It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Paul Saltzmann. He passes after having served 60 years at AU. Please pray for his family, friends, and many students whose lives were touched. We will update the campus community on specific details as soon as we can.
We are honored to have a student like Darrius Mitchell! Beginning at age 13, Darrius recognized the homelessness issue in Indianapolis and began giving out water and food to those in need. Today,
@kroger
,
@CocaCola
, and
@WISH_TV
celebrated his selflessness. Way to soar Darrius!
Rodney has been in the KWC all summer and is ready to reveal his new look. He is so excited to watch our Ravens soar this year!
#myAUstory
#SoarRavensSoar
Today is dedicated to the Anderson University Class of 2020 and their families. Although we are gathering together virtually, we are so proud of you and all of your outstanding accomplishments.
#StillAU
#A
únSomosAU
Upon arrival in August, each student, faculty, and staff person will be gifted an AU face mask. As a community we must bound together and do our best to protect one another. Who do you wear your mask for?
#StillAU
#ProtectYourBeak
Perseverance pays off 💯. Now that you've gotten his attention, we'll be glad to hook you up with a gift card to
@MochaJoesAU
when he gets a chance to visit.
#myaustory
⚡️ “College student asks The Rock to hang out for 100 straight days” by
@sjordanbaker
We are proud to announce that Anderson University's School of Nursing has been ranked the
#1
program in the state of Indiana!! We are so proud to watch our Ravens soar!
Learn more:
Did you know that the AU men's basketball team is the
#1
free-throw shooting NCAA team, out of all divisions, in the country? Their free-throw percentage during the 2017-18 school year was 81.4%, which was also higher all but one NBA team!
#SoarRavensSoar
#GBGR
@AURavensMBB
Proud to announce that AU is named one of the best Midwest universities by
@usnews
for the 15th consecutive year! We're also celebrating recognition for “Strong Commitment to Undergrad Teaching” and “Most Innovative Schools."
#myAUstory
#BestColleges
When you work in racing, your days are spent at the track in May.
For
@FollowAndretti
crew member Mike Miller, it's a race day & graduation day for his daughter.
Since Mike couldn't make it to
@AndersonU
graduation, his daughter brought graduation to him.
#ThisIsMay
|
@IndyCar
It is with a heavy heart and a strong sense of civic responsibility that we announce that all in-person classes are suspended for the remainder of the semester.
Visit for AU's full commitment in keeping our community healthy.
We are proud to announce that our School of Nursing has been ranked
#1
in the state of Indiana for the second year in a row! The program fosters graduates that are committed to competence and compassion in the nursing profession, serving God and society.
Brandon Mott '09 opened a coffee shop for one reason...to be a good neighbor. And he does it while rocking his AU t-shirt on HGTV! Read more about his servant leadership here:
Ok, it’s not the FaceApp, but we couldn’t resist using the
#oldagechallege
to have some fun with one of our favorite AU families! The Bakers have been an important part of our AU community for generations and are always up for a good prank. 😂
We’re wishing a very happy birthday to our president and selfie king,
@prespistole
! 🎉 Thank you for your leadership and commitment to providing the best experiences and opportunities for the students here at AU.
“I carry a chip on my shoulder because I’m from a small school and a lot of people would think that a kid from a small school would not be able to compete against the hitters in this league,” said AU baseball star Joe Moran.
We are proud to announce that head men's and women's tennis coach, Bryant Beard, has earned HCAC Coach of the Year! It's a great day to be a Raven.
#soarravenssoar
Our hearts are with the Boilermakers today. May God comfort you all in the wonderful memories of this incredible young man. Tyler, thank you for sharing your journey of strength with us all. God bless his friends and family!🚂
AU will host a Black Lives Matter lecture series from Sept. 10 - Oct. 5. Each lecture will be presented by an AU faculty or staff member with the goal to educate and affirm the lives of our Black brothers and sisters.
Now that most of our students have moved in, it's time to pause, reflect, and be thankful that we are finally all together on campus. This year has presented us all with several challenges and we are so glad to welcome our Ravens home.
Congratulations to music student Elena VanderVeen for winning the 2021 Outstanding Future Music Educator of the Year Award🏆 🎵 She is a fellow with the AU Center for Public Service and on the AU Dean’s List.
At AU, you are able to carry out your faith in everything you do. It's one of the many things that make our university unique. This video is AWESOME!
#GBGR
AU has received $1 million under Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish the Center for Security Studies and Cyber Defense. The CSSCD will provide opportunities for experiential learning and collaboration with local, regional, and national constituents.
While our students were away, we had some big (literally) projects we were working on. So excited for our all of our students to be on campus tomorrow!
#myAUstory
Did you know the oldest living Harlem Globetrotter is an AU alum? ‘Jumpin’ Johnny’ Wilson has traveled the world showcasing his talents, but it’s his tie to Anderson that touches our hearts.
#SoarRavensSoar
Read more:
We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Kenneth Hall, the founding editor of the Andersonian. The AU community is unbelievably thankful for his establishment of a journalism staple for our students and the way he truly lived out our value of servant leadership.
AU recently received a top tier ranking in the U.S. News and World Report. This marks the 17th consecutive year AU has been ranked among the nation’s best colleges.
This year's opening Chapel may have looked a little different, but we are thankful for the opportunity to gather together and share the Lord's message.
#StillAU
Classes ✅ Exams ✅ Memories ✅
Congratulations to the Anderson University Class of 2022! Thanks for the memories and we wish you nothing but the best as you go forth!
Big Raven welcome to the 76
@AUFootball__
players who arrived for camp today. We can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish on the field and in the classroom!
#SoarRavensSoar
#RESURGENCE
THIS IS AWESOME!!! Our students got FIRST PLACE in the autonomous car division at the
@evGrandPrix
! They created a card that drives itself. We will reiterate...this is AWESOME!
AU senior Kayla Medaris became a certified EMT in order to prepare for a career path in clinical neuropsychology. Kayla says, "Don’t be afraid to start at the bottom to figure out what you want to do. That helped me know where God wants me to be.”
You've waited 3 years for that girl from Bible class to be single. It's finally your chance to ask her out to Disco, Dancing & Donuts. THIS could be the start of something, but instead you're in your room watching Drake & Josh reruns thanks to quarantine. Heartbreak.
#GetYourShot
We are proud to be recognized once again by
#CollegesofDistinction
for our engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes, with additional recognition for our programs in business, education, and nursing! !
#CoD2018
#SoarRavensSoar
Did you know that today is Jackie Robinson Day? Robinson (middle) had a close friendship with former Dodgers pitcher and AU alum, Carl Erskine (right). Erskine went on to write a book, "What I Learned from Jackie Robinson" which provides a look at Robinson's fight for equality.
Colts Cheerleader and current student,
@KatieBeth_L
, showed off her AU pride when her and the squad wore their 'real world' attire at last week's game against the Giants. "Being a student and an Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader has been the best grind of my life."
#SoarRavensSoar
Senior Peyton Bennett has earned an
@OrrFellowship
at top Indianapolis tech company,
@Formstack
. The 17-year-old program is incredibly selective, and we are proud to have four Orr Fellow alumni, and three current Orr Fellows. Congrats, Peyton!
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
Today was noted as, "Gathering Day." It marks the first day in a long time that our students have been able to sit together in our dining halls and enjoy their meals with their peers, as opposed to the former carry-out only option. Students were joined by a special guest
#StillAU
When long walks through the Valley turn into long walks down the aisle🧡🖤
Did you meet your spouse at AU? Mention them below👇Or even add a picture of your time as Ravens.
📸: Hannah and Jesse Sanders
In order to keep the campus community safe and for us all to be together again, everyone (and we mean everyone) will be receiving a mask upon arrival to campus. Who do you wear your mask for? Comment below to win an AU sweatshirt⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
#CoverYourBeak
After prayerful and careful consideration of the new CDC recommendations, we want to update you on changes to campus protocols. Beginning June 1, AU will operate as a fully open campus with no required masking.
Learn more:
Anderson University is using a phased approach to return to campus for this fall. We are currently in Phase 1 and we are hoping to be in Phase 2 by early July. We believe we are on track to be in Phase 3 by early August, when students return to campus.
It's
@Colts
GAME DAY! This season, AU senior
@KatieBeth_L
will be taking the field with
@ColtsCheer
, after a lot of hard work to earn her boots! Good luck to Katie as she cheers on our home team!
Learn more about Katie's journey to
@LucasOilStadium
:
#GBGR
Guess who's back 😤
Coach Rock's
@AUFootball__
squad reported to campus this week and now it's time to get to work. Just 22 days until the season opener at Hope!
Check out the full schedule and make plans to join us at Macholtz Stadium this season.
Whether it's virtual learning or in person, the relationships our professors make with our students surpass any geographical bounds. To all of our AU educators, we are thankful for you🧡
GIVEAWAY!! All of our AU Ravens have that staple photo in front of Helios. Post your favorite one and be sure to use
#StillAU
. When you do so, you will be entered to win this awesome sweatshirt! Post away, Ravens📷