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Long-Anticipated Secondary School Biology Textbook Published
Textbook, described as a “powerful tool,” is published by the NAD Office of Education.
The book, "By Design Biology: The Scientific Study of Life," represents years of effort by Christian scientists and educators to provide a text that investigates the origins of life from a biblical worldview and also explores the theory of evolution.
Innovative “Freight Farm” Improves Fresh Produce Access in Central Florida Community
AdventHealth Celebration is prioritizing nutrition and sustainability through a new innovative program. Recently, team members at the campus celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for what’s known as a “freight farm” — a hydroponic farm inside a freight-shipping container.
Evening Films Shown at CALLED Convention a Highlight for Attendees
Special film screenings were part of the program for the three evenings of the CALLED Pastors’ Family Convention held June 19-22, 2022. NAD Ministerial Association arranged to showcase Return to Palau, shown over two nights; The Book of Joshua, shown on both Sunday and Monday night; Arnion, a Sonscreen Films production based on the book of Revelation, and several student films, shown on Tuesday night; and short missional films, also shown on Tuesday.
Mission, Medicine, Miracles: Central Florida Man Celebrates Survival From “Exploding Heart”
Three years ago, Roy Reid of Longwood, Florida, experienced massive chest pains, which nearly scared him to death. Reid, then 54, had a stroke on his way to AdventHealth Altamonte Springs ER, and his unresponsive state may have helped lead to the grim diagnosis — an acute aortic dissection: his heart had exploded
In Canada, Alberta Invests $600,000 in Burman University as Part of Targeted Enrollment Expansion Program
The Alberta government’s targeted enrollment expansion program will invest $600,000 in Burman University over the next three years. The investment aims to support more than 88 new seats to expand enrollment in the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Never Too Old To Touch a Life
Two lives have been changed. Joanne discovered she was not too old to make a difference. Joseph went from being an orphan — who was never touched — to a young man whose life has been touched for the better.
House Joint Resolution Honors and Congratulates Southern Adventist University
While Southern alumni contribute to their communities all around the world, many work in the greater Chattanooga area, especially in health-related fields. Additionally, students actively serve others within the local community and abroad.
Union College To Begin Construction on Wellness Center
Union College voted to move forward with the construction of the AdventHealth Complex and Reiner Wellness Center this week. Some parts of the project will begin this summer and the building should be completed in the fall of 2024.
In April, AdventHealth, OurLegacy Celebrate Donate Life Day
AdventHealth and Central Florida organ and tissue donor program, OurLegacy, celebrated National Donate Life Blue & Green Day, this year on April 22, with a memorial pinwheel garden honoring the 230 Central Florida heroes who saved lives through organ donation in 2021.