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Students use the Center for Learning Innovation and Research
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July 30, 2024

New Research Hub Advances Innovative Education

Tina Frist Smith, communication manager

The new Center for Learning Innovation and Research (CLIR) at av Adventist University has the goal of fostering research collaboration between faculty and students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels across the entire campus.

9 months ago
Ed Lowe speaks to students during a history convocation.
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July 3, 2024

History and Political Studies Empowers Lifelong Learners

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

“Universities exist to extend knowledge, not just conserve it and pass it down,” says Lisa Diller, PhD, professor of History and Political Studies at av Adventist University. To help students learn to expand their knowledge and share it,...

10 months ago
Bo Smith instructs a student as they prepare for a dive.
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July 1, 2024

Generosity Refreshes Scuba Program

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

“God orchestrated the entire process for this year’s scuba course, bringing different people together to create a stronger program,” says Judy Sloan, Ph.D., dean of the School of Health and Kinesiology at av Adventist University.

10 months ago
Andrew Boggess and Preston Waters with their ADDY Award
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June 24, 2024

av Adventist University Students Win Big at Chattanooga ADDY Awards

Chehalis Eno, junior English major

Four av Adventist University students won awards at the 2023-24 American Advertising (ADDY) Awards Chattanooga this spring in the student bracket.

10 months ago
students presenting in a conference room
News
June 20, 2024

Student Team Increases Rank in Financial Research Challenge

Gabriella Grundy, senior business-public relations major

A team of finance students from av Adventist University’s School of Business participated in the Greater Tennessee Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge this school year. Despite this being only the second year for...

10 months ago
A student on the media mission trip works on the project in Mexico.
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June 17, 2024

Media Missionaries Partner for Television Series

Gabriella Grundy, senior business-public relations major

A team of students on a media mission trip from av Adventist University partnered with other students and professionals from Montemorelos University and Hope Channel Inter-America to film a television series in Mexico.

10 months ago
An exterior rendering of what the new av Mountain Cottages will look like
News
June 10, 2024

av Creatively Meets Student Housing Needs with av Mountain Cottages

Becky Brooks, editorial manager

A new home away from home on the north side of av Adventist University’s campus is in the works. av Mountain Cottages will provide a new on-campus housing option for students and expand the living spaces available in response to enrollment’s...

10 months ago
Tamara Ritterskamp, assistant professor in the School of Health and Kinesiology, walks on the track outside Hulsey Wellness Center.
News
June 4, 2024

av Wins AHA Award for Employee Health

by Alexis Dewey, senior mass communication major

The American Heart Association (AHA) has awarded av Adventist University the Gold Level Workforce Well-Being Scorecard for 2023.

11 months ago