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News
October 30, 2024

Southern Votes Forrest the Bear as Official Mascot

Anaya Miller, senior English major

Southern Adventist University has adopted a bear named Forrest as the university’s first official mascot.

4 months ago
Three volunteers assist with Hurricane Helene clean-up efforts in a North Carolina home.
News
October 23, 2024

Students Assist With Hurricane Helene Clean-up

Allison Grundy, junior business major, and Tina Frist Smith, communication manager

The first of three groups of students from Southern Adventist University, joined by employees and family members, left campus on October 2 to quickly respond to the devastation in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

5 months ago
A view of the stage with Ken Shaw, univeristy president, speaking and musical guests Ernie Haase & Signature Sound looking on.
News
October 16, 2024

Annual Gala Raises Funds for First-Generation College Students

Becky Brooks, editorial manager

Held on October 3 at The Signal in downtown Chattanooga, Southern Adventist University’s annual A Taste of Southern gala invited guests to experience a taste of what Southern has to offer.

5 months ago
A group of students prepare to practice their skills on the new R42 Bariatric Manikin at Southern Adventist University
News
October 9, 2024

Nursing Skills Lab Implements New Bariatric Manikin

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

Southern Adventist University’s School of Nursing is the first nursing school, and only the second healthcare program, in the United States to utilize the R42 Bariatric Manikin, newly released in 2024.

5 months ago
David French speaks with Chattanooga’s Local 3 co-anchor LaTrice Curry during the Q&A portion of his presentation
News
October 1, 2024

New York Times Columnist David French Speaks at Southern

Alexis Dewey, senior mass communication major

David French, JD, bestselling author and columnist for The New York Times, traveled to Southern Adventist University’s campus to speak with faculty, students, and the community on September 19 for the R. Lynn Saul’s Lecture Series hosted by Southern’s...

5 months ago
Students helping with landscaping in the community during Southern Serves Day.
News
September 19, 2024

Students Reflect Christ Through Southern Serves Day

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

On August 22, Southern Adventist University’s newest students gathered for Southern Serves Day, which takes place during orientation week every year and encourages students to incorporate service into their lives.

6 months ago
Matthew Kimbley smiles for the audience after conducting his composition for Southern’s Symphony Orchestra last school year.
News
September 10, 2024

Southern Student’s Composition to be Featured on CSO’s Opening Night

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

Southern Adventist University student Matthew Kimbley, senior double major in music theory/literature and piano performance, will have his original composition “Atlantic Overture” performed by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera on their opening...

6 months ago
Justin Rogers
Feature
September 4, 2024

God Builds a Path

Gabriella Grundy, senior business-public relations major

As he prepared to graduate in 2020, Justin Rogers, ’20, was nervous about finding a job while many industries were in lockdown, but God built a path for his future.

6 months ago