University of Evansville
The University of Evansville (UE) is a private university in Evansville, Indiana, with a history dating to 1854. Located on a 75-acre campus on the east side of Evansville, the university is one of the city’s major educational institutions and is known for its Purple Aces athletic programs, small class sizes, international study opportunities, and […]
Shane McRae
Shane McRae is an American actor and University of Evansville alumnus best known for portraying Knox in the Apple TV science-fiction series Silo. His career has included major television series, Hollywood films, Broadway productions, and other professional theater work. Although McRae was not born in Evansville, the city played an important role in his development […]
Ron Geary
Ron Geary (born 1947) is an American businessman and attorney with longtime ties to Evansville, Indiana. He is best known locally as the former owner of the Ellis Park Race Course in nearby Henderson, Kentucky. Geary earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Evansville and later received a law degree from Indiana University. He […]
Marv Bates
Marv Bates had a 30-year sportscasting career on Evansville radio, starting in 1947 at WIKY and moving in 1949 to WGBF. He was the station’s sports director and did play-by-play for University of Evansville and high school basketball and football games, and Evansville Triplets AAA baseball. Using taped sound effects and teletype copy he simulated […]