After closing for several months due to a structural repair and upgrade project, Alderson Broaddus University’s Memorial Coliseum reopened for campus use on Wednesday, November 4. Constructed in 1969, the Memorial Coliseum is home to the Rex E. Pyles Arena and the adjacent domed pool. The building is used for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alderson Broaddus University recently named its first diversity officer, selecting Ta-Rel Franklin, a 2016 alumnus, for the position. “We appreciate Ta-Rel taking on this important new role,” stated Dr. James “Tim” Barry, president of Alderson Broaddus University. “This position was created to support our mission and to create an inclusive […]
Four members of the Class of 2020 received their Master of Education in teacher leader degrees during Alderson Broaddus University’s Graduate Commencement ceremony on August 21. The teacher leader master’s class includes Brianna Danielle Burger from Grand Prairie, Texas; Leah Christine Casarano Fraley from Hancock, Tenn.; Mariah Tess Murphy from […]
Alderson Broaddus University once again received high rankings in the college research website U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best College Rankings. This year, AB has received recognition for ranking among the highest in West Virginia colleges and universities in two different regional categories, further highlighting the university’s quality of […]
Students at Alderson Broaddus University are taking their eyes away from their textbooks and focusing on a new state-of-the-art way to learn. Thanks to a generous donor, AB has recently been gifted the Anatomage Table – 7 Convertible, a virtual cadaver table for students to utilize in the classroom. AB […]
Thirty-four members of the Class of 2020 Physician Assistant Studies program received their Master of Science degrees, and four members of the Teacher Leader program received their Master of Education degrees during Alderson Broaddus University’s Graduate Commencement Ceremony on August 21. The Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2020 includes: Azin […]
This fall, Alderson Broaddus University’s alumni, family, and friends will enjoy our annual Homecoming celebration without ever leaving home. In response to health and safety concerns relating to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Alderson Broaddus University will host its Homecoming activities for the 2020-21 academic year in a virtual, online format […]
In delivering his third State of the University address, Alderson Broaddus University President Dr. James “Tim” Barry expressed his most optimistic view of the University’s future since becoming president in 2015. Members of the campus community tuned in from remote locations to hear the president discuss how Alderson Broaddus is […]
Alderson Broaddus University’s first three extended learning graduates received their bachelor’s degrees during the school’s virtual commencement held on May 30. Brittney J. Thompson of Elkins was awarded a Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies with a science emphasis, while both Brandon C. Riggs of Fairmont and Mariah B. Cecil […]
Alderson Broaddus University’s Honors Convocation is an annual celebration recognizing the distinguished achievements of the University’s most academically accomplished students. The tradition of Honors Convocation recognizes the very best of the undergraduates who have made significant contributions to campus life and are prepared to make a difference in their professional […]
