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Southern students at the SkillsUSA competition
News

Three teams from Southern's School of Computing swept the podium in the web design and development category at the annual SkillsUSA State Competition. Following their state victory, Southern’s top team also earned first place at the national championship...

1 day ago
CSO season finale concert
News
June 3, 2026

School of Music Choirs Sing in Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Season Finale

By Isabella Dixon, junior English major

In April, choirs from Southern’s School of Music performed in partnership with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Chorus and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chamber Singers at Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

8 days ago
faculty stand in front of Advent Health Hall on campus
News
May 27, 2026

Southern’s Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program Ranks 4th in Tennessee

Genessis Castellanos-Radillo, sophomore English major

For nurses who are pursuing advanced degrees in adult-gerontology, the School of Nursing at Southern offers a nurse practitioner (NP) program currently cited among the best in Tennessee by RegisteredNursing.org.

15 days ago
Carola Rizzo
Feature
May 18, 2026

Record-Setting 90 Students Preach in Dominican Republic

By Chehalis Eno, senior English major, and Isabella Dixon, junior English major

In November 2025, Southern sent a record-setting student evangelism group to the Dominican Republic, leading to more than 500 baptisms.

23 days ago
students in front of a climbing wall
News
May 13, 2026

Educational Programs Provide Opportunties for Student Outreach

Chehalis Eno, senior English major

At Southern Adventist University, outreach to nearby communities is a key part of the educational curriculum. Last school year, both the School of Nursing and the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program encouraged students to meet needs within...

29 days ago
SVAD students at the American Advertising Awards
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May 6, 2026

Southern Students Win Nine Chattanooga ADDY Awards

Isabella Dixon, junior English major

Students from the School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) took home nine ADDYs at this year’s American Advertising Awards in Chattanooga.

1 month ago
A group photo of students on a backpacking trip
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April 29, 2026

Southern’s Backpacking Students Aid Injured Hiker

Isabella Dixon, junior English major

A backpacking class excursion turned into a Good Samaritan opportunity last fall as Southern students explored a state park in Middle Tennessee.

1 month ago
Kristie Wilder, JD, professor of social work, teaches a class at Southern Adventist University.
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April 22, 2026

School of Social Work Maintains Accreditation Through 2033

Tina Frist Smith, communication manager

Southern’s faith-based approach to preparing students to serve in the social work field is now accredited through 2033.

1 month ago