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Several Fijian students currently enrolled in the program pose for a photo with Gus Martin and Nellie Manuca.
News
February 11, 2026

Communication Courses Expand Internationally

Julia Juler, junior English major

When Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee, and Fulton Adventist University in Suva, Fiji, first discussed a potential partnership, the goal was simple: to provide students in the Pacific region of the Seventh-day Adventist Church...

3 days ago
David Hartman, DMin, professor of religion, speaks at the Ringgold, Ga., Church during the series.
News
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.

16 days ago
Southern Performs at Renowned Lincoln Center
News
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.

24 days ago
a professor speaking with a student in his office
News
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.

25 days ago
Kim Mendoza decorates the Student Blessing Tree
News
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
News
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.

2 months ago
Sculptor Victor Issa speaks about the art installation during the unveiling ceremony on November 6.
News
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
Sonscreen Film Festival
News
November 4, 2025

Southern Students Win Nine Sonscreen Awards for Film Creativity

Becky Brooks, editorial manager

Southern’s School of Visual Art and Design was well-represented at the North American Division’s annual Sonscreen Film Festival, held April 3-5 at the Loma Linda University Church in California.

3 months ago