Due to inclement weather, EU will be closed Monday, Jan. 22.
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Evangel University to provide $30,000 in faculty innovation grants
Evangel University’s president recently announced a fully funded innovation and compassion faculty grant to elevate the student experience and promote innovative teaching methods. A total of three $10,000 departmental scholarships are available.
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Evangel University receives $30,000 grant for teacher recruitment
Evangel University’s Education Department recently received a $30,000 teacher recruitment grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to help address teacher shortages and encourage the recruitment of more male candidates and candidates of color as well as prospective teachers in hard-to-staff content areas.
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Evangel University shares some warmth with Weller Elementary
Evangel University athletes brought a little extra warmth to students at Weller Elementary in Springfield on Friday, February 18. Each student received an Evangel University sweatshirt, compliments of EU’s Center for Compassion.
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Evangel University social work professor receives 2021 Field Educator Prize
Evangel University Assistant Professor of Social Work and Coordinator of Field Education Dr. Lisa Street was recently awarded the 2021 Field Educator Prize for Excellence in Field Education Scholarship for a submitted article titled, “Field Instructors as Professional Gatekeepers: A Qualitative Study of Gatekeeping Influences.”
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Evangel University receives financial gift to upgrade theatre lighting
Evangel University’s Theatre is set to receive a lighting and circuitry upgrade thanks to a generous gift from a private donor.
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Evangel University professor co-edits book on Pentecostal theological education
Dr. Rick Wadholm, EU associate professor of Old Testament, has co-edited a recently published book on Pentecostal theological education titled “Pentecostal Theological Education in the Majority World: The Graduate and Post-Graduate Level.”
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Faculty Brass Quintet to play in concert at Evangel
Evangel University’s Faculty Brass Quintet will perform in concert on February 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Barnett Fine Arts Center on Evangel’s campus. The concert is free and the public is invited to attend.
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Father daughter “Morris Duo” in concert at Evangel
Evangel University will host EU Professor of Piano Dr. Greg Morris and his daughter, Sarah, in a piano concert on Monday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Barnett Recital Hall on Evangel’s campus. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.
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Evangel University welcomes new faculty members for Spring 2022 semester
Evangel University welcomed three new full-time faculty members for the Spring 2022 semester.
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Leadership transitions at Evangel
Evangel University President Dr. Mike Rakes recently announced several internal leadership transitions in response to the implementation of several presidential initiatives related to the growth and expansion of the university.
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Evangel University receives $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment to enhance theological training for Black and Hispanic ministers
Evangel University has received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish pathways to an advanced degree for underserved student groups at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, the embedded seminary of the university.
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Evangel University VP for Advancement named EU chief of staff
Dr. Michael Kolstad, Evangel University’s vice president for university advancement, has been named chief of staff by EU President Dr. Mike Rakes. The transition is effective immediately.
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EU President’s statement on the passing of Dr. George O. Wood
It makes my heart very sad to learn the news of the passing of Evangel University alumnus and former General Superintendent of The Assemblies of God, Dr. George O. Wood. He passed away January 12, 2022 and entered into his eternal reward.
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Dr. Jon Spence named Evangel University’s interim chief academic officer
Dr. Jon Spence, Evangel University’s director of the Center for Student Success, has been named interim chief academic officer following the retirement of long-time provost and executive vice president Dr. Mike McCorcle last December.
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Evangel professor honored by Missouri House of Representatives for volunteer work
Dr. Suzanne Thomason, Evangel University assistant professor of education, was recently recognized by the Missouri House of Representatives for her exemplary volunteer service to Elevate Branson.
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EU Films to premier student-produced movie “Isolated”
EU Films, a media group within Evangel’s Communication Department, will present the student-produced psychological thriller “Isolated” with showings at 6 and 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 9 in the Barnett Recital Hall on Evangel’s campus.
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Evangel associate professor of music earns doctorate with dissertation on the impact of higher education on worship pastors
Jason Salazar, associate professor of music and program coordinator for Evangel University’s Worship Leadership program, recently received his Ph.D. in Leadership (Religion/Ministry) from the University of the Cumberlands.
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Evangel University announces construction on new outdoor basketball courts project
Construction will begin this winter on new outdoor basketball courts and communal patio seating on Evangel’s campus.
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AGTS Associate Dean co-authors recently released “Christ Among the Nations”
Dr. Paul Lewis, associate dean of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary at Evangel, has co-authored a recently published book on missions titled “Christ Among the Nations: Narratives of Transformation in Global Mission.”
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Evangel University to present 37th annual Christmas concert to support the Salvation Army
The Evangel University Music Department will present its 37th annual Christmas concert on Friday, December 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Robert H. Spence Chapel on Evangel’s campus. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.