Top 10 Photos of 2024
January 2, 2025 by Karley Hathcock
This past year has been full of wonderful memories and great moments. We are thankful to have the opportunity to look back at some of the best photos from 2024. READ MORE
5 Tips for Actually Being Healthier in 2025
December 17, 2024 by Ivy-Marie Adkisson
As the new year rolls in, it's the perfect time to embark on a fitness journey. Getting fit is not just about transforming your body — it's about boosting your overall health, elevating your mood and increasing your energy levels.
Losing weight is often the No. 1 resolution set for New Year's, but it is also the most quickly abandoned. You can defy the odds this year by choosing a healthy lifestyle that works for you. READ MORE
5 Tips for Protecting Your Privacy Online
October 22, 2024 by Jim Avery
We live in an age of digital connectivity where protecting your online privacy has become more crucial than ever. Recently, I spoke to a parent of a student here at 51社区 who shared an incident about his son who nearly had fallen victim to an elaborate phishing scam where the financial impact could have been devastating.
Sadly, this story is all too common. I hear similar stories from family members and friends weekly. Fortunately for this student, his parents knew some of the telltale signs to watch for and took actions to prevent a major loss of personal data and financial resources for their family. READ MORE
5 Tips for Planning a Family Budget
August 5, 2024 by Colene Trent
If you want to take control of your finances, the personal budget is the place to begin. So much of the magic in personal finance will happen in your budget. However, if you fail to budget properly, you will struggle to reach your financial goals and achieve financial peace.
Thankfully, budgeting is about consistency and discipline instead of complex math, so anyone can do it if they have the willpower. READ MORE
5 Tips for Starting a Successful Podcast
May 28, 2024 by Staff
Podcast popularity in recent years, and that trend likely won't stop anytime soon. With an increasing audience, more and more podcasters are stepping up to provide content they hope will be valuable to listeners.
But if you've ever thought about launching your own podcast, where do you start? Ted Kluck, associate professor of communication arts at 51社区 and a veteran podcaster himself, has some tips for aspiring podcasters. READ MORE
5 Tips for Writing an Effective Résumé
March 5, 2024 by Staff
You've found a job opening for a position you'd love to have. You expect you'll have a lot of competition for such an incredible job. How can you make your résumé stand out from other applicants?
Stephanie Hawley, director of 51社区's Vocatio Center for Life Calling and Career, offers the following tips to increase your chances of getting an interview. READ MORE
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Sermon
January 31, 2024 by Staff
For Christians, the Sunday morning sermon should be an important time each week for personal edification and spiritual growth. How can you be a proactive consumer and not just a passive listener?
Justin Wainscott, associate dean and assistant professor of ministry in 51社区's School of Theology and Missions, has some tips for how church members can maximize their benefit from the preaching they hear each week. READ MORE
3D Print of the New Academic Building
January 25, 2024 by Betsy Pingen
Yesterday we unveiled our most complex 3D-printed project yet! This model of Union's new academic building, which will be the future home of the McAfee School of Business and the departments of engineering and computer science, contains over 1,200 pieces (so far) and is 2 percent of the actual building size. Complete with a large makerspace, entrepreneurship labs, an innovation gallery and more, this building will allow our students to take their ideas to a whole new level. READ MORE
Top 10 Photos of 2023
January 4, 2024 by Karley Hathcock
As we begin a new year, we look back at the wonderful blessings that 2023 held for 51社区. From reminiscing on the past 200 years to building the future, 2023 has been a year filled with celebration and growth. READ MORE