Stories of Andrews: Main

Dominique Gummelt

   Stories of Andrews: Main | Posted on June 18, 2018
My parents had unanimously decided on my name before I was even an idea: Dominique. It means “belonging to God.” Then they were told they could not have children. Eleven years later, I found my way into this... read more

Esther Harriott Ottley

   Stories of Andrews: Main | Posted on May 3, 2018
By M. Dawn Ottley-Nelson-Barnes From all available information, Esther Harriott Ottley was the first person of color and the first woman of color to have graduated with a BA in mathematics from Andrews University,... read more

Jordan Smart

   Stories of Andrews: Main | Posted on April 2, 2018
I was born in Rochester, New York, the child of Jamaican parents. I didn’t realize it until later, but my parents sacrificed so much in coming to the United States to give my brother and me the life... read more

Joakim Hjortland

   Stories of Andrews: Main | Posted on March 1, 2018
Since I was 6 years old, my goal in life was to become a professional soccer player. It was my passion and my talent; if I was not playing on the field, I was playing FIFA, watching soccer,... read more

Eva Milliner

   Stories of Andrews: Main | Posted on February 15, 2018
Identity is something I have struggled with most of my life. I was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to a Puerto Rican mother and Costa Rican father. From an early age I could see that my parents’... read more

Hyveth Williams

   Stories of Andrews: Main | Posted on February 1, 2018
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9). When God spoke those words to Joshua,... read more

Øystein (Sten) LaBianca

   Stories of Andrews: Main | Posted on January 16, 2018
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” I would like to share my story... read more

Gabriela (Gabi) Melgar

   Stories of Andrews: Main | Posted on November 30, 2017
Gabriela (Gabi) Melgar works at Griggs International Academy as the director of Student Services, overseeing the enrollment, financial and academic resources available to students. She also teaches high school Spanish I & II and Algebra I for Griggs.... read more