Adventist Colleges & Universities Higher Education News
Latest News from our Colleges and Universities
Adventist Colleges and Universities continue to foster a vibrant community where faith and learning intertwine, inspiring students to grow not only academically but also spiritually and socially. This year has brought remarkable achievements, from innovative programs and scholarship opportunities to award-winning student initiatives, reflecting our commitment to nurturing holistic development. Join us in celebrating the successes and stories that make each of our institutions unique as we pave the way for future generations to embark on their journeys filled with purpose, friendship, and faith.
Ukrainian jazz trumpeter, Fulbright Scholar to headline Pierce Street Jazz
La Sierra University
April 12, 2026
Community arts series Pierce Street Jazz returns on Wednesday, April 15 with a special appearance by Ukrainian jazz trumpeter Yakiv Tsvietinskyi. Backing him will be jazz series band members Henry “the Skipper” Franklin on bass, Theo Saunders, piano, and Marvin ‘Smitty’ Smith on drums.
Grant Funds Parkinson’s Therapy Program at AHU’s Hope Clinic
AdventHealth University
April 15, 2026
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be frightening and overwhelming, but patients and families touched by Parkinson’s disease have several more reasons to be hopeful this year.
When the movement disorder progresses, patients will gradually experience tremors, muscle stiffness, and trouble with balance.
Healthcare Professions Week
Walla Walla University
April 16, 2026
To kick off the spring quarter, Walla Walla University’s Student Development Center hosted Healthcare Professions Week. Students from all over campus got to learn from and build connections with real healthcare professionals from AdventHealth, Providence Family Medicine, Columbia County Health System, and more.
Bermeo wins Union’s first pitch competition
Union Adventist University
March 19, 2026
Picture this: you’re front and center on the Wood’s Auditorium stage with spotlights glaring in your face. With a microphone in hand, you’re presenting your business idea to not just the five judges in front of you, but to a live audience of 250 people, with another 100 people watching online. You hope to inspire the investors in the crow…
“SWAU in Two” Launched
Southwestern Adventist University
April 03, 2026
KEENE, Texas — Southwestern Adventist University and Hill College are excited to announce SWAU in Two, a new transfer partnership that creates a simple, affordable, and close-to-home pathway for students to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Designed to serve students across Johnson County and surrounding communities, the program allows eligible Hill College students who have completed an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science…
Computing Students Earn Global Recognition for Research
Southern Adventist University
April 15, 2026
The senior capstone papers of four Spring 2025 graduates from Southern Adventist University’s School of Computing were presented at the Fall 2025 Future Technologies Conference (FTC) in Munich, Germany.
Computer science majors Meg Ermer, Abishur Moses-Pakkianathan, and Ivan Vakal, along with information technology major Edwin Regalado, earned the impressive…
Kettering College Kicks Off a Joyful Start to the Academic Year
Kettering College
The 2025–26 academic year is off to a wonderful start at Kettering College! Our faculty and staff came together for the annual Colloquium event, a time to celebrate wins, share challenges, and look ahead with purpose. A special thank you to Dr. Harvey S. Hahn, Dr. Cindy Cassell, Lisa Sikorski, and Elliot Smith for sharing…
5th Annual Research Conference Winners
Burman University
April 13, 2026
Congratulations to all the participants in our 5th Annual Undergraduate-Faculty Research Conference. This year, the research conference theme was “Thinking, Believing, Acting: From Burman to the World,” with 36 participants. Congratulations to our participants and to our prize winners!
Wind Symphony Presents “Americana Soundscape”
Andrews University
April 09, 2026
The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will present its spring concert on Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center. The concert, titled “Americana Soundscape,” will feature the music of American scenes and composers primarily from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.
Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees votes to Advance the University’s Vision 2030
Washington Adventist University
April 09, 2026
Takoma Park, MD — The Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees voted overwhelmingly to move forward with Vision 2030, a bold strategic redevelopment initiative that will modernize the University’s 122-year-old campus and secure its financial sustainability for the next century.
The Board approved the Administration’s recommendation to engage Takoma Park Development Partners to begin…
Is it Spring Allergies or Spring Cleaning?
Loma Linda University
Apil 16, 2026
You might notice you’re sneezing or coughing a little more than usual around this time of year.
Most people associate these symptoms with spring allergies, which Christelle Miot, MD, allergist and immunologist at Loma Linda University Health and assistant professor of medicine, allergy and immunology at Loma Linda
Introducing: The Oakwood University Presidential Podcast
OakwoodUniversity
March 13, 2026
Hosted by Loretta Spivey, Director of Operations & produced by David Person
The Oakwood University Presidential Podcast features topical conversations about the history and accomplishments of Oakwood University and Oakwoodites, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the university from the perspective of Oakwood President, Dr. Gina Brown. Episodes one and two are now live!
PUC Faculty & Staff Showcase Hidden Talents
Pacific Union College
April 06, 2026
rom musical performances to personal poetry to tai chi, the faculty and staff talent show on February 26 at Pacific Union College left the audience wildly entertained. Many community members of all ages gathered at the Paulin Center for the Arts to celebrate the diverse talent of PUC’s faculty and staff, talent they may never have known they had. This was also a chance for students to see their professors on stage, in a different light, showcasing a side of themselves their students don’t see every day in the classroom.
