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Evangel University receives second record-breaking $10 million gift from Green family

 Evangel University President Dr. Mike Rakes today announced a second $10 million gift from the Green family, owners of Hobby Lobby and Mardel.

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Evangel University receives additional $250,000 grant from Lilly Endowment

Evangel University (EU) has been awarded a $250,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to supplement its Compelling Preaching Initiative efforts.

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Community invited to see Phil Wickham in concert at Evangel University

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Evangel University will host Grammy Award nominee Phil Wickham for a live concert on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Spence Chapel on Evangel’s campus. VIP […]

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Community invited to attend music events at Evangel University

Evangel University’s Music Department will present several musical performances this month. All concerts are free, and the public is invited to attend.

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Evangel University Theatre presents “The Matchmaker”

Evangel University’s Theatre program proudly presents “The Matchmaker,” a play by Thorton Wilder. Showtimes are November 2-4 at 7 p.m. in Evangel’s Barnett Theater. The community is invited to attend.

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Evangel University to participate in national Make a Difference Day

Evangel University students, faculty, and staff will participate in national Make a Difference Day this Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will complete service projects throughout the local community.

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Evangel University appoints new vice president for advancement

Destiny Duron Deas has been appointed to the Evangel University President’s Cabinet as vice president for advancement.

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Evangel University celebrates annual Homecoming activities this weekend

Evangel University’s annual Homecoming activities will take place this Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 19-21.

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Evangel University to host 15th annual Heritage of Hymns Concert

 Evangel University will again host the Heritage of Hymns Concert, presented by the Messiah Project, on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in Spence Chapel.

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Evangel University Theatre to present “A Night of One Acts”

Evangel University’s Theatre program proudly presents “A Night of One Acts,” featuring a condensed version of “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde and selections from “All in the Timing” by David Ives.

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Evangel University invites local employers to participate in upcoming career fair

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Evangel University invites local employers to participate in its annual career fair on Monday, October 2 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Mabee Fitness Center, located […]

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U.S. News & World Report ranks Evangel University among Top Performers in Social Mobility

Evangel University was recently named among the 2023-24 Top Performers in Social Mobility in the Regional Universities – Midwest category by U.S. News & World Report.

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EU retired staff member, alum celebrates National Teddy Bear Day in unique way

Each year, on September 9, Karen Noack (EU ’85) celebrates National Teddy Bear Day by knitting, crocheting, and giving away stuffed bears to current EU students.

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EU welcomes 14 new full-time faculty members for 2023-24 academic year

Evangel University welcomed 14 full-time faculty members for the 2023-24 academic year.

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EU Behavioral and Social Sciences Department receives two $15,000 DESE grants to promote school-based mental health

Evangel University’s Behavioral and Social Sciences Department (BSS) was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) under its School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Recruitment and Retention Initiative.

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AGTS professor co-edits “Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity” textbook series

Dr. Paul Lewis of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS) recently co-edited “Introduction to Theology” by Frank Macchia and “Introduction to Spirituality,” by Gary Tyra, the first two of four volumes in the “Foundations for Spirit-Filled Theology” series published by Baker Academic.

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Evangel University named #1 Best College in Springfield by Niche

Evangel University has been recognized as the #1 Best College in Springfield, Missouri by Niche, a premier source for verified information, rankings, and reviews on higher education institutions.

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Evangel’s online counseling programs receive CACREP accreditation

Evangel University’s online M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and M.S. in School Counseling degree programs recently received full accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

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Evangel offering free admission to all athletic events for military service members

Evangel University would like to honor local military service members by providing free admission to all Valor Athletics sporting events during the 2023-2024 season.

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EU Launch: New students welcomed to Evangel University this week

EU Launch kicks off at Evangel University this Friday, Aug. 18 as new and transfer students arrive for the 2023-24 academic year.

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