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Office of Retention, Student Financial Services

Prospective students visit Evangel University on Friday, Sept. 11

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Evangel University will welcome prospective students and their families for an EU Preview on Friday, Sept. 11. It is the first campus visit day of the semester. […]

Journalism, Photography (Communication Emphasis), Political Communication, President's Office, University Advancement

EU’s “Distinguished Alumnus” for 2015: Bob Ferguson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Former Springfieldian Robert “Bob” Ferguson has had a stellar career since graduating from Evangel University in 1985, starting as a weekend news anchor at KY3 and moving […]

Mathematics, Natural and Applied Sciences

EU “Outstanding Young Alumnus” for 2015: Amanda Wachsmuth Heavens

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Amanda Wachsmuth Heavens has taken an impressive path since graduating from Evangel University in 2000. She has earned two master’s degrees, traveled to 47 countries on seven […]

Intercultural Studies, Preaching, Theology, Theology and Global Church Ministries, Youth Ministries

CBC “Distinguished Alumnus” for 2015: Rev. David Crabtree

CBC alum rides bike across Africa to raise funds for freshwater wells SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Many know David Crabtree as an inspirational speaker and writer. In Zambia, he is known […]

Intercultural Studies, Preaching, Theology, Theology and Global Church Ministries, Youth Ministries

CBC “Outstanding Young Alumnus” for 2015: Nick Poole

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Nick Poole has gone from a young college graduate with a heart for urban ministries, to leader of a prominent northeast church in just six years time. […]

Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Natural and Applied Sciences

Trees of Honor 2015: Dr. Glenn Bernet

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel University Alumni Association will honor Dr. Glenn H. Bernet — retired provost/vice president for academic affairs and professor of mathematics — on Saturday, Oct. 3, […]

Journalism, Professional Communications

Trees of Honor 2015: Shirley Shedd

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel University Alumni Association will honor Shirley Shedd — professor emeritus, former chair of the Department of Communication and current archivist — on Saturday, Oct. 3, […]

Public Safety, Security, Student Development, University Advancement

Trees of Honor 2015: Gene Thomlinson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel University Alumni Association will honor W.E. “Gene” Thomlinson, retired director of campus security/public safety, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Trees of Honor ceremony will […]

Graduate Studies, Health Center, Information Technologies, Intercultural Studies, Kinesiology Blogs, Music, Natural and Applied Sciences, Pre-Professional Programs, President's Office, Public Safety, Residence Hall Directors, Security, Spiritual Life, Student Development, Student Life, Theology, Theology and Global Church Ministries, Undergraduate Studies, University Advancement

National Campus Safety Awareness Month at Evangel University

Evangel University is participating in National Campus Safety Awareness Month, during September 2015. The non-profit Clery Center for Security On Campus is partnering with Evangel and other organizations and institutions for the “Know More, Do More” campaign.

Library and Media Services, Photography (Art Emphasis), Photography (Art Emphasis), Student Life, Theology, Theology and Global Church Ministries

Evangel University to display art inspired by classics in the National Gallery of Art

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel University Humanities Department presents Silver: 25 prints in response to works in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. This exhibit is on display […]

Health Center, Kinesiology Blogs, Physical Education (K-12), President's Office, Records and Registration, Undergraduate Studies

Athletic Training program grows at Evangel University

Featured in the Springfield News-Leader, under headline: “Athletic training program at Evangel University receives national accreditation” “Athletic trainers aren’t just the tapers and water carriers. That is really only a […]

International Business, Management, Management, Management, Marketing, Master of Organizational Leadership, Nonprofit Business & Social Enterprise

Two Evangel students receive Entrepreneurship Awards

Following participation in 1 Million Cups program SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Evangel University Business Department has awarded $300 Entrepreneurship Awards to two students in recognition of their plans to develop new […]

Spanish, Student Life, TESOL

Evangel professor Dara Brannan travels the world teaching teachers

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Dara Brannan traveled to Bolivia in July to speak to a group of Latin American educators. As soon as she got home to Springfield, she turned around […]

Spiritual Life, Student Development

Students partner with Convoy of Hope for “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” cleanup projects

Evangel University welcomed new students to campus on Friday and the very next day, had them volunteering in the Springfield community, as a part of Convoy of Hope’s “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” initiative. Approximately 400 students gathered at noon on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in Evangel’s chapel, to get their assignments. Soon after, they dispersed by bus to nearby neighborhoods for an afternoon of community service.

Student Development, Student Life

“EU Launch” includes service day with Convoy of Hope

Evangel University will welcome new students from around the world on Friday, August 21, when the residence halls open at 8 a.m. This year’s EU Launch includes the annual day of service with Convoy of Hope on Saturday.

General Science, Intercultural Studies, Intercultural Studies - Global Missions, Medical Technology, Medicine, Natural and Applied Sciences, Pre-Professional Programs, Spiritual Life

Grad found passion for medical missions while at Evangel University

“I love the clinical part, the relational part of my job,” said Nikki Williams, a 2001 Evangel University graduate. Williams is the physician assistant (PA-C) in charge of the medical […]

Intercultural Studies, Intercultural Studies - Global Missions, Intercultural Studies - Professionals Abroad, International Business, Journalism, Nonprofit Business & Social Enterprise, Photography (Communication Emphasis), Spiritual Life, Theology

Students spend two weeks in Mozambique, Africa

Earlier this summer, three Evangel University students left the comfortable confines of their homes and set off for Mozambique, Africa, to serve the locals and get a taste of a […]

General Science, Health Care-Nursing, Medical Technology, Medicine, Natural and Applied Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physical Science, Secondary Education

Dr. Tenneson leads annual marine biology trip to Florida Keys

“Mike is so patient, especially with students who are not used to being around water or have never been in the ocean before,” said Jozette Ausbury, discussing Evangel University professor […]

Kinesiology Blogs, Public Relations

Evangel’s new athletic training program receives national accreditation

Evangel University has become the first Assemblies of God University to offer an Athletic Training degree that is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Photography (Art Emphasis), Undergraduate Studies

Evangel art students impacted by travel to Italy

WRITTEN BY: Michael Buesking, associate professor of art Six Evangel University students experienced what several of them called a “trip of a lifetime” in May. The group studied art in […]