Three photos of students gutting a basement.

International Rescue and Relief students lend a hand in Omaha

As Eastern Nebraska experienced record rainfall last week, the Papio Creek overflowed its deep embankments, causing a 100-year flood in Omaha’s Karen Street neighborhood. Homes were submerged in as much as eight feet of water,…

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The Remnant and the Republic: Prophetic identity, public witness, and the challenge of Christian nationalism Oct. 14-17

Union to host The Remnant and the Republic research conference

Scholars, pastors, students, church leaders, and members from across the North American Division (NAD) will gather October 14–17, 2026, at Union Adventist University in Lincoln, Nebraska, to examine how Adventist prophetic identity should shape the…

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U.S. News ranks Union among America’s “Best Colleges”

For the 21st consecutive year, Union Adventist University has been ranked in the top tier of American colleges and universities by U.S. News and World Report. In its annual “Best Colleges” publication, U.S. News ranked…

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A salute to moms in nursing school

“It was definitely a calling, and probably one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. My kids are happy, they’re thriving. And likewise, so am I,” Michelle Laboy said as she reflected…

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Three photos of Nyanbay Puok

Senior feature: Nyanbay Puok

Nyanbay Puok, a senior biomedical science major, didn’t always see herself staying in Lincoln. Born and raised in Nebraska to a South Sudanese family, and a proud graduate of College View Academy, she once planned to leave…

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Three photos of Gideon Logan

Senior feature: Gideon Logan

As a graduating International Rescue and Relief and Biomedical Science double major, Gideon Logan’s time at Union offered him countless adventures. When first starting college, Logan planned on becoming an ecologist. Around the time he…

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Three photos of Kylie Wehling

Senior feature: Kylie Wehling

In seventh grade, Nebraska native Kylie Wehling sat with her dad at Union’s Friday night vespers. The chords of the song “Oceans” drifted across the sanctuary as the pianist’s hands glided along the piano keys.…

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Photo of Yann Birasa and Umeran Waktole holding balloons

Senior feature: Yann Birasa

From his confident walk across campus, there is no indication in Yann Birasa’s relaxed stride that he hasn’t lived in the Midwest his whole life. Having grown up in Belgium and Rwanda, Nebraska wasn’t a…

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Photo of four students holding up certificates.

Bermeo wins Union’s first pitch competition

Picture this: you’re front and center on the Wood’s Auditorium stage with spotlights glaring in your face. With a microphone in hand, you’re presenting your business idea to not just the five judges in front…

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Photo of Rebecca Lovelace and President Bazan presenting the award to members of Eagle Fire and REscue

Honoring Eagle Fire and Rescue and the Clements Noyes Art Gallery

During this year’s annual Community Appreciation Breakfast on February 10, Union Adventist University rolled out the red carpet to welcome friends and dignitaries while honoring community organizations who help the university fulfill its educational mission. …

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Photos of Christine Pfeiffer with in her PA white coat and with her mother.

$1 million endowment honors Christine Pfeiffer

Anyone who attended Union in the late 1990s and early 2000s probably remembers Christine Pfeiffer as someone always ready to lend a hand. She went as a student missionary to the Philippines, she worked in…

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Dr. Allen discusses new book

If you attended Union from 1980 onward, there’s a good chance you have been assigned to read Light Bearers to the Remnant, a hefty 656-page history of Adventism. During his years teaching religion at Union, Dr.…

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