As a community, Evangel grieves the tragic passing of our student Tyree Crenshaw, a former foster youth coached by Evangel alumnus Julie Higginsβ I Pour Life. Please join us in praying for his family and friends at this time.
β... today we declare again that we stand with our black and brown brothers and sisters. We offer our prayers, our hearts, our voices, and our hands in solidarity seeking justice and mercy, truth and grace.β - Dr. Carol Taylor
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We had the privilege of honoring Dr. Carol A. Taylor as she begins her retirement journey at the end of this month. Special moment = the gift of EU letters filled with the names of all 3,795 graduates to come through EU during her presidency.
We are excited to announce that Dr. Mike Rakes has been selected as Evangel Universityβs fifth president! Please help us welcome him to the EU community!
The Barracks Coffee Shop and entrance to The Joust are getting a major upgrade! With the help of a donor, are excited to share these pictures. Estimated time until completion β January 2022!!
Andreas Moeller didnβt intend to play
#football
at Evangel, but he felt God call him to join. So he did. What followed is an incredible story. Check it out in the new Evangel Magazine:
Nationally ranked, nine wins, Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, High Achievers in the classroom, and now this recruiting class???
2019 is going to be special.
#YourCallingOurPassion
#CodeMaroon
President Taylor announced her planned retirement today in chapel, with plans to retire in August. We're grateful for her selfless service. Click for more.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to winter travel safety concerns, no seated final exams will be held on campus this Saturday, December 8. Professors with finals scheduled for Saturday will contact students with an alternate plan for the final.
Pleasebe safe, and finish the semester well!
Our community is still grieving the loss of one of our own. Tyree lived in Lewis Hall and was close with Lewis Hallβs residence director, Tony Perrin. Hereβs Tonyβs thoughts about how he remembers Tyree: βTyreeβ¦
Great news alert! π’Sophomore ROTC student Emily Connelly was recently presented with a $92,000
@ArmyROTC
scholarship check. π We appreciate her willingness to serve our country. More details at
EU students, staff, and faculty started the year today in service with
@ConvoyofHope
. They helped more than 400 people in Springfield today. Their work will also aid a future Convoy outreach in Detroit.
#EULaunch
#EUlife
#evangel
COMING SOON: Valor Courts. We are beyond excited to announce this next phase of renovations under
@EUPres_Rakes
leadership! So many exciting things are happening at EU! The courts are expected to be completed by the end of March 2022. πβ¨
It has been a year unlike any other, and despite its joys and sorrows, God has been and will continue to be faithful. For that, we are especially thankful this year.
SHE DID IT!! Congrats to Jessica Griffith ('13) on conquering Mount Olympus tonight on the
@nbctitangames
!
Can't wait to watch her continue to dominate in a few weeks! Stay tuned.
#EUAlumni
#EUStrong
BIG NEWS!
@EUPres_Rakes
has announced a $10 million gift from the Green family, owners of Hobby Lobby and Mardel, to support several presidential initiatives, including the complete renovation of a residential dorm, a new state-of-the art arena, and a field house on campus!
What a weekend it was! With over 750 guests joining us last weekend, Homecoming 2018 was a great success!
Weβre excited to continue building on this success for Homecoming 2019 on October 3-5, 2019β¦.only 342 days away!
#EUAlumni
With heavy hearts we share this evening that a dear member of the Evangel family, Donna Trower, has passed away. You can find out more on her story and how you might be able to help her family here:
Happy Independence Day from all of us at Evangel and AGTS! Enjoy these fireworks from EU igNIGHT, we canβt wait for EU igNIGHT this year on August 19th, 2020!
#4thofJuly
#LifeAtEU
Meet the new student leadership for the 2019-2020 school year: Maggie Kelly as Senate President,
Rebekah Henkleman as AB Director, and Daniel Braunberger as Student Body President.
#LifeatEU
Problems turn inΒ toΒ possibilitiesΒ when God isΒ involved. If you are facing a situation that seems impossible, give it to God and watch Him work it out for your good andΒ His glory.
What a beautiful and historical time of honor and celebration at the inauguration of
@EUPres_Rakes
this morning! We are thankful for our amazing leadership and this exciting new beginning.
We have received a $1 million grant to establish pathways to an advanced degree for underserved student groups at AGTS! The grant will help strengthen current and establish new theological training specifically focused on Black and Hispanic ministers.
Merry Christmas! πβοΈ
β¨ βFor unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulders. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.β Isaiah 9:6 β¨