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Ed Lowe speaks to students during a history convocation.
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July 3, 2024

History and Political Studies Empowers Lifelong Learners

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

“Universities exist to extend knowledge, not just conserve it and pass it down,” says Lisa Diller, PhD, professor of History and Political Studies at Southern Adventist University. To help students learn to expand their knowledge and share it,...

23 days ago
Bo Smith instructs a student as they prepare for a dive.
News
July 1, 2024

Generosity Refreshes Scuba Program

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

“God orchestrated the entire process for this year’s scuba course, bringing different people together to create a stronger program,” says Judy Sloan, Ph.D., dean of the School of Health and Kinesiology at Southern Adventist University.

25 days ago
Andrew Boggess and Preston Waters with their ADDY Award
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Four Southern Adventist University students won awards at the 2023-24 American Advertising (ADDY) Awards Chattanooga this spring in the student bracket.

1 month ago
students presenting in a conference room
News
June 20, 2024

Student Team Increases Rank in Financial Research Challenge

Gabriella Grundy, senior business-public relations major

A team of finance students from Southern Adventist University’s School of Business participated in the Greater Tennessee Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge this school year. Despite this being only the second year for...

1 month ago
A student on the media mission trip works on the project in Mexico.
News
June 17, 2024

Media Missionaries Partner for Television Series

Gabriella Grundy, senior business-public relations major

A team of students on a media mission trip from Southern Adventist University partnered with other students and professionals from Montemorelos University and Hope Channel Inter-America to film a television series in Mexico.

1 month ago
An exterior rendering of what the new Southern Mountain Cottages will look like
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A new home away from home on the north side of Southern Adventist University’s campus is in the works. Southern Mountain Cottages will provide a new on-campus housing option for students and expand the living spaces available in response to enrollment’s...

1 month ago
Tamara Ritterskamp, assistant professor in the School of Health and Kinesiology, walks on the track outside Hulsey Wellness Center.
News
June 4, 2024

Southern Wins AHA Award for Employee Health

by Alexis Dewey, senior mass communication major

The American Heart Association (AHA) has awarded Southern Adventist University the Gold Level Workforce Well-Being Scorecard for 2023.

1 month ago
The new reading room on the second floor of McKee Library provides plush chairs and a quiet, light-filled space for students.
News
May 30, 2024

McKee Library Renovation Enhances Study Spaces

Becky Brooks, editorial manager

Southern Adventist University’s McKee Library was recently renovated to update the entryway and increase useable space throughout the facility.

1 month ago