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RIDGEFIELD, WASH. (Jan. 26, 2012) John Deming, longtime Walla Walla Valley Academy principal is to retire; Religious Liberty is a Northwest priority; winter storms challenge Northwest radio broadcasters; a new church fundraising book is available; Alaska Airlines will discontinue including a card with a short Scripture text with their meals; and Cindy’s Garden Blog.

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RIDGEFIELD, WASH. (Jan. 19, 2012) John McVay to resign as Walla Walla University president; Upper Columbia Academy selects a new principal for the 2012-2013 school year; The Supreme Court rules to protect church interests; Pacific Press dedicates a special printing of The Great Hope; and the North American Division Ministries Convention wraps up.

McVay to Resign as WWU President

COLLEGE PLACE, WASH. (Jan. 16, 2012) John McVay today announced his intention to step down as Walla Walla University president at the end of June and transition to a new role in the theology department.

World Church News

Tragedy Hits Tennessee Adventist School

MEMPHIS, TENN. (August 10, 2011) Suzette York, principal of the Memphis (Tenn.) Junior Academy was found dead in a classroom on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The 49-year old principal was allegedly killed by one of the students.

New Yearbook Cites Adventist Growth

SILVER SPRING, MD. (February 17, 2011) The 2011 Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches shows while some denominations have declined, SDA figures show a 4.3 percent rise since 2008.

NAD Hispanic Scholarship Deadline is February 28

SILVER SPRING, MD. (February 17, 2011) The North American Division is offering a scholarship for Hispanic students seeking a graduate degree. Deadline is Feb. 28.