Recently, while sitting in Mocha Joe’s, Darrius Mitchell, a junior exercise science major and AU football player, was surprised by a television camera and news crew. The reason? He had been selected for recognition by WISH-TV’s Wish Patrol for his generosity in the homeless community in downtown Indianapolis.  WISH-TV’s Brooke Martin led Mitchell outside from the coffee shop, a crew of students following behind, to the Fine Arts parking lot. There, representatives from Coca Cola and the … [Read more...]

“Undergraduate research pushes the boundary of knowledge and gives students a taste of real research,” said Dr. Daniel Ippolito. “They get a better appreciation of research while strengthening their resume.” Ippolito, professor of biology, works with students in the Senior Science Seminar and is leading the honors program’s senior seminar this year, assisting soon-to-be graduates in their research projects. The senior honors students participated in Academic Honors Day this past Friday, where … [Read more...]

A migrant caravan consisting of thousands of Central Americans seeking asylum is nearing the end of its journey through Mexico toward the southern border of the United States.  In response, President Trump has ordered upward of 5,000 troops to secure the country against migrants seeking entry outside of one of the 48 legal points of entry located on the southern border. In order to be eligible for asylum, migrants must first be categorized as refugees. The Refugee Act of 1980 defines a … [Read more...]

Recently, AU’s mechanical engineering program received accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering. ABET accreditations show that engineering programs have met all of the necessary standards to produce graduates who are ready to enter the field of STEM education.  They are the global accrediting body for college-level programs in applied science, natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The process is … [Read more...]

The International Student Association is hosting its International Dinner at Park Place Church of God this Saturday. The event, scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Nov. 3, will showcase the many cultures present at AU through food, dance and community. Each year, the dinner is hosted around a theme; this year, that theme is “Myths and Legends.” “Every country has their own myths, legends, stories and folklore,” ISA President Sam Larson said of the dinner’s theme. The ISA has joined forces … [Read more...]

Thirty-five U.S. Senate seats will be up for grabs this November, two of which will be contested in special elections. One of those 35 seats belongs to Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly. Donnelly is a Democrat running as an incumbent this fall against Republican candidate Mike Braun and Libertarian candidate Lucy Brenton. Jennifer Culp is a Republican running for state representative in Indiana’s House district 36, in which Anderson is located. Culp says it’s important for college students to … [Read more...]

From around the globe, every passing moment, the U.S. faces terror threats to its national security infrastructure. Defending the security interests of the U.S. republic is what AU promotes in preparing its national security students. Defending the U.S. from national security threats is exactly what Dr. Michele L. Malvesti took seriously in her five years on the White House National Security Council as the Senior Director for Combating Terrorism Strategy from 2002 to 2007.  When the Obama … [Read more...]

“Learning to be still. Learning to be like Jesus.” The tagline for the Pause nights, which started this semester, encompasses the theme that Pastor Tamara Shelton really hopes students will take ownership of this school year.  Pause nights, Spiritual Emphasis week and the spiritual retreat are all focusing on the idea of stillness and will all be happening this fall.  The nights will include some form of a worship experience along with some different practices in hopes that students will … [Read more...]