Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
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Universidad Adventista de las Antillas (UAA) in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, is a private Seventh-day Adventist institution best known for providing a holistic, faith-centered education rooted in health, service, and spiritual growth. Its standout academic offerings reside in the School of Health Sciences, which is widely recognized for its high-caliber programs in nursing, respiratory therapy, and biology, alongside strong degrees in theology and education. Student life is characterized by a close-knit, alcohol- and tobacco-free environment that prioritizes spiritual development, wellness, and community outreach. Uniquely situated on a scenic, lush hilltop overlooking the west coast of the island, UAA combines a peaceful, nature-filled learning atmosphere with high-demand professional training and clinical experience.
Wikipedia:The Antillean Adventist University (AAU) is a private, Seventh-day Adventist university in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system. The university developed from the merging of two educational institutions: Puerto Rico Academy established in 1946; renamed in 1957 as the Colegio Adventista Puertorriqueño, and Antillian College which moved to Puerto Rico as a result of the Cuban Revolution. In 1989, the school's higher education program was licensed by the Council of Higher Education of Puerto Rico on August 18, 1989.
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