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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Senior Research Professor Reflects on Career http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69377 After more than 30 years on the Berrien County Board of Health, Dr. Duane McBride is stepping down. He said he’s worked with great health officers–from Jerry Erickson to Mike Mortimer to Nikki Britten to Courtney Davis and now, Guy Miller. “I think public health really, really makes a difference in this world with clean water, sewer, septic tanks,” said McBride, who is 80 years old. “It’s really making a difference in the lives and the quality of life of people and so it's been a pleasure and honor for me to be a part of this.” McBride grew up in the Chicago suburbs before moving to Berrien Springs to attend Andrews University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science in 1968. He received his PhD in sociology in 1976 from the University of Kentucky and worked for 13 years with the University of Miami School of Medicine in psychiatry and behavioral science before returning to Southwest Michigan. <div> <<< Read the full story at the Paxton Media Group <a href="https://www.paxtonmedia.com/news/the_herald_palladium/mcbride-reflects-on-years-with-berrien-county-board-of-health/article_b64ef211-72d0-572f-862e-7a8927c20e82.html">site</a> and Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/communities/berrien_springs/mcbride-reflects-on-years-with-berrien-county-board-of-health/article_6aaf84ce-5a4a-5d1b-ba8a-b3de823b3d30.html">site</a> >>></div> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:14:36 +0000 New Flight Simulator for Aviation Program http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69148 The Department of Aviation at Andrews University recently unveiled a new 737-MAX Crew Resource Trainer, a full-scale replica of a Boeing 737 cockpit designed to enhance advanced pilot training. The simulator was introduced during an Open House and Dedication Ceremony on Feb. 27, 2026, marking a significant step forward for the University’s aviation program and its preparation of future professional pilots. <<< Read the full story at the Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/new-flight-simulator-enhances-pilot-training-at-andrews-university">site</a>, Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/new-flight-simulator-enhances-pilot-training/">site</a> and Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/737-max-simulator-added-at-andrews-university-aviation-program/">site</a> >>> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:12:08 +0000 Scholarship for Denominational Employee Families http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69374 A qualifying student for the Denominational Tuition Guarantee Scholarship must be admitted and registered as a new full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student beginning in the fall 2026 semester; eligible for denominational tuition assistance under applicable North American Division (NAD) working policy; receive denominational tuition assistance equal to at least 70% of Andrews University undergraduate tuition from the sponsoring conference, union, division, or other approved denominational employer; reside in Andrews University residential housing unless otherwise approved by the University; maintain continuous enrollment and satisfy all applicable University academic, enrollment and scholarship renewal requirements. <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-guarantees-full-undergraduate-tuition-for-qualifying-denominational-employee-families-beginning-fall-2026/">site</a> and Adventist Today <a href="https://atoday.org/andrews-university-to-cover-full-undergraduate-tuition-for-eligible-denominational-employee-families/">site</a> >>> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:09:10 +0000 Seminary Partnership Promotes Community Engagement http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69373 The Center for Discipleship & Evangelism (CDE) began its community engagement intensive track Feb. 9 and 10. Partnered with Andrews University’s Center for Community Change, CDE invited 10 pastors—four from Southeastern California Conference (SECC) and six from Northern California Conference—to attend training in which outreach was the sole focus. From SECC, pastors Baron Savory, pastor at Valley Fellowship; Laffit Cortes, senior pastor of Escondido; Sandra Fermin, associate pastor for youth, young adults, and community engagement at Loma Linda Filipino; and Linda Biswas, community engagement pastor from Azure Hills, were selected to join the training across two days in preparation ahead of the launch of the community engagement track.  <<< Read the full story at the Paific Union Conference <a href="https://www.adventistfaith.com/news/secc-begins-its-first-center-for-discipleship/">site</a> >>> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:06:16 +0000 Students and Faculty Win Awards at MBAA Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69372 Graduate students and faculty from the Andrews University School of Business Administration (SBA) earned five awards and presented 17 research papers at the Midwest Business Administration Association (MBAA) International Conference in Chicago, highlighting the University’s research excellence on an international stage. <<< Read the full story at the North American Division <a href="https://www.nadadventist.org/news/andrews-university-students-and-faculty-win-awards-at-business-conference/">site</a>, Adventist Today <a href="https://atoday.org/andrews-university-business-students-faculty-earn-five-awards-at-international-research-conference/">site</a> and Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/andrews-university-students-faculty-earn-top-honors-at-international-business-conference/">site</a> >>> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:01:57 +0000 Student Ministers to Youth Through Tech Center http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69353 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. Having previously worked as a computer science instructor in New York for over a decade, Garcia now serves students at the Benton Harbor Boys and Girls Club’s Joel E. Smilow Teen Center (also known as “Teen Tech Center”), which features an array of technology used for education and creativity. Through this service, Garcia has combined his interests in spiritual ministry and computer science to provide an impactful resource for participants.  ... Garcia, who is also currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Andrews University’s Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, shared that the Teen Tech Center, funded in part by Best Buy and the Whirlpool Foundation, is a powerful and rare resource he and his students get to partake in. More than $1 million has been contributed to the facility’s construction and maintenance, he said. Garcia credited the leadership and efforts of Di’Andre Hureskin, Best Buy’s Teen Tech Center Coordinator, for helping to maintain the Tech Center and its impactful programs.  <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="http://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. Having previously worked as a computer science instructor in New York for over a decade, Garcia now serves students at the Benton Harbor Boys and Girls Club’s Joel E. Smilow Teen Center (also known as “Teen Tech Center”), which features an array of technology used for education and creativity. Through this service, Garcia has combined his interests in spiritual ministry and computer science to provide an impactful resource for participants. The Teen Tech Center is complete with a section for e-sports with nearly a dozen computers and professional equipment, where students not only play games, but also learn about streaming and other technical processes. A separate section is dedicated to 3D printing, sublimation, and virtual reality headsets that connect students with other Teen Tech Centers worldwide. Additionally, spaces for music production, podcasting, graphic design, and more are available in the state-of-the-art space. Garcia, who is also currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Andrews University’s Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, shared that the Teen Tech Center, funded in part by Best Buy and the Whirlpool Foundation, is a powerful and rare resource he and his students get to partake in. More than $1 million has been contributed to the facility’s construction and maintenance, he said. Garcia credited the leadership and efforts of Di’Andre Hureskin, Best Buy’s Teen Tech Center Coordinator, for helping to maintain the Tech Center and its impactful programs. ">site</a> >>> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:19:52 +0000 MAPM Program Coordinates With North Pacific Union http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69334 Ministerial Association serves pastors and their families across North Pacific Union through local conferences, providing resources that support spiritual growth, strengthen their calling and encourage professional development for effective ministry. The department provides resources and training to support pastors and conference ministerial teams, including coordination with Andrews University to serve twice yearly as a host site for the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry program, offered in English and Spanish. An annual ministerial retreat provides training, encouragement and renewal for ministerial leaders, along with ongoing mentoring and professional development for pastors across the territory. <<< Read the full story at the Northwest Adventists <a href="https://nwadventists.com/news/2026/06/ripples-gods-rain-departmental-reports-20212025">site</a> >>> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:33:32 +0000 Theology Students Strengthen Evangelism in Lima http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69310 With Bibles in hand, willing hearts and the desire to share hope, a group of theology students from Andrews University came to Peru to live a missionary experience that marked lives inside and outside the churches. For 15 days, the missionary group conducted evangelism campaigns with preaching, missionary visits, Bible studies and spiritual accompaniment to people interested in learning more about the Bible in Lima. *** Con Biblias en las manos, corazones dispuestos y el deseo de compartir esperanza, un grupo de estudiantes de teología de Andrews University llegó al Perú para vivir una experiencia misionera que marcó vidas dentro y fuera de las iglesias. Durante 15 días, el grupo misionero realizó campañas de evangelismo con predicación, visitas misioneras, estudios bíblicos y acompañamiento espiritual a personas interesadas en conocer más sobre la Biblia en Lima. <<< Read the full story at the South American Division <a href="https://noticias.adventistas.org/es/estudiantes-de-teologia-de-la-universidad-de-andrews-fortalecen-el-evangelismo-en-lima/">site</a> >>> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:21:42 +0000