HCAC Unified Bowling Championship Last week, the Anderson University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) secured first place in the HCAC Unified Bowling Championship, September 21, at Royal Pin Western in Indianapolis. AU Team 2, which consisted of Hanna Smith, Chris McKee, Lacy Rathbun, Noah Singleton and Jayda Lanham, won second-team all-conference honors for having the second-highest team score of 657 points. AU Team 1 with 504 points and AU Team 3 with 633 points contributed to the … [Read more...]
Scott Moats Embraces a Calling to “Rise Up and Build” at Anderson University
When Anderson University’s presidential search committee first reached out to Scott Moats, who has a doctorate in educational policy and administration, he had little interest in even taking the call. After more than three decades in higher education, Moats was prepared to remain at his previous institution until retirement, content to close the chapter on a long and accomplished career. “I thought I had done everything I was supposed to do,” Moats recalled. “I was planning to ride out the … [Read more...]
Recent Chapel Changes Offer A New Way To Look At Worship
Anderson University has been through a fair amount of changes within the past year that have impacted the campus greatly. Some of those changes include majors (dance, chemistry, visual communication, and Spanish) being cut and dining services changing. This year, the Reardon Auditorium chapel service is a larger setting that takes place on Tuesdays, while small groups are done on Thursdays. Some of the small groups include Delight Women’s Bible Study in The Common Place, Anam Carta in various … [Read more...]
AU women’s soccer game ends in stalemate against St. Mary’s
The AU women’s soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against St. Mary’s College on Wednesday at Fridley Field. The Ravens ended with a combined stat line of 8 shots attempted with only 3 of them being on goal. Junior Emily Metzger, assisted by senior Meghan Foster, notably scored the goal for the Ravens, helping to break St. Mary’s five-game win streak with this tie. The Ravens are now 2-2-2 and will be playing Spalding University away on Saturday. … [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...]
God Bless, Go Ravens, and Never Forget
On Thursday in York Performance Hall, the Student Government Association (SGA) President Elili Sutton, along with Social Sciences Dept. Chair Connor Sutton and Dean of Student Life Trent Palmer, hosted the 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service. The event also featured emergency management services around Madison County who came to Anderson to present all students with opportunities for volunteering and internships. This special 9/11 event was also very memorable for students as when they entered … [Read more...]
AU Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Wilmington 3-0
Photos by Reuben Crisler The Anderson University volleyball team steamrolled Wilmington College in a 3-0 match Wednesday night at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium. Freshman Taylor Bock (6) rolled out an impressive stat line of 17 kills, with only two errors in 23 total attempts. The first set was somewhat close with AU pulling through 25-17. Then, AU won by a fast 25-9 score in the second game and the Ravens were on a roll. Finally, they wrapped it up by winning 25-20 in the third set. The Anderson … [Read more...]
Just for Kicks: AU men’s football and women’s soccer highlights from Saturday
Check out our photo coverage of Saturday afternoon's men's football and women's soccer by clicking through the gallery at the top of this page. Photos by Kylee McDaniel, Sarah Loehmer, and Jack Lugar. The AU football team prevailed in a defensive battle Saturday afternoon, defeating Alfred State, 7-6, in its season opener played at Lapel High School. Deadlocked in a scoreless tie for most of the first three quarters, the Ravens strung together a long scoring drive with an effective running … [Read more...]
AU grooves into the Fall semester with Disco Dancing and Donuts
Check out our photo coverage of Disco Dancing and Donuts by clicking through the gallery at the top of this page. Photos by Sarah Loehmer, Nakiya Melroy, and Abigail Jeyakaran Disco Dancing and Donuts, the first major event at AU by the Campus Activities Board (CAB), took place last Friday, August 29, from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. It is an event where students can let loose after the first week of classes and celebrate with their friends. Like its name suggests, the event included the dance … [Read more...]
Pistole Delivers Farewell Address at Anderson University’s 107th Commencement
With grace, reflection, and a voice tinged with emotion, President John S. Pistole addressed the graduating Class of 2025 for the final time during Anderson University’s 107th Commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon in Reardon Auditorium. This year’s commencement marked more than just the closing of a chapter for over 300 graduates—it also served as Pistole's last public appearance. Pistole is retiring after serving a decade as president of the university he attended as a student. The … [Read more...]