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The basis for a strong base

Between attending classes, coordinating community service for Campus Ministries and being a Gymnaires team captain, Adam Anderson’s schedule is packed. However, the junior international rescue and relief major from Randolph, Alabama, always finds time to…

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Energy to finish: health classes lead to lifestyle change

If you go down to Larson Lifestyle Center on a weekday afternoon, you might meet Katie Tahay in the weight room. The junior English language arts education major from Colorado exercises there five days a…

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Union graduates provide critical support in Haiti

When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwest Haiti on August 14th, 2021, the international community rushed to send aid. But for three Union College alumni, simply sending supplies wasn’t enough. International Rescue and Relief graduates…

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Pastor Kabanje: God’s Heart for Others

“Every time I step on campus, it just feels like home,” said David Kabanje, Union’s new chaplain and vice president for spiritual life. “Seeing people who you love and knowing they love you back; I…

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Union again listed as “Best Value” by U.S. News

For the second year in a row, Union College was designated one of the best values in American higher education in U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings. Placing Union near the top its category…

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Union students provide medical relief to cyclone victims in Malawi

The team from Union’s international rescue and relief program are joining the disaster response in southern Malawi, one of four countries in southeastern Africa ravaged by Cyclone Idai last week.

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Award recognizes key partnership in Lincoln health care

Union College presented the 2019 Community Partnership Award to Bryan Health at an annual community breakfast event on Tuesday, February 5, recognizing Bryan Health’s long-term partnership with Union College to educate health care professionals. Mary…

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Red Cross Club provides emergency relief in southeast Nebraska

The American Red Cross is often a first responder to emergencies, with volunteers handing out food and necessities, finding lodging, and taking care of immediate needs of survivors. When disasters like house fires or tornadoes…

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Merry Christmas from Union College!

In our annual holiday video, sophomore international rescue and relief major Carter Klute reflects on the real source of strength to pass final exams and find a life calling in the form of a familiar…

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Health class leads to 60-pound life change

by Emily Roque Cisneros, Union graduate and freelance writer When Jared Dittmer enrolled in Union College’s education program, he felt he had discovered his calling. But upon taking the Concepts of Wellness course, Dittmer became…

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Dr. Barry Forbes to retire

After more than 30 years at Union College, Dr. Barry Forbes has decided to resign his position as professor and chair of the Division of Business and Computer Science due to lingering effects from his…

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Kettering Health Network builds a pipeline for Union nurses

When Aaron Snelgrove graduated from Union with a nursing degree in May, finding a job was the last thing on his mind. He already had a dream job waiting for him at Kettering Hospital in…

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