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              Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:43:34 -0700
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            <title>Find your place at WWU</title>
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              <![CDATA[Walla Walla University will welcome homeschool juniors, seniors, and their families to campus Oct. 22–24 for Homeschool Preview Days, a weekend designed to help students explore their interests and experience college life firsthand.
Guests will attend a college class, tour campus, meet professors, and talk with admissions and financial advisers. Activities will introduce students to fields including engineering, aviation, visual arts, nursing, biology, health professions, drama, and theology....]]>
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              Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0700
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            <title>The gift of service</title>
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              <![CDATA[On the corner of College Avenue and 4th Street there’s a building that’s lived many lives, from a Dodge-Plymouth dealership to the Chrysler building to it’s latest as Facility Services. This summer, Maranatha Volunteers International came to help give it yet another as the new home for Walla Walla University’s Center for Humanitarian Engagement.
“I am deeply grateful for Maranatha Volunteers International, every volunteer who gave their time and energy, and each donor who has invested in this...]]>
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              Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0700
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            <title>Elected as a Fellow</title>
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              <![CDATA[At last month’s American Society of Mechanical Engineers Pressure Vessel and Piping conference, Qin Ma, professor of engineering, was officially elected and recognized as a Fellow of the ASME—a distinction held by less than 3% of the society’s global membership.
After about 28 years of continuous involvement with the society, Ma called this a “profound honor, but it is ultimately a testament to the community we have built here at the E.F. Cross School of Engineering. This recognition is deeply...]]>
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              Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0700
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            <title>WWU holds Constituency Session</title>
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              <![CDATA[Walla Walla University held its quinquennial Constituency Session on August 23, 2026, at Walla Walla University Church.
Delegates received a report from WWU President Alex Bryan, who recalled the courage of four faithful young men who refused to study the ways of Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar's rule, as recorded in the book of Daniel. “Nebuchadnezzar allows this deviation…and the Bible tells us that ‘to these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and...]]>
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              Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0700
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            <title>Exploring &quot;Diverse Worship&quot;</title>
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                <description>Pedrito Maynard-Reid travels through Asia to continue his theological research</description>
              
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              <![CDATA[This summer, Pedrito Maynard-Reid, professor of biblical studies and missiology, traveled through Asia to continue his research into “Diverse Worship.” He spent a week in Punjab, India, another week in Kolkata, India, and one more in Bangladesh.
His book “Diverse Worship: African American, Caribbean and Hispanic Perspectives” describes his contention that true Biblical/Christian worship should be holistic, not just a cerebral experience. Looking at those three cultures, he demonstrated that...]]>
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              Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:23:01 -0700
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              <![CDATA[Campus Ministries at Walla Walla University is looking toward the year ahead with a continued focus on helping students grow in faith, build community, and take active roles in ministry.
Emily Ellis, new WWU chaplain, sees WWU’s Adventist identity and student-led programs as creating a distinctive opportunity for spiritual growth. “Campus Ministries on this campus is far-reaching, providing worship and discipleship opportunities that touch the whole campus,” Ellis said. “There is so much...]]>
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              Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0700
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            <title>Welcome to MinCon!</title>
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              <![CDATA[Walla Walla University will welcome pastors, ministry leaders, and their families from across the Pacific Northwest for the 2026 NPUC Ministerial Convention, Aug. 19–22.
Centered on the theme “It’s Beginning to Rain,” the convention will offer several days of worship, professional development, recreation, and fellowship. Participants can choose from workshops covering evangelism, discipleship, preaching, church leadership, family ministry, spiritual wellness, technology, and other topics...]]>
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              Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0700
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            <title>Performing live in Texas</title>
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              <![CDATA[This year’s National Student Auditions (NSA), an annual singing competition sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing, welcomed another strong Walla Walla University singer to the live semifinals: Lauren Ellis, junior music and English major and iCantori performer.
Back in February, Ellis entered into the NW Regional NSA and sent in three video performances. After placing first in her division—lower college female voices, Musical Theatre—she moved on to the national round,...]]>
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              Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0700
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            <title>Classroom of opportunities</title>
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                <description>Class project creates opportunity for employment, student success secures it</description>
              
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              <![CDATA[The School of Business’ Stephen Pilgrim, professor of marketing and economics, has been integrating collaborative projects with real organizations into many of his classes. Not only has this practice exposed students to a variety of real-world experiences but has even generated employment and internship opportunities.
One such opportunity opened for Gabriel Monteiro-Gomes, recently graduated music production major; his experience with one of these projects resulted in an exciting opportunity...]]>
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              Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:38:55 -0700
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            <title>Winning character</title>
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                <description>WWU Athletics recognized as an NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Award winner</description>
              
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              <![CDATA[Walla Walla University Athletics was recognized as an NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Award winner at the Gold level by the NAIA national office Wednesday. WWU was one of 135 schools to earn Gold-level recognition and one of 203 institutions nationwide to receive the award for the 2025-26 academic year.“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our coaches, staff, and student-athletes who intentionally pursue excellence in both character and competition,” said Nestor Osorio, WWU...]]>
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              Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0700
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            <title>Art, literature, and the divine</title>
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                <description>Westerbeck shares thoughtful conversation and deeper understanding at Pacific Yew Scholars Speaker Series</description>
              
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              <![CDATA[This spring, the Coeur d’Alene Seventh-day Adventist Church reached out to Walla Walla University’s Speakers Bureau, requesting Cynthia Westerbeck, chair of the English department. She accepted, guest speaking at their quarterly Pacific Yew Scholars Speaker Series.
“It was a pleasure to get to meet and engage in conversation with the members of this vibrant church community,” said Westerbeck.
The weekend seminar was titled From Icons to AI: Depicting the Divine in Art &amp; Literature. It hosted...]]>
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              Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0700
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            <title>Engineering paw safety</title>
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              <![CDATA[A group of Walla Walla University engineering students completed their three-year project with the Blue Mountain Humane Society. Their solar-powered pavement temperature sensor and display was successfully tested and installed just in time for graduation.
“Hot pavement is a constant concern in the summer at the shelter as well as for any dog owner,” said Steve Lenz, BMHS development leader. “I hope the thermometer will help inform our staff and volunteers more quickly and accurately when we...]]>
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              Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0700
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            <title>Educating educators</title>
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              <![CDATA[In early June, the Walla Walla University Office of Belonging hosted Neurodiversity in Higher Education, a professional development event, in partnership with the NAD Diversity Coalition.
“The event was designed to educate faculty and staff and build the foundation for an inclusive campus where all students can thrive,” said Julie Hunt, Disability Support Services specialist. “Cultivating such an environment requires actionable, ongoing strategies and professional development that help...]]>
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              Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0700
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              <![CDATA[In early June, Walla Walla University’s Department of Technology hosted their annual Product Design Showcase: Flow of Innovation. This year, however, they increased the event’s scale, devoting an entire 10-week class towards organizing, marketing, and hosting it.
The Environment Design class primarily focused on creating spaces and experiences that connect users to their environment. Under the instruction of Jefre Humbert, professor of product design, and Josie Henderson, assistant professor of...]]>
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              Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0700
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              <![CDATA[This spring, 10 Walla Walla University students joined the Center for Humanitarian Engagement’s annual Guatemala Mission Trip. During the 10-day trip, they served communities with limited access to healthcare, explored the country’s rich culture and history, and put classroom ideas into real-world perspectives through personal first-hand experiences.
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              Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0700
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              <![CDATA[This year’s Spring Block Party was a collaboration between the City of College Place and the university’s Associated Students of Walla Walla University (ASWWU) and Center for Humanitarian Engagement (CHE). With nearly 80 booths and more than 2,500 attendees, the event truly brought downtown College Place to life.
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              <![CDATA[Matthew Williams, assistant professor of biology, and his student, Aidan Richards, led an international ancient DNA study that sheds new light on the relationship between genetic diversity, cultural change, and resettlement in ancient Mesopotamia.
The study, titled “Mesopotamian ancient DNA reveals Iron Age integration of heterogeneous Bronze Age genetic ancestries,” was published in Genome Biology, and examined ancient DNA from Bakr Awa, a prominent archaeological site connecting the...]]>
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              Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:13:50 -0700
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              <![CDATA[This May, students had the chance to present their research at the annual Walla Walla University Academic Excellence Symposium. The symposium took place on May 29 in the Winter Educational Complex and featured 25 student presenters across seven disciplines.
The Academic Excellence Symposium was revived two years ago by Linda Ivy, professor of psychology, after a short hiatus. Her goal for the event was to "highlight excellence in thought at WWU through the presentation of scholarship.”
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              Fri, 29 May 2026 08:12:58 -0700
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              <![CDATA[Walla Walla University's Fine Arts Center auditorium welcomed more than 300 students, faculty, and staff for this year’s U-Pitch finals. The event was hosted by the university’s School of Business with participation of the Business Club and support from the Associated Students of Walla Walla University.
“I enjoy seeing how an idea that may start small grows into something real through coaching, preparation, and hard work,” said George Perez, associate professor of management and marketing and...]]>
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              <![CDATA[Walla Walla University held its annual Awards Celebration Ceremony on Friday, April 24, 2026, honoring student scholarship and recognizing the accomplishments of faculty, staff, and alumni.
Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of WWU, 933 total awards were given to students from 239 scholarships and awards, totaling $1,370,504.15.
The following faculty and staff received awards during the ceremony:
Diversity and Inclusion Award: Matt Webster.
Excellence in Advising Award: Stephanie...]]>
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              Mon, 18 May 2026 16:47:19 -0700
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              <![CDATA[Pastors, teachers, and nonprofit professionals who feel the tension between their calling and the complex demands of organizational leadership now have a convenient option for focused training.
Walla Walla University’s MBA with a Ministerial Leadership specialization—or its graduate certificate counterpart—equips leaders with the practical skills needed to run mission-driven organizations with confidence and competence. Core areas of study include nonprofit finance, advancement and fundraising,...]]>
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              Mon, 18 May 2026 10:37:35 -0700
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            <title>Historical parallels</title>
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              <![CDATA[This homecoming weekend, Greg Dodds gave a lecture previewing his new book “Vox Populi: The Idea and Meaning of The People in Restoration England” to be published this year in October. The talk, which took place in the Peterson Memorial Library’s (PML) reference room, was packed with alumni and students alike.
This lecture explored the political climate of England in the 1600s, a time when the modern ideas of democracy and political parties were first developing. During this time, the values of...]]>
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              Thu, 14 May 2026 16:14:41 -0700
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            <title>&quot;The Ground We Lost&quot;</title>
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              <![CDATA[This May, wwudrama invites audiences to the Donnie Rigby Stage for a compelling theatrical event: “The Ground We Lost: Two Tales of American Crisis.” This double feature pairs Mandy Conner’s “dirt” with Don Zolidis’s “The Blossom Canyon Fire”, offering a raw, immersive look at the human capacity to endure when the world literally and figuratively turns against them.
“dirt” by Mandy Conner
Set against the backdrop of the 1930s Dust Bowl, “dirt” follows the Loftin family in the Texas panhandle...]]>
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              Wed, 13 May 2026 10:29:19 -0700
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            <title> Journey beyond time</title>
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              <![CDATA[The Walla Walla University Department of Music invites you to attend their annual Spring Choral Concert on May 16 in the University Church. Music starts at 5 p.m.
University Singers and&nbsp;ICantori of WWU take the stage in a special performance exploring the concepts of time, mortality, and what lies beyond. Not one to miss, this will be both ensembles’ last performance of the 2025-26 school year. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
For more information about this and other upcoming...]]>
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              Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0700
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            <title>For the modern professional</title>
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              <![CDATA[To meet working professionals where they are, Walla Walla University now offers both its Master of Social Work and Master of Education programs in a flexible, online format.
The online MSW program utilizes a combination of live digital meetings and asynchronous coursework, which fosters a connected learning community while maintaining more&nbsp;balance for students’ studies, work, family, and lives.
Depending on the student's undergraduate degree, this degree can be earned in one to two years....]]>
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              Tue, 12 May 2026 11:06:00 -0700
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            <title>Beauty in difference</title>
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              <![CDATA[This April, the Associated Students of Walla Walla University (ASWWU) hosted their third annual Multicultural Festival in the Winter Educational Complex. Students, staff, and community members were all invited to participate in the festivities.
The event started at 7 p.m. with various cultural dishes provided by Walla Walla University’s affinity clubs. As the night continued, highlights included a flag march, trivia games, and cultural dances from across the world.
Asian Pacific Islander Club...]]>
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              Mon, 11 May 2026 12:48:17 -0700
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            <title>Leading AI literacy</title>
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              <![CDATA[In recent years, there has been a rapid emergence of new and improving AI technology and practices that have integrated into every field. To meet this both effectively and with care, Walla Walla University is offering a variety of AI-focused training programs and classes to ensure students and faculty are prepared to utilize this tool with skill and discernment.
The largest of these additions, in scope, is the Department of Computer Science’s Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence. It...]]>
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              Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 -0700
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            <title>Closer to home, closer to purpose</title>
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                https://www.wallawalla.edu/news/detail/news/closer-to-home-closer-to-purpose
              
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              <![CDATA[What if the most meaningful mission field isn't across the ocean—it's a few hours down the road? That idea drove a spring break mission trip organized through Walla Walla University's Center for Humanitarian Engagement, and student leader Pomai Kekauoha turned it into something real.
She spent months coordinating with Volunteer Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, the North Pacific Union Conference, and WWU’s Asian Pacific Islander Club to bring students to Seattle for a week that would change...]]>
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              Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 -0700
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            <title>Brewed for Belonging</title>
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              <![CDATA[For spring quarter Week of Worship, “Brewed for Belonging,” Walla Walla University’s Chaplain’s Office teamed up with the Office of Belonging to show students the beauty that comes in slowing down for and with one another. “I hope that this would help us rediscover each other’s unique value and find rest, healing, and growth together,” said Andrea Keele, associate chaplain for missions.
This WoW welcomed guest speaker Kevin Wilson, a pastor and entrepreneur also known as the “Chai Guy.” “We...]]>
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              Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:19:27 -0700
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            <title>A bold dairy-venture</title>
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                <description>Remembering the forgotten history of The Express</description>
              
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              <![CDATA[Most Walla Walla University attendees can recall The Express in one of its many forms: the College Dairy, The Scoop, The Dairy Store, or the DX. Scattered manuscripts and individual recollections form a hazy collective memory of The Express. However, a complete timeline of this ever-innovating establishment is absent from the WWU records, until now. What emerges is a story worth revisiting—the evolving history of The Express.&nbsp;
Marcus Whitman brought the first dairy cows to Walla Walla in 1836...]]>
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