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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Wed, 20 May 2026 21:44:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 21:44:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Graduate Joins "Acro-bats" Pair http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69249 <p> Others might see someone with disabilities when they learn that Ray McAllister has been blind for most of his life and has now been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, but McAllister doesn’t see it that way.</p> <p> The Berrien Center resident likes to think instead of his abilities and striving to find ways he can do more.</p> <p> McAllister’s latest effort—as he describes it—to “boldly go where no blind man has gone before” involves learning acrobatic skills and performing before area students the last two years.</p> <p> He and his gymnastics partner, Daseph Edwards, call themselves “Acro-bats” in that they’re both acrobats and because as McAllister puts it, he’s “blind as a bat.”</p> <div> “We’re looking at teaching about disabilities with acrobatics,” McAllister said. “We want to illustrate being disabled doesn’t mean you can’t do things. Being disabled is a relative term. We want to show that people can do a number of things when they’re disabled, but they may need to be creative. We want to show what we can do so others can build on it.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> For his part, Edwards said this experience has inspired him to become a special education teacher and to help students with special needs and particularly those who are autistic. A native of New York City, Edwards is 28 years old and an Andrews graduate who works as a teacher for Berrien RESA.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <<< Read the full story at the Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/news/longform/berrien-county-blind-man-stretches-limits-in-acrobatics/article_d8afe4b8-3975-5bc4-ba28-0edc0b83800a.html">site</a> >>> </div> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:33:51 +0000 Andrews Academy Graduation http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69248 <p> Andrews Academy’s commencement will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 24, at Pioneer Memorial Church (Andrews University Campus).</p> <p> The speaker will be Ivonne Segui Medina.</p> <p> <<< Read hte full story at the Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/news/andrews-academy/article_de1b0c6b-fb6e-56f7-9086-f4be10e6f4a5.html">site</a> >> </p> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:25:17 +0000 Andrews Alumni Affirmed in Calling to Ministry http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69247 <p> Members of the Lake Union executive committee, on May 6, 2026, voted to affirm the calling God has placed on the lives of the following ministry leaders. Three are pastors voted for ordination and one is a chaplain selected for commissioning. </p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/four-affirmed-in-their-calling-to-ministry/">site</a> >>></p> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:24:04 +0000 Graduate Shares Piloting Dreams http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69246 <p> Bermudian Mikhail Nisbett is soaring toward a professional aviation career after graduating with an aviation degree and earning his Multiengine Commercial Pilot Certification.</p> <p> The 23-year-old recently graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Aviation from Andrews University and has also earned his Multiengine Commercial Pilot Certification.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at The Royal Gazette <a href="https://www.royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260514/mikhail-nesbitts-lifelong-pilot-dreams-take-flight/">site</a> and Bernews <a href="https://bernews.com/2026/05/mikhail-nisbett-earns-pilot-license/">site</a> >>></p> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:15:44 +0000 Summer Programs at Andrews University http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69224 <p> Andrews University is excited to offer three summer programs for students ranging in age from Kindergarten through university. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about God’s creation, build community and grow their discipleship skills. Based in beautiful Southwest Michigan, the programs will allow students to learn about the region alongside a thoughtful curriculum led by caring professionals. We invite you to join us for a summer filled with engaging and rewarding experiences. Together we can seek knowledge, affirm faith and change the world.  </p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/2026-lake-union-summer-camps/">site</a> >>></p> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:25:43 +0000 Adventist Historians Publish Global Church History http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69125 <p> "A Global History" was launched in February by the Center for Adventist Research at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, in a special live-streamed evening program hosted by widely-known Adventist pastor Dwight K. Nelson and attended by numerous scholars, church leaders, Eerdman’s Publishing staff, and other interested persons.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the North American Division <a href="https://www.nadadventist.org/news/a-story-worth-telling-adventist-historians-publish-first-global-church-history-in-a-generation/">site</a> and Adventist Today <a href="https://atoday.org/a-new-book-explores-the-messy-and-marginalized-history-of-adventism-on-a-global-scale/">site</a> >>></p> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:24:47 +0000 Ethics Seminar Led at Ethiopia Adventist College http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69213 <p> The Research Office of Ethiopia Adventist College was honored to host a one-day seminar, featuring two distinguished guests from the Office of Research at Andrews University. The session, led by Carlisle Sutton and Mordekai Ongo, provided an in-depth exploration of the critical principles governing ethical research practices.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story in the Rift Valley Beacon (PDF attached) >>></p> Thu, 07 May 2026 18:43:23 +0000 Lake Union Conference Scholarship for Students http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69205 <p> The Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is once again offering its annual Scholarship for Theology and Education, providing critical financial support to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in theology or teacher education at Andrews University. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are open until May 20, 2026. They must be submitted through the official Lake Union <a href="https://bit.ly/4bVLjb4">application form</a>.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/scholarship-offered-for-theology-and-education-students/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 07 May 2026 16:57:49 +0000