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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...

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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.

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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...

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Justin Rogers
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September 4, 2024

God Builds a Path

Gabriella Grundy, senior business-public relations major

As he prepared to graduate in 2020, Justin Rogers, ’20, was nervous about finding a job while many industries were in lockdown, but God built a path for his future.

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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.

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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...

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John Willis (left) and Kevin Pride (right)
Feature
August 13, 2024

Side by Side

Clifford Goldstein, contributing writer

Kevin Pride and John Willis worked together—with offices side by side—at av from 2012-2020. But their friendship extends far beyond those years and experiences. They have a life-saving bond, strengthened through Kevin’s health challenges...

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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.

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