The Columbia Union Conference Office of Education recently honored students from Columbia Union academies with the Caring Heart Award, recognizing their commitment to service and witnessing.
This year, Lake Nelson Adventist Academy (LNAA) united to host its annual Gospel Benefit Concert, a highly anticipated and cherished musical event dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those in need.
The six-member Class of 2026 marks an important milestone in the history of Atholton Adventist Academy (AAA). They are the final class to graduate in partnership with Griggs International Academy (GIA), an accredited Seventh-day Adventist distance learning school that has supported AAA’s junior and senior high school students over the past four years.
Earlier this year, the Pine Forge Academy choir embarked on an unforgettable international journey to the United Kingdom, where music became both their ministry and bridge to new friendships.
This year, Blue Mountain Academy (BMA) students and staff didn’t just use spring break as a time to relax or have fun—they stepped into mission. Three teams traveled to different parts of the world, serving in Brazil, South Korea and Mexico.
When Heather Lunsford, a member of Chesapeake Conference’s New Hope church in Fulton, Md., was a child, complex topics such as adoption, bullying and surrogacy were not commonly addressed in children’s books.
Kettering College is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Schultz, PhD, DNP, RN, as its next Dean of Nursing & Academic Excellence. Dr. Schultz will officially begin her role on July 6, 2026.
When Nico Chaij (’15) was a high school student at Spring Valley Academy, he was drawn to God, but not necessarily to ministry. To him, ministry was something only truly holy people could do. And yet, his love of learning led him to study the Bible deeply. He also found joy in his roles as junior class pastor and, later, Student Council’s religious vice president (student chaplain).
