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Disaster Response team heads to Diaz, Arkansas

The same storm that left Lincoln coated in dirt last Friday became more violent as it headed east, spawning tornadoes and leaving at least 42 people dead in eight states. The small town of Diaz,…

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Nebraska Orthopaedic honored at Community Appreciation Breakfast

Union Adventist University honored Nebraska Orthopaedic Center with their Community Partnership Award at the school’s annual Community Appreciation Breakfast on Feb. 11, 2025. “Their expertise and dedication have ensured the health and well-being of our…

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A new tune for an ancient classic

A new composition was performed for the first time during the 71st annual Mid-America Music Festival hosted by Union Adventist University. “The Lord is my Shepherd” is an adaptation of Psalm 23 composed by Dr.…

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Senior feature: Jailly Gadea-Sanchez

Jailly Gadea-Sanchez’s passion for teaching has never wavered during her university career. “I chose this major because I want to help students succeed in school and in life,” she said. “I want to help kids…

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Video: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

It’s hard to imagine this tune as anything other than a celebration of Jesus’ birth. But when Felix Mendelssohn wrote the music in 1840, it was to honor Johannes Gutenberg on the 400th anniversary of…

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Union welcomes interim financial VP

After eight years of dedicated service, Steve Trana is stepping down as Union’s vice president for financial administration. As the university takes the time necessary to find the right candidate for this critical role, Elaine Hagele will…

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Emmanuel: an evening of Christmas

We were blessed this evening by the annual Christmas concert. We are so grateful for the talented faculty, students and community members who contributed their talents and time to give us this gift of music.…

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Making the Call

When Isabella Mansilla called alumni during Phonathon, she didn’t expect a call that would move her to tears. The junior international rescue and relief major from Illinois is an outreach promoter for Union Adventist University’s…

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A new ICU nurse reflects on his Union experience

Two years ago, Outlook Magazine published an interview with Caleb Wehling while he was a junior in Union’s Nursing Program. Since then, he has graduated, passed the NCLEX-RN on his first attempt, and landed a job in the…

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The Cinnaministry continues

Shoes in the entryway  by Sami Hoffer, first-year student from Shakopee, Minnesota As a college student, there are times when the anxiety of work and school becomes too much to handle. I long for the…

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Disaster Response Team deploys to North Carolina

Give online About IRR IRR Facebook Photo album Oct. 6 update: Today, the IRR response team arrived in Newland, NC, and hit the ground running, collaborating with the local community. We supported a food and…

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U.S. News rankings highlight Union’s value

In the annual “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News and World Report, Union Adventist University placed 14th in its category of Midwestern regional colleges. This is the nineteenth consecutive year Union has been ranked…

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