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AU Students Take Learning and Service Abroad

March 4, 2026 by Catherina Shultz

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...]

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Ravens Baseball is Back, Sweeping Knox College

March 3, 2026 by Ryan Krake

Photos by Reuben Crisler The Anderson University Baseball team hosted non-conference foe Knox College in a three-game series this past Saturday and Sunday at Don Brandon Field. The Ravens went 3-0 on the weekend, outscoring the Prairie Fire 4-3, 10-0, and 1-0.  In game one, Knox jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the second inning. The Ravens had big fifth and sixth innings featuring three runs from Trey Dorton and Dylan Hogan. Knox tied up the game 3-3 in the top of the ninth, but the … [Read more...]

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AU Basketball Comes to a Close in the HCAC Tournament

March 3, 2026 by Eli DiRuzza

Photos by Reuben Crisler The Anderson women’s and men’s basketball teams both came short of a conference championship last weekend in Lexington, KY. The women’s team was eliminated from the tournament Friday afternoon falling to Franklin 81-65. The men’s basketball team won their game on Friday to advance to the championship; it happened on a last second buzzer-beater from senior DeMonte Ferguson to beat Rose-Hulman 74-73. However on Saturday, the Ravens were outlasted by the Transylvania … [Read more...]

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Anderson University Expands Academic Offerings For Fall 2026

February 25, 2026 by Catherina Shultz

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...]

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A Thriller and a Blowout: First Round of the HCAC Basketball Tournament

February 23, 2026 by Eli DiRuzza

On Saturday, both of the Ravens men's and women's basketball teams were victorious in their first round matchups in the HCAC Basketball Tournament. Both teams had home court with the men being the 2-seed, and the women being the 3-seed.  The women’s basketball team defeated Rose-Hulman 75-68 in a nailbiting game. While the men’s team dominated their game, winning 103-89 over the Bluffton Beavers. WOMENS Rose-Hulman embraced the underdog mentality to start the game. They controlled … [Read more...]

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Basketball Teams End Regular Season Strong

February 20, 2026 by Ryan Krake

The AU women’s and men’s basketball teams played their final games of the regular season Wednesday night against Bluffton University. The women’s team hosted Bluffton in O.C. Lewis Gymnasium, while the men traveled to the Sommer Center to face the Beavers.  The women posted a convincing 83-54 win to finish at 16-9 (12-6 in the HCAC). With this final win, the Ravens locked up the third overall seed heading into the HCAC tournament next week.  Likewise, the men took down the … [Read more...]

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SMPA at a Glance: Months Ahead

February 17, 2026 by Sarah Loehmer

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...]

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AU Basketball Takes Care of Business Against Berea

February 16, 2026 by Eli DiRuzza

The Anderson men's and women's basketball teams both picked up another conference win against Berea on Saturday at O.C Lewis Gymnasium. The AU men's team beat Berea 91-79, and the women’s team won 72-61. This win moves the men’s team to 15-9, 13-4 in conference play. The women’s team is also now 15-9, and 11-6 in conference play. For the men’s game, Kenny Troutman led the Ravens in scoring. Troutman had 26 points and 6 three’s in his return after missing the last game due to illness. Elijah … [Read more...]

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Vessel: A New Story With Every Step

February 16, 2026 by Abigail Jeyakaran

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...]

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AU Called to Lead to Bridge Faith and Leadership for Business Students

February 13, 2026 by Catherina Shultz

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...]

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