By Drew Wilson/Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications & Administration Killian O’Reilly knows about pressure. Nearly three years ago, he was walking the practice round of the PGA’s BMW Championship […]
Killian O’Reilly’s Positive Mindset Eases Pressure Entering 2025 NCAA Men’s Golf National Championships
Posted on May 19th, 2025 by Bill Dyer
More than 200 Averett University Graduates Walk in 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Posted on May 10th, 2025 by Cassie Jones
Averett University celebrated more than 200 graduates at the university’s 2025 spring commencement ceremony this morning. Before a full audience of proud family and friends ready to celebrate their achievements, […]
Averett University Celebrates 2025 Nurse Pinning Ceremony
Posted on May 9th, 2025 by Kelly King
Averett University’s School of Nursing held its annual Nurse Pinning Ceremony on the morning of Friday, May 9, in Pritchett Auditorium in the Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center to […]
Averett Dethrones Washington & Lee to win ODAC Championship, Clinches Automatic Bid to NCAA Championships
Posted on May 5th, 2025 by Bill Dyer
By: Dominik Pocrnja/Assistant Director of Athletics Communications LEXINGTON, Va. – At the jaws of defeat midway through singles matches, No. 37 Averett University men’s tennis defied the odds by winning […]
Averett University’s IDA Team Named 2025 Reserve National Champion Team
Posted on May 2nd, 2025 by Kelly King
Averett University’s Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) team traveled to the National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, April 24-26 for the 2025 IDA National Championships and was named the […]
Averett University Announces Hayward Majors as Commencement Speaker
Posted on April 29th, 2025 by Bill Dyer
Averett University is set to celebrate its spring 2025 commencement exercises on Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. More than 200 graduating students from both Averett’s traditional programs as well […]
Averett University Names Dr. Thomas Powell as Next President
Posted on April 25th, 2025 by Kelly King
Averett University’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas H. Powell as the university’s 16th president. Dr. Powell will be installed on May 1, replacing […]
Citing participation numbers, Averett to suspend women’s lacrosse program following 2025 spring season
Posted on April 17th, 2025 by Kelly King
Written By: Drew Wilson/Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications & Administration DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University announced its decision to suspend its women’s lacrosse program at the conclusion of the […]
Averett University Announces Presidential Transition this Month
Posted on April 11th, 2025 by Cassie Jones
Dr. David Joyce departs Averett, search already underway for successor Averett University President Rev. Dr. David Joyce today stepped down as the institution’s 15th president amid family medical matters. Current […]
Averett Holds Annual Honors Recognition Ceremony
Posted on April 7th, 2025 by Bill Dyer
Averett University recognized numerous students at its annual Honors Recognition Program on Tuesday, April 1. Honorees and their guests, along with faculty and staff, filled the university’s Pritchett Auditorium in […]