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1991
The Emily Swain Grousbeck Music Center was constructed on Mt. View Avenue, providing practice rooms, a music library, a media center, classrooms and a recital hall.

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 College opened a Central Virginia Center in Richmond.

The first Honors Convocation was held. This ceremony was established for the
recognition of superior academic achievements of students in the various disciplines. Faculty members from each department presented the awards.

1993
The new Equestrian Center was built on 100 acres in Providence, NC. The facilities included an indoor ring, a stable, and three outdoor training areas.

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.

1995
The Financial Aid house at 119 Robertson Avenue was acquired.

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
estate of former Trustee Mary B. Blount of Roanoke.

Residence hall rooms were wired for cable television and equipped with analog phone lines. All Averett students were provided with voice mail capabilities.

1996
The David S. Blount Chapel in Frith Hall was dedicated.

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
North Campus baseball, softball and soccer fields were completed.

1998
The E. Stuart James Grant Convocation and Athletic Center was completed on property across the Dan River, at the newly acquired North Campus.

AACE changed its name to Graduate and Professional Studies, or GPS.

2000
The Averett Commons apartments opened, built on the former Kleinoder soccer field.

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
center in the area.