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Carols move means more of you can attend

Thursday, September 14, 2023

It’s a move that will bring a fresh touch to a Christmas singalong that grows in popularity each year. The need for more space will see Avondale Community Carols move from Avondale School to Avondale University.

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How is university different to high school?

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

One of the biggest differences between school and Uni is learning how to understand your classes, lecturers and professors and what your responsibilities are. Stay on top of things by knowing what to expect when you start Uni.

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Cross-cultural evangelists

Friday, September 1, 2023

An evangelistic campaign presented by Avondale seminarians on Mauritius has revitalised churches, returned young adults to in-person worship and resulted in at least 68 baptisms.

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Together again

Friday, September 1, 2023

Former students and staff members have reconnected in person and online—and in large numbers—at Avondale University’s annual Homecoming.

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A top-tier university

Friday, August 11, 2023

Avondale is a top-tier university for domestic and international student experience, according to the latest and only comprehensive national survey of higher education students.

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A different path

Friday, April 14, 2023

A Seventh-day Adventist response to World War I that differed from most churches in Australia preserved church and state loyalty, research by an Avondale professor shows.

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In Celebration of Teaching

Friday, March 3, 2023

With contributors from Australia, Europe, North America and the South Pacific, the latest in a how-teachers-reveal-Jesus book series has a more global feel. By design.

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We need interns

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Working as an intern not only makes John Fui a better student but also introduces him to potential employers who are keen for others to do what he’s done.

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Alumna has big heart

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Avondale Alumni is honouring Melanie Windus as its Alumna of the Year for dedicating her working and serving life to the transformation of lives through healthcare.

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Sophia a friend of students

Friday, August 25, 2023

Avondale Alumni is honouring Sophia Husband as its Young Alumnus of the Year for a ministry of teaching that inspires students to live their best lives.

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Missional music-maker

Thursday, August 24, 2023

The Class of 2013 is honouring Benjamin Milis as its citation recipient at Homecoming 2023 for faithfully sharing the gift of music with our children and church.

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Community connector

Thursday, August 24, 2023

The Class of 1983 is honouring Paul Rankin as its citation recipient at Homecoming 2023 for lifting lives through a passion for ministry that connects church to community.

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The first students

Friday, August 11, 2023

Take a step back to the late 1800s for an understanding of what a typical day looked like for Avondale’s first students. In a word, or four: they had it tough.

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A hybrid Homecoming

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Former students and staff members returned to Avondale in person and online for the university’s first hybrid Homecoming (August 26-27).

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A cultural revolution

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Alumnus Laurie Draper recalls the challenges and beauty of romance at Avondale during the 1950’s.

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Oh what a feeling

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Wow! Your support of our Alumni Heritage Walk has raised more than $6000 over the past few weeks for preservation and restoration projects on the Lake Macquarie campus. Here’s why the walk is proving to be such a popular and lasting legacy.

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