 2001
The College name was changed to Averett University on July 1.
The first diplomas
as Averett University were awarded on Dec. 3.
2002
Frank Ross Campbell retired from the presidency on June 30. Richard Anthony
Pfau began his term as the new president on July 1.
2003
President Pfau's inauguration was held on March 29.
The Averett Cougars
won their first Dixie Conference Baseball Tournament,
played at Dan Daniel Park, with a win against Christopher Newport (April
19, 2003).
It was the first conference championship win in the program's 8-year
history, with Ed Fulton as Coach.
Averett opened
a new GPS campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, in May.
2004
A Groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new student center, Oct. 14,
to be located at the
corner of Woodland and Townes streets.
Averett women's
softball team captured its first USA South Conference tournament
championship. Head Coach Kathy Bocock led the Cougars.
Dr. Jay Hayes,
professor of history, published The Lamp and The Cross: A History
of Averett College, 1859-2001.
2005
GPS added an M.Ed. program in the Lynchburg VA area for Spring 2005.
The Baptist General
Association of Virginia cut its ties with Averett on April 6.
In May, two new
graduation awards for GPS students were given: the Malcolm Knowles
and Frank R. Campbell awards for high grades.
The test flight
of NASA's Small Aircraft Transportation System (SATS) took place
at the
Danville Regional Airport. NASA selected Averett as the general manager
of the SATS Lab project.
2006
The Graduate and Professional Studies Program announced the expansion
of its
accelerated Master of Education degree program to Chesapeake, Martinsville,
and Richmond.
Averett's new
student center opened its doors. The center featured a new Dining
Hall, Juts Café, Daly Gameroom and various offices and recreation
areas. It was officially dedicated on April 12, 2007.
2008
On May 14, Dr. Tiffany McKillip Franks is named the 24th President of Averett University. She officially takes office July 1, replacing Dr. Richard A. Pfau who retired. |
