News Briefs for May 30, 2024
30 May 2024 |
Adventist Health in Glendale One of First to Implant Heart Device
“On May 16, interventional cardiology specialists at Adventist Health Glendale in Glendale, California, United States, successfully performed their first TriClip procedures using the Abbott TriClip transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system.” Full story at the Adventist Review website.
Antillean Adventist University Marks Upcoming Leadership Change at Graduation
“Antillean Adventist University (AAU), in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, held its 62nd graduation ceremony on May 26, 2024…. The event combined words by outgoing president Dr. Myrna Colón and incoming president Dr. Edwin Hernández. Dr. Hernández will assume the presidency of AAU on July 1.” Full story at the Inter-American Division news page.
Team at Montemorelos Wins International Business Simulation Final
“A team of public accounting students from Montemorelos University (FinancialUM2) won the final of the International Business Simulation Challenge of the Spain-based company CompanyGame, on May 7, 2024.” Full story at ANN News.
Inter-American Division Pledges to Assist Haiti’s Displaced Adventist Members
“’What you’ve heard on the news about Haiti is all real. It’s what we are living, and is affecting the church,’ said Pastor Pierre Caporal, president of the Haitian Union. Caporal was addressing Inter-American Division (IAD) executive committee members during the IAD’s mid-year meetings held earlier this month in Miami.” Full story at Inter-American Division news page.
Oakwood President Joins Commission on Faith-based Universities
According to Dr. Pollard, “With the rapid upheaval in the higher education industry post-covid, it is crucial for Adventist Higher Education in general, and Oakwood University in particular to have a strong and impactful voice in influencing national policy on post-secondary education for institutions of faith.” Full story at Oakwood’s news page.
