Written by Abigail Jeyakaran and Eli DiRuzza, photos by Nakiya Melroy From last Thursday to Saturday, the larger AU community gathered to celebrate Homecoming, a weekend packed with a great number of events. From the coronation of the Homecoming court and the 2026 Alumni Awards to Western Encore by Avanti Boosters and Orangehaus, there was an endless supply of learning, reflection and entertainment thanks to the hard work of AU’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni. This year, AU … [Read more...]
Campus readies for Homecoming festivities this weekend
Photo by Andersonian Staff Anderson University is gearing up for Homecoming and Family Weekend through this Saturday night with beloved campus traditions, athletic competitions, and events to bring students, alumni, and families together once again. Luminaries Light Up the Valley The annual luminary display will illuminate the Valley on Friday evening during the Helios Reception from 7-9 p.m. The tradition allows students to showcase their creativity while welcoming alumni back on … [Read more...]
How did each team fare in the Spring Season?
As the 2025-2026 school year closes, here’s a quick recap of all the spring sports teams’ seasons. MENS SPORTS BASEBALL (21-18-1) 5TH IN HCAC In Tyler Rubasky’s first year as head coach, AU baseball stayed consistent. They clinched a spot in the HCAC Baseball Tournament once again, finishing 5th in conference play. Throughout the season, freshman pitchers Braden Richey and Rhet Hackman have thrown great games. Both of them earned five wins on the year. Richey ended with a 3.90 ERA … [Read more...]
Record Breakers: Michael Sweigart and Lai’Lonie Thomas
Michael Sweigart and his Impressive AU Career Michael Sweigart is one of the best track athletes in AU history. He is from Alexandria, IN, and is currently a senior at Anderson University, majoring in engineering management. He currently holds a record in the hammer throw (59.94) and has multiple HCAC Throws Athlete of the Week awards and was recently awarded HCAC Athlete of the Meet for throws. As Sweigart recalls it, "This was an amazing last outdoor season.” “I would say my parents are … [Read more...]
Ravens fare well at home indoor track invitational
The Anderson men’s and women’s track and field teams hosted their annual indoor invitational Saturday at the Kardatzke Wellness Center fieldhouse. The collegiate teams competing included Anderson, Earlham, Indiana Kokomo, IU Columbus, Oakland City, St. Francis, St. Mary-of-the-Woods and Union. St. Mary-of-the-Woods took the overall women’s team title, scoring 115 points. They were followed by Anderson (97), Union (77), Earlham (69), Oakland City (47), IU Columbus (45), the Sentry … [Read more...]
AU Women’s Basketball prevails over Earlham College
Photos by Reuben Crisler The Anderson Women’s Basketball team defeated the Earlham Quakers 86-74 on Saturday, January 17th. The Ravens improved to 8-7, and 5-4 in conference play, while Earlham dropped to 1-15, and are 0-9 in the conference. In the first two quarters, Earlham maintained the lead most of the time. They led 33-32 at the half with help from a couple three-pointers from Freshman Sarah Riley. “Play with a lot of energy and tempo” was the mindset for the second half from … [Read more...]
Ravens Sports Wrap: Spikes, Strikes, and Love
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...]
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...]