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...]
Tenth Annual Black Bird Film Festival Brims With Award Winners
The 10th Annual Black Bird Film Festival, held Wednesday at York Performance Hall, featured an overflow crowd of students, faculty and members of the broader AU community enjoying short student-created films. Jack Lugar, professor of cinema and media arts, was emcee for the evening and distributed a series of awards to the many Ravens who worked long hours to produce the finished products shown on the silver screen. Best Director- Lucas Taylor (Super Sorry!) “Oh, man. So, when directing, … [Read more...]
Senior Chapel: Recognizing the Class of 2026
As the year comes to a close, the yearly senior chapel sends off the seniors to provide motivation and guidance in a life following God. AU’s Class of 2026 got their final chapel send-off Tuesday. “Don’t sit back and consume” was the message by Business Analytics and Data Science double major Owen Mockabee. Mockabee pointed out his development of AU’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) program and the AU’s men's golf team. “A year before I got there, there were only 2 kids on the team,” … [Read more...]
Black Bird Film Festival Streaming Information
The Andersonian Staff is excited to broadcast the Black Bird Film Festival by doing interview coverage of the red carpet event beginning at 6:15 p.m. The staff are going to be conducting the interviews prior to the main screening event. To find the livestream, you can click on this link when the event starts. … [Read more...]
The Annual Black Bird Film Festival is Here!
The Black Bird Film Festival is a showcase of students’ hard work this semester, creating short films! Below is a preview of the eight films that will be shown at the 2026 edition of the event. Darla Sallee: The Heart of Anderson Directed by: Faith Martin Escape 101 Directed by: Judah Vore Law & Chaos Directed by: Carson Brookbank Missing Directed by: Aden Dekhli Nothin’ But Duds Directed by: Cohen Miller Soup Directed by: Abby Stokes Super … [Read more...]
Freedom House finds home on AU campus
AU is now hosting Freedom House Church on campus through a partnership leaders say advances the university’s mission of faith, learning and service while expanding opportunities for students and strengthening ties with the Anderson community. Freedom House, a Church of God congregation, relocated to AU after selling its previous facility and losing a planned lease at another location. The church now operates offices in Morrison House and holds Sunday worship gatherings in York Performance … [Read more...]
Internships Prepare AU Students for Leadership Beyond the Classroom
For Pastor Jonathan Grubbs of Park Place Church of God, internships are more than educational experiences. They are the starting point for a lifetime of service. “I hope the internships we provide help foster people serving in the kingdom for a lifetime,” Grubbs said. “An internship is like a seed or a start. The better you can start, the stronger the future becomes.” Through the NetVUE Leadership for Communities of Faith grant at Anderson University, students are gaining paid internship … [Read more...]
Camp Meeting ‘Comes Home’ to Anderson University
Courtesy of Anderson University & Church of God Archives For the first time in years, a tradition that shaped generations of the Church of God movement will return to its historic home. This June, the Anderson Camp Meeting will once again gather believers, pastors and church leaders on the campus of Anderson University, reviving a long-standing tradition that dates back more than a century. The event, titled “Come Home,” will take place June 3–5 and will coincide with the National … [Read more...]
A Different Pace, A Broader Perspective: Reflections from Paris and London
Travel has a way of stretching the mind and reshaping expectations. Experiences in Paris, France, and London, England, offered more than beautiful scenery and famous landmarks. They provided a deeper understanding of culture, relationships and the rhythm of daily life. Observing how people interact, how families spend time together and how communities value shared moments revealed meaningful lessons that extend far beyond the duration of a trip. Paris presented itself as a city of elegance, … [Read more...]
Reflecting on Somnium, Orangehaus’ Songwriting Showcase
Presented by Orangehaus, the 2026 Somnium event was held Saturday, April 11, in the Smith-Martin courtyard. Featuring a line up consisting of the Rock Bottom Boys of Madison County, Hollowstem, AU Movement, and students Gabby Hosier and Sam Woods, Somnium was an afternoon of great music and entertainment. In addition to the music, several clubs and organizations hosted booths. This included Orangehaus, Avanti Boosters, Society of Women Engineers, Hispanic Latino Student Association, … [Read more...]