Andrews University will present the third annual Speaking Up With Women event on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The event aims to support and empower women across the Southwest Michigan region. It will be held in the Howard Performing Arts Center on the Andrews University campus, located at 4160 East Campus Circle Drive. Doors are set to open at 3:30 p.m...(Read More Here)

The Andrews University School of Nursing has taken a significant leap forward in nursing education with the unveiling of its newly remodeled Skills and Simulation Lab. This upgraded facility, made possible through generous support from AdventHealth, aims to provide students with an immersive and technologically advanced training environment that mirrors real-world health care settings...(Read More Here)

On Oct. 27, over 500 Andrews University students, faculty and community members gathered for the third annual “Christmas Behind Bars” service event. During the project, which took place on the Andrews University campus, volunteers packed thousands of gift bags with snacks, inspirational literature and messages of encouragement for incarcerated individuals...(Read More Here)

Katherine Pierre, a senior biology major on the pre-medical track at Andrews University, has made a significant impact on the Andrews campus through a clothing donation initiative that promotes sustainability and supports those in need. Pierre began this initiative during her sophomore year, beginning with the simple goal of recycling, but it has since evolved into an important resource for multiple local families...(Read More Here)

90-year-old Korean War veteran Richard "Dick" Swem achieved a bucket list dream as he took to the skies over Southwest Michigan on Aug. 13. Aboard a Piper aircraft at the Andrews University Airpark, Swem, a longtime funeral director at Starks Family Funeral Homes and respected community member, relived his passion for flying...(Read More Here)

Mark Moreno, associate professor of architecture at Andrews University, partnered with the Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation (CDC) to bring an innovative architecture camp to the community’s youth. The program, known as Renaissance Kids, is Moreno's brainchild, created in 1997. Over the years, the camp has evolved, incorporating suggestions from parents and community members, into an initiative that not only teaches architectural principles but also engages participants in life lessons and real-world construction projects...(Read More Here)

On Sept. 5, 2024, Andrews University welcomed K–12 educators from across the Lake Union for an immersive, hands-on professional development experience focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The event, hosted by Andrews’ STEM Division in partnership with the Lake Union Office of Education, provided an opportunity for teachers to engage in collaborative lab experiences and to equip themselves with new teaching tools...(Read More Here)

Elynda Bedney, assistant vice president of Student Financial Services at Andrews University, was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association’s (MSFAA) annual conference. This accolade recognizes her decades of dedicated service to student finances, reflecting her impact on the field...(Read More Here)

The Berrien Community Foundation (BCF), in collaboration with Andrews University's International Center for Trauma Education & Care, recently hosted an impactful seminar series titled “Repair the RIFT: Resiliency in the Face of Trauma.” This initiative, driven by BCF's Women's Giving Circle, aimed to equip community members with a comprehensive understanding of trauma, its effects, and strategies for fostering resilience...(Read More Here)

The second annual Innovation Week has left its mark on Andrews University, honoring creativity, ingenuity and entrepreneurship. From April 1–5, 2024, the campus was alive with a variety of engaging events and activities. The theme for the week was “High-Value Relationships,” referencing the biblical model of lasting relationships and highlighting the importance of collaboration and networking throughout the innovative process. The return of Innovation Week also brought back the Andrews University Pitch Competition...(Read More Here)

Curtis VanderWaal, chair and professor of social work at Andrews University, recently received the United Way of Southwest Michigan's annual Excellence in Impact Award. VanderWaal’s path from graduate to seasoned professor has been defined by his commitment to community impact and relentless dedication to positive change...(Read More Here)

Harvey J. Burnett Jr., PhD, chair of Andrews University's School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, police chief for the city of Buchanan and president of the Buchanan Area School Board, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Buchanan Chamber of Commerce. The award, presented during the Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Ceremony Dinner at Fernwood Botanical Gardens & Nature Preserve, recognizes individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to the community...(Read More Here)

K-Anthony, an Andrews University Masters in Divinity student, received a prestigious Canadian music award on March 24, 2024, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Juno awards, widely considered as the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy awards, recognizes excellence in Canadian music across multiple genres. K-Anthony won the "Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year" category, for his album entitled “Arrow.”...(Read More Here)

Ephraim Palmero used skills and knowledge gained while studying at Andrews University to successfully secure a grant for the “Seed to Store Project,” which is run by the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Palmero's accomplishment shows the positive impact an education can have on one’s community, and it exemplifies the University motto: World Changers Made Here...(Read More Here)

The paths leading individuals to Andrews University are as diverse as the students themselves. Ntakirutimana Francine’s path is a journey of resilience, built upon hard work. Ntakirutimana, a junior at Andrews University studying biology pre-med in the J.N. Andrews Honors Program, serves as a powerful testament to the various ways individuals have overcome obstacles to pursue their dreams and calling...(Read More Here)

On Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, Emma Kinnard was sworn in as commissioner-at-large for the city of Benton Harbor, Michigan. Kinnard's 4-year term will begin on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024...(Read More Here)

Wambui Karanja, a senior nursing student at Andrews University, went on a mission trip in the summer of 2023 that blessed her in significant ways. The mission aimed to make a positive impact in Cartagena, Colombia, by holding nightly evangelistic services, conducting vision screenings, distributing eyeglasses and supporting local churches. Wambui and her mother, Akila Karanja, learned about this mission opportunity from their church, Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church, in South Bend, Indiana...(Read More Here)

In the face of adversity and hardship, Jeffery McCoy, a Benton Harbor native, defied the odds by completing his master's degree and dedicating himself to community service. Born and raised in a challenging environment with high crime and a poverty rate of more than 44% according to the United States 2020 Census, McCoy's journey is a testament to resilience and determination...(Read More Here)

At the second annual Early Thanksgiving Celebration, which took place on Nov. 19 at the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen, the spirit of Thanksgiving came to life. Community members came together for an evening of giving and camaraderie at the event, which was planned in conjunction with the Salvation Army, Second Chance True Gospel Ministries and Sisters from Another Mother...(Read More Here)

The Andrews University School of Business Administration (SBA) has again received accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), a status held for the past 15 years. This accreditation demonstrates the SBA’s commitment to provide high-quality business education for its students...(Read More Here)

Dewey Murdick, PhD, is the plenary speaker for the fourth annual Robert & Lillis Kingman Lecture Series on Science and Society. Murdick’s lecture will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, from 7:30–9 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University...(Read More Here)

The Andrews University Museum of Nature & Science, formerly known as The Andrews University Museum of Natural History, has remained primarily unchanged in the 63 years since its inception in 1962. The museum began as a collection of donated specimens used for teaching in the Biology Department but expanded when space was set aside following the completion of the university's Science Complex in the early 1970s...(Read More Here)

The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University will host a conference on wholistic healing, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for the church, from Oct. 12–14, 2023. The conference will explore a comprehensive approach to healing based on biblical understanding, inspired revelation, and contemporary science addressing fundamental health and healing issues faced by church members today...(Read More Here)

Lake Michigan College and the Andrews University Office of University Culture & Inclusion hosted “Speaking Up With Women,” on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The event aimed to show support for local women in leadership. The event took place in Newbold Auditorium on the campus of Andrews University... (Read More Here)

Amar Sudhaker began noticing food insecurity on the Andrews University campus in the spring of the 2021 academic school year. At the time, Amar was a sophomore majoring in public health. He started formulating ideas about how to deal with this problem and began to speak with students and faculty about his findings and encouraging them to join the effort...(Read More Here)

The Andrews University Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is excited to announce Innovation Week 2023, which will take place from March 27–April 1. The week will feature a variety of events and activities, some of which will be open to the public...(Read More Here)

Lake Michigan College and the Andrews University Office of University Culture & Inclusion are proud to host “Speaking Up With Women,” an event aimed at supporting and encouraging women. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall, 8488 East Campus Circle Drive, on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan...(Read More Here)

On Monday, March 6, 2023, the Andrews University community gathered in the lobby of the Campus Center for a surprise event held to honor president Andrea Luxton, who is retiring in July. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of a seven-piece mural series titled “Stories Set in Stone.” Each of the granite images portrays a value important for the Andrews learning community—compassion, humility, integrity, justice, innovation, wellbeing and trust...(Read More Here)

The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is set to give its final performance of the season on April 15, 2023, at 8:30 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center...(Read More Here)

Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day, both communication professors at Andrews University, recently published “I’ll See You Tomorrow,” a book about relationships...(Read More Here)