Due to inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions, the school will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Athletics, Journalism
Evangel volleyball player receives $92,000 Army ROTC scholarship
Evangel University (EU) sophomore Emily Connelly was awarded a $92,000 scholarship from Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) on Thursday evening, Nov. 12. A native of Liberty, Texas, Emily is a member of the EU women’s volleyball team.
#EULife, Music, Music (Bachelors of Science), Music (minor), Music Education (K-12)
Evangel University Symphonic Band, Orchestra & Sinfonia present a joint concert on Nov. 12
The Evangel University Symphonic Band, Orchestra and Sinfonia will present a joint concert on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Spence Chapel Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks are required, and social distancing protocols will be observed.
Music
Evangel mourns the passing of Dr. Joel Griffin
The Evangel University family is mourning the loss of a highly respected faculty member, Dr. Joel Griffin, associate professor of music and director of jazz studies. Joel passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020, from injuries sustained one week earlier in an automobile accident in Ozark, Missouri.
Alumni, Library and Media Services
O’Reilly Army Hospital & Evangel featured in PBS documentary rebroadcast
Ozarks Public Television (OPT) will rebroadcast their highly-regarded, locally-produced documentary, “O’Reilly General Hospital – The Hospital with a Soul,” on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at 8 p.m. CT. The hour-long special tells the story of the WWII-era army hospital that was located in Springfield, Mo., on the grounds of what is now Evangel University.
Alumni, Music, Music (Bachelors of Arts), Music (Bachelors of Science), Music (minor), Music Business, Music Education (K-12), Music Technology, Theatre/Music, Worship Leadership
Two new Steinway Pianos donated to Evangel University
Two new Steinway Grand Pianos have been donated by Dr. Samuel E. Coryell, to the Evangel University Department of Music for use in student instruction. The new Steinways join the nine-foot Steinway “D” Concert Grand piano donated to Evangel in 2019.
Advertising & Public Relations, Alumni, Education Department Blogs, Greek, Hebrew, Intercultural Studies - Global Missions, Theology, Theology and Global Church Ministries
Evangel University welcomes four new faculty members for 2020
Evangel University started the 2020-2021 academic year with four new full-time faculty members who teach from the bachelor’s level through doctorate and seminary programs.
President's Office
Evangel President set to retire at the end of the semester
In January 2020, Evangel University President Carol A. Taylor, Ph.D., announced plans to retire in the summer. However, amidst the coronavirus pandemic and a delay in a search for her replacement, the Board of Trustees asked Dr. Taylor to delay her retirement, and she agreed. With the semester well underway and the Board resuming the search for a new president, Dr. Taylor and the Board agreed that this semester would be a good time. Her last day will be the end of the fall semester, Nov. 25.
#StudentPerspective, Master of Science in School Counseling, Psychology
Evangel senior launches Abby’s Açaí Co.
In the midst of the Covid pandemic, Evangel University senior Abby Voelker and her mother decided to start a food truck to make açaí bowls! Abby is a psychology major and biology minor who enjoys hiking, is on the University golf team and serves as a resident assistant in Spence Hall.
Alumni, Business & Economics, Education Department Blogs
Evangel University recognized as a College of Distinction
Evangel University is honored to again be named as a College of Distinction for 2020-2021. The recognition comes with a special focus on Evangel’s Departments of Business and Education.
Alumni, English
MEMORIAL: Dr. Zenas J. Bicket
On September 17, 2020, Zenas Johan Bicket—academician, administrator, author, theologian, family man, and follower of Christ—finished his earthly course, having fought a good fight against Alzheimer’s disease and having kept the faith.
Article
Blackbaud: Vendor for Evangel University experiences data security breach
Evangel University officials have been made aware of a data breach at Blackbaud, a third-party vendor that works with colleges and other organizations in the fundraising world. The file that was hacked did NOT include confidential or financial information such as credit cards and bank accounts.
#EULife, President's Office
Evangel’s new student service day with Convoy of Hope at Weller Elementary
Evangel University held their traditional Community Day of Engagement today (Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020), with approximately 250 new students working at Weller Elementary and the Convoy of Hope warehouse.
Alumni, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies (Pre-Law), Master of Organizational Leadership
Five of 20 SBJ Men of the Year are connected to Evangel University
The 10th Annual Men of the Year celebration was held on Aug. 13 by the Springfield Business Journal, and five of the twenty of community leaders honored are connected to Evangel University. Ron Bogart, Robert Cirtin, Ryan DeBoef, Jeremy Hahn and Charlie Hungerford were among more than 100 nominated.
#EULife, Alumni
Evangel commencement to be virtual this Saturday
The Evangel University 2020 Commencement ceremony has been rescheduled to a virtual commencement and a special video will be live-streamed this Saturday, August 15, at 11 a.m. The commencement for Evangel and AGTS is being held virtually due to public health considerations.
English
CLARK AWARD: Dr. Nathan Nelson receives highest faculty honor
The Evangel University community has honored Dr. Nathan H. Nelson, professor of English and chair of the Department of Humanities, one more time as he retired this summer from full-time service. Nelson has been named the 2020 recipient The E.M. and Estella Clark Award for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service.
Alumni, English
MILLS AWARD: Dr. Luke Gibbs honored with Young Faculty Award for Excellence
Dr. Luke Gibbs, associate professor of English at Evangel University, is the recipient of The Orville & Jewel Mills Young Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service for 2020. This year, the Mills Award presentation was a featured portion of the annual faculty and staff back-to-school meeting, which was held on Wednesday, August 12.
#EULife, Alumni, Business & Economics, Social Work
Two Evangel grads receive 2020 Anne Spence Award for Character & Service
Evangel University graduates Madison Cox and Mark Seiler are honored to be the recipients of the 2020 Anne Spence Award for Meritorious Christian Character and Service. The award includes an engraved plaque and a monetary gift. Cox was a social work major from Newark, Delaware, and Seiler was a computer science major from Normal, Illinois.
Alumni, President's Office
Steve Grant awarded first Honorary Doctorate from Evangel University
KY3 news anchor and Emmy Award-winning journalist Steve Grant was presented today (July 31, 2020) with the first honorary doctorate in the history of Evangel University. EU President Carol A. Taylor, Ph.D., made the presentation at a private ceremony held prior to Steve’s taping of the University’s 2020 Commencement address.
#EULife, Current Events
Evangel University announces new full-tuition scholarship opportunity for African American students
Beginning this fall, Evangel University will offer the Bob and Marilyn Harrison Emerging Leaders Scholarship to help ensure educational access and success for African American students.
#EULife, Alumni, Office of Retention, President's Office
Evangel 2020 commencement to be virtual
Evangel University President Carol A. Taylor, Ph.D., announced today that Commencement 2020 will be a virtual commencement — 11 a.m. Saturday, August 15. The 62nd Annual Commencement for Evangel, which had been scheduled to be in person, will now be held virtually due to public health considerations. The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary will celebrate its 47th Annual Commencement as a part of the same ceremony.