Spring Arbor University

At Spring Arbor University, we invite you grow deep roots in Jesus Christ and our Christian community to thrive in a world of constant change. At SAU, we are committed to integrating faith, learning, and community in each student’s life to flourish in a world of change.

Class of 2025—Go boldly into the world; stand firm and let your roots deepen wherever you go. Congratulations, graduates! 🎓 #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

Congratulations, Class of 2025! 🎓 We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see how your roots deepen and help you thrive in your communities and careers. Go Cougs! 💙💛 #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

THANK YOU! Thank you for your impact on the students at SAU. Because of you, our students and future students now have greater access to the Christian education here at Spring Arbor University. #SpringArborGiveDay #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

This Give Day, we want to highlight how your giving has enabled alumni to serve in our community for Christ. It’s because of you that our students are able to receive a Christ-centered education through scholarships and programs. #SpringArborGiveDay #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

It’s time to step up to the plate, Cougs! President Brent and Christy Ellis want to see you pitch in to support our students this Spring Arbor Give Day! Make your gift here: bit.ly/3GDMT5q #SpringArborGiveDay #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

The day is finally here — it’s #SpringArborGiveDay! Associate Director of Annual Giving Andrew Phelps ’21 invites you all to join us as we seek to raise $100,000 in 24 hours for the Arbor Fund that impacts so many lives at SAU! #SpringArborGiveDay #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

Spring Arbor University celebrates the Ormston-Roberts Family legacy, as the family has been impacted by SAU's commitment to educating with Jesus Christ as the perspective for learning. Learn more about their story here: bit.ly/4iCOSVW #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

Our next episode of the Deep Roots podcast is live! We sat down with Kayla Knapp '12, our Dean of Students, to talk about her time at SAU as a student and how she's been able to deepen her roots in Christ through her work. #DeepRootsPodcast #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

SAU is excited to announce a $5 million commitment from Lois Mol to fund a state-of-the-art learning space for the university’s nursing program and expanded lab space in the Whiteman Gibbs Science Center. Read more here: bit.ly/4ihyvOc #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

Our eighth episode of the Deep Roots Podcast is now live! This episode features Kevin Brown, as he discusses faith, leadership, and fostering diverse communities. Hear his vision for student success and building a connected campus. #DeepRootsPodcast #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

Hear from Kevin Brown, VP of Student Development & Success on our next episode of the Deep Roots Podcast as he shares about Black History Month and the importance building bridges. Catch this next episode on all platforms on Monday. #DeepRootsPodcast #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

On our next episode of the Deep Roots Podcast, we talk with SAU graduate Cassie Butters, an occupational therapist at TimberNook in Jackson, Michigan. Tune in to hear Cassie's story and learn how she's helping others thrive. #GrowDeepRoots #DeepRootsPodcast #springarboru

Save the date for Spring Arbor Give Day! We are just three months away from our third Give Day on Friday, April 25, and we are so excited to celebrate all our programs that serve our students through your generous support! #SpringArborGiveDay #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

Spring Arbor announces addition of Pickleball, David Darling to lead the program saucougars.com/news/2025/1/6/…

A new year means new opportunities to grow deep roots. Happy New Year, SAU family! Here’s to thriving together in 2025 💙💛 #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9:6 Merry Christmas, SAU! 🎄 #GrowDeepRoots #springarboru

Our sixth episode of Deep Roots: The Official Spring Arbor University Podcast is now live! You can listen on Spotify, Apple, and other streaming services — or you can watch the episode on our YouTube channel. #GrowDeepRoots #DeepRootsPodcast #springarboru

We sat down with Tricia Cramer and Dr. Matthew Dueppen who help organize the Hanging of the Greens to see what the tradition is all about on our next episode of the Deep Roots podcast. #GrowDeepRoots #DeepRootsPodcast #springarboru

Our fifth episode of Deep Roots: The Official Spring Arbor University Podcast is now live! You can listen on Spotify, Apple, and other streaming services — or you can watch the episode on our YouTube channel. #GrowDeepRoots #DeepRootsPodcast #springarboru

On our fifth episode of the Deep Roots podcast, Elle Bolkema ’26 and Caleb Massie ’25 share how they’ve been able to grow deep roots at SAU. You can listen to this episode on Monday on Spotify, Apple, or other streaming platforms. #GrowDeepRoots #DeepRootsPodcast #springarboru