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Having an inflated ego can damage relationships and decision-making. Learning how to shatter your ego helps cultivate humility, gratitude and lasting personal growth.

Chasing career dreams can feel risky, overwhelming or unrealistic—but it doesn’t have to be. This article explores practical steps for pursuing your goals with courage, commitment and resilience, even when doubt and discouragement arise.

In this heartfelt reflection, Nina Bueno shares a personal testimony of faith, reminding readers that Jesus desires a personal relationship with each of us—not just belief, but belonging.

On Valentine’s Day, campus culture often celebrates romance—but the most intimate relationship on campus may be friendship, presence, and choosing to truly see others.

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, capturing the franchise’s second Lombardi Trophy behind a dominant defensive performance and a Super Bowl MVP showing from Kenneth Walker III.

For many students, living abroad transforms their identity in ways they don’t anticipate—especially when they return home. Through personal stories and expert insight, this article explores re-entry shock, belonging and the lasting impact of a life overseas.

Collegedale officials approved a new agreement strengthening the city’s human trafficking task force partnership with the FBI, expanding resources and coordination after a recent sting operation.

A Night in Atlantis, an upcoming Student Association banquet at the Tennessee Aquarium, sold out in record time, setting a new benchmark for student engagement and event demand on campus.

Southern choir director Rina Ritivoiu has joined Southern Adventist University, bringing decades of experience, a faith-driven philosophy and a vision for expanding campus choral music.

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Men’s intramural flag football semifinal game is illuminated by, not only by the track lights, but by one of the two new scoreboards added to Southern’s campus. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Photo by Ava-Caroline Schmidt)

Southern Adventist University has installed new digital scoreboards near the outdoor track beside the Hulsey Wellness Center, replacing flip chart scoreboards and small digital clocks used for intramural sports. Supplied by Coca-Cola through the university’s campus contract, the displays debuted during flag football playoffs on Oct. 26. Students and staff are adjusting to the new …

Photo of volunteer chaplains doing a bonding activity with each other. September 6, 2026. (Photo by Aidan Sammons.)

Southern Adventist University’s Talge Hall has introduced a volunteer chaplain program designed to strengthen community and provide students with spiritual support. The program brings together 11 student volunteers who build relationships with residents, check in with students, work alongside resident assistants and assist with spiritual programming. Directed by Aidan Sammons through the Office of Ministry …

The Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient monument for Corporal Desmond T. Doss at the Veteran's Memorial Park of Collegedale. Monday, October 26, 2026. (Photo by Melea Hwang).

Collegedale’s annual Veterans Day celebration will include the unveiling of a star-shaped monument honoring the U.S. Space Force at Collegedale Veterans Memorial Park. Hosted by American Legion Desmond T. Doss Post 257, the Nov. 11 ceremony will feature the Collegedale Academy band and is expected to draw local and state officials. In addition to the …

Valeishka Cruz, who is a junior majoring in Liberal Arts Education, shares her experience going on a vision trip. October 30, 2026 (Photo Taken by Christine Lee)

After 25 years of Southern Adventist University students sharing their testimonies through local and global mission work, ERC Missions is turning those experiences into a book. Directed by Alex Castillejos, the project organizes student stories around themes such as forgiveness, miracles and personal transformation. Featuring experiences from students like Johnny Rojas, Celeste Mandujano and Jacob …

Students in Professor Christie Wilder's policy class pose for a picture with Congressmen Chuck Fleischmann. Tuesday, October 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy of source).

Southern Adventist University social work students traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for continued funding for the Federal TRIO Programs, which support low-income, first-generation and disabled students pursuing higher education. Through meetings with congressional staffers and a follow-up classroom visit from Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, students helped secure his commitment to join the nonpartisan TRIO Caucus. …

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