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A group of prominent archaeologists stands next to the ivory comb exhibit at Southern Adventist University
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In partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority and The Israel Museum, Southern Adventist University is the only scheduled location in the United States where visitors can see the first complete alphabetic sentence in human history ever found.

6 months ago
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January 22, 2025

Southern Serves Local Community on MLK Day

Becky Brooks, editorial manager

On January 20, Southern Adventist University students, employees, and alumni continued the university’s longstanding tradition of honoring Martin Luther King Jr. through service to the community.

6 months ago
Southern students and faculty attend the Society of Adventist Communicators in October.
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December 4, 2024

Society of Adventist Communicators Recognizes Southern with Nine Awards

Anaya Miller, senior English major

Once again taking home the most awards, Southern Adventist University applauds the nine students, alumni, and faculty members who earned accolades at the creative competition held during the Society of Adventist Communicators (SAC) Convention, held...

8 months ago
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November 20, 2024

Southern Celebrates Record Undergraduate Enrollment

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

Southern Adventist University has experienced record growth in recent years, fostering new opportunities for students and expanding their experiences and avenues for success. The largest freshman class in the university’s history enrolled in 2023,...

8 months ago
A student welding
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November 13, 2024

Construction Management Program Provides Practical Instruction

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

Construction manager employment is expected to grow 5% from 2022-2032 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, faster than the average for all occupations, and Southern Adventist University offers the only Adventist construction management...

9 months ago
Two students walk together while one holds an umbrella over the other
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November 7, 2024

Southern Promotes Healthy Minds

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

Experts across America have gathered statistics that point to a mental health crisis for college students. Anxiety concerns have risen from 56% in 2013 to 65% in 2023, according to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health. The center also found that...

9 months ago
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October 30, 2024

Southern Votes Forrest the Bear as Official Mascot

Anaya Miller, senior English major

Southern Adventist University has adopted a bear named Forrest as the university’s first official mascot.

9 months ago
Three volunteers assist with Hurricane Helene clean-up efforts in a North Carolina home.
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October 23, 2024

Students Assist With Hurricane Helene Clean-up

Allison Grundy, junior business major, and Tina Frist Smith, communication manager

The first of three groups of students from Southern Adventist University, joined by employees and family members, left campus on October 2 to quickly respond to the devastation in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

9 months ago