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51郭肱利 University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at 51郭肱利 University en-us Copyright 2025, 51郭肱利 University Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:01:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:01:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu 51郭肱利 Receives Hunter Foundation Grant http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68498 <p> 51郭肱利 University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship recently received a $95,000 grant from the Hunter Foundation, a charity based in Niles, Michigan. The funds will be used to create a two-year summer internship program for 51郭肱利 STEM students. Matías Soto, director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, shares that the initiative will support five student interns in the summer of 2026 and seven student interns in the summer of 2027. The grant was received in partnership with enFocus, an organization that coordinates innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives in the South Bend-Elkhart region of Indiana.</p> <p> Students who participate in the internship program will have opportunities to partner with organizations in Niles on real-world projects. Soto says, “Students will work on projects from local industry, doing work such as research and development, product development, software development, and other technical support. They will work to solve real problems at these companies.”</p> <p> Applicants for the internship must be full-time students who were part of a STEM program at 51郭肱利 prior to the summers of 2026 or 2027. With support from the grant, participants will receive housing and living stipends, professional development and direct industry experience.</p> <p> Existing relationships between enFocus, the Hunter Foundation and 51郭肱利 University helped the three organizations work together. For the past three years, enFocus has provided consulting services to the University. When the enFocus team learned that 51郭肱利 was looking into launching a STEM-based internship program, they worked with the University to apply for a Hunter Foundation grant.</p> <p> Lauren Richardson, content marketing specialist for enFocus, notes that the proposal to the Hunter Foundation was jointly developed, “with 51郭肱利 serving as the fiscal agent and enFocus managing funds where needed.” She adds that “there may be future Hunter Foundation requests for years three to five, after evaluation of the pilot.”</p> <p> In addition to the new internship program, the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship has planned a number of other initiatives. These include the launch of a business incubator that supports student start-ups and the next 51郭肱利 University Pitch Competition in March 2026. To learn more about upcoming programs, please visit the center’s <a href="/innovation/index.html">web page</a>. </p> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:23:14 +0000 High School Students Attend SciFEST at 51郭肱利 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68487 <div> A total of 41 students from eight different Adventist academies attended 51郭肱利 University’s SciFEST from Sept. 18–21. The weekend, which was themed “Space,” included various labs, workshops, activities and discussions on campus. University faculty led activities designed to prompt the creativity and curiosity of students within the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects.</div> <div>  </div> <div> The academies represented at SciFEST were 51郭肱利 Academy, Battle Creek Academy, Blue Mountain Academy, Chisholm Trail Academy, Gurnee Christian Academy, Hinsdale Adventist Academy, Holland Adventist Academy and Spring Valley Academy. Although SciFEST predominantly targets high school juniors and seniors, the program accepted some freshman and sophomore teams as well.</div> <div>  </div> <div> SciFEST has been an annual event at 51郭肱利 since 2013, but this year’s session featured several unique topics and events. After a welcome ceremony on Thursday evening, students had the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities, including a coding workshop, a tour of the University’s Museum of Nature and Science, use of the Andreasen Center for Wellness, and a game night. On Friday, after a morning worship, several STEM labs took place throughout the day in Chan Shun Hall. In the evening, an outdoor vespers service was held at the Robert and Lillis Kingman Observatory.</div> <div>  </div> <div> On Sabbath morning, the students were invited to attend a faith and science panel, titled “The Universe & Creation.” Sable Canales, STEM marketing and enrollment coordinator, explains, “One of the big things that we are doing that’s slightly different is we’re being intentional to have a faith and science panel discussion.” She notes that this year’s panel featured a theologian as well as several scientists in order to provide additional perspectives, sharing, “Students can come and ask scientists that are Adventists tricky questions about specific science questions related to faith.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> After the panel, the visitors were able to attend church services across campus before a trip to Weko Beach. In the evening, a vespers service was held in Newbold Auditorium, followed by a QuizBowl game show, where students had the opportunity to test their STEM knowledge. The event closed with an awards ceremony for the winning teams, and the schools departed the next day.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Participants anonymously provided feedback to SciFEST organizers, sharing what they learned from and loved about the event. One student said, “I enjoyed the meals and vespers because the food was really good and the vibes for vespers was chill.” Another responded, “I really enjoyed the theme this year and learning more about space.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> Other comments included praise for the games, labs, Sabbath School program, opportunities to collaborate with other students and the overall warm atmosphere of SciFEST. Canales shared that the evening visit to the observatory was a highlight for participants as well.</div> <div>  </div> <div> In the future, Canales hopes to grow the amount of labs and programs available at SciFEST, though it will require an expansion of available resources. She would also like to find new ways to support students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. “I would hate for a student who really is passionate about science to not come because of money. So one of the big things that I am currently working toward is finding ways to get either sponsorship or money so that students who really want to come are able to attend.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> Organizers will continue developing the program to support and engage more students from Adventist academies, public schools and homeschooling environments, fostering interest in STEM subjects and how the material intersects with faith. To learn more about SciFEST and 51郭肱利’ STEM Division, please visit the division’s <a href="/cas/stem/scifest/index.html">website</a>. </div> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:15:54 +0000 51郭肱利 University Wind Symphony Fall Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68462 <p> The 51郭肱利 University Wind Symphony, under direction of Denisse Santos, presents its fall concert, “Echoes of Majesty,” on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The program will feature works that depict majestic places, including noble monuments, grandiose forests, lofty mountains and spacious cathedrals.</p> <p> The program will begin with a rousing performance of “Cenotaph” by Jack Stamp. This will be followed by Kathryn Salfelder’s “Cathedrals,” an homage to the brass ensembles of the 16th century that performed on cathedral balconies, featuring graduate student conductor Francis Aguilar Jr. “Cathedral Grove” by Robert Buckley will paint a musical landscape of the largest trees in the world, and Andrew Boysen Jr.’s “Klang” is a depiction of sounds created by building materials from a majestic concert hall. The first half of the concert will close with Richard Wagner’s familiar “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral.”</p> <p> After the intermission, the symphony will play Mark Camphouse’s “La Cathedrale Resiliente,” an homage to the rebuilding of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris after the fire of 2019. This will be followed by “The Lincoln Imp,” arranged by Mark Grauer, a playful depiction of the gargoyles that adorn ancient cathedrals, and “Old Churches” by Michael Colgrass, which employs unique sounds that resemble distant church bells. The concert will end with Rossano Galente’s “Cathedral Mountain,” a depiction of the grandeur and beauty of nature.</p> <p> Tickets for this event can be purchased at <a href="http://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a> and are $8.50 for general seating and $6.50 for students and seniors. There is a two-ticket limit if purchasing with a student ID. For additional information, contact the Howard box office at 269-471-3560. For a full season schedule of events at the Howard Performing Arts Center, visit <a href="http://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a>.</p> <div> <u font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;">                    </u></div> <div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> To learn more about studying at 51郭肱利 University, please visit <a href="/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> If you’re interested in joining the 51郭肱利 University team, please see the list of available <a href="/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> We invite you to support the 51郭肱利 University mission by making a <a href="/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Please read more about great things happening at 51郭肱利 University <a href="/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</div> </div> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:56:34 +0000 Inaugural Industry Lab Summit Held at 51郭肱利 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68461 <p> 51郭肱利 University hosted the inaugural Industry Lab Summit on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Created to foster partnerships between students, faculty and industry leaders, the summit was themed “Innovation through Industry-Academia Collaboration.” The event included several keynote presentations as well as opportunities to network and share insights.</p> <p> “51郭肱利 University is a globally recognized institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, and equipping students to make a lasting difference in their communities and industries,” said Matias Soto, director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. “Through initiatives like the Industry Lab, 51郭肱利 continues to bridge education and enterprise, empowering the next generation of leaders and world changers.”</p> <p> The summit began with an opportunity for attendees to meet each other and share their stories. Mark Omwansa, founder of the business Hakikisho Labs, heard about the event through a LinkedIn connection with the organizers. “I make training material for engineering companies, so I came to network,” he said. “We work with companies—like engineering businesses—and we figure out where they have problems or they’re lacking skills … I try to help them find a good fit.”</p> <p> Senior data science major Jessica Ruvalcaba explained, “I heard about the event from a teacher … and I [thought] ‘Oh! I want to hear what they have to say.’” She added that the presentations seemed especially applicable to her areas of interest, noting, “In the future, I hope to work in either government or health care.”</p> <p> After a welcome and introduction from the summit organizers, Ackley Will, chair of the Department of Computing, gave the first keynote address. His talk was titled, “From Pixels to Decisions: Vision AI in Healthcare and Industry.” After explaining the basics of artificial intelligence and computer vision, Will detailed a variety of its potential uses, including projects currently being explored at 51郭肱利. In particular, he emphasized its impact on the fields of medicine and safety. “Great AI doesn’t replace people,” he shared. “When we keep humans at the center of our project … we start to be responsible.”</p> <p> The second address, “Product Development at 51郭肱利 University School of Engineering: Strategies, Processes and Outcomes,” was shared by Gunnar Lovhoiden, chair of the School of Engineering. Lovhoiden explained how the Industry Lab has helped redesign senior engineering projects at 51郭肱利, making them more hands-on, practical and customer-centered. Students now have opportunities to solve real-world problems, encouraging accountability and teamwork.  “We are trying to provide students with an experience that parallels industry,” he noted.</p> <p> The final presentation was given by Ryan K. Roeder, professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering at the University of Notre Dame and founder of HAPPE Spine. He spoke on “Industry-University Partnerships (Both Big and Small),” sharing his personal journey of collaborating between industry and academics as a company founder. “Let the University do what it is good at (idea/talent creation, scientific validation, etc.),” he proposed, “and let the company do what it is good at (product-market, etc.).” He added, “We’ve got to get in the valley together and figure out how to do it.”</p> <p> The event closed with additional opportunities for participants to network and ask the speakers questions. Lisabeth Tuffour, senior computer science major, shared that the speakers covered topics that were relevant to her future career, including project development and artificial intelligence. “I’m hoping to become a data scientist and later a project manager,” she said, explaining that she aspires to “learn more about that field because I’m not so much on the business side—I’m more on the tech side.”</p> <p> The Industry Lab Summit is a product of 51郭肱利 University’s Industry Lab, which offers 51郭肱利’ industry partners innovative programming, technology laboratories and tailored services from University students and faculty. The lab was launched by the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and School of Engineering in 2023 with support from an Academic Partnership Grant. In 2024, it was expanded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, enabling further outreach and collaborative efforts like the summit.</p> <p> “At 51郭肱利 University, we are deeply committed to the success of our students and our community,” shared Jorge Cardenas, Industry Lab coordinator. “This summit was designed to provide a unique opportunity to connect academia and industry, inspiring innovation and fostering meaningful relationships with community leaders.”</p> <p> Beyond the summit, the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship has planned several events, workshops and competitions for those interested in innovation and industry collaboration. For more information about future opportunities, visit the office’s <a href="/innovation/index.html">website</a>.</p> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:42:53 +0000 51郭肱利 Receives Grant for Grad Psychology Program http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68441 <p> A $350,000 grant has been awarded to 51郭肱利 University’s School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling by Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). According to Renette Portecop-Prentice, assistant professor and School Psychology Program coordinator at 51郭肱利, these funds will be primarily used to establish an online version of the University's school psychology programming. A statement released by LEO shares that this investment will “increase the school psychologist workforce in Michigan, support students who are facing mental health challenges and help schools navigate available resources.” Portecop-Prentice adds, “Students will benefit significantly from increased faculty support and resources.”</p> <p> Portecop-Prentice submitted the grant application in March 2025 with assistance from Carlisle Sutton, sponsored research officer. Portecop-Prentice and Carole Woolford-Hunt, chair of the School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling, express that they were pleasantly surprised when LEO officially announced in July that 51郭肱利 University was one of the grant winners. “We were up against big universities,” says Woolford-Hunt. “I don’t know if there were any schools smaller than us who applied. We were literally the ‘David’ in this whole situation, and when the grants were announced, we were one of only two programs who were awarded.”</p> <p> The second grant award went to Western Michigan University, which will be launching its school psychologist training program for the first time. 51郭肱利 will use the funds to build on its preexisting, in-person program. The $350,000 will be spent on supplies, faculty, staff, recruiting and marketing within the guidelines LEO set for the grant.</p> <p> The program will begin taking applications for online students in spring 2026 and will conduct its first semester of online classes the following fall. Although all students are invited to be a part of the online program, Michigan residents are encouraged to apply, with the goal of growing the state’s school psychologist workforce.</p> <p> Portecop-Prentice shares that the National Association of School Psychologists recommends that schools have a ratio of about 500 students to one school psychologist. “Michigan is at approximately 1,350 to one,” she says. “So we’ve definitely had a shortage. It’s been improving in recent years, but there are just not enough of us to go around.” Grant programs and initiatives, like the one 51郭肱利 and Western Michigan are a part of, are working to increase the number of qualified school psychologists available within the state.</p> <p> The School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling offers quality education and training for its students. Portecop-Prentice notes that evaluations from surveys sent to the employers of recent graduates “have consistently been strong and above average.” She adds that another factor in the grant award may have been 51郭肱利’ ongoing contributions to neighboring school districts in Michigan, including the work of many alumni.</p> <p> Ultimately, Portecop-Prentice and Woolford-Hunt share the sentiment that God is continuing to bless the work of the School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling. “We know it’s nothing but God,” says Woolford-Hunt.</p> <p> To learn more about 51郭肱利’ School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling and the school psychology program, please visit the program’s <a href="/ceis/gpc/edsp/learnmore.html">webpage</a>.</p> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:56:44 +0000 New Mentoring Program for Seminary Students http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68438 <div> The Center for Community Change (CCC) in the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary recently launched a peer-to-peer mentoring initiative to help graduate students transition into new rhythms of academic rigor, spiritual formation and community life. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the CCC held its first Peer-to-Peer Mentoring launch, where new students were introduced to their senior mentors.</div> <div>  </div> <div> “At its heart, peer mentoring is about the shared journey,” says Tina Leonor, project manager for the CCC. She shares that the center’s mission is to “cultivate a mentoring lifestyle that supports students throughout their seminary journey,” adding, “we aim to equip them with the tools, skills and experiences needed to extend this lifestyle of mentoring into their future congregations and communities.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> At a chapel service for seminary students on the morning of Sept. 9, Ignacio Goya, director of the CCC, spoke about discipleship based on “Christ’s Method Alone.” He reminded attendees that “Christ mingled with people as one who desired their good,” encouraging them to embrace Christ’s form of mentorship.</div> <div>  </div> <div> The students then met over a pizza luncheon on the Tan Hall lawn and became acquainted with their mentoring pairs. First-year students were matched with seniors, each of whom volunteered to serve as mentors. Caleb Matias, a senior Master of Divinity student mentor shared, “Mentoring for me will be a way that I can be open to see possibilities that I didn’t see in myself.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> The mentoring initiative was organized by Johnny Mata, placement coordinator at the CCC. He shares that the mentoring process, “brings a level of comfort and familiarity when you have someone who is closer to your age to go through this experience with.” The senior seminary students will work with the new scholars, offering support, encouragement and practical wisdom.</div> <div>  </div> <div> There are three distinct phases to the mentoring process. The first phase, “Interpersonal Mentoring,” fosters meaningful relationships between students and members of the seminary community, including faculty, staff, local pastors and other students. The second phase, “Community Engagement,” partners students with local pastors for their Advanced Ministerial Development—a mentoring course requirement—in association with the North American Division Evangelism Institute. Finally, in the third phase, “Passing the Torch,” students are equipped to step into the role of student mentors themselves, in turn impacting the next generation.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Leonor notes, “The Center for Community Change envisions peer-to-peer mentoring as more than a program; it is a way of embodying the seminary’s values and applying ‘Christ’s Method Alone’ approach in ministry. It reflects the call to discipleship, where leaders are formed not in isolation but in community.” She emphasizes the importance of building a rhythm of mutual care and growth, adding, “In walking together—sharing joys, struggles and discoveries—seminarians are reminded of a deeper truth: that ministry itself is a shared journey, and we are never meant to walk it alone.”</div> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:24:56 +0000 51郭肱利 University to Host Graduate School Fair http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68436 <p> Graduate programs from a variety of Adventist and local universities will promote their academic offerings at 51郭肱利 University’s 2025 Graduate School Fair. The event will take place on Monday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness. Exhibitors will provide students with options and information regarding graduate education.</p> <p> Several Adventist institutions from across North America will be in attendance, including Loma Linda University, Oakwood University, Southern Adventist University and more. Other public and private institutions in the state of Michigan will also have exhibits at the event.</p> <p> According to Bordes Henry Saturné, vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management, Marketing & Communication, the Graduate School Fair was previously an annual event that paused after 2019. Henry Saturné encourages juniors and seniors across all majors and programs to attend and browse through the various graduate school exhibits. He believes that a graduate degree is a “great asset,” adding, “students should make the decision on whether or not to go to graduate school with care and consideration of the costs and their own plans for the future.”</p> <p> Henry Saturné additionally provided several resources to help students understand<a href="https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/why-go-to-graduate-school-the-best-and-worst-reasons"> if they should go</a> to graduate school, <a href="https://www.princetonreview.com/grad-school-advice/should-you-go-to-grad-school-right-after-undergrad">when they should go</a> and what the <a href="https://americanspcc.org/is-grad-school-worth-it-a-deep-dive-into-roi-and-career-advancement/">potential worth</a> is to their career. To learn more about 51郭肱利 University’s School of Graduate Studies, please visit the school's <a href="/grad/">website</a>. </p> <div> <u font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;">                    </u></div> <div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> To learn more about studying at 51郭肱利 University, please visit <a href="/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> If you’re interested in joining the 51郭肱利 University team, please see the list of available <a href="/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> We invite you to support the 51郭肱利 University mission by making a <a href="/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Please read more about great things happening at 51郭肱利 University <a href="/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</div> </div> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:46:29 +0000 51郭肱利 Fall 2025 Enrollment and Rankings Report http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68426 <p> 51郭肱利 University is once again taking the measure of current enrollment trends and is also reviewing and celebrating some of its remarkable recent national university rankings.</p> <p> <strong>Rankings</strong></p> <p> 51郭肱利 University climbed 31 places in this year’s 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges ranking and is now placed among the top 250 national universities in America. This continues the University’s upward movement, having risen 43 places in 2024 from the year prior. 51郭肱利 tied with Biola University, Grand Valley State University, the University of North Dakota and several others, ranking #242 out of 436 national universities.</p> <p> National universities are selected from more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities based on several metrics of academic quality and graduate success. 51郭肱利 is the only Adventist university to be classified by U.S. News as a national university, with other peer universities ranked as regional colleges or universities. This placement reflects the University’s competitiveness alongside both state universities and top private universities; Princeton, followed by MIT and Harvard, took the top spots in this year’s U.S. News ranking of national universities.</p> <p> “Students should know that there is an Adventist option among the nation’s leading universities. 51郭肱利 is proud to be that option, allowing students to grow in their faith without compromising academic strength or career readiness,” shares Anthony Bosman, learning officer.</p> <p> 51郭肱利 also climbed 29 places as a Top Performer on Social Mobility, ranking in the top half of national universities (#189 of 436). In this category, 51郭肱利 outranks most Michigan public universities, including Michigan State University and Western Michigan University. The placement is an indication of the University’s ongoing commitment to provide an affordable education that helps the upward social mobility of students and families.</p> <p> Additionally, the University rose in the ranking for Best Undergraduate Engineering Program, tying with Liberty University and several other undergraduate-focused engineering programs (#226). The 51郭肱利 University School of Engineering, in partnership with the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, provides students with opportunities to work with industry partners on real-world engineering projects. These engagements help students connect with and stand out to future employers.</p> <p> 51郭肱利 University was also recognized in Niche’s Best Colleges in America ranking system. The Niche rankings combine several metrics of academic quality and graduate success with student surveys. Significantly, 51郭肱利 was ranked among the top 10% of Best Christian Colleges in America (#26 of 314) and in the top 15% for Best Academics in America (#239 of 1,612). It placed highest of any Adventist university in both categories and was the only Adventist university to be included on the list of Colleges with the Best Professors in America (#329 of 1,595).</p> <p> 51郭肱利 was also recognized as the #1 Most Diverse College in America (#1 of 1,612), reflecting the diversity of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and the #1 Best Small College in Michigan. A student in one survey noted, “As a student at 51郭肱利 University I enjoy the mix of people, hearing different languages, learning new ideas, and making friends from around the world.” They added, “I know that 51郭肱利 is not just about getting a degree; it’s about growing, strengthening my faith, and making lasting friendships.”</p> <p> Moreover, Niche recognized several of 51郭肱利’ academic programs as among the nation’s best, including architecture, physical therapy, psychology and religion. 51郭肱利 offers both undergraduate and graduate options in all of these areas, as well as more than 100 other programs of study.</p> <p> “These rankings reflect the exceptional professors and programs of study that students can find at 51郭肱利. Here they’ll experience the transformative learning opportunities they’d expect of a highly ranked national university within our close-knit, supportive faith community," says John Wesley Taylor V, University president.</p> <p> <strong>Enrollment</strong></p> <p> Following a review of fall census figures, 51郭肱利 University saw significant growth in its freshmen class, with a 13% enrollment increase of FTIAC (First Time in Any College) students compared to last year. The College of Professions also saw meaningful growth—a 9% increase—this fall, with many new students entering aviation and other programs.</p> <p> However, due in part to visa challenges, there was a 6% decrease in the headcount of international students compared to last year. The University’s headcount enrollment for fall 2025 showed 2,967 students, reflecting a 2% decrease from last year. In response, the University has been working with international students who were not able to arrive in time for classes this fall, helping them join classes in the spring semester or online through 51郭肱利’ Global Campus. The fall census numbers also indicated an overall modest increase in enrolled credit hours from last year, growing from 29,254 to 29,362 this fall.</p> <p> In addition to the fall census report, the University measures its unduplicated headcount, which includes the total number of students enrolled at 51郭肱利 over a 12-month period. Approximately one thousand additional students are included in this number, demonstrating that several programs do not follow the typical semester schedule.</p> <p> “We acknowledge that the challenges facing many of our students are real, but we are counting the blessings of our good God. We do not have a spirit of fear,” says Bordes Henry Saturné, vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management, Marketing & Communication. “We are confident that the same omnipotent God who has begun this magnificent work among us will bring it to completion with a resounding success. We praise God for His loving-kindness, and we move forward confidently by faith.”</p> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:23:13 +0000