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SVAD students at the American Advertising Awards
News
May 6, 2026

Southern Students Win Nine Chattanooga ADDY Awards

Isabella Dixon, junior English major

Students from the School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) took home nine ADDYs at this year’s American Advertising Awards in Chattanooga.

2 days ago
A group photo of students on a backpacking trip
News
April 29, 2026

Southern’s Backpacking Students Aid Injured Hiker

Isabella Dixon, junior English major

A backpacking class excursion turned into a Good Samaritan opportunity last fall as Southern students explored a state park in Middle Tennessee.

9 days ago
Kristie Wilder, JD, professor of social work, teaches a class at Southern Adventist University.
News
April 22, 2026

School of Social Work Maintains Accreditation Through 2033

Tina Frist Smith, communication manager

Southern’s faith-based approach to preparing students to serve in the social work field is now accredited through 2033.

16 days ago
students sit at computers
News
April 15, 2026

Computing Students Earn Global Recognition for Research

Isabella Dixon, sophomore English major

Research by Southern’s computing students has been presented at several leading international technology conferences.

23 days ago
Faculty and staff dedicate the new Psych Pod
News
April 7, 2026

Giving Day Funded “Psych Pod” Dedicated in Memory of Professor

Chehalis Eno, senior English major

The psychology program within Southern's School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling recently renovated its space to include a new student hub, a central area near professors’ offices where students can gather to collaborate on homework or...

1 month ago
Katie McGrath accepts the award
News
March 25, 2026

Southern Receives Prestigious Murray Award for Training Future Educators

Isabella Dixon, sophomore English major

Southern Adventist University’s School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling was honored to receive the 2025 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement.

1 month ago
students at a recent commencement service
News
March 4, 2026

Southern Students Rank in Top Percentiles Nationwide

Chehalis Eno, senior English major

Southern students rank in the top percentiles nationwide on Major Field Tests, while career placement and graduate school acceptance rates of 95% underscore their strong workforce readiness.

2 months ago
Southern’s SMARRT Team
News
February 25, 2026

Student Investment Fund Surpasses $1 Million

Isabella Dixon, sophomore English major

This past October at Southern Adventist University, the Student Managed Asset Risk and Return Training (SMARRT) Fund surpassed a major milestone of $1 million in stocks.

2 months ago