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AU Begins Again with annual Homecoming celebration

October 14, 2025 by Andersonian Staff

Every October, AU’s past and present converge with the annual Homecoming celebration, welcoming alumni and families of the AU community to interact, relax, and reignite fond memories of AU. From the familiar luminaries lighting up the Valley to the bustling street fair and the thrilling sports events, AU nostalgia once again sweeps the hearts of students, faculty, staff, and alumni alike.  Friday Night & Luminaries  The Friday night of Homecoming weekend was filled with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Entertainment, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, Encore, Features, has_image, Homecoming, sports, Street Fair

Anderson University Welcomes Sixth President, Dr. Scott H. Moats

October 14, 2025 by Catherina Shultz

Anderson University celebrated the inauguration of its sixth president, Dr. Scott H. Moats, on Friday in Reardon Auditorium. The ceremony, which began at 2 p.m., marked a significant milestone in the university’s 108-year history. A Ceremony Rooted in Faith and Tradition The event opened with a prelude and processional performed by Mike Meadows followed by university acknowledgments, a reflection on the institution’s heritage and the hope of new leadership by Jay B. Ricker, Chairman from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, Features, has_image, inauguration, Scott Moats

The Raven’s Diner Opens at AU

October 10, 2025 by Eli DiRuzza

The recently opened Raven’s Diner has become the new hotspot at Anderson University. The American-style diner replaced the beloved Chick-fil-A, but students are getting a new restaurant with unique options. The Raven’s Diner menu consists of sandwiches, salads, starters, and all-day breakfast; some items are not available yet but are coming soon. On the menu, there are orange stars that indicate the options for a meal exchange, that includes the Smashburger, which according to junior student … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, Chick-Fil-A, Features, Food, has_image, Raven's Diner

Cookies with Sheryl Moats becomes new AU custom

October 7, 2025 by Cohen Miller

Plates of cookies on a table outside Sheryl's house

Since his recent hiring as the sixth President of Anderson University, Scott Moats and his wife Sheryl have appeared at numerous events across campus. They’ve hosted events, they've met with students and staff, and overall they have been a welcoming and friendly presence to incoming and returning Ravens and the community. In one of Sheryl Moats’ first appearances to the students, she made it clear that if the Raven flag was flying outside the president's house, students could come in and get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Campus News, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, cookies, Features, has_image, Sheryl Moats

Michael Frank Receives Congressional Award For Outstanding Impact On Community

October 4, 2025 by Abigail Jeyakaran

Spartz and Frank posing for the camera

Political science professor Michael Frank received an award from Indiana 5th District U.S. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz for both his outstanding impact on Anderson University's campus and the Indiana community on September 23rd during chapel. More specifically, he was recognized in The Congressional Record. The Congressional Record, a journal of the proceedings of Congress, is used by the Members of Congress as a way to recognize their constituents for their accomplishments, which is a high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, chapel, Congressional Award, Indiana, Madison County, Michael Frank, Victoria Spartz

Ravens Sports Wrap: Spikes, Strikes, and Love

September 30, 2025 by Anderson University Sports Information

Anderson HCAC Bowling Championship 2025-26 Ravens

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...]

Filed Under: Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, athletics, bowling, has_image, HCAC, SAAC, sports, tennis, volleyball

Scott Moats Embraces a Calling to “Rise Up and Build” at Anderson University

September 26, 2025 by Catherina Shultz

President Scott Moats in front of the new AU mission mural, Let Us Rise Up and Build

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...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, Features

Recent Chapel Changes Offer A New Way To Look At Worship

September 19, 2025 by Marae House

Women from the Delight Women's Bible Study sitting around a table

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...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, chapel, Features, has_image, Miller Chapel, SAIL, Spiritual and Intercultural Life, worship

AU women’s soccer game ends in stalemate against St. Mary’s

September 18, 2025 by Reuben Crisler

Grace Mangino (18) and Kassidy Jeffers (32) trying to take the ball from St Mary's Bella Musachio (13)

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...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, soccer, sports, tie

Steven Curtis Chapman: More Than the Music

September 17, 2025 by Sarah Loehmer

Poster for Steven Curtis Chapman's upcoming concert at Anderson University

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...]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Campus News, Entertainment, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, Concert, Speechless, Steven Curtis Chapman

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President John Pistole Retrospective: God Qualifies the Called (Podcast)

Join senior Miles Morey in a sit-down with President John S. Pistole, affectionately known as PJP to Anderson University students. They discuss Pistole’s decade as AU president, how his past roles and faith prepared him for leadership, favorite memories, and what the future holds for him and the school. Don’t miss his message to all […]

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Anderson University alumnus, Michael Mosser, speaks about his life teaching and coaching at Adams Central High School.

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