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Hello, my name is Geoffrey Fowler. I am of the leading reporters to the Southern Accent. This is my first year joining the Southern Accent. I am currently a junior majoring in Public Relations with a Political Economy minor. I love to learn the perspectives of individuals and connect their stories with others.

Editor's note: This report has been corrected to say that university administration did not receive nor decline a petition requesting an alternative graduation location. A previous version stated that the petition was received and declined by administration. Southern Adventist University will hold two commencement services for graduation in the Iles P.E. Center on Sunday, May …

Campus Safety has a new updated feature on its app Omnilert. The feature will allow a user to enable his or her location with the press of a button.  Omnilert, formerly called EQCampus, has been used for emergency text service for Southern Adventist University since 2015, according to Shawn Haas, associate director of Campus Safety.   …

Southern Adventist University’s employee shortage had been an issue in the campus eateries even before COVID-19, but it worsened during the pandemic, according to Teddy Kyriakidis, Food Service director.  “A lot of universities are shutting down venues, reducing hours, just cutting back on what they do,” he said. Last month, Kyriakidis sent an email to …

 Student Vision is cautiously moving forward with international travels through Vision Trips, according to Sonya Reaves, Global Engagement coordinator.  “We use the term ‘Vision Trips’ because it is a different mindset than your classic mission trip,” Reaves said. Vision Trips are designed to allow college students to get involved and use their individual skills and …

Last school year, many worship events on Southern Adventist University’s campus were held in a large tent. So far this semester, the tent has not been used, as it was taken down due to building codes.  The Office of Ministry and Missions, formerly known as Campus Ministries, recommended that the university use a tent last …

The Table Tennis Club is back. Sophomore history and political science major Samuel Mora, who serves as president of the club, revived it after five years of inactivity. According to Mora, the club was discontinued because of a lack of leadership and interest. He decided to start it back up this year as a club …

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Brian Dickinson at Camp 1 on Mount Everest in May of 2011. (Photo courtesy of source)

After reaching the summit of Mt. Everest in 2011, mountaineer Brian Dickinson became nearly blind from snow blindness during his descent. At Southern Adventist University’s Florence Oliver Anderson lecture, Dickinson and his wife, JoAnna, shared how prayer, faith and perseverance helped them navigate the life-threatening experience and its aftermath. They also encouraged nursing students to …

Samantha Blackburn, a sophomore english licensure major, and Isabella Dixon a sophomore professional/writing english major managing the flower bouquet booth. Sunday, October 26, 2026. (Photo by Katie McConnell)

Southern Adventist University’s History Club is bringing back its Renaissance Faire for a second year. Hosted at the Goliath Wall, the event features more than 10 campus clubs, including the Blacksmithing Club, Music Club and Southern Stage. Activities include historical demonstrations, food booths, a dueling event and live performances, with organizers hoping to attract 300 …

Students throw a birthday party in Southern Village. Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo by Lily Murphy)

College is a time of discovery, personal growth and changing priorities. Southern Adventist University students share how their college experiences have helped them become more outgoing, discover new interests, deepen their faith and appreciate the friendships and everyday moments they will carry into life after graduation.

Southern Adventist University Title IX statistics provided by Dennis Negrón. (Graphic by Katie McConnell).

A high-profile sexual assault case at Cornell University has sparked renewed discussion about Title IX at Southern Adventist University. Students share concerns about reporting sexual misconduct and campus safety as university officials explain the investigation process, available support resources and questions surrounding the Title IX coordinator’s Instagram account.

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