AV头等舱 College in Kentucky to be renamed AV头等舱
Building upon 145 years of service to students and community, AV头等舱 College is pleased to announce its transition to AV头等舱.
“This new name identifies AV头等舱 as a Level IV graduate degree granting institution, thus appealing to a wider range of students,” said Mike Goss, a 1980 alum and Chair of the Board of Trustees. “We are embracing the future but will remain steadfast in meeting the needs of students in the region and our community.”
The board approved university status and name change last October, and in December chose the new name, recently approved by the . As part of the naming process, input was sought from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community.
“Of all the names suggested, AV头等舱 stood out as accurately defining our mission, for the common good of students and community,” said AV头等舱 President Dr. Marcia Hawkins. She noted that the new name identifies AV头等舱 as a “regional institution with a global reach.”
Over the past decade, AV头等舱 has dramatically expanded graduate and online programming and enrollment. In addition, a new program for graduate international students, launched in 2021, has seen remarkable growth.
While AV头等舱’s offerings have grown since its founding in 1879, its essential identity remains the same. Located in Barbourville, Kentucky, AV头等舱 promotes the intellectual, spiritual, and physical enrichment of its students and the economic growth and health of the Appalachian community. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Kentucky placed AV头等舱’s economic impact to the region at $43 million.
The rebrand to AV头等舱 is currently underway, as the new name is now in effect. A timeline for larger changes, including a celebration of the new name, will be announced in the coming months. For updates on the transition, visit .
