With the completion of the large-scale COVID-19 student, faculty, and staff testing prior to Alderson Broaddus University reopening for the fall semester, the University has begun implementing ongoing surveillance testing as part of its comprehensive plan to maintain the safest possible environment. After several weeks on campus, members of the […]
Alderson Broaddus University enters partnership to expand education opportunities for West Virginia surgical technology students

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Alderson Broaddus University (AB) signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand educational opportunities for students completing the surgical technology program. The new offering is provided through WVDE’s Advanced Career Education (ACE) program and AB’s Extended Learning Department. The MOU provides […]
Alderson Broaddus University suspends ACT/SAT testing requirement for Fall 2021 applicants

In an effort to alleviate barriers for incoming students and their families due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alderson Broaddus University will temporarily suspend the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for freshman students applying to AB for the fall 2021 term. In a shift from the university’s previous […]
USDA invests $1.4 million to help renovate coliseum at Alderson Broaddus University

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is investing in a $1.4 million Community Facilities Direct Loan to help repair community facilities in rural West Virginia. The loan will be provided to the Alderson Broaddus Endowment Corporation to assist with renovating the Rex Pyles Arena/Memorial Coliseum at Alderson […]
Alderson Broaddus University student publication wins scholastic press award

The Battler Columns, the student-directed newspaper of Alderson Broaddus University, received a second-place award in the annual honors by the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA). One copy of each issue published from the 2019-20 academic year was submitted for review and judging. The Battler Columns scored 815 out of 1,000 […]