Union College to host Acrofest 2015

    Hundreds of gymnasts from Seventh-day Adventist colleges and high schools from across North America will gather at Union College on November 11-14 for Acrofest 2015, an event packed with clinics, training, demonstrations and spiritual…

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What it’s like to have the best job in America right now

Physician assistant is the best job in America right now, according to a report from Glassdoor. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports these professionals — who typically practice medicine in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals — make over $97,000 a…

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Student Profile: Megan Corney

Megan Corney, a senior nursing major, shares how she came to Union College, and how she enjoys the close friendships she has developed during her time here.

Writing Award winners announced

Congratulations to the Union College Board of Trustees Writing Award recipients for the 2014-15 school year. Each winner in four categories was announced at the Leadership Symposium chapel on Sept. 22: For First-Year Research Writing—“Colleges and…

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The chief of change—Union creates a position to develop new academic programs

Michelle Velazquez Mesnard was named the associate vice president for academic initiatives this past summer. Her chief objective: launch new academic programs at Union. “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change…

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Called to fight for refugees

(This story was updated for CORDmagazine winter 2015/16 edition.) Most westerners watch with horror or disdain at the warring countries around the globe—maybe even feeling sorry for the victims of power-hungry dictators or religious fanatics,…

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Student Profile: Sam Dinzey

Sam Dinzey, a sophomore business and graphic design major, shares how he came to Union College, and how he can stay thanks to the gifts of alumni and friends of the college.

Red Cross Club looking for volunteers to install smoke alarms on Sept. 27

For most people, a smoke alarm is a common, seldom-used safety feature that is often forgotten. But according to the National Fire Prevention Association, three out of five home fire deaths happen in homes without…

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Refugee Migration Crisis: Learn and Act

For Dr. Ed Allen, a Bible and religious studies scholar and professor at Union College, watching the plight of refugees around the world meant more than just another bad story flashing by on the evening…

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Steve Ford, son of President Gerald Ford, to speak Sept. 22

Growing up as the president’s son has its perks, and so does be a Hollywood actor. For those who have wondered what it would be like to live in America’s spotlight, Steven Ford will give…

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Video: Lindsey Martinsen on nursing

Lindsey Martinsen, a 2014 nursing graduate, talks about why she chose to earn a bachelor of science in nursing at Union College. Learn more about Union’s nursing program at https://www.ucollege.edu/nursing

U.S. News ranks Union among America’s best, most diverse colleges

Union College has once again been named among “America’s Best Colleges” in U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings. Coming in at number 48 in the Midwest regional colleges category, this is the tenth consecutive year Union…

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