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Spring 2026

From a barbecue entrepreneur’s journey of redemption to EDGE students delivering wheelchairs in Peru, the spring 2026 issue of the Unionite highlights how Union graduates and students are living out their faith in remarkable ways. It also marks a milestone moment for the university, covering the groundbreaking of a new $30 million chapel and Union’s expanding footprint with a new Memphis campus.

A bearded man in a black apron and gloves holds up large racks of seasoned ribs in front of him, standing inside a wooden building with open doors; magazine text overlays the image.

A man stands on a large, custom barbecue smoker mounted on a trailer in a field. The smoker, labeled “Finley Farms,” features three smoking compartments, a tall temperature gauge, and craftsmanship refined by fire.

Matt Messer: Refined by Fire

A man stands on a large, custom barbecue smoker mounted on a trailer in a field. The smoker, labeled “Finley Farms,” features three smoking compartments, a tall temperature gauge, and craftsmanship refined by fire.

Matt Messer: Refined by Fire

A group of thirteen people from the EDGE Program stand and smile for a photo at Machu Picchu, with ancient stone ruins and green mountains visible in the background under bright sunlight.

Union’s EDGE Program: From Served to Serving

A group of thirteen people from the EDGE Program stand and smile for a photo at Machu Picchu, with ancient stone ruins and green mountains visible in the background under bright sunlight.

Union’s EDGE Program: From Served to Serving

A large group of people stand and walk on the deck of an aircraft carrier under a cloudy sky, as the ship's control tower looms on the left—ready to go full speed ahead, captured in this moment by A.J. Zeak.

A.J. Zeak: Full Speed Ahead

A large group of people stand and walk on the deck of an aircraft carrier under a cloudy sky, as the ship's control tower looms on the left—ready to go full speed ahead, captured in this moment by A.J. Zeak.

A.J. Zeak: Full Speed Ahead

Clayton and McKinley Martin stand on a dirt path between white fences, trees in the background. The parents hold a baby, while two young girls stand in front, all smiling at the camera—capturing a moment Beyond the Degree.

Clayton and McKinley Martin: Beyond the Degree

Clayton and McKinley Martin stand on a dirt path between white fences, trees in the background. The parents hold a baby, while two young girls stand in front, all smiling at the camera—capturing a moment Beyond the Degree.

Clayton and McKinley Martin: Beyond the Degree

Chelsy Crawford and a friend sit facing each other in armchairs, engaged in conversation in a well-lit room. A cart with office supplies is visible between them, making space feel inviting and both appear relaxed.

Chelsy Crawford: Making Space

Chelsy Crawford and a friend sit facing each other in armchairs, engaged in conversation in a well-lit room. A cart with office supplies is visible between them, making space feel inviting and both appear relaxed.

Chelsy Crawford: Making Space

A man with short brown hair, wearing a light blue dress shirt and light gray blazer, smiles at the camera. The background is blurred greenery, creating a professional yet approachable atmosphere—an image well-suited for Gray Coyner of Next Generation Investing.

Gray Coyner: Investing in the Next Generation

A man with short brown hair, wearing a light blue dress shirt and light gray blazer, smiles at the camera. The background is blurred greenery, creating a professional yet approachable atmosphere—an image well-suited for Gray Coyner of Next Generation Investing.

Gray Coyner: Investing in the Next Generation

Dub Oliver

From The President – Spring 2026

Dub Oliver

From The President – Spring 2026

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