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AU Begins Again with annual Homecoming celebration

October 14, 2025 by Andersonian Staff

Every October, AU’s past and present converge with the annual Homecoming celebration, welcoming alumni and families of the AU community to interact, relax, and reignite fond memories of AU. From the familiar luminaries lighting up the Valley to the bustling street fair and the thrilling sports events, AU nostalgia once again sweeps the hearts of students, faculty, staff, and alumni alike.  Friday Night & Luminaries  The Friday night of Homecoming weekend was filled with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Entertainment, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, Encore, Features, has_image, Homecoming, sports, Street Fair

Anderson University Welcomes Sixth President, Dr. Scott H. Moats

October 14, 2025 by Catherina Shultz

Anderson University celebrated the inauguration of its sixth president, Dr. Scott H. Moats, on Friday in Reardon Auditorium. The ceremony, which began at 2 p.m., marked a significant milestone in the university’s 108-year history. A Ceremony Rooted in Faith and Tradition The event opened with a prelude and processional performed by Mike Meadows followed by university acknowledgments, a reflection on the institution’s heritage and the hope of new leadership by Jay B. Ricker, Chairman from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, Features, has_image, inauguration, Scott Moats

The Raven’s Diner Opens at AU

October 10, 2025 by Eli DiRuzza

The recently opened Raven’s Diner has become the new hotspot at Anderson University. The American-style diner replaced the beloved Chick-fil-A, but students are getting a new restaurant with unique options. The Raven’s Diner menu consists of sandwiches, salads, starters, and all-day breakfast; some items are not available yet but are coming soon. On the menu, there are orange stars that indicate the options for a meal exchange, that includes the Smashburger, which according to junior student … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, Chick-Fil-A, Features, Food, has_image, Raven's Diner

Cookies with Sheryl Moats becomes new AU custom

October 7, 2025 by Cohen Miller

Plates of cookies on a table outside Sheryl's house

Since his recent hiring as the sixth President of Anderson University, Scott Moats and his wife Sheryl have appeared at numerous events across campus. They’ve hosted events, they've met with students and staff, and overall they have been a welcoming and friendly presence to incoming and returning Ravens and the community. In one of Sheryl Moats’ first appearances to the students, she made it clear that if the Raven flag was flying outside the president's house, students could come in and get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Campus News, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, cookies, Features, has_image, Sheryl Moats

Ravens Sports Wrap: Spikes, Strikes, and Love

September 30, 2025 by Anderson University Sports Information

Anderson HCAC Bowling Championship 2025-26 Ravens

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...]

Filed Under: Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, athletics, bowling, has_image, HCAC, SAAC, sports, tennis, volleyball

Recent Chapel Changes Offer A New Way To Look At Worship

September 19, 2025 by Marae House

Women from the Delight Women's Bible Study sitting around a table

Anderson University has been through a fair amount of changes within the past year that have impacted the campus greatly. Some of those changes include majors (dance, chemistry, visual communication, and Spanish) being cut and dining services changing. This year, the Reardon Auditorium chapel service is a larger setting that takes place on Tuesdays, while small groups are done on Thursdays. Some of the small groups include Delight Women’s Bible Study in The Common Place, Anam Carta in various … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, chapel, Features, has_image, Miller Chapel, SAIL, Spiritual and Intercultural Life, worship

AU Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Wilmington 3-0

September 12, 2025 by Reuben Crisler

The Women's Volleyball team huddling together

Photos by Reuben Crisler The Anderson University volleyball team steamrolled Wilmington College in a 3-0 match Wednesday night at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium. Freshman Taylor Bock (6) rolled out an impressive stat line of 17 kills, with only two errors in 23 total attempts. The first set was somewhat close with AU pulling through 25-17. Then, AU won by a fast 25-9 score in the second game and the Ravens were on a roll. Finally, they wrapped it up by winning 25-20 in the third set. The Anderson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, has_image, sports, volleyball

Just for Kicks: AU men’s football and women’s soccer highlights from Saturday

September 7, 2025 by Andersonian Staff

Coach prays over the AU Football team

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...]

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Ravens drop HCAC doubleheader against Hanover

January 17, 2018 by Alec Brown

Excitement permeated throughout O.C. Lewis Gymnasium for Saturday’s HCAC doubleheader between the Ravens and the visiting Hanover College Panthers. The women’s team entered Saturday still searching for their first win, but had been inching closer to the win column their last few appearances. The men’s team rolled into Saturday winners of five straight contests, three of which came in conference play. Even after both games were pushed back to the evening due to inclement weather, the AU faithful … [Read more...]

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MLK Day celebrations to include city, university partnership

January 11, 2018 by Troyer Goldman

Each year, on the third Monday of January, the United States recognizes the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The city of Anderson also holds events in honor of King’s life and work. AU has observed and celebrated MLK Day as an institution for many years, highlighting the intercultural education that the opportunity provides. The Cultural Resource Center is home to Michael Thigpen and Linda Robertson, who have led planning for the school's events on Jan. 15. Wednesday, Dec. … [Read more...]

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