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...]
A look into the Radium Girls case, as told onstage this weekend and next
The School of Music and Performing Arts’ mainstage production for the spring, Radium Girls, opens this weekend in Byrum Hall. Written by award-winning playwright D.W. Gregory, the play follows the true case of Grace Fryer, a dial painter who sued the United States Radium Corporation after she and the other women painting radium dials for clocks experienced radiation poisoning. With just thirteen people in the cast portraying over thirty characters, the production promises to be an intimate and … [Read more...]
Holy Spirit and Fire: A concert of soulful music and sincere appreciation
On Sunday, March 29th at 2:30 P.M., students and visitors alike gathered in York Performance Hall for not just any concert, but the first live performance of Holy Spirit and Fire, the album written and performed by student Nathaniel Williams— or Than, as he’s known to close friends and colleagues. Than, a senior majoring in music business with a concentration in record production, created the album for his capstone project. Though it was not the only project available to him, he’d always dreamed … [Read more...]
Celebrating AU Women: Anecdotes of Women in STEM
This year’s celebration of women in the past and present for Women’s History Month during March saw the theme of “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”. There are many such women on Anderson University’s campus who are taking charge on the path to sustainability, including within the realm of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Here are the perspectives of just a few of them who have taken the time to join the celebration of women in the past, present, and … [Read more...]
A New Winning Standard: Adam Christensen Hired as Head Coach of the AU Women’s Soccer Team
In late January, AU welcomed Adam Christensen as the new women's soccer coach. Christensen has ties to Indiana, living here for over 16 years. Once he graduated from Avon High School, Christensen played for several different colleges in three different sports. Last year, Christensen was the assistant men's soccer coach at Lee University. He is currently the head coach of Cleveland United FC, a semi-professional team in Tennessee. Once the inaugural season of the club is completed, … [Read more...]
When Voices Soar: Celebrating the Night Through Song
The School of Music & Performing Arts (SMPA) hosted the Revue on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. respectively. The Revue, put together by the student directors Ben Thompson, Gracelynne Layne, Lillie Poag, and Kenney Troutman, is a combination of both past SMPA performances and new pieces that the students have been working on across all aspects of the program: including but not limited to dance, music and theatre. This was the first time that the revue had happened, and it was … [Read more...]
AUPD introduces their newest canine recruit: Kimber the Doberman
Anderson University’s Police Department has a new recruit, Kimber the Doberman. She is currently serving the department as a contact dog, and has been welcomed with open arms into the department. Contact dog’s serve to provide a friendly and approachable face to those in stress, a job Kimber excels in. This, alongside many other recent and upcoming changes to the AU Police Department, show that the campus security is evolving and changing more and more every day. Chief of Police Shawn … [Read more...]