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Walla Walla University Senior Project Aids in Maranatha One-Day Church Redesign

For their senior project, Jenna Fanselau and Reuben Herbel, recent civil engineering graduates from Walla Walla University, created a redesign of a one-day church for Maranatha Volunteers International, a nonprofit organization that builds worship and education structures all over the world for communities in need.

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Society of Adventist Communicators Recognizes Southern Adventist University with Nine Awards

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, just outside of Chicago, Illinois, in October.

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Southern Adventist University Trains AI Model to Classify Dinosaur Teeth

Paleontologists help us understand the history of life on Earth by studying fossils, which they manually identify by examining the fossils’ geometry and other features. But what if they had a faster, easier, and more effective way to classify these ancient traces of life? Southern Adventist University’s Biology and Allied Health Department and School of Computing have collaborated on a project that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify dinosaur teeth automatically. The project applies the form of AI known as deep learning, which uses artificial neural networks to learn from data and solve complex problems.

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The Gift of God: Southern Adventist University Student Shares Call to Ministry

Dawson Stephens hasn’t always felt the passion for ministry that he has today. It took strong action from God to change the trajectory of the life of this senior theology major in the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University, and he uses his testimony to inspire other believers who are struggling with faith.

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Pacific Union College Restructures Aviation Program

Last school year, Pacific Union College's aviation program embarked on an exciting new journey. Changes within the aviation industry meant it was time for a new direction. The program that had served so well in the past was due for a major overhaul. In consultation with the administration of Pacific Union College, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and industry experts, the aviation program embarked on an innovative three-phase plan to place PUC as an industry leader in aviation training.

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Scared? New Devotional Book Offers Daily Doses of Courage and Peace

The new adult devotional book for 2025, Do Not Be Afraid, offers daily encouragement for those seeking peace in uncertain times. Authored by Nathan Brown, the book provides 365 daily readings rooted in Scripture that remind readers of Jesus’ call to live without fear.

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Northern California Conference Issues Statement After Butte County Press Conference Addressing Adventist School Shooting

The facts surrounding the Feather River Seventh-day Adventist School shooting have become more clear after today’s late afternoon press conference with the Butte County Sheriff’s Office and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

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North American Division President Responds to Shooting at Adventist Elementary School in California

This is the response by the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church President to the December 4, 2024, shooting incident at the Feather River Seventh-day Adventist School and statement of the Northern California Conference.

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Evangelism in Focus: Highlights from 2024 NAD Year-End Meeting Breakout

At the 2024 NAD Year-End Meeting, evangelism was a recurring theme, evidenced in reports on how NAD departments and territories are leveraging their resources to spread the gospel. Evangelism took the spotlight on day three of the business meetings, Sunday, Nov. 3, with attendees tackling questions clarifying mission in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Southern Adventist University Celebrates Record Undergraduate Enrollment

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, and, this year, Southern is hosting its largest undergraduate student body ever, totaling 2,929 students.