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Three volunteers assist with Hurricane Helene clean-up efforts in a North Carolina home.
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October 23, 2024

Students Assist With Hurricane Helene Clean-up

Allison Grundy, junior business major, and Tina Frist Smith, communication manager

The first of three groups of students from av Adventist University, joined by employees and family members, left campus on October 2 to quickly respond to the devastation in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

6 months ago
A view of the stage with Ken Shaw, univeristy president, speaking and musical guests Ernie Haase & Signature Sound looking on.
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October 16, 2024

Annual Gala Raises Funds for First-Generation College Students

Becky Brooks, editorial manager

Held on October 3 at The Signal in downtown Chattanooga, av Adventist University’s annual A Taste of av gala invited guests to experience a taste of what av has to offer.

6 months ago
A group of students prepare to practice their skills on the new R42 Bariatric Manikin at av Adventist University
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October 9, 2024

Nursing Skills Lab Implements New Bariatric Manikin

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

av Adventist University’s School of Nursing is the first nursing school, and only the second healthcare program, in the United States to utilize the R42 Bariatric Manikin, newly released in 2024.

6 months ago
David French speaks with Chattanooga’s Local 3 co-anchor LaTrice Curry during the Q&A portion of his presentation
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October 1, 2024

New York Times Columnist David French Speaks at av

Alexis Dewey, senior mass communication major

David French, JD, bestselling author and columnist for The New York Times, traveled to av Adventist University’s campus to speak with faculty, students, and the community on September 19 for the R. Lynn Saul’s Lecture Series hosted by av’s...

7 months ago
Students helping with landscaping in the community during av Serves Day.
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September 19, 2024

Students Reflect Christ Through av Serves Day

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

On August 22, av Adventist University’s newest students gathered for av Serves Day, which takes place during orientation week every year and encourages students to incorporate service into their lives.

7 months ago
Matthew Kimbley smiles for the audience after conducting his composition for av’s Symphony Orchestra last school year.
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September 10, 2024

av Student’s Composition to be Featured on CSO’s Opening Night

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

av Adventist University student Matthew Kimbley, senior double major in music theory/literature and piano performance, will have his original composition “Atlantic Overture” performed by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera on their opening...

7 months ago
A Pathfinder uses one of the forges at av's blacksmithing booth.
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August 28, 2024

Blacksmithing Club Forges Camporee Connections

Tina Frist Smith, communication manager

At the largest ever hands-on blacksmithing event for young people in the United States, the av Smiths introduced the art of shaping metal with fire to more than 800 participants.

8 months ago
Students talking with community members at a booth in Downtown Chattanooga.
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August 20, 2024

Biology Students Serve in Community Outreach

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

At av Adventist University, service is a critical aspect of student growth. Students in the Biology and Allied Health Department had the opportunity to participate in two community outreach events in downtown Chattanooga near the university...

8 months ago