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Mission volunteers stand in a field by vans
Feature
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.

1 day ago
engineering students work on a project
Feature
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.

8 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.

30 days 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.

1 month 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.

1 month ago
Two Southern Adventist University nursing students stand beside community member Barbara Smith
Feature
November 12, 2025

Nursing Students Save a Life

Julia Juler, junior English major

One day earlier this year, Southern Adventist University students were working at a health fair booth at the Samaritan Center in Ooltewah, Tennessee, when they were able to help a local senior citizen gain a second chance at life.

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.

2 months ago
School of Nursing Opens New Simulation Center
News
October 29, 2025

School of Nursing Opens New Simulation Center

Isabella Dixon, sophomore English major

The School of Nursing at Southern Adventist University recently gained an exciting new addition: the Miller Hall Nursing Simulation Center.

2 months ago