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Averett began leasing space at the Danville Regional Airport (424 Airport Drive) for its aviation program. A Bachelor's degree in Airway Science was initiated. 1992 The first Honors
Convocation was held. This ceremony was established for the
The women's soccer team competed for the first time in the Dixie Conference. The Averett Honors Program began in the fall of 1993, emphasizing student-generated information and student-led discussions.
A house at 132 Woodland Drive was acquired for use as an Interim Student Center. The College began holding M.B.A. classes via interactive distance learning technology with Marine bases in Camp Lejeune, N.C. and Quantico, Virginia. AACE classes began in the Research Triangle Park in Raleigh, N.C. Averett received
the largest gift in its history, a $2.84 million dollar bequest
from the Residence hall rooms were wired for cable television and equipped with analog phone lines. All Averett students were provided with voice mail capabilities. 1996 Bishop Hall's Conference Center was created. AACE classes began in the Tidewater Center at Virginia Beach. Averett's men's baseball team played its first full schedule of conference play. The alumni Potpourri's name was changed to Current Magazine. 1997
AACE changed its name to Graduate and Professional Studies, or GPS. 2000 The Digital Media Lab was opened in bottom Frith. A new Football Field House was completed. Averett partnered
with Virginia Tech and DCC on Aug. 31 to establish a new learning |