Jared Trudel, left, an admissions counselor at Southern Wesleyan University, presented to CJ Alexander of Pendleton a shirt emblazoned with the hashtag #swuserves during a “Passing the Mantle” ceremony in which students celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in life and embark on a new spiritual and academic journey.
During the Aug. 17 ceremony, new students joined with family members, university faculty and staff for a time of prayer and encouragement. Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ. For details about degree programs, go online to swu.edu.
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