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Employees Recognized for Mentorship

   Focus: Faculty & Staff | Posted on August 14, 2026
The annual Recognition & Awards Ceremony took place on Thursday, April 23. The event recognized student scholarship and honors as well as exemplary leadership in student employment and extracurricular activities. The program also included two awards that celebrate... read more

President’s Medallion Recipient

   Focus: Faculty & Staff | Posted on August 14, 2026
During the spring 2026 graduation weekend, Alayne Thorpe was honored with the President’s Medallion at the Commencement service for the College of Education & International Services and Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. Thorpe completed her... read more

Professor Publishes New Book

   Focus: Faculty & Staff | Posted on August 14, 2026
Kevin Burton, director of the Center for Adventist Research and assistant professor of church history, has published a new book through New York University Press. “Apocalyptic Abolitionism: How Millennialists Helped Abolish Slavery and Reform America” examines the relationship... read more

Howard Happenings

   Focus: Howard Happenings | Posted on August 14, 2026

Life on Campus

   Focus: Life on Campus | Posted on August 14, 2026

Standout Spiritual Retreat

   Focus: Campus Update | Posted on August 14, 2026
Faith, friendship and purpose came together at Andrews University’s Standout event from Feb. 20–22. Sixty-three high school students from public school and homeschool backgrounds attended the free spiritual retreat, hosted by the University’s Center for Faith Engagement, Discipleship... read more

Pilipino Cultural Night

   Focus: Campus Update | Posted on August 14, 2026
More than 300 students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members gathered at the Howard Performing Arts Center on Feb. 28 for the annual Andrews Filipino International Association (AFIA) Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN), a celebration of history and heritage.... read more

Black History Month

   Focus: Campus Update | Posted on August 14, 2026
Throughout the month of February, Andrews University students, faculty and staff came together to celebrate Black History Month through worship services, educational programming and heritage events designed to promote cultural awareness and foster meaningful conversations about faith, identity... read more