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Columns Magazine

Columns is the official magazine of Southern Adventist University, produced by Marketing and University Relations to provide information to alumni and other friends. Your feedback is always welcome: columns@southern.edu

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Southern Union Constituents:
As a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Southern Union, you have been receiving Columns magazine, and we hope it has been a blessing. We are making some changes to how the publication is distributed, and the Fall 2024 issue was the last one that you will automatically receive. If you’ve been receiving the Southern Union Edition of Columns and would like to continue reading our magazine, consider one of the options below. As always, you can visit this webpage anytime to see the latest issue (released each June and December) and browse past issues.

Current Issue


Fall 2024
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Featured in This Issue


Finding Faith
Southern students and staff share how their faith has become more concrete on Southern’s campus, building the foundation for a lifelong relationship with God.

World-Class Experiences
This summer, students traveled the globe gaining unique perspectives outside of the classroom on mission trips, academic trips, and more.

AI and Dinosaurs
Learn how Southern is using artificial intelligence to classify dinosaur teeth, connecting modern technology and ancient life.

Homecoming 2024
Alumni and friends of Southern enjoyed a weekend full of activities and fellowship October 24-27.

Learn More
Included below are links to resources with more information about topics covered in this issue.