Herald-Palladium: Blind Andrews student gets biblical languages doctorate

Ray McAllister graduates today from Andrews University, having overcome obstacles and achieving what very likely no one else in his position has. Read more.

Herald-Palladium: Structured learning

At camp, kids get foundation in the art, technique of designing spaces
They may not all end up becoming architects, but the young people attending this summer's Renaissance Kids Architecture Day Camp at Andrews University are certainly learning to explore their creative side. Jessica Snively, a student at Andrews Academy, took part in the architecture camp last year and thought it was fun. She spent much of this week designing a sculpture garden that has a path in the shape of a snake, little bridges, a fountain with fish squirting water and a giant turtle people can walk under. Read more.

South Bend Tribune: Andrews commencement is this weekend

Robert P. Bartlett, president of the Michigan Colleges Foundation, and Van G. Hurst, president of the Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, are among the featured speakers for the Andrews University graduation weekend Friday through Sunday. Read more.

Spectrum Magazine: A Bible for the Church

A New Edition of the NKJV Bible Opens Doors for Adventist Evangelism

The new Andrews Study Bible was released last month at the 59th General Conference Session in Atlanta, Georgia. Featuring a wide range of study tools and classic NKJV text, the new Bible was produced by an international team of Adventist scholars in cooperation with denominational leadership. Spectrum asked General Editor Dr. Jon Dybdahl about the process and vision that guided the new Bible to completion. Read more.

South Bend Tribune:Andrews University group assists in Haiti

Andrews group assesses mental health care needs

Harvey Burnett's recent trip to the earthquake-ravaged country of Haiti was a little different than the ones other area residents have taken to help out over the last several months. For Burnett and other members of a study tour by Andrews University faculty and staff, the goal was to assess the native population's needs for mental health and other counseling services. Read more.

Herald-Palladium: Emergency responder

Nursing student's Good Samaritan act credited with saving bleeding man on Benton Harbor street

BENTON HARBOR - Nursing student Dowin Coffy wasn't obligated to stop when he saw a man lying on Empire Avenue severely bleeding Sunday night, but he decided to put his medical knowledge to use. . . Coffy said he was driving home around 11:30 p.m. after watching fireworks in St. Joseph when he spotted McClinton, who was surrounded by about a dozen people, some of whom had wrapped a shirt around the wound. Coffy, a fifth-year nursing student at Andrews University who is scheduled to graduate in May, said from the amount of blood spurting from the wound it appeared that an artery had been ruptured. Coffy said McClinton's eyes were glazed, a symptom of shock due to loss of blood. Read more.

Herald Palladium: Howard Center announces its 2010-11 series

Andrews University announced today the Howard Performing Arts Center's 2010-2011 concert series, which will include Big Daddy Weave, the Sphinx Chamber Orchestra and Christian music legend Sandi Patty. Read more.

Adventist News Network: Session delegates strengthen Adventist Church's creation

Motions affirm creation position, reopen Fundamental Belief for enhancement
In the face of a society and academic community where challenges to the Seventh-day Adventist fundamental belief in a "literal, recent, six-day creation" are rampant, delegates to the 59th General Conference Session in Atlanta, Georgia, voted June 30 to reaffirm that belief and possibly strengthen the church's fundamental belief language on that point.

Adventist News Network: Nine appointed vice presidents; associate secretaries,

Nine appointed vice presidents; associate secretaries, treasurers ...
Schoun was formerly president of Adventist World Radio and associate dean of the Theological Seminary at Andrews University, and who has traveled to more ...

The Herald-Palladium: Reunited (and it feels so good):

Reunited (and it feels so good): Social networking websites are changing the face of class reunions

As the time for high school class reunions approaches, the same questions will arise that have always confronted people trying to reconnect with long-lost friends.

How do I get in touch with people who have changed their names or are scattered across the country?

Adventist News Network

Adventist publishing house releases study Bible: Volume set for launch at World Session
A Seventh-day Adventist publishing house has released a study Bible, the first of its kind featuring unique study notes and commentary from Adventist Bible scholars around the world. Read more.

The Adventist Review

Savoring the Word: Engaging Scripture with the new Andrews Study Bible
More than three years in the making, the recently published Andrews Study Bible marks a milestone in Adventist publication. Under the leadership of Andrews University president Niels-Erik Andreasen and the Andrews University Press, the project moved from vision to reality in record time—especially considering the complexity of working with an international team of contributors, as well as numerous editors, designers, and proofreaders. Read more.

Herald Palladium: Going Out Into the World

Students mark completion of degrees at Andrews University
The overcast skies didn’t dampen the excitement of graduates, eager to hold their diploma, on Graduation Sunday, May 2. Altogether, 588 students — undergraduate and graduate, both affiliate and main campus — marked the formal completion of their degree from Andrews University, according to a news release. Read more.

Jamaica Gleaner News: GG receives honorary degree from alma mater

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has been awarded an honorary degree from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Read more.

Associated Newspapers of Mich: Grass roots activism more important than ever

As I wandered around Kellogg Park last Thursday, something Congressman Thad McCotter said earlier in the day resonated with me.

Looking out over a crowd that may have topped a thousand people, he talked about the fundamental disconnect between elected officials and ‘we the people.’ Read more.

Herald Palladium: Andrews University sets graduation events

BERRIEN SPRINGS - The U.S. Senate chaplain and the governor general of Jamaica will be the commencement speakers at Andrews University over the upcoming graduation weekend. Read more.

WSBT: Andrews University student killed in three-car accident

A 46-year-old Andrews University student is dead after a three-car accident in Oronoko Township in Michigan Thursday afternoon, police say in a news release Friday. Read more.

South Bend Tribune: One-stop recycling in Berrien

A few monitors and old network gear were dropped off for recycling by John Frambach, director of technology at Johnson-Rauhoff, a local business in St. Joseph, Mich.

He brought the items to the electronics recycling collection at Andrews University in Berrien Springs this week. Read more.

Herald Palladium: Seminary student killed in three-car collision

Andrews University is mourning the loss of a Seminary student who died Thursday afternoon in a car crash near Berrien Springs. Read more.

South Bend Tribune: Andrews University student killed in three-car accident

A 46-year-old Andrews University student is dead after a three-car accident in Oronoko Township in Michigan Thursday afternoon, police say in a news release Friday.

Denroy Black, a native of Jamaica, was traveling northbound on Garr Road when he failed to stop at the stop sign at Shawnee Road near Andrews University in Berrien Springs at 4:10 p.m. A pickup truck traveling eastbound struck the drivers side of Black's car, sending his vehicle into another vehicle waiting to turn south onto Garr. Read more.

WNDU: Berrien County holds second electronics recycling collection

Wednesday, the Berrien County Community Development Department, along with Andrews University, is hosting the second Berrien County electronics recycling collection. Read more.

Herald Palladium: Adventist film well received by Andrews audience

Documentary discusses church's approach to health
BERRIEN SPRINGS - It wasn't exactly a Hollywood premiere with stars walking down a red carpet, but the Southwest Michigan premiere of "The Adventists" drew rave reviews from those watching Saturday night at Andrews University.

Nearly 2,000 people crowded into Pioneer Memorial Church on campus to watch the one-hour film about the Seventh-day Adventist Church's role in promoting a holistic approach to health.

Read more. . .

WSJM: Electronics Recycling Day To Be Offered At Andrews University

Berrien County residents and businesses can recycle electronic waste on Wednesday, April 14th at Andrews University in Berrien Springs. Read more.

ANN: Griggs International would split, move location under proposed changes

College-level programs would stay with the world headquarters-affiliated school; K-12 programs could migrate to North America

A dramatic plan to remake Griggs University and Griggs International Academy, the 101-year-old distance learning arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, took its first steps April 6, when delegates to the Spring meeting of the world church's Executive Committee accepted a report calling for a restructuring. Read more.

WSBT: Easter Passion play presented at Andrews University

For Christians, Easter weekend is about more than bunnies and eggs. Every year, Andrews University in Berrien Springs teaches the biblical Easter story to thousands of people. This is the 7th year the college has presented the Easter Passion Play. Read more.

WSJM: Andrews Easter Passion Play This Weekend

Andrews University is expecting up to eight-thousand people to attend its annual Easter Passion Play this weekend in Berrien Springs. This will be the event's seventh year, and Director Richard Parke says it's like no other play you have seen. Rather than taking place in one location, the Passion Play is spread out in several areas around campus. Visitors will be led on walking tours from each area to the next, taking in scenes that depict the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Read more.

Herald Palladium: Visitors will see the events of Holy Week

BERRIEN SPRINGS - Andrews University once again is offering area residents a unique and inspiring way to experience the passion story this Easter weekend.

For the seventh time in the past eight years, the university is offering an interactive Easter Passion Play on April 3 where people can go back 2,000 years to experience the life, death and resurrection of Christ. Read more.

South Bend Tribune: Andrews' growth boosts our area

Throughout its history, the Seventh-day Adventist institution has not sought public attention. Yet because of its global outreach, Andrews recently was recognized as fifth in the nation for largest proportion of international students. Noteworthy too is the devotion to serving others throughout the world that Andrews sows in its students. Many other schools have only recently embraced this means of broadening and enriching life experience. Read more.

South Bend Tribune: Passion play enormous undertaking

Volunteers are still needed for the 2010 Passion Play at Andrews University. It takes more than 700 people to carry off the live performance, according to director Richard Parke. Read more.

Niles Daily Star: Andrews University to present passion play

The seventh annual Easter Passion Play will be held Saturday, April 3 on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs. This indoor/outdoor walk-through experience depicts the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Read more.
 

South Bend Tribune: Andrews University embarks on major projects

For the next year and a half, Andrews University will be bustling with the sounds of construction. Read more.

WSJM: Andrews University Plans Three Large Construction Projects

For the next couple years, the sound of construction will be heard around the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs. Read more.

Herald Palladium: Andrews U. to start building in April

Andrews University will start $17 million worth of building projects in April, the largest in terms of cost it has ever undertaken. Read more.

WSBT: Andrews University names new provost

Andrea Luxton has been named the new provost at Andrews University. Read more.

South Bend Tribune: Saving the planet one book at a time

Saving the planet one book at a time
tudents looking to avoid hauling old textbooks back home at the end of the semester or seeing them end up in a dumpster have a new option. Read more.

WSJM: Benefit Concert for Haiti

Benefit Concert For Haiti Planned At Andrews University
A Haitian relief concert is planned at Andrews University. When the earthquake hit Haiti this year, it was learned that Andrews currently has over 20 students enrolled who come from that country...Read more.

South Bend Tribune: Area residents are safe after quake

Area residents are safe after quake: Niles couple felt building sway when quake struck
Several local residents, including a Niles couple, are safe in Santiago, Chile, despite Saturday's massive earthquake.

The Niles husband and wife are Bernardo and Martha Navia.

Pedro Navia, chairman of the languages department at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, said he was able to contact his parents on Saturday, shortly after the quake hit. Read more.

Spectrum Blog

Spectrum Magazine is featuring Time for Lent: Mentoring, a blog co-authored by Desmond Murray, assistant professor of chemistry at Andrews University, and Charity Garcia, a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland, College Park and a Curriculum & Instruction doctoral student at Andrews University. Read more.

Herald Palladium: Honoring the fallen

Honoring the fallen

It was a time for reflection as people gathered on the Andrews University campus to honor those who died in the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti.

Over 150 people gathered in the Seminary Chapel Saturday night to hear words and songs of hope in the midst of grief. They honored members of the local Haitian community who lost loved ones in the earthquake. Read more.

South Bend Tribune: Haitians at Andrews University talk about homeland

Haitians at Andrews University talk about homeland
February, 14, 2010
Louise Albert fought back tears as she discussed the resiliency of the Haitian people, and how she remains confident the country of her descendants will rebuild in the wake of last month's devastating earthquake that claimed more than 100,000 lives. Read more.
 

Herald Palladium

Forensics lab back up and running
Berrien County has reopened its forensic laboratory on the Andrews University campus under a new chief analyst, Prosecutor Arthur Cotter announced. Read more.

Lake Union Herald

The following stories related to Andrews University appeared in the February issue of the Lake Union Herald:

Modern-Day Miracles
I became a Seventh-day Adventist in February 2008 at the age of 22. Not knowing any Adventists my age, I struggled with loneliness and depression. I prayed for God to show me where to go and to reveal His plan for my life. He listened. Read more.

Business programs now IACBE accredited
Andrews University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), located in Olathe, Kan. Read more.

Increased APS scholarships for 2010-2011
According to Niels-Erik Andreasen, Andrews University president, freshmen will be eligible to receive $10,000 to $40,000 in scholarship money during their four years of undergraduate study beginning in the 2010–2011 school year. Read more.
 

Spectrum Blog

Ivan LaBianca, a student at Andrews, and his friend Tim Wolfer, a student at Pacific Union College, went to Haiti as independent documentary filmmakers. Read more.

WSJM

Andrews University Students Collect Food For The Needy As Part Of MLK Week
Students at Andrews University turned the Martin Luther King Junior weekend into an experience of both celebration and service this month by collecting donations for the needy. Read more. 

Fox 28.com

Local Haitian students hear mixed news from Haiti
(Air date: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010)
Survival stories are making their way to some Haitian students studying at Andrews University. 

Fox News

Haitians Helping Haitians
(air date Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010)
Quake victims organize at a Seventh-day Adventist church in Port-au-Prince

The Harvest Show

Pastor Ron Whitehead, assistant to the president for spiritual life and executive director of the Center for Youth Evangelism, and graduate student Chantal Joanis, who is Haitian, were guests on The Harvest Show on Monday, January 18. (Segment starts at approximately 25 minutes into the program)

South Bend Tribune

Berrien County: Schools of Choice numbers remain steady

Herald Palladium

Cash, not goods, needed to help Haiti

WSJM

Local Haitian Students Struggle To Reach Family Back Home

Berrien County Residents Take Action To Help Haiti Relief Efforts

The Herald-Palladium

Caribbean catastrophe: Haitian Andrews students struggle to communicate with families after devastating earthquake

The South Bend Tribune

Area family hears of relative's death in Haiti quake

WSBT

Haitian shockwaves ripple through Michiana

WNDU

WNDU: Haitians locally wait for word after deadly earthquake

Fox 28.com

Michiana Haitians await news from their homeland