Evangel University

'''Evangel University''' is the national university of arts, sciences and professions in [[Springfield, Missouri]]. '''Evangel College''' was renamed '''Evangel University''' on June 8, 1998. The campus sits on {{convert|80|acre|m2}} that were originally part of [http://www.evangel.edu/About/history/Oreilly/index.asp O'Reilly General Hospital]. The first President of Evangel was Klaude Kendrick who served from 1955-1958. The late Dr. J. Robert Ashcroft, father of the 79th [[United States Attorney General]] [[John Ashcroft]], was President of the University from 1958-1974. Dr. Robert H. Spence is the current President of the University, beginning his leadership in 1974. ==Accreditation== North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Council on Social Work Education, Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) ==Academics== Evangel University has 10 academic departments, offering over 100 programs for undergraduates. There is also a Graduate Studies program and a Professional Studies program. Undergraduate departments include the following: *Behavioral Sciences *Business *Communication *Education *Humanities *Kinesiology *Music *Science and Technology *Social Sciences *Theology Graduate programs include the following: *Education *Organizational Leadership *Psychology *School Counseling *Music ==Student life== Approximately 2100 students attend Evangel University. They come from all 50 states, and from 20 countries worldwide. There are more than 50 student clubs and organizations at Evangel. Each year more than 80 percent of Evangel students are involved in at least one campus activity outside of athletics and music. Evangel is primarily a residential campus, with most students living in one of six residence halls: Spence Hall, Walther Hall, Scott Hall, Krause Hall, Burgess Hall or Lewis Hall. The Perkin Apartments are available for married student housing. ==Athletics== Evangel has intercollegiate sports teams for men in football, basketball, baseball, track and field, cross-country and golf (there is also club-level soccer for men). Women have volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field, cross-country and tennis. Evangel is a member of the [[Heart of America Athletic Conference]]. ==Notable alumni== *[[Vern Clark]], 27th Chief of Naval Operations *[[Samuel Der-Yeghiayan]], [[U.S. federal judge|United States federal judge]] for the [[United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois|Northern District of Illinois]] *[[Joey Greco]], host of the television series, [[Cheaters]] *[[Sara Groves]], recording artist *[[Ted Dekker]], author *[[Jonathan Kvanvig]], Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Baylor University *[[Beverly Lewis]], author *[[Troy Paino]], 16th President of [[Truman State University]] *[[Phil Stanton]], founding member of [[Blue Man Group]] *[[Todd Tiahrt]], United States Congressman, R-Kan. *[[George O. Wood]], General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God *[http://www.martymagehee.com/ Marty Magehee], Singer/Song Writer, Recording Artist, Producer, original member of 4Him *[http://evangel.edu/Alumni/Spotlight/2010/0625Grant.asp Steve Grant], news anchor, Springfield, Missouri ==External links== * [http://www.evangel.edu/ Official website] {{Colleges and universities in Missouri}} {{Assemblies of God Colleges and Universities}} {{CCCU}} {{Heart of America Athletic Conference}} {{coord missing|Missouri}}