Alderson–Broaddus College — informally known as "A–B" — is a private, four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA and the West Virginia Baptist Convention located in Philippi, West Virginia, USA. Alderson–Broaddus was formed in 1932 by the union of two Baptist institutions: Alderson Academy (founded 1901) and Broaddus College (founded 1871; moved to Philippi, 1901). Noted for its health science, natural science, education and music programs, the college offers a variety of majors in five academic divisions: Education and Special Programs, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. The college sponsors The West Virginians, a premier touring music ensemble offering sacred and secular music as ambassadors of the college and the state of West Virginia. The college's sports teams are known as the "Battlers" (harkening back to the 1861 Battle of Philippi). Their colors are blue and gold and they compete in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, a member of the NCAA's Division II. Alderson–Broaddus College derives its hyphenated name from the merging of two Baptist institutions in 1932.