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AV抖阴 Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News
The AV抖阴 was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.
September 18, 2023
Fall Semester Sees Enrollment Gain, Busy Days
It has been a fun and busy start to the fall 2023 semester, so I am writing to give you a few updates of interest.
September 15, 2023
Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa
Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the AV抖阴 has helped prepare her for her future.
September 15, 2023
Staff Voices: Scott Goines
Meet AV抖阴 web specialist Scott Goines. He is a first-generation student, the oldest of four brothers, and the one behind the scenes helping ensure all things related to the AV抖阴 website are optimized.
September 15, 2023
AV抖阴 Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott
The AV抖阴 announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.
September 15, 2023
Constitution Week at AV抖阴, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the AV抖阴 Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.
September 13, 2023
Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms
Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the AV抖阴. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...
September 13, 2023
AV抖阴 Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar
The AV抖阴 Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering AV抖阴 Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights AV抖阴 volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!
September 12, 2023
Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta
Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the AV抖阴 and how it has helped him.
September 08, 2023
AV抖阴 Celebrates Enrollment Increases
The AV抖阴 announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...
September 08, 2023
Seven Welcomed to AV抖阴 Alumni Advisory Council
The AV抖阴 Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all AV抖阴 alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by AV抖阴 ROTC
The AV抖阴 ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the AV抖阴 Campus...
September 07, 2023
AV抖阴 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The AV抖阴 celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
AV抖阴 Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit
A former AV抖阴 art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the AV抖阴 Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at AV抖阴, will be displayed thanks to a generous...
September 04, 2023
Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time
The AV抖阴 Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the AV抖阴 campus.
September 01, 2023
La AV抖阴 organizar谩 el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede
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September 01, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The AV抖阴 enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023 AV抖阴 to Host S铆 Se Puede Admissions Event
The AV抖阴 Office of Admissions welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.
September 01, 2023
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
AV抖阴 non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to AV抖阴 to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor鈥檚 and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023 AV抖阴 Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the AV抖阴 Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
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