Averett University President Dr. Tatia Daniels Granger has appointed Dr. Kelli Palmer as Senior Advisor. Palmer will work primarily from the President’s Office. Palmer holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education […]
Averett University Names Dr. Kelli Palmer as Senior Advisor
Posted on August 25th, 2026 by Bill Dyer
Averett University Begins its 168th Academic Year with Opening Convocation
Posted on August 19th, 2026 by Bill Dyer
Averett University officially kicked off its 168th academic year on Tuesday, Aug. 18, with its annual Opening Convocation. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members gathered in Pritchett Auditorium, located […]
Dr. Granger Introduced as Averett’s New President: ‘It’s a place with a special story, and I love a good story’
Posted on August 6th, 2026 by Drew Wilson
DANVILLE, Va. (Aug. 6, 2026) — Averett University introduced its 17th president, Dr. Tatia Daniels Granger, during a press conference on Thursday in Main Hall’s Welcome Center. Granger was introduced […]
V-TOP Internships Give Averett University Students Hands-On Career Experience
Posted on July 30th, 2026 by Drew Wilson
DANVILLE, Va. — For two Averett University students, this summer has been about more than adding a line to a résumé. Through internships with the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership […]
Averett University Names Dr. Tatia Daniels Granger 17th President
Posted on July 13th, 2026 by Bill Dyer
DANVILLE, Va. (July 13, 2026) — Averett University’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tatia Daniels Granger as the 17th president of the university, ushering […]
Averett University Announces New Board of Trustee Members
Posted on July 9th, 2026 by Bill Dyer
Averett University is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2026. Each of these distinguished individuals will serve a four-year […]
Growing into leadership: How getting involved on campus changed everything for student Jasmine Beame
Posted on July 7th, 2026 by Drew Wilson
As Jasmine Beame stood behind the podium while delivering the keynote speech during Westwood Middle School’s eighth-grade promotion ceremony, the rising Averett University junior couldn’t have imagined she would have […]
Averett celebrates 25-year anniversary of name change to university
Posted on July 1st, 2026 by Drew Wilson
DANVILLE, Va. — A quarter of a century ago, Averett College became Averett University on July 1, 2001. Averett celebrates that milestone that became official 25 years ago and forever […]
Averett University Honors Departing Trustees
Posted on June 30th, 2026 by Bill Dyer
Averett University honored five individuals who are concluding their service on the university’s Board of Trustees at the end of their terms. Earlier this month, during the Board’s final regular […]
Averett Announces Spring 2026 President’s and Dean’s List
Posted on June 16th, 2026 by Bill Dyer
Averett University is proud to recognize students who earned academic honors for the Spring 2026 semester. This group includes both traditional on-campus students and those enrolled in Averett Online programs. […]
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