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Andrews University International Center for Trauma Education & Care Leads New Training Project
This spring, Andrews University’s International Center for Trauma Education & Care, which is run by the University’s School of Social Work, extended its trauma training and education services, with team members delivering an in-person training, titled Project RENEW, to 77 Adventist pastors and teachers on the border of Thailand and Myanmar Julia O’Carey, master of social work student, was a part of the team who provided the trauma awareness training from March 15-18.
For America’s 250th, looking back on service
Bill Morris said he’s been “honored” to have participated in several emotional ceremonies, including the funeral of President John F. Kennedy. Photos courtesy Bill Morris During the 250 years of its existence, the United States has experienced many domestic and global triumphs in large part due to the sacrifices and contributions of the millions of individuals who served in the military in various capacities.
ERASE Racism hosts forum on inequality
Elaine Gross, founding president of ERASE Racism, left, hosted a “fireside chat” with Nikole Hannah-Jones on the continuing impact of racism on Long Island. Courtesy ERASE Racism The Long Island-based advocacy group ERASE Racism held its 25th Anniversary Benefit event earlier this month, giving out awards for anti-racism and anti-discrimination work and awarding scholarships to students who embody the organization’s values.
Pastor Serves the Community Through Christ and Computer Science
In partnership with the Benton Harbor Boys and Girls Club, Pastor Jonathan Garcia ministers to youth and helps enrich his community through robotics and computer science lessons. Since the summer of 2025, Jonathan Garcia, lead pastor of the Harbor of Hope SDA Church in Benton Harbor, Michigan, has taught computer science to young students at the local Boys and Girls Club chapter.
Student and Faculty Member Lead Trauma Training
Delivered to pastors and teachers on the border of Thailand and Myanmar Julia O’Carey (right), Master of Social Work student, helped develop and lead the trauma awareness training. Andrews University’s International Center for Trauma Education & Care, which is run by the University’s School of Social Work, extends its trauma training and education services to professionals, churches, communities and families across the globe.
Alumnus Pays Homage to Late Andrews Professor
Through violin sonata performance Mailyn Iribar Corpas performed a solo at the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra’s fall concert. Violinist Mailyn Iribar Corpas, an alumnus of the Andrews University Department of Music, recently received the first prize Nerenberg Award and Farwell Trust Award in the Senior Instrumental Division from the Musicians Club of Women and won the inaugural Ruthmere Solo Strings Competition.
Ready to engage
Leading member engagement at a superannuation fund is not an easy task, but HESTA chief engagement and growth officer Joshua Parisotto says it's all a matter of being willing to ask the right questions. Despite already having made it to the C-suite, Parisotto says knowing when to ask for clarity or help is a "critical" skill to have.
GYC-PMC Partnership Calls Youth to Follow Christ
Featuring a weekend of special programming The theme “Follow Me” was chosen by GYC organizers to explore “what it truly means to walk with Jesus through life’s highs and lows.” Pioneer Memorial Church (PMC) and Andrews University hosted a special weekend event organized by Generation Youth Christ (GYC) on Oct.
Andrews Community Participates in Research Week
From Oct. 21–24, 2025 Andrews University held its annual Research Week from Oct. 21–24, celebrating a diverse range of contemporary topics, including the importance of the humanities, advances in nanotechnology, biblical interpretation and literary criticism. Keynote lectures, oral presentations and poster presentations were given by accomplished alumni as well as current Andrews students and employees. The first event was the John O. Waller Lectureship on Oct. 21, featuring Claudia M.
Andrews Receives Hunter Foundation Grant
To support a STEM internship program for students Andrews University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship recently received a grant from the Hunter Foundation, a charity based in Niles, Michigan. The funds will be used to create a two-year summer internship program for Andrews STEM students. Matías Soto, director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, shares that the initiative will support five student interns in the summer of 2026 and seven student interns in the summer of 2027.
High School Students Attend SciFEST at Andrews
Engaging in opportunities for learning and spiritual growth A total of 41 students from eight different Adventist academies attended Andrews University’s SciFEST from Sept. 18–21. The weekend, which was themed “Space,” included various labs, workshops, activities and discussions on campus. University faculty led activities designed to prompt the creativity and curiosity of students within the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects.
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On Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 Agenda Graduate programs from a variety of Adventist and local universities will promote their academic offerings at Andrews University’s 2025 Graduate School Fair. The event will take place on Monday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness. Exhibitors will provide students with options and information regarding graduate education.
Andrews Hosts Soccer and Volleyball Tournament
For Seventh-day Adventist academies Students, coaches and parents from eight Seventh-day Adventist academies attended the first-ever Andrews University High School Soccer and Volleyball Invitational from Sept. 17–20, 2025. The student athletes competed in women’s volleyball and men’s soccer games over the course of the weekend, including a final night of placement and championship games.
STEM Day at Andrews Engages Adventist Educators
Offering professional development opportunities and resources Agenda Nearly 50 educators from schools in the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, as well as other conferences across the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, participated in the second STEM Day at Andrews University on Sept. 4, 2025.
Andrews University Music Department Receives Instrument Donations
The Department of Music at Andrews University has recently received several generous donations in the form of musical instruments. These instruments will be housed in either Hamel Hall or the Howard Performing Arts Center and will be used by various music students, faculty, and performers. Most recently, a Kawai Grand Piano was donated by Fairplain Presbyterian Church, which was previously located in Benton Harbor.
Business Students and Entrepreneurs Participate in Hyve Conference at Andrews University
Andrews University hosted the third annual North American Hyve International Conference from March 27–29, a gathering where students, entrepreneurs, ministry leaders and businesspeople networked with fellow innovators and pitched their ideas. Through various workshops and programs on campus, practicing entrepreneurs shared their experiences and advice on how to cultivate a strong business in a way that glorifies God.
Academy Athletes Shine at 2025 Newmyer Classic
Hosted at Andrews from Jan. 30–Feb. 1 Seventeen Adventist academies, with nearly 50 coaches and more than 400 student-athletes, and the Andrews University community were able to enjoy a busy weekend of basketball and fellowship with another successful installment of the Newmyer Classic. Teams from across the United States and one from Canada played against each other throughout the day on Jan. 30, before sunset on Jan. 31 and after sunset on Feb.
Andrews Recognized for Creation Care Efforts
Recipient of Second Nature Catalyst Grant Andrews University, led by its Creation Care Council, has received a distinction among higher education institutions and a national grant for the environmental efforts it currently makes and for its plans to further such environmentalist action.
2024 Autumn Conference on Religion and Science
Took place from Nov. 7–9 with the theme "Creation Care." From Nov. 7–9, the Andrews University Office of Research & Creative Scholarship hosted the annual Autumn Conference on Religion and Science, with the theme of “Creation Care.” The free conference invited university students, researchers, professors and administrators to engage in discussions regarding biblical creation and its modern applications.
Andrews to Host New Music Ensemble Experience
Created by the Adventist Youth Music Association for high school-aged youth Andrews University’s Department of Music and the International Center for Worship & Music are inviting high school-aged youth to participate in a new Adventist music ensemble experience.
Anatomy Lab Named in Honor of Former Professor
John Banks was recognized during Andrews' alumni weekend Agenda Andrews University’s School of Rehabilitation Sciences and its physical therapy faculty have honored former biology and human anatomy professor John Banks by naming their anatomy lab after him. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences held a ceremony in his honor during Andrews University’s Alumni Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Sept. 27, in the Physical Therapy Building, coinciding with the program’s 40-year anniversary.
Faculty Publish Book on Alcohol Risks
Challenging misconceptions surrounding the dangers of alcohol A new book titled “Alcohol: All Risk, No Benefits,” aims to challenge the cultural myths and misconceptions that often surround the dangers of alcohol consumption. The lead editors are Dr. Peter Landless, a physician and director of Health Ministries for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and Duane McBride, PhD, senior research professor at Andrews University and director of the Institute for Prevention of Addictions.
Andrews Receives Second NSF Research Grant of 2024
For collaborative study on high-frequency radio waves Andrews University has been awarded a research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant will go toward a collaborative research study being conducted by Eun-Hwa Kim, research professor of physics, and Jay Johnson, professor of engineering. Collaborating partners Johns Hopkins University and the University of Scranton received separate grants. Andrews University will be the lead organization on this research project.
New Scholarships for Education and Theology Majors
$1 million pledged by the Lake Union Conference Agenda The Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has pledged $1 million in scholarships for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education or theology at Andrews University. The scholarship is contingent on the awarded students agreeing to accept pastoring and teaching positions within the Lake Union Conference after they graduate from Andrews.
Ukrainian Thank You Tour to Visit the Howard
On Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m. Agenda The Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University will host a concert by Ukrainian artists on Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m. The concert is part of a 40-day U.S. tour that five Ukrainian professional musicians turned active-duty soldiers have led since May. They will be joined by local guest artists for the program.
New Collaboration Fast-tracks MDiv Degree
Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to take 15 shared credits of upper-division classes The Bachelor of Arts in Theology program and the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program at Andrews University are collaborating to provide an easier pathway for students to complete both the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Andrews Designated a Minority Serving Institution
And awarded a $2.25 million grant by the US Department of the Interior The United States Department of the Interior has once again designated Andrews University as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) for its service toward various minority populations. As a result of this identification, a $2.25 million grant has been awarded to Andrews by the US Department of the Interior to recruit more minority students.
Andrews Receives National Science Foundation Grant
For research on electromagnetic waves The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded over $550,000 to a new collaborative project between Andrews University’s Department of Physics, Augsburg University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Wintley Phipps to Perform in the Howard
On Sunday, April 7, at 7 p.m. Andrews University and the Howard Performing Arts Center present a live vocal performance by legendary gospel artist and speaker Wintley Phipps on April 7, 2024. Starting at 7 p.m., Phipps will bring social and spiritual inspiration to his audience. Born in Trinidad before immigrating to Quebec, Canada, at a young age, Phipps has dedicated his musical talents to bringing glory to God.
Andrews University’s Envision Magazine Wins National Award
The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) has awarded a 2023 Pacemaker Award to Envision, Andrews University’s student-produced magazine. Envision was distinguished in the category of feature/general audience magazines produced by four-year colleges and universities. The award, designated by the judges of the ACP, recognizes national excellence in collegiate journalism. With content sourced fully from Andrews University students, the magazine's production was multifaceted.
2024 Summit on Social Consciousness
Theme: “Race. Religion. Reflections." The ninth Summit on Social Consciousness took place on Thursday, Feb. 29, and Saturday, March 2, 2024, with the theme “Race. Religion. Reflections. Andrews University: The Institutional Saga (1960–1980).” Each of the gatherings featured a recorded interview, followed by a panel reacting to the film.
Andrews University, Southwestern Michigan College Awarded Major State Grant
In the fall of 2023, Andrews University and Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) were awarded a $2 million partnership grant by the State of Michigan to support collaboration between the two schools’ nursing programs over the next five years. The grant will bolster the Associate Degree program at Southwestern and provide resources for nurses who wish to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) at Andrews.
Andrews University’s "Envision" Magazine Wins National Award
The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) has awarded a 2023 Pacemaker Award to Envision, Andrews University’s student-produced magazine. Envision was distinguished in the category of feature/general audience magazines produced by four-year colleges and universities. The award, designated by the judges of the ACP, recognizes national excellence in collegiate journalism. With content sourced fully from Andrews University students, the magazine's production was multifaceted.
Michigan Nursing Facilities Awarded Major Grant
To facilitate nursing education. In Fall of 2023, Andrews University and Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) were awarded a $2 million partnership grant by the state of Michigan to support collaboration between the two schools’ nursing programs over the next five years. The grant will bolster the Associate Degree program at Southwestern and provide resources for nurses who wish to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN), at Andrews.
Steve Green to Perform at Andrews University
On Sunday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. Christian singer and performer Steve Green will perform in the Howard Performing Arts Center on Andrews University campus on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. Steve Green brings expertise and passion in his singing performances, making him a crowd favorite for nearly 40 years.
Why we resigned from the ARC College of Experts
On Christmas Eve 2021, the pub-test folly struck again. The two of us found ourselves, angry and heartsore, resigning from the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) highly respected College of Experts in protest at the minister’s rejection of grant funding recommendations. This was not a comment on the college, a laudable body of experienced research leaders committed to supporting the best and most worthwhile research.
Book review: Restrictive Covenants and Freehold Land: A Practitioner’s Guide
"If I ever write a practitioners’ guide to anything, I freely admit I am going to turn to this book and shamelessly plunder its accessible structure" Restrictive Covenants and Freehold Land: A Practitioner’s Guide Fifth edition & CD Author: Andrew Francis Publisher: LexisNexis ISBN/ISSN: 9781784732417 Price: £139.99 Andrew Francis’s preface begins by noting an increasing readership among those ‘who are not lawyers, or other professionals in the world of property law’ and his stated intention...
Research: Millennial lawyers aren't 'work-shy, ill-informed or lazy'
Academics Andrew Francis and Lydia Bleasdale outline the challenges facing younger lawyers and the importance of managing expectations ‘Millennials’ and millennial lawyers are often presented negatively in the trade and popular press. Commonly ascribed attributes are viewed as a challenge to the accepted ways in which organisations and the profession operates. However, the reality is much more complex.
Considering A Two-Saturday Northwest Regional To Accommodate BYU
There might be a way to make it work. April 18, 2019 by Andrew Francis in Opinion with comments BYU Men’s Head coach Bryce Merrill tweeted last week the idea of having a single “Northwest Regional” tournament spread out over two Saturdays in place of the current two weekend Conference/Regional format that exists today. This is the first proposal that passes almost every criteria that both BYU and the ultimate community have created: To advance to Nationals, a team only has to compete on Saturdays.
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