Coach Rock will no longer continue as head coach for the AU football team. Anderson University Football faces an immediate change in staff as Coach Steve Rock will no longer be the head coach of the program. With four games left in the team’s regular season, Jeremy Lochner will be serving as the interim head coach. This new position will be added to Lochner’s previous role as the football Defensive Coordinator. Rock has been at AU for the past four seasons, the 2022 season beginning … [Read more...]
Anderson University Homecoming Week PREVIEW: Fall 2022
By Joseph Ringer Anderson University is celebrating its 105th year of operation at the 2022 Fall Homecoming. AU alumni will be returning to their alma mater for a variety of enjoyable events that graduates, current students, and families can partake in. Homecoming will take place Oct. 14-15, with events proceeding both on and off campus. Participants in the homecoming festivities can expect an abundance of home sporting events, well-known celebrations such as the homecoming street fair, … [Read more...]
Men’s basketball announces change in coaching staff
On Monday, August 29th, Anderson University Athletics announced that the Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Owen Handy, had resigned and Assistant Coach, Carter Collins, would serve as the Interim Head Coach for the 2022-2023 season. Collins will be entering his sixth year at AU, coaching under Handy for the past five years. Collins said, “The most important thing that he [Handy] did while he was here was making strides in the program.” Collins sees this as an opportunity to continue making sure … [Read more...]
Sky Cramer
In this audio story, Zac Tallent speaks with junior cinema and media arts major Sky Cramer about his passion for film and photography and making the most of his time at AU. … [Read more...]
Growing sport marketing program continues to score on campus
With the fresh perspective of Professor James Newton, the Anderson University sport marketing program is growing into a major and minor that many students are excited to be a part of. The sport marketing major and minor are relatively new to the Falls School of Business (FSB). Although this program is young, it has grown quickly and has made an impact within the FSB and AU. The program provides unique opportunities to students with class structure and real-world experiences. Newton … [Read more...]
Candles and Carols spreads Christmas cheer from the School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Candles and Carols is a 57-year tradition that the School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) puts on each December. “It started when a group of people would gather in Park Place Church and sing carols together,” Dr. Jeffrey Wright, the dean of the SMTD said. “Gradually, we began to add components from the department.” According to Wright, it is an opportunity for the community to gather at the beginning of the holiday season and enjoy fellowship. “Through the show, we are reminded of … [Read more...]
President Pistole brings unique experiences with important guests
On Oct. 20, Former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan visited campus and spent time with students from various disciplines throughout the day. This was the first time President Pistole has been able to bring a speaker to campus since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. McAleenan served as acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security from April 2019 to October 2019. Before that, McAleenan served as commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Now, … [Read more...]
Soccer field recently named “Fridley Field”
Just a few weeks ago during homecoming, Head Men’s Soccer Coach Scott Fridley received an unexpected gift. Between the men’s and women’s soccer games, a sign for the newly named “Fridley Field” soccer field was revealed. Fridley has been head soccer coach at AU since 1994. Before that, he played on the team during his time as a student and then served as assistant coach. Before he was a student, his parents, grandfather, aunts, uncles and cousins attended AU. The field was originally … [Read more...]
Homecoming weekend filled with in-person events
As AU prepares for an eventful Homecoming weekend, Ravens past and present anticipate an in-person celebration full of traditions and new festivities. Unlike last year’s online Homecoming, this year all activities will take place in person, including favorites like luminaries, Encore and the street fair. Director of Alumni Relations Trent Palmer has been busy ensuring this Homecoming will be one not easily forgotten. “The theme for this year’s Homecoming and this whole year at AU, is … [Read more...]
Ricker Family gifts 1 million dollars for Dunn Hall renovations
Anderson University graciously accepted a gift from Ricker Oil founders, Nancy and Jay Ricker, of $1 million to go towards fixing up the dorms, specifically Dunn Hall, due to its lack of renovations over the years. The Rickers decided to donate in response to AU's “Called to Soar” campaign. Jen Hunt, vice president of advancement, said, “[Jay] reached out to ask, ‘How can I help?’ He and his wife, Nancy, visited campus, met with President Pistole and decided to direct their gift to … [Read more...]