of Church of God Ministries, who conveyed greetings on behalf of the movement and voiced faith in the university's future. In a follow-up interview, Dillard discussed the … [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...]
What to know about the 2026-2027 tuition freeze
Photo by Nakiya Melroy In August, Anderson University announced a tuition freeze for the 2026-2027 academic year, marking one of the many new changes President Scott Moats has brought to the campus this semester. This freeze affects all traditional and transfer undergraduate students in and out of the state, for both incoming and returning students in the 2026-2027 term. AU, as a private university, joins all public colleges and universities in Indiana that have collectively announced their … [Read more...]
Liberty Tree Dedicated in Pendleton to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary
Pendleton, IN - On Sunday, October 27, 2025, the Kikthawenund Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a memorable Liberty Tree dedication ceremony in Pendleton, honoring the Army, Navy, and Marines as well as Madison County patriots who served during the American Revolution. Mary Scott, Regent of the Kikthawenund Chapter, began the program with a hearty greeting. "Good afternoon and welcome to the Pendleton Liberty Tree dedication and our 250th birthday party honoring … [Read more...]