As the 2025-2026 school year closes, here’s a quick recap of all the spring sports teams’ seasons. MENS SPORTS BASEBALL (21-18-1) 5TH IN HCAC In Tyler Rubasky’s first year as head coach, AU baseball stayed consistent. They clinched a spot in the HCAC Baseball Tournament once again, finishing 5th in conference play. Throughout the season, freshman pitchers Braden Richey and Rhet Hackman have thrown great games. Both of them earned five wins on the year. Richey ended with a 3.90 ERA … [Read more...]
Two Andersonian staffers awarded by Indiana College Press Association
Two Andersonian reporters, Catherina Shultz and Miles Morey, were recently awarded for their reporting excellence by the Indiana College Press Association (ICPA). Shultz earned third place in the online features category for her profile of AU President Scott Moats. The story, which was published in September, netted praise from ICPA judges for being informative and insightful into Moats’ approach to university governance. Shultz is a senior and will be graduating at commencement on May … [Read more...]
Record Breakers: Michael Sweigart and Lai’Lonie Thomas
Michael Sweigart and his Impressive AU Career Michael Sweigart is one of the best track athletes in AU history. He is from Alexandria, IN, and is currently a senior at Anderson University, majoring in engineering management. He currently holds a record in the hammer throw (59.94) and has multiple HCAC Throws Athlete of the Week awards and was recently awarded HCAC Athlete of the Meet for throws. As Sweigart recalls it, "This was an amazing last outdoor season.” “I would say my parents are … [Read more...]
Freedom House finds home on AU campus
AU is now hosting Freedom House Church on campus through a partnership leaders say advances the university’s mission of faith, learning and service while expanding opportunities for students and strengthening ties with the Anderson community. Freedom House, a Church of God congregation, relocated to AU after selling its previous facility and losing a planned lease at another location. The church now operates offices in Morrison House and holds Sunday worship gatherings in York Performance … [Read more...]
Internships Prepare AU Students for Leadership Beyond the Classroom
For Pastor Jonathan Grubbs of Park Place Church of God, internships are more than educational experiences. They are the starting point for a lifetime of service. “I hope the internships we provide help foster people serving in the kingdom for a lifetime,” Grubbs said. “An internship is like a seed or a start. The better you can start, the stronger the future becomes.” Through the NetVUE Leadership for Communities of Faith grant at Anderson University, students are gaining paid internship … [Read more...]
Camp Meeting ‘Comes Home’ to Anderson University
Courtesy of Anderson University & Church of God Archives For the first time in years, a tradition that shaped generations of the Church of God movement will return to its historic home. This June, the Anderson Camp Meeting will once again gather believers, pastors and church leaders on the campus of Anderson University, reviving a long-standing tradition that dates back more than a century. The event, titled “Come Home,” will take place June 3–5 and will coincide with the National … [Read more...]
A Different Pace, A Broader Perspective: Reflections from Paris and London
Travel has a way of stretching the mind and reshaping expectations. Experiences in Paris, France, and London, England, offered more than beautiful scenery and famous landmarks. They provided a deeper understanding of culture, relationships and the rhythm of daily life. Observing how people interact, how families spend time together and how communities value shared moments revealed meaningful lessons that extend far beyond the duration of a trip. Paris presented itself as a city of elegance, … [Read more...]
Celebrating AU Women: Anecdotes of Women in STEM
This year’s celebration of women in the past and present for Women’s History Month during March saw the theme of “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”. There are many such women on Anderson University’s campus who are taking charge on the path to sustainability, including within the realm of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Here are the perspectives of just a few of them who have taken the time to join the celebration of women in the past, present, and … [Read more...]
A New Winning Standard: Adam Christensen Hired as Head Coach of the AU Women’s Soccer Team
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...]