Marc Nelson joins Auburn Adventist Academy as principal starting the 2025–2026 academic year. Washington Conference had a Q&A with him to hear his upcoming plans for AAA.Q: How do you integrate faith into your leadership?NELSON: Faith in leadership means more than just managing academics; it’s about leading students to Christ. That's the whole purpose of [...]
Kerry L. Heinrich, Adventist Health president and CEO, spoke to students in the introduction to healthcare administration class at Walla Walla University in May 2025. That evening, Heinrich also spoke to students, faculty and community members for a colloquium lecture series sponsored by WWU School of Business.“Heinrich's observations about the complexities of leading a healthcare [...]
For Kobe Wilkins, Walla Walla University senior health science pre-physician assistant major, WWU has been a launching pad for his future in healthcare and a community that has fostered his personal and professional growth. Born in Bozeman, Montana, Wilkins grew up hiking, skiing and other outdoor activities. He developed a deep love for the Pacific Northwest [...]
Anas and Wafaa, a Palestinian couple with deep roots in their faith and culture, found themselves on an extraordinary journey that led them to Bozeman, Montana. Anas, physician, and Wafaa, dentist, both share a story marked by resilience, hope and love — qualities that resonate deeply with the message found in 1 Cor. 13:13: "And [...]
In an effort to champion the values of Adventist education, Maranatha Adventist Church in Seattle hosted Education Day on March 22, 2025. With the theme "Education for Life and Eternity," the event aimed to celebrate learning as both a spiritual and academic journey and to inspire a renewed commitment to Christian education.From the opening Sabbath School [...]
In January 2025, Walla Walla University launched an ambitious online Master of Business Administration program to equip working professionals with skills to become strategic, tech-savvy, ethical leaders in today’s business environment.Lessons from accomplished business leaders and industry experts play an integral role in the flexible, asynchronous online program. For example, Johnny Jesson, WWU and MIT [...]
The creative minds of this year’s computer numerically controlled prototyping class designed and constructed their own unique furniture for children. They learned how to use complex machinery and software to take their ideas from quick-sketch design to physical products that could support child learning and play. Every fall quarter, Jefre Humbert, product design instructor, teaches students [...]
In early February 2025, Walla Walla University department of biological sciences invited Bill Hayes, Loma Linda University professor and WWU alum, to present “The Kiss of Death: Venom Composition Variation and Why It Matters,” which focused on venomous animals that deliver toxins through a wound created by a bite, sting or puncture. Hayes' presentation was [...]
Jalysa Conway, Christian screenwriter, recently visited Walla Walla University for several days to share with university students and community members the realities of professional screenwriting and her own unique journey to success.Conway has worked on television series like Grey’s Anatomy and 9-1-1: Lone Star and is currently collaborating with Spike Lee and Rebecca Murge on [...]
Portland Adventist Academy is blessed with more than outstanding educators; it's blessed with staff who deeply invest in the lives of their students, both inside and outside the classroom. At PAA, teaching goes beyond textbooks — it’s about cultivating relationships and inspiring young people to become Christ-centered, character-driven individuals. Walking through the halls of PAA, one [...]
