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Nadaskay to speak at Union’s summer commencement

July 24, 2026 - Christopher Nadaskay, retired University Professor of Art at Union University, will be the keynote speaker at Union’s summer commencement ceremony July 25 at 10 a.m. at West Jackson Baptist Church.  Nadaskay received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Arkansas University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce (now East Texas A&M University). His media have included watercolor, oils, acrylics, mixed-media and various sculptures.  He joined the Union faculty in 1993 and served the Department of A... READ MORE

Union engineering students score 100 percent pass rate on FE exam

June 30, 2026 - All 10 engineering students in Union University's 2026 graduating class passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam — a 100 percent pass rate compared to a national average of 67 percent for first-time test takers.  “We are so proud of our 2026 Union engineering graduates for unanimously passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam,” said Jeannette Russ, professor of engineering and department chair. “The fact that 100 percent of our graduating seniors passed the exam is significant, reflecting hard work on their part and demonstrating the... READ MORE

Union presents Akin with Dodd Award

June 12, 2026 - Union University presented Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Danny Akin with its M.E. Dodd Denominational Service Award June 10 during the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting.  The Dodd Award is the highest denominational service award Union gives. It is named for the man who was a 1904 Union graduate, served as president of the SBC and who was the father of today’s Cooperative Program, the method by which Southern Baptists pool their resources to fund their mission efforts.  The award, voted on by Union trus... READ MORE

New book from Union University Press features Old Testament sermons from chapel series

June 1, 2026 - Union University Press has published a new book featuring sermons on stories from the Old Testament, drawn from select Union chapel services during the spring semester of 2025.  Edited by Ray Van Neste and Justin Wainscott, “Great Stories of the Old Testament” includes sermons from Mark Catlin, Dub Oliver, John Oswalt, Andy Pettigrew, Eric Smith, Van Neste and Wainscott.  Van Neste is vice president for university ministries and dean for Union's School of Theology and Missions. Wainscott is associate dean and assistant professor of mi... READ MORE

506 receive degrees at Union’s 201st commencement

May 2, 2026 - Patrick Basie first learned about Union University through Impact 360 and found that his time as a Union student shaped both his engineering career and his faith.  On May 2, Basie was among 506 Union University graduates who received their degrees during two ceremonies on the Great Lawn.  Basie, of Pine Mountain, Georgia, earned his degree in engineering with an electrical concentration and will join the team at Nidec Leroy-Somer in Lexington, Tennessee. A member of the Honors Community, he credited both faculty investment and Christ... READ MORE

Walker to address Union graduates at May 2 commencement

April 29, 2026 - Andrew Walker, dean-elect of the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, will deliver the commencement address as part of Union University’s spring graduation ceremonies May 2 on the Great Lawn.  Walker also serves SBTS as associate professor of Christian ethics and public theology. He is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and is the managing editor of WORLD Opinions.  He is the author or editor of 10 books on Christian ethics and public theology, including the forthcoming “Prodigal Culture: A People... READ MORE

Union students, faculty, staff honored at annual Awards Day service

April 17, 2026 - Union University presented more than 80 awards to students, faculty and staff April 17 at the annual Awards Day chapel service.  The Carla D. Sanderson Faculty of the Year Award went to Jay Beavers, associate professor of English.  Katie Yeaglin, administrative assistant to the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, received the Gary L. Carter Staff of the Year Award.  John Foubert, professor of education, received the R. Keith Absher Faculty Researcher of the Year Award, which recognizes a full-time faculty member who has mad... READ MORE

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July 1: Historical Context of the Declaration of Independence

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June 30: Iran US War

June 30: Iran US Historical Context

June 9: A Campus Tour of Union University