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David Hartman, DMin, professor of religion, speaks at the Ringgold, Ga., Church during the series.
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January 28, 2026

Religion Professors Preach for Pentecost 2025

By Isabella Dixon, sophomore English major

This past fall, 11 teaching faculty from the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University participated locally in the North American Pentecost 2025 initiative.

6 days ago
Southern Performs at Renowned Lincoln Center
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January 21, 2026

Southern Performs at Renowned Lincoln Center

By Becky Brooks, editorial manager

Southern’s Symphony Orchestra and Voices of Southern traveled to New York City to perform at Lincoln Center, one of the world’s most renowned concert venues.

13 days ago
a professor speaking with a student in his office
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January 20, 2026

Southern Awarded $1.36 Million Grant for Student Support

By Isabella Dixon, sophomore English major, and Becky Brooks, editorial manager

Southern Adventist University has been awarded a $1.36 million federal TRIO Student Support Services grant to enhance support for students who are first-generation college students, meet federal low-income guidelines, or have a documented disability.

14 days ago
Mission volunteers stand in a field by vans
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January 14, 2026

Touching Lives in the 10/40 Window

By Isabele Barreto Freitas, sophomore nursing major

A group of 34 volunteers from Southern Adventist University journeyed to an Asian nation in the 10/40 window, a region known for limited access to the gospel, for a two-week mission trip in May.

20 days ago
engineering students work on a project
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January 7, 2026

Think. Design. Serve.

By Tina Frist Smith, communication manager

Southern Adventist University’s first Bachelor of Science in Engineering graduates are already living out the motto of the School of Engineering and Physics: Think. Design. Serve.

27 days ago
Kim Mendoza decorates the Student Blessing Tree
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December 16, 2025

Student Blessing Tree Offers Christmas Cheer

Chehalis Eno, senior English major, and Becky Brooks, editorial manager

This Christmas season at Southern Adventist University, the Student Blessing Tree in Wright Hall stands tall once again.

1 month ago
film crew on set
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December 10, 2025

SVAD Feature Film Prepares Students for Professional Careers

Isabele Barreto Freitas, sophomore nursing major

For three consecutive weeks in June, students from Southern Adventist University’s School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) participated in the principal photography of a feature film in collaboration with alumni and friends of the university.

1 month ago
Sculptor Victor Issa speaks about the art installation during the unveiling ceremony on November 6.
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December 3, 2025

New Fit for Eternity Sculpture Celebrates Wholistic Fitness

Chehalis Eno, senior English major

The long-anticipated Fit for Eternity sculpture, depicting Jesus jogging with two college students, was unveiled in front of Hulsey Wellness Center on the campus of Southern Adventist University on November 6.

2 months ago