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Aces Basketball Team 1977-78

December 13, 1977, the basketball team takes off in a twin engine plane for a game at Middle Tennessee State the next night; it’s the team’s first NCAA Division I season. The plane crashes soon after takeoff killing all 29 people on board, the entire basketball team, recently hired Coach Bobby Watson, several University officials, friends of the University, and the plane’s crew. 4,000 people attend the community memorial service at Roberts Municipal Stadium.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - University of Evansville Journe

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Evansville College Changes Its Name

In 1967, the Indiana General Assembly approves the College’s name change from Evansville College to the University of Evansville (UE). The designation as University reflects the growth in programs and changes in the composition of the Board of Trustees, the creation of faculty governance, and the reorganization of the administrative structure. UE is the second largest private, church-affiliated college in Indiana with an enrollment of 2,859 students.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - University of Evansville Journe

Veterans Attending Evansville College

Following WWII, student enrollment more than triples from 500 students to 1,750 students; this is largely due to the GI Bill, a program granting free college tuition to veterans. Free tuition, through the Yellow Ribbon Award, continues to be available for veterans today. The University is consistently ranked among the nation’s most military-friendly colleges, offering veterans the opportunity for a strong, challenging education in a supportive campus environment.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - University of Evansville Journe

Administration Hall at Completion

Built of Indiana limestone, concrete and tile, and surmounted by an 80-foot tall tower, Administration Hall is completed in 1922. It houses all departments and administrative offices, classrooms, laboratories and a chapel able to seat 500 persons. It stood alone for 25 years. President Lincoln Hale persuades trustees to adopt a campus building plan in 1944 and one year later the Engineering and Science building is under construction. Between 1945 and 1965, 10 buildings are added to the campus.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - University of Evansville Journe

Cover of UE Magazine Depicting 150 Years Banner

UE celebrates 150 years of existence with a logo for the celebration featuring the words: Civic Mission… Sacred Trust, referring to its mission of providing a quality education in a faith based environment. Symposia, theatre productions, concerts, lectures, a television documentary and a new publication of the University’s history are planned. These emphasize the hallmarks of a UE education: academic quality, international focus, and strong professional programs grounded in the liberal arts.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - University of Evansville Journe

University of Evansville Class Poses on Front Oval

The University of Evansville administration and trustees respond to concerns regarding tuition costs and post-college opportunities by freezing and locking in tuition. Freshman students in 2013 will not encounter a tuition increase during their four years at UE. The University also commits to giving students access to the resources needed to be career-ready at graduation by increasing personnel and opportunities at its Center for Career Development.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - University of Evansville Journe

Scene from Spring Awakening

“Spring Awakening,” by German dramatist Frank Wedekind, is performed at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Washington, D.C. This production is the sixth UE entry since 1971 to be invited to perform at the festival in recognition of the quality of the production. UE Theater has performed at the festival a total of eight times--more than any other collegiate program. For nearly 50 years, UE Theatre has garnered recognition and awards on a local, regional, and national level.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - University of Evansville Journe