Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Fri, 9 Jan 2026 02:44:00 +0000 Fri, 9 Jan 2026 02:44:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Every Step of the Way http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68681 <p> <img alt="" src="https://webdev.andrews.edu/attachments/68/68681/marathon1.jpg" style="width: 1200px;" /></p> <p> <em>Jane and Charles Cutting graduated from Andrews University in June 1962. Jane earned a Bachelor of Science in home economics, and Charles completed a Bachelor of Arts in zoology. They had married with one year of undergraduate work left at Andrews, and after graduation and further education, they went on to careers as a dietitian and dentist, respectively. Over the years, Jane and Charles moved multiple times&mdash; including for military service, employment, and mission service. Their family grew to include three daughters: Cheryl Ann, Shelly Sue and Carey Lynn. </em></p> <p> <em>Jane and Charles also took up a long-term, long-distance interest: running marathons.</em></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <hr /> <p> &nbsp;</p> <blockquote> <p> <img alt="" src="https://webdev.andrews.edu/attachments/68/68681/marathon2.jpg" style="float: right; width: 400px;" />Charles and Jane at the San Francisco Marathon in 1983  Charles and Jane at a Missoula Marathon in Montana</p> </blockquote> <p> I was born in Huntington, Long Island, New York, but moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, when I was 18 months old. I graduated from Battle Creek Academy and went on to Emmanuel Missionary College (EMC), which became Andrews University while I was there.</p> <p> Charles was born in Los Angeles, California, primarily living in California except for a brief time in South Bend, Indiana, and Berrien Springs, Michigan. He graduated from La Sierra Academy and went to La Sierra College for a year and a half before also attending EMC.</p> <p> Charles and I met at EMC, became friends and dated a little by 1959. During Christmas vacation that year, Charles hitchhiked to Florida to visit some longtime family friends.</p> <p> My family spent every Christmas vacation in Florida with my grandparents. In 1959, we happened to attend a Friday evening meeting at the Seventh-day Adventist church in Orlando. Who should also be there but Charles!</p> <p> My parents were happy to see him, and my dad offered him a ride with us back to Michigan instead of him hitchhiking. He gladly accepted. After that trip, we kept dating. We got engaged during the next Christmas vacation and were married on Sept. 3, 1961, in Battle Creek.</p> <p> Charles was drafted into the Army and, after graduation from Andrews in 1962, we moved to Texas and Washington, D.C., for his service. In 1964, we returned to school&mdash;I did a dietetics internship while Charles attended Loma Linda University. He graduated from dental school in 1968, and we lived in Utah and Michigan before moving to Colorado. We had always been active and especially enjoyed hiking over the years.</p> <p> In 1972, Charles attended American Medical Association meetings in Denver. One of the speakers was Kenneth Cooper, who had worked with the Air Force troops to get them running and later became the &ldquo;father of aerobics.&rdquo; Charles was so impressed with the presentation that he came home and said, &ldquo;We have to start running!&rdquo;</p> <p> So we went in search of shoes. There were no running shoes available at that time. Instead, we got some tennis shoes and began running a mile around our neighborhood every morning&mdash;rain, sunshine or snow. We kept up the one or two miles a day for several years.</p> <p> In 1974, we moved to Africa, having accepted a call to mission service working in dental clinics. We spent six months in Rhodesia, which later became Zimbabwe. Then we moved to Malawi for six years. The dentists remodeled and updated the dental clinic, and they trained their own national dental assistants. We also did a lot of &ldquo;bush&rdquo; clinics out in more remote areas, often under a big tree. During the years that we lived in Africa, we continued to keep up with our running.</p> <p> In 1980, we moved back to California to be close to Charles&rsquo; mother, who was in poor health. We were living in the Loma Linda area, and Charles saw an advertisement for the Loma Linda Lopers. He decided to check it out and see what their fitness program involved. He found out they were training to do the Honolulu Marathon in December. He didn&rsquo;t have any intentions of doing a marathon but thought it would be nice to have more people to run with.</p> <p> I kept up with my two miles a day in our neighborhood. Then Charles told me it&rsquo;s easier to go five miles than two miles because you are just getting warmed up in two miles. I started going farther and discovered he was right.</p> <p> Charles had been putting in all the training to do a marathon so decided to go to Honolulu to do the marathon with the Lopers. I said I would go along and cheer them on because the farthest I had ever run was eight miles. But the Lopers talked me into doing the marathon, too. They said, &ldquo;You&rsquo;ve been running a lot, and you can finish it.&rdquo;</p> <blockquote> <p> <img alt="" src="https://webdev.andrews.edu/attachments/68/68681/marathon3.jpg" style="width: 400px; float: left;" /><em>Jane and grandson Caden at the 40th Los Angeles Marathon  Jane and Charles at a Los Angeles Marathon with Ron DuPreez who, in 2025, completed a 50K in 50 states in 50 days to encourage seniors to stay active</em></p> </blockquote> <p> Honolulu leaves the course open until the last runner comes across the finish line. I had hiked Mount Whitney, which was 22 miles round trip at high elevation, so I knew I could finish the Honolulu route and agreed to give it a try.</p> <p> I was able to run the first 15 miles and then alternated running and walking the rest. But I finished faster than some of the Lopers who had trained all year for it&mdash;my time was five hours and 35 minutes. I was quite sore after the marathon for a few days. Later, I decided to train for the following year&rsquo;s Honolulu Marathon, and I completed it in four hours and 34 minutes.</p> <p> We started doing other marathons, mainly around California. I did my personal best marathon in San Diego in 1985 with a time of 3:53:39. Charles&rsquo; best time was 3:46.</p> <p> We qualified for the prestigious Boston Marathon, which didn&rsquo;t begin until noon. By race time, it had been a long time since we ate. Back then, we didn&rsquo;t have a lot of snacks or gels or electrolytes to use along the way. Charles was hypoglycemic and slowed down a lot. I ended up beating him by seven minutes. For the majority of the marathons we have done, he has beaten my time. But there have been a few times that I came in ahead of him.</p> <p> At this point, we were going all over the country to do marathons in many of the major cities and also in some more remote areas. I liked doing a marathon a month to use it as a training run for the next marathon.</p> <p> Then we decided to work on doing a marathon in every state. We spent a couple weeks in New England and got all those states. Our daughter and her husband were planning a trip to Alaska and Canada on their motorcycle in 2004. We thought that sounded like fun, so we got a motorcycle and went with them. It was about an 8,000 mile trip with frequent stops to rest and stretch and buy gas, etc., but it was fun. We put our bikes on the ferries and went up through the Inside Passage. We took time out to do a marathon in Anchorage, Alaska.</p> <p> After we retired to northern Idaho in 2005, we were able to take marathon trips crisscrossing the U.S., doing several marathons along the way. It took a lot of planning to fit in as many as we could. We were also able to visit many friends and family on our trips in between marathons.</p> <p> In 2008, we met our goal of completing marathons in all 50 states&mdash;Arkansas was our last state. That didn&rsquo;t stop us from doing more marathons, though. We have done several marathons in Canada, including in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Niagara Falls. Auckland, New Zealand, and London, England, are the only two marathons we have done outside of North America, although we have been on all the continents and traveled in 85 countries.</p> <p> When the Los Angeles Marathon started in 1986, the Loma Linda Lopers switched to training for that race instead of the Honolulu Marathon. We did that first Los Angeles Marathon and kept doing it every year because it was convenient and close by while we were living in Southern California.</p> <blockquote> <p> <img alt="" src="https://webdev.andrews.edu/attachments/68/68681/marathon4.jpg" style="width: 400px; float: right;" />Los Angeles Marathon medals (Jane&rsquo;s on the right and Charles&rsquo; on the left) and a quilt made out of T-shirts from doing a marathon in all 50 states  Los Angeles Marathon Legacy Runners Charles and Jane  Oldest male Los Angeles Marathon Legacy Runner Claud and oldest female Los Angeles Marathon Legacy Runner Jane</p> </blockquote> <p> When we retired and moved to Idaho, we had already done the first 20 Los Angeles Marathons. We decided to keep going back to LA each year for the marathon, and now it has been 40 years since it began! Unfortunately, Charles had some health issues which prevented him from doing the 40th year on March 16, 2025. But I was there. For the last four years or so, I have been the oldest female to have done all the Los Angeles Marathons. I plan to do the LA Marathon every year in March, and I will try to keep it up as long as I am able. There are still 86 of us who have done all 40 years of the LA Marathon. Ten of us are women.</p> <p> We have done so many marathons, it is hard to say which one is a favorite. Joining the 50 States Marathon Club was fun because we would get to see a lot of the same people at so many of the races. Some marathons have beautiful scenery, like on the North Carolina coast, in the California Redwoods, in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City, in Coeur d&rsquo;Alene, in Yakima Valley in Washington, at Big Sur in California, and along the Gulf Coast of Texas.</p> <blockquote> <p> <strong>&ldquo;Charles got started doing marathons before I did, and he has done 222 marathons and 50K races. I have done a total of 194 marathons and 50K races.&rdquo;</strong></p> </blockquote> <p> Then others are very interesting because they take you through famous and historical places such as Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, San Diego, Chicago, Seattle and Los Angeles. We sort of favor the Los Angeles Marathon because we have the history of doing it for 40 years. Its course has changed a number of times over the years, but it always includes downtown Los Angeles, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Olvera Street and Hollywood.</p> <p> It&rsquo;s also been a joy to watch the athletes in the next generations of our family. Carey&rsquo;s husband Greg has done several Ironman triathlons and a lot of marathons and other athletic events. He loves riding his bike and has done 100 and 300 milers for some events. Our grandson Kyler did his first marathon with us in Los Angeles when he was 16 in 2022, and he also did his first half Ironman triathlon here in Coeur d&rsquo;Alene in June this year. Greg did that one, too. Our grandson Caden did the Los Angeles Marathon when he was 16 in 2025 with me. Cheryl&rsquo;s husband Kent did a marathon in Singapore when he was about 17, while attending Far Eastern Academy. So we do have a few athletes in our family!</p> <p> Charles got started doing marathons before I did, and he has done 222 marathons and 50K races. I have done a total of 194 marathons and 50K races.</p> <p> We try to be an inspiration to others and encourage everyone to stay as active as possible for as long as possible so they can enjoy life to the fullest.</p> <p> God promises to be with us always in everything that comes our way. And He has been with us all the time, no matter where we are. We thank Him daily for His loving and protective care and for solving issues so we can carry on with our lives and our duties.</p> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:04:33 +0000 Jonathan Fetrick joins CFE team http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68679 <p> ANDREWS UNIVERSITY WELCOMES Jonathan Fetrick to the Center for Faith Engagement (CFE) team as University chaplain. In this role, Fetrick is responsible for enriching the spiritual life, faith development and pastoral care of the University community. Together with a dedicated team of spiritual leaders, he will work to build a vibrant community of faith, foster whole-person growth and further the mission of Andrews University.</p> <p> President John Wesley Taylor V says, &ldquo;We look forward to the energy, experience and spiritual passion Chaplain Jonathan Fetrick brings to this role, and we are confident he will be a powerful and compassionate presence among us.&rdquo;</p> <p> Fetrick&rsquo;s vision for chaplaincy is one of collaboration&mdash;coming alongside students, faculty and staff to empower them as faithful disciples who disciple others. He says, &ldquo;I am passionate about connecting students with God&rsquo;s mission, message, and people and about equipping and sending people out for Christ. Andrews, in a fascinating way, is a representation of the world church. We have an opportunity to impact the mission of God in this world in a very distinct way.&rdquo;</p> <p> Fetrick holds a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in theology from Southern Adventist University and a Master of Divinity from Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry at Andrews with a focus on discipleship strategies. Returning with his wife Michelle, also an Andrews alum, Fetrick is excited to be back on the campus where their journey together began, along with their four children. For the past eight years, he served as pastor of the Wisconsin Academy Church. Prior to that, he served for 11 years in the Washington Conference, both as a pastor and youth pastor.</p> <p> Growing up in a very spiritually focused environment, Fetrick found regular opportunities to participate in ministry, including on mission trips, through literature evangelism and at summer camps. These provided numerous ways for him to express his faith and share it with others. In college, with the advice of mentors and time spent in thought and prayer, Fetrick clearly felt God&rsquo;s leading to pastoral ministry.</p> <blockquote> &ldquo;I am passionate about connecting students with God&rsquo;s mission, message, and people ... &rdquo;</blockquote> <p> Now, as University chaplain, Fetrick&rsquo;s dream is that the Center for Faith Engagement is effective in raising conversation with faculty and staff about how to best help students become disciples. He says, &ldquo;I know how to be a disciple of Jesus as a pastor because that&rsquo;s who I am. But I don&rsquo;t know how to do that as a nurse, mathematician or counselor. While there is a lot of overlap, there is also nuance that is important. Our faculty and staff bring expertise to that.&rdquo;</p> <p> He adds, &ldquo;From the student standpoint, my objective would be to empower students to disciple other students and to give them the opportunity and tools to take things at Andrews to the next level for God.&rdquo;</p> <p> Fetrick looks forward to leading the Center for Faith Engagement team. He says, &ldquo;I can only do so much for God on my own. I need to pour into the lives of those who are discipling students and equip them to lean into discipling even more for God. Part of equipping comes from creating a framework, part from building a culture of discipleship, and part from simply a realization of conversations and relationship around being a Seventh-day Adventist Christian.&rdquo;</p> <p> He continues, &ldquo;The real crux is discipleship multiplication&mdash;someone being a disciple in such a way that what they have with Jesus overflows. Disciples make a lifelong commitment to work alongside other people to do something more for God together than they can do on their own.&rdquo;</p> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:47:57 +0000 Donations contribute to lasting change http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68678 <p> OVER THE SUMMER, SEVERAL KEY updates to campus facilities were carried out. &ldquo;Sometimes the work of transformation is incremental,&rdquo; says Donald Bedney, vice president for University Advancement. &ldquo;In our case, Andrews University has benefited from the steady &lsquo;behind the scenes&rsquo; support and completion of several meaningful projects. We thank the Lord for the generosity of our donors and for the time and effort put into much of the work by Andrews staff members and willing Maranatha volunteers.&rdquo;</p> <p> In the Howard Performing Arts Center, a new set of curtains has been installed as a result of the &ldquo;Raise the Curtain&rdquo; campaign. The three-year initiative raised approximately $100,000 to replace the original curtains and mechanisms, which were showing signs of wear and no longer operating consistently. The new curtains have been color-matched and are made from a higher-quality fabric. They can now be controlled electronically from the audiovisual technicians&rsquo; workspace, eliminating the need to go backstage for adjustments between ensemble performances. Performers at the center have commented on the improved sound control and acoustics of the space, and the positive aesthetic appeal of the curtains continues.</p> <blockquote> &ldquo;We want to do what we can to facilitate a better experience for all of our students and employees at Andrews University.&rdquo;</blockquote> <p> A variety of improvements have been made to the main floor of the James White Library, with the goal of turning it into a collaborative learning space for students and employees. Aided by $15,000 from University Advancement and some additional institutional funding, outdated reference book displays were removed, old carpeting was replaced and walls were repainted. Beginning with these physical refinements, staff members hope to make the entire library an inviting space for focus and connection. Future improvements, including further carpeting, painting and furniture replacement, are also in the process of being planned and funded.</p> <p> Renovations to Lamson Hall continued this summer, resulting in 49 improved living spaces for students. Generous donors provided $1.2 million to fund this multi-year project to update the women&rsquo;s residence hall. This was the second year that Maranatha Volunteers International partnered with the University to replace bathroom facilities, change carpets, add new paint and provide movable desks. Volunteers worked over a four-week period to prepare the living spaces for the 2025&ndash;2026 school year, and many residents currently benefit from the enhancements. Plans are in process for the project to move forward in the coming summers.</p> <p> Timber Ridge has undergone several updates to convert it from a community apartment complex into student housing. Friends of the University provided a $3 million gift for renovations, which have included replacing cabinets, appliances and carpets; installing vinyl flooring; painting walls; and gutting and replacing bathrooms. Over the past few months, workers have aimed to complete renovations to the first wing and to install general security and safety measures. When completed, the renovated facility will provide an additional 85 housing units.</p> <p> &ldquo;We are so thankful for all of our partners who have helped us in upgrading our facilities all across the campus this year,&rdquo; says Glenn &ldquo;Chip&rdquo; Meekma, chief financial officer. &ldquo;We want to do what we can to facilitate a better experience for all of our students and employees at Andrews University.&rdquo;</p> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:36:42 +0000 Department of Music receives instrument donations http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68677 <p> ANDREWS UNIVERSITY&rsquo;S DEPARTMENT of Music has recently received several generous donations in the form of instruments. These instruments are housed in Hamel Hall and the Howard Performing Arts Center and will be used by various music students, faculty members and performers.</p> <p> Most recently, a Kawai Grand Piano was donated by the Fairplain Presbyterian Church, previously located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The donation was given in honor of Vladimir Slavujevic, an Andrews alumnus and the longtime music director of the church.</p> <p> <img alt="Most recently, a Kawai Grand Piano was donated by the Fairplain Presbyterian Church, previously located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The donation was given in honor of Vladimir Slavujevic, an Andrews alumnus and the longtime music director of the church." src="https://webdev.andrews.edu/attachments/68/68677/piano.jpg" style="width: 400px;" /></p> <blockquote> <p> <img alt="Earlier in the year, a Klop Continuo Organ was donated by the Rhoads family on behalf of the late Donald Rhoads, former chair of the University’s Department of Mathematics." src="https://webdev.andrews.edu/attachments/68/68677/organ.jpg" style="width: 400px;" /></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p> Earlier in the year, a Klop Continuo Organ was donated by the Rhoads family on behalf of the late Donald Rhoads, former chair of the University&rsquo;s Department of Mathematics.</p> </blockquote> <p> A Steinway Grand Piano was donated in 2023 in memory of Phyllis Staples, a talented pianist and longtime resident of Berrien Springs, Michigan.</p> <p> In addition to the gift of physical instruments, the Department of Music has also received numerous donations toward its Steinway fund, which raises money for additional Steinway-branded pianos used for educational and performance purposes.</p> <p> Max Keller, chair of the Department of Music, shares that the department is very grateful for the high-quality contributions it has received, noting, &ldquo;We have all of our rooms and all of our spaces filled now, which is fantastic!&rdquo;</p> <p> Carlos Lugo, a music performance graduate student, has found the recent donations helpful for his learning experience. He shares that he has used the Kawai Grand Piano, and he finds it comfortable with a &ldquo;refreshing sound,&rdquo; perfect for practice and performance.</p> <p> &ldquo;Sometimes arts are disregarded by other budget priorities,&rdquo; says Lugo. &ldquo;Investing in the arts is investing in our soul. Donors should know that what they do is so beneficial for us, music students. They are investing in our talents so that we can succeed and change the world.&rdquo;</p> <p> Senior Aiko Ayala, whose music performance degree is concentrated in piano, expresses &ldquo;great joy&rdquo; in being able to use the quality donations. &ldquo;Knowing that people care about my education makes me feel more confident in pursuing my goals as a musician and servant of God,&rdquo; she says. &ldquo;It also motivates me to try new things without worrying too much about limitations of instruments [or] finances. Therefore, donations are vital and appreciated for music students like me, who like to go beyond and above the standards, so that we can change the world one note at a time.&rdquo;</p> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:13:12 +0000 Be the Bold http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68676 <p> WHAT WOULD YOU DO TODAY IF FEAR wasn&rsquo;t holding you back? What if you knew, without question, that God was cheering you on?</p> <p> Imagine hearing God whisper, &ldquo;This is your moment!&rdquo; But somehow, that voice gets drowned out by fear. Fear of failure, of rejection, of chasing a dream too big.</p> <p> But what if boldness, rooted in faith, is the key to your greatest impact?</p> <p> Flash back to 1901. Our founders took a leap, packing up Battle Creek College and planting it in Berrien Springs. There were no guarantees. Just faith, grit and courage. That audacious move birthed the campus we know today. Their courage shaped this place. Their God-filled boldness changed everything.</p> <p> Now, it&rsquo;s our turn. This is our moment to break the mold and be the bold. Not in a reckless or showy way but with a boldness rooted in faith. The kind that listens to God&rsquo;s call and chooses courage over fear.</p> <p> How do we live boldly? Here are three game changers.</p> <h3> Dare to Act</h3> <p> Boldness isn&rsquo;t just dreaming; it&rsquo;s doing. It&rsquo;s standing up for truth, pursuing God&rsquo;s call and living faith unapologetically.</p> <p> Peter stepping onto the waves. David facing Goliath. Daniel praying with his window open. None of these actions were safe. All were bold.</p> <p> God has a plan for your life, but it often requires holy boldness to pursue it. Your bold step might be launching a ministry, sharing your faith or simply speaking up. Don&rsquo;t let the &ldquo;what if&rdquo; freeze you. 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us, &ldquo;For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind&rdquo; (NKJV).</p> <p> So, take that risk. Trust God&rsquo;s lead. Start small, but start now. Your bold step could spark something eternal.</p> <h3> Dare to Connect</h3> <p> Boldness is also about people&mdash;the quiet courage of love. It takes boldness to notice the overlooked and build bridges that others might avoid.</p> <p> Jesus&rsquo; life was a master class in reaching out to others. His connections changed lives.</p> <p> Acts 4 shows that when the early church built strong connections, they shook the world with Spirit-filled power. Because when you dare to connect, you reflect the heart of God.</p> <p> Ask yourself: What bridge could I build? Who needs my kindness today? Where is God calling me to start a bold conversation, to authentically share His love?</p> <h3> Dare to Change</h3> <p> Boldness leaves a legacy. Our namesake, John Nevins Andrews, stepped onto a ship in 1874 to serve as the first Seventh-day Adventist missionary. His courage launched a worldwide movement.</p> <p> We, too, are called to shift the world: meeting needs, lifting lives and communities. Maybe that means supporting a student&rsquo;s mission trip or funding a scholarship. Maybe it&rsquo;s stepping into leadership or service in your own community.</p> <p> Like Esther, who acted &ldquo;for such a time as this&rdquo; and flipped a nation&rsquo;s fate, your bold move matters. Dare to shape eternity.</p> <p> <br /> What does it mean to &ldquo;be the bold&rdquo;? It means taking the risk for God&rsquo;s kingdom, trusting He equips those He calls and believing your next step, however small, can carry eternal weight. The legacy of Andrews University is bold people who dared to act, connect and change the world. Now is your moment. Be the bold and watch God move!</p> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:56:04 +0000 2022 Rankings Overview for Andrews University http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/61712 <p> <strong>Top Stats:</strong></p> <ul> <li> #1 Campus Ethnic Diversity (Tied with the University of Hawaii at Hilo)<sup>1</sup></li> <li> #1 Adventist University in America<sup>2</sup></li> <li> #1 Private University in the State of Michigan<sup>2</sup></li> <li> #1 Christian College in the State of Michigan<sup>2</sup></li> <li> #3 Colleges with the Best Academics in Michigan<sup>2</sup></li> <li> #4 Best Colleges in Michigan<sup>2</sup></li> <li> #5 Best College Food in Michigan<sup>2</sup></li> <li> Top 10 Most International Students<sup>1</sup></li> <li> #11 Christian University in America<sup>2</sup></li> <li> 9:1 Best Student-Faculty Ratio of National Universities in Michigan<sup>1</sup></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> <sup>1</sup> 2022&ndash;23 U.S. News Best Colleges<br /> <sup>2</sup> 2023 Niche Best Colleges<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"> As is the case each fall semester on its Berrien Springs campus, Andrews University is once again reviewing and celebrating some of its remarkable recent national (and Michigan) university rankings. Each fall, a wide array of university and college rankings is released.</p> <p dir="ltr"> In the 2022&ndash;2023 U.S. News Best Colleges <a href="https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/andrews-university-2238/overall-rankings">rankings</a> released this September, Andrews University continues to be the only Adventist university included in the rankings of nearly 400 national universities (overall, there are nearly 4,000 degree-granting universities and colleges in America; U.S. News lists nearly 1,500 of those institutions in its annual rankings).&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"> U.S. News Best Colleges does its rankings based on academic quality and places emphasis on outcome measures&mdash;including graduation rates, retention rates, graduate indebtedness and social mobility. It also surveys peer institutions for each category (in other words, other national universities rank Andrews University each year).</p> <p dir="ltr"> The &ldquo;national university&rdquo; category is used for universities with a full range of undergraduate majors as well as offering master&rsquo;s and doctoral degrees, which draw students from across the U.S. and which benefit from a strong focus on research and low student/faculty ratios.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"> In this year&rsquo;s U.S. News rankings, Andrews University was tied (with University of Hawaii-Hilo) for the nation&rsquo;s #1 most diverse national university campus. Andrews University was also included in the Top Ten rankings among national universities for the number of international students.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"> Also, in the 2022&ndash;2023 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, Andrews is one of only two private national universities in Michigan and is one of only 41 national universities with a student/faculty ratio of less than 10 to 1. Andrews University also has the lowest student/faculty ratio of any national university in Michigan.</p> <p dir="ltr"> Although the U.S. News Best Colleges is the best-known university rankings report, Andrews also did well in Niche.com&rsquo;s 2023 Best Colleges in America <a href="https://www.niche.com/colleges/andrews-university/rankings/">rankings</a>. Niche has been ranking universities over the last 20 years since the ranking&rsquo;s 2002 introduction. Its rankings are based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with reviews from students and alumni. More than 1,500 institutions were included in this year&rsquo;s list.</p> <p dir="ltr"> Niche&rsquo;s Best Colleges in America 2023 rankings presented a particularly favorable picture, ranking Andrews University as the top private, Christian and small college in Michigan.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"> Niche.com ranked the University as the 11th top Christian university in America, the only Adventist University to be ranked in the top 100 Christian universities, and ranked Andrews highly in several other categories (including #2 most diverse colleges in America and top 10 percent for best college food).&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"> Andrews University also ranked in the top 15 percent of all colleges overall (1,555 ranked) and private universities (954 ranked).&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"> Andrews also did well in the 2023 College Factual Best College <a href="https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/andrews-university/">rankings</a>, which highlight colleges and universities that meet high standards and provide quality outcomes to students. The factors that make up College Factual&rsquo;s annual rankings include assessment of student to faculty ratios, graduation rates, student loan default rates and other quality metrics.</p> <p dir="ltr"> In those 2023 Best Colleges rankings, Andrews University moved up nearly 400 spots to #454 out of 2,241 ranked institutions, or the top 20 percent of all schools ranked. This ranking also included Andrews as #11 out of 57 Michigan colleges, in the top 20 percent of all institutions ranked for the state of Michigan.</p> <p> In one other significant ranking report, the National Science Foundation&rsquo;s Survey of Earned Doctorates found Andrews to be in the <a href="https://www.swarthmore.edu/sites/default/files/assets/documents/institutional-research/Doct%20Rates%20Rankings%20by%20Broad%20Disc%20Field-Summary%20to%202020.pdf">top 100 universities</a> for the highest percentage of undergraduates to go on to earn a doctorate in education (#18) and the arts &amp; humanities (#77).</p> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:42:14 +0000 Presidential Portrait Unveiling http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/50911 <p> The official presidential portrait of Niels-Erik Andreasen will be unveiled on Friday, Sept. 28, in the James White Library. You are cordially invited to greet the Andreasens and be present as we formally add an eighth portrait of former presidents to our collection. Portrait artist Harry Ahn will also be in attendance. Please join us as we honor President Emeritus Andreasen in this way.</p> Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:24:50 +0000