Adam Littell has accepted the invitation to serve as Upper Columbia Conference vice president for education. Previously, Littell served as Oklahoma Conference director of education and superintendent in Oklahoma City, a position he has held since 2022.“I am honored and excited to join the team at UCC,” said Littell. “My wife, Nina, and I believe [...]
The Versafund K–12 grant program is now open year-round to NAD and IAD primary, middle and secondary schools. Applications received Jan. 1 through June 30, 2025 are eligible for funding in September, and applications received July 1 through Dec. 31, 2025 are eligible for funding in March 2026.Since launching the K–12 grant program in 2016, [...]
Northwest Christian School in Puyallup, Washington, received recognition in January 2025 as a Marzano High Reliability School — Level 2.The awards ceremony took place at the national HRS Summit in San Antonio, Texas. Robert Marzano, a leading education researcher, handed the NCS team the certificate of completion. HRS Level 2 certification represents the next step [...]
Last summer I went backpacking for four days around Snowgrass Flats with my friends Calia Clark and Sarah Reimche-Vu. For two days we clambered up steep hills studded with wildflowers and swaying firs, slept under the night sky as shooting stars streaked past and woke to a world covered in glittering dew drops and the scent [...]
Summer internships can be a valuable — and even required — part of the university experience. However, because internships can pay less than other summer work, many students who work summer internships start fall term without the funds required to enroll.For that reason, Walla Walla University Alumni Association created a scholarship to encourage internships and [...]
Once a quarter, the entire Walla Walla University campus gathers in the University Church for a special week of spiritual emphasis and to reflect together on Jesus. This quarter from Jan. 17–13, 2025, guest speakers David Asscherick and Ty Gibson from Light Bearers ministry presented the series “REALigion,” which explored what it means to build [...]
Each year the Weniger Awards aim to highlight individuals within the Adventist church and recognize their outstanding denominational and societal contributions. This year, all four awardees are alumni of Walla Walla University. Stew Harty (attended), Chris Oberg ’83, Carl Wilkins ’81, and Randal Wisbey ’80 were chosen for their notable achievements in their respective fields.The [...]
As the world grows more divisive and self-focused, families are searching for values-based education that fosters both academic and spiritual growth. Many have found a home in Adventist schools, where students are nurtured in faith and character, preparing them to flourish in an ever-changing world. Since 2020, when the pandemic uprooted traditional learning, an increasing number [...]
Engineers are known for solving the world’s biggest problems creatively. To help student engineers develop these professional skills, Walla Walla University's Edward F. Cross School of Engineering insists on hands-on learning for every student every year of their studies.WWU student engineers complete projects designed to strengthen active problem-solving skills and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world [...]
Walla Walla University exists to prepare students not only for successful careers and impactful service, but also for lifelong walks with Jesus. Spiritual life on campus is a cornerstone of building faith, but what do student-led services look like?Every Sabbath at WWU, students come together in a variety of ways to seek God and grow [...]
