After 49 years of service at Southern Adventist University, Sharon Rogers is retiring from Records and Advisement, leaving behind a legacy of helping thousands of students reach graduation.
After 49 years of service at Southern Adventist University, Sharon Rogers is retiring from Records and Advisement, leaving behind a legacy of helping thousands of students reach graduation.
Southern’s Giving Day 2026 raised over $401,000 while engaging students through competitions, events and funding opportunities.
Southern student Laurissa Mancia won the Collegedale city logo redesign competition, impressing city commissioners with her creative design process and branding concept.
A former NFL linebacker has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the death of his girlfriend, Gabriella Perpétuo, who was found dead in her Ooltewah home on Feb. 5. Authorities ruled the death a homicide, and the victim’s family has since filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Southern Adventist University’s Mathematics and School of Computing departments are planning a move to the former Collegedale Academy Elementary building. Renovations are underway, with Phase 1 expected to finish in 2026, providing expanded classrooms and new opportunities for growth.
Men may face stigma when reporting sexual harassment or misconduct, according to Southern Adventist University’s Title IX coordinator. One male student shares his experience with the reporting process, concerns about follow-up and hopes that speaking out will encourage others to seek support and have their cases taken seriously.
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.
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.
Why doesn’t Southern Adventist University have competitive sports teams? Students share their perspectives on the university’s intramural program, the potential benefits of intercollegiate athletics and the importance of keeping sports accessible to all students.
Southern Adventist University’s Office of Ministry and Missions has upgraded its digital board in the Bietz Center to offer an interactive look at global mission needs. The update features country-specific Christian mission data, maps of unreached communities and profiles of current Southern student missionaries.