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Union Adventist University

This article is about Union Adventist University, formerly known as Union College, in Lincoln, Nebraska. For other institutions of this or a similar name, see Union College (disambiguation).

Union Adventist University (formerly Union College) is a private Seventh-day Adventist college in Lincoln, Nebraska. Known as Union College from 1891 to May 5, 2024, it is owned and operated by the Mid-America Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) and the Higher Learning Commission.[4] It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[5][6]

Union Adventist University
Former name
Union College
MottoErunt Omnes Docibiles Dei (Latin)
Motto in English
They shall be taught of God
(from John 6:45)[1]
TypePrivate college
Established1891 (1891)
Religious affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Academic affiliations
NAICU[2]
CIC
PresidentYamileth Bazan
Academic staff
58 (full-time)
73 (Part-time)[3]
Students705 (2022-2023)[3]
Location
Lincoln
,
Nebraska
,
68506
,
U.S.
CampusSuburban, 50 acres (20 ha)
Colors     |Red, black, and gold
NicknameWarriors
Sporting affiliations
NCCAA
Websiteuau.edu

History

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L. A. Hoopes and a committee of church leaders, including influential Adventist scholar and administrator W. W. Prescott, came to Lincoln, Nebraska in search of land to establish a college in the Midwest. In September 1891,[7] Union College opened its doors to students with Prescott serving as its first president. The present-day community of College View grew around the college campus. During the 1920s, the college experienced a difficult period due to the shrinking enrollment and budget deficits.[8] In 1939, former mayor of Lincoln Don Lathrop Love donated money for the college to build an industrial building and established a life annuity with the college a year later.

The 1970s saw major expansion of the college, including the construction of the iconic 100-foot clock tower, Everett Dick Administration Building, the college's lab school George Stone School and College View Church.[9] The radio station KUCV was also operated by the college from its 1974 sign-on until it was sold in 1989.

In 1981 Union held its first annual service day, cancelling classes to allow students and staff to volunteer at local service projects. This collegiate service day, initially named Project Brush and later Project Impact, is the longest-running event of its kind in the United states.[10]

In 2004 Union began offering the unique International Rescue and Relief program, a bachelor degree training students in disaster response, emergency management, and international development.[11] Teams from this program respond to regional and even international disasters.[12][13][14]

In 2024 due to the increasing number of graduate programs offered and confusion with other institutions named "Union College" the name of the institution was changed to Union Adventist University.[15]

Campus

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The 50 acre campus is located in southeastern Lincoln, surrounded by residential areas and small businesses. Major campus buildings include the Clocktower, Everett Dick Administration Building; the Don Love Building housing library and auditorium, Ortner Center with cafeteria and conference facilities; Krueger Center for science and mathematics, AdventHealth Center with exercise facilities and nursing, Engel Hall with music and fine arts, the Thunderdome gymnasium, Prescott Hall men's residence, and Rees Hall women's residence.[16] The campus is also the location of the Joshua C. Turner Arboretum, a site of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, hosting over 100 species of plants.[17]

Academics

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The college is organized into eight divisions:

  • Business and Computer Science
  • Emergency Management and Exercise Science
  • Fine Arts
  • Human Development
  • Humanities
  • Nursing
  • Religion
  • Science & Math

In addition to undergraduate degrees, the college offers Masters programs in Leadership, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, and Physician Assistant Studies.[18][19]

Athletics

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In athletics, Union plays as the Warriors and fields a limited number of sports, but is not a member of a major college sports association but rather the Association of Christian College Athletics (ACCA). As such, their teams tend to play against bible colleges, community colleges, and JV teams. The university also hosts three tournaments each year (one for basketball, soccer, and volleyball) for Seventh-day Adventist high school teams.

Notable people

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Alumni

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See also: Category:Union College (Nebraska) alumni

Faculty

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ About Us | Mission/Vision
  2. ^ NAICU – Member Directory Archived November 9, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ a b "About Union Adventist University – Union Adventist University".
  4. ^ "Accreditation – Union Adventist University". Union Adventist University. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  5. ^ http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
  6. ^ "Seventh-day Adventists - Christian Denomination | Religion Facts". Archived from the original on 2015-03-23. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
  7. ^ Hellman, Paul T. (2006). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 672. ISBN 9781135948597.
  8. ^ Valentine, Gilbert M. (2005). W.W. Prescott: Forgotten Giant of Adventism's Second Generation. Review and Herald. ISBN 9780828018920.
  9. ^ "Buildings and Landmarks". Archived from the original on 2014-06-05. Retrieved 2014-06-01.
  10. ^ Johnson, Dale (2022-09-08). "Lincoln's Union College Holds 41st Annual "Day of Service"". KFOR FM 101.5 1240 AM. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  11. ^ Press, The Associated Press | The Associated (2007-04-10). "Studies cut short for Union College students studying abroad". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  12. ^ Sylve, Kamri (2021-09-06). "Students at Union College head to Grand Isle, Louisiana to help with recovery after Hurricane Ida". www.1011now.com. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  13. ^ Barreto, Veronica (2024-03-22). "Union College students deployed to Arkansas to help with tornado cleanup". KLKN-TV. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  14. ^ Star, ZACH PLUHACEK / Lincoln Journal (2010-02-03). "Second Union College group returns from Haiti". JournalStar.com. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  15. ^ McCarty, Joseph (2023-10-03). "Lincoln's Union College will become Union Adventist University". KLKN-TV. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
  16. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  17. ^ Gustafson, Bill (1987). Nebraska's Future Forest: Conference Papers of the 10th Annual Trees for Nebraska Conference, March 12-14, 1987, Lincoln, Nebraska. pp. 49–51.
  18. ^ Physician Assistant Studies
  19. ^ "Union College Launching Three New Graduate Programs | North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists". www.nadadventist.org. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
  20. ^ Land, Gary (2005). Historical Dictionary of Seventh-Day Adventists. Scarecrow Press. p. 188. ISBN 9780810853454.
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