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Archive
2009
- 12/17 - Diamond's Goad signs with Evangel. The Carthage Press reports on Diamond, Missouri's Nychelle Goad signing a letter of intent to play softball at Evangel.
- 10/31 - Postcard from Yokohama: Street art fair artists making cultural connections in Japan. Ann Arbor.com features Evangel art professor David Bigelow's participation in an art fair in Japan.
- 10/30 - EU Athletic Director David Stair discusses search for new football coach. Read more at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 10/27 - Metcalf steps down at EU. Read the Springfield News-Leader's article about the resignation of Evangel's head football coach, Scott Metcalf.
- 10/26 - eUniversity, Evangel's online campus, is discussed in this article about the growing use of online education. Read more at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 9/10 - Evangel dedicates administration building: Riggs Hall caps a 17-year effort to replace barracks wtih brick buildings. Read more at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 9/10 - A musical celebration: More than 500 voices will join world-class organists for choir festival at Evangel University. Read more at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 9/28- Evangel alum Carole Compton Eldridge honored as one of 2009's Most Influential Women. Read more at SBJ.net.
- 9/21 - Evangel alum Kristin Kubitschek honored by Springfield Business Journal for her work with Compassion International. Read more at SBJ.net.
- 8/16 - Jenna Persons ('04) is running for mayor of Fort Myers, Florida. Read more at the newspress.com.
- 8/25 - Evangel's nursing program has seen an increase in enrollment as students are seeking more health care career paths. Read the article at the Springfield News-Leader.
- 8/21 - Local NBC affiliate, KY3, interviews EU Public Relations Director Paul K. Logdson about how Evangel is increasing its enrollment during the slow economy. See more at KY3.com.
- 8/04 - Dr. Norma Chapion, professor of communications, receives the Assemblies of God Medal of Honor at this week's AG General Council in Orlando, Florida. Read more at the Springfield News-Leader.
- 7/29 - Dr. Grant Jones, professor of psychology, and Debbie Bicket, school counseling program coordinator, were interviewed by the Springfield News-Leader for the article, "Discipline: The right tactics for every age."
- 7/29 - Bob Cirtin, director of Evangel's Criminal Justice Program, has announced his campaign for the Missouri House of Representatives. Read about it in the Springfield News-Leader.
- 7/24 - Evangel graduate Dr. Melodie D. Stocks ('01) has been named on of four Merck Outstanding Residents of the Year by the American Osteopathic Foundation. She is the chief resident in obstetrics and gynecology at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon, Michigan. Read about it at the Muskegon News.
- 7/9 - Former Evangel football coach Denny Duron has hit invention. Read about it at the Shreveport Times.
- 6/12 - Local NBC affiliate KY3 News reporter Steve Grant (a 1976 Evangel alum) did a great piece on Evangel's landmark last barrack being demolished. See the video at KY3 News.
- 6/8 - Evangel removes last WWII barrack. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 5/22 - Evangel Alumnus Eric Black '88 (a former starting quarterback for the Crusaders) is giving back by hosting youth football camps. Read the article at The Beaches Leader.
- 5/15 - Evangel President Robert H. Spence inspires crowd as keynote speaker at Ozarks Technical Community College commencement. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 5/6 - Director of Career Development at Evangel University, Sheri Phillips, was quoted extensively by the Springfield News-Leader in article about interviewing well in today's job market. Read "Interviewing survival tips."
- 5/6- Ozarks Technical Community College invites Evangel President Dr. Robert H. Spence to speak at annual commencement ceremony. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 5/1 - Living their dream: For Evangel's Miranda Hagin, graduation is a tribute to late parents. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 5/1 - Evangel hits half-century mark. Read the Springfield News-Leader's article about Evangel's largest-ever graduating class, 50 years after its first commencement in 1959. Read the article.
- 4/29 - Brittany Eppright follows in Coach Karla Gaines' footsteps, signing letter of intent with Evangel. Read more at The Carthage Press.
- 4/28 - New Kickapoo High School assistant principal holds master's degree in educational leadership from Evangel. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 4/23 - Evangel grounds keepers lauded in local media for beautiful landscaping. Read it in the Springfield News-Leader.
- 4/21 - Evangel softball player Kendra Corbin plays in memory of her sister. Read "Honoring Kristen" in the Springfield News-Leader.
- 3/23 - Evangel professors Dale Manke and Dr. Larry Toll quoted extensively in Springfield News-Leader article about the economy. Read the article.
- 3/23 - Springfield Business Journal selects Alina Lehnert, Evangel's associate director of Leadership and Strengths Development, for its 2009 class of "40 under 40" honorees. Read the article at SBJ.net.
- 3/23 - The Community Foundation of the Ozarks' scholarship program awards $8,290 to Evangel. Read the article at SBJ.net.
- 3/18 - Evangel freshman Sara Perez is fulfilling a family dream. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 3/17 - Evangel University Chorale receives rave reviews in concert with Springfield Symphony. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 3/17 - Evangel graduate Dr. Stephen Wolfinbarger receives prestigious trombone award. Read the article at Western Michigan University News.
- 3/5 - College-ministry blog highlights Evangel's new acceptance DVDs for prospective students. Read Benson Hines' blog.
- 3/3 - Evangel friend Christopher Banks has tumor removed. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 2/26 - Evangel to host Assemblies of God Fine Arts Festival. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 2/25 - Evangel University named to "2009 Certified Best Christian Workplaces in the U.S." list. Read more at The Christian Post.
- 2/19 -Homeschooled player realizes dream of college baseball. Blake McKnight signs letter of intent with Evangel. Read more at The Suburban Journal.
- 2/11 - Senior Guard Jackson Capel named NAIA Division I National player of the week. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 2/3 - Former Evangel Crusader Derek Rasmussen has been signed as quarterback for The Wichita Wild of the Indoor Football League. Read the story at Our Sports Central.
- 1/20 - EU's men's basketball team adopts 10-year-old Christopher Banks, who suffers from an inoperable brain tumor. Read Evangel's crusade.
- 1/20 - On the day Barack Obama takes the oath of office, EU Social Sciences Professor Bryan Sanders is featured in a Springfield News-Leader article on the use of the Bible in presidential inaugurations. Read A grand tradition.
- 1/13 -Springfield News-Leader sports blogger breaks down a crazy night at Evangel. Read the story.
- 1/13 - Evangel University featured in article about the role of the economy on private college enrollment numbers. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.
- 1/12 - Evangel student Laurel Fisher releases CD to raise money for missions. Read more at The Topeka Capital-Journal.
- 1/07 - Spud Harbour finding his niche with Crusaders. Read the article at The Springfield News-Leader.