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Kettering College Opens New Simulation Lab

Story by Rebecca Ingle

Kettering College recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new nursing simulation lab, called Lab C. Various faculty and staff attended the ceremony as well as Kettering Health leadership and executive council to commemorate the special day.

Lab C was created to address a growing need for the nursing program. In the fall of 2022, Kettering College welcomed their first cohort of nursing students into the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (A-BSN) track. Students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 15 months in this accelerated, full-time program.

Teachers-In-Service Learn Through Fellowship

New Jersey Conference teachers Jason Chavez, Lilia Torres and John Hakizimana hold the conference’s mascot, Buzz the Bee, during a team exercise.

Story by Stephen Lee

Principals, staff and teachers from five schools in North, Central and South New Jersey recently gathered in Piscataway for Teachers-in-Service 2023.

Espinosa Retires, Nino Joins Columbia Union Team

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Ileana Espinosa, who worked as the associate director of elementary education in the Office of Education at the Columbia Union Conference for more than 10 years, retired June 30.

With experience in Seventh-day Adventist education, including time in the elementary classroom, as an education superintendent and associate superintendent, Espinosa brought more than 40 years of experience to her role.

Congrats to the 2023 Columbia Union Caring Heart Award Winners

Every year, the Columbia Union recognizes outstanding students at its senior academies with the Worthy Student Award.

Class of 2023 Takoma Tigers Roar Into Next Phase of Life

After the tassel ceremony, the Class of 2023 graduates celebrate with selfies.

Story by Shaun Robinson

The Class of 2023 at Potomac Conference's Takoma Academy (TA) celebrated its graduation last weekend with its consecration and baccalaureate services at Sligo church in Takoma Park, Md. This year’s graduation ceremonies honored 58 students who persevered and completed the requirements necessary to now be called alumni of one of the conference's largest high schools.