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Averett recently formed a partnership with the Danville Public Schools to work with rising ninth grade students for four years to increase their involvement in the learning process both in and out of the classroom.The Shining Stars program came about thanks to a grant from the Womack Foundation.From July 18-28 the participating students stayed on Averett's campus where they took classes in study skills, learning and technology and participated in a STEM project.During the school year they will participate in on-campus activities monthly until they graduate from high school. |
The arrival of August means that a new school year is just around the corner at Averett University!We're preparing for another exciting and action-packed academic year.August is a month of beginnings and events that will live in the memory of our approximately 350 new students and their parents who will join us this week.Our supportive local community plays an important role in those memories, and I invite each of you to taste the excitement of these new beginnings at your Hometown University.
We're looking forward to a busy fall, as we open Averett Central and begin classes at our Riverview Campus.I want to draw your attention to several upcoming events specifically: our opening athletics events - Volleyball and Women's Soccer on Sept. 1, Football on Sept. 10, and Men's Soccer on Sept. 14; our first Arts@Averett event - Dr. Melanie Watkins on Sept. 6, as part of our Authors on Campus series; and the Averett Hometown Homecoming event on Sept. 30.Finally, students tell me how much it means to feel welcomed back to our area by the community. If you would be willing to display an Averett pennant, banner or sign, we can help.You can reach us at 791-5684 or email: news@averett.edu.
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Count Down to New Academic Year
Although fall doesn't officially begin until Sept. 23, summer is officially over here at Averett as our first group of students will arrive in matter of days.We are excited and looking forward to a new academic year! Opening Information
Single Mother Defies Odds
The University's Arts@Averett Series opens Sept. 6 with its Authors on Campus Series. Dr. Melanie Watkins, a single mother and graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, will be talking about her memoir, "Taking my Medicine: My Journey from Teenage Mother to Physician." Full Story
A Gift that Keeps on Giving
They will probably never know her, but business administration students will benefit from an endowed scholarship created in honor of former business professor Charlotte Read for years to come.Full Story
Averett Develops New 5-year Education Program
A new Averett education program will award both a bachelor's degree and an MEd within 5-years.This program will prepare students for licensure and endorsement in elementary education (PreK-6) and a minor in special education that may be applied toward a teaching license in special education, and a certificate in autism from the Autism Council of Virginia.Graduates from the concentrated and competitive program will be prepared for increased opportunities for career-advancement and specialization.Click here to learn more. Interested students should contact Dr. Pam Riedel: pamela.riedel@averett.edu
