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Matthew Kimbley smiles for the audience after conducting his composition for Southern’s Symphony Orchestra last school year.
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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
A Pathfinder uses one of the forges at Southern's blacksmithing booth.
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August 28, 2024

Blacksmithing Club Forges Camporee Connections

Tina Frist Smith, communication manager

At the largest ever hands-on blacksmithing event for young people in the United States, the Southern Smiths introduced the art of shaping metal with fire to more than 800 participants.

7 months ago
Students talking with community members at a booth in Downtown Chattanooga.
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August 20, 2024

Biology Students Serve in Community Outreach

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

At Southern Adventist University, service is a critical aspect of student growth. Students in the Biology and Allied Health Department had the opportunity to participate in two community outreach events in downtown Chattanooga near the university...

7 months ago
Students use the Center for Learning Innovation and Research
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July 30, 2024

New Research Hub Advances Innovative Education

Tina Frist Smith, communication manager

The new Center for Learning Innovation and Research (CLIR) at Southern Adventist University has the goal of fostering research collaboration between faculty and students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels across the entire campus.

8 months ago
Ed Lowe speaks to students during a history convocation.
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July 3, 2024

History and Political Studies Empowers Lifelong Learners

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

“Universities exist to extend knowledge, not just conserve it and pass it down,” says Lisa Diller, PhD, professor of History and Political Studies at Southern Adventist University. To help students learn to expand their knowledge and share it,...

8 months ago
Bo Smith instructs a student as they prepare for a dive.
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July 1, 2024

Generosity Refreshes Scuba Program

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

“God orchestrated the entire process for this year’s scuba course, bringing different people together to create a stronger program,” says Judy Sloan, Ph.D., dean of the School of Health and Kinesiology at Southern Adventist University.

8 months ago
Andrew Boggess and Preston Waters with their ADDY Award
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Four Southern Adventist University students won awards at the 2023-24 American Advertising (ADDY) Awards Chattanooga this spring in the student bracket.

9 months ago
students presenting in a conference room
News
June 20, 2024

Student Team Increases Rank in Financial Research Challenge

Gabriella Grundy, senior business-public relations major

A team of finance students from Southern Adventist University’s School of Business participated in the Greater Tennessee Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge this school year. Despite this being only the second year for...

9 months ago