From all ranks and branches of the military, the group that gathered at Landini Brothers in Alexandria, Va., on June 2, was quite impressive. For many, this annual event is one they never want to miss. The new faces in the room – all donors to the Dan Daniel-MRI Endowed Scholarship – quickly learned why. […]
Annual Dinner and Golf Tournament Raise Money for the Dan Daniel-MRI Endowed Scholarship
Posted on June 13th, 2019 by Danielle Staub
Averett University and LifeSpire Sign Partnership Agreement
Posted on June 7th, 2019 by Cassie Jones
Averett University and LifeSpire of Virginia today launched the first-ever educational partnership for LifeSpire. Averett President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks and LifeSpire of Virginia’s CEO Jonathan Cook signed an agreement that includes a three-pronged partnership between the school and LifeSpire’s continuing care retirement communities. The partnership allows employees of LifeSpire to earn their degree at […]
Averett University and Piedmont Community College Partner in Sociology/Criminal Justice Articulation Agreement
Posted on May 29th, 2019 by Danielle Staub
Averett University President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks and Piedmont Community College (PCC) President Dr. Pamela G. Senegal today signed an articulation agreement and a community educational partnership agreement between the two schools in order to make the transfer process to Averett smooth for graduates of PCC. These two agreements will bring the total to four […]
Tradition of Excellence Continues in Averett’s Education Alumni Award Winners
Posted on May 14th, 2019 by Cassie Jones
Averett University is a major player in graduating teachers for the region’s school systems, and again this year, many of those alumni educators have been awarded for their work in the classroom. Voted Educator of the Year for the school in which they work, teachers from Danville Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Schools and Caswell County […]
Five Nursing Graduates Pinned at Averett University
Posted on May 6th, 2019 by Cassie Jones
With tears flowing and smiles beaming, five nursing graduates received their nursing pins from Averett University. The Averett School of Nursing held its Class of 2019 Pinning Ceremony the morning of Friday, May 3 at the Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center, honoring and celebrating those who have successfully completed their Bachelor of Science in […]
The Right Place and Time: Averett Graduates Told to Live in Gratefulness and Launch Forward
Posted on May 4th, 2019 by Danielle Staub
“When we live in gratefulness we live richer lives with greater meaning. Be grateful for all the right places and right times you experience in life,” commencement speaker and vice chair of the Averett University Board of Trustees Dan Carlton told more than 170 graduates on May 4. During the Spring Commencement ceremony, Averett University […]
Averett University’s Faculty, Staff and Retiree Luncheon 2019
Posted on May 3rd, 2019 by Danielle Staub
Averett University’s annual Faculty, Staff and Retiree Luncheon was held on Thursday, May 2, in the dining hall. This year the University honored six retirees. During her time at Averett, Dr. Sue Davis, served as an assistant professor, director of teacher education, department chair, education and division chair. Davis earned her master’s and bachelor’s degrees […]
Muehlbauer wins national championship as IDA earns Reserve Champion at nationals
Posted on April 29th, 2019 by Danielle Staub
To see this story on the Athletics website, click here. PAINESVILLE, Ohio — Averett University Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) team was named the 2019 Reserve Champion while senior Noel Muehlbauer won an individual national championship at the IDA Nationals held over the weekend. The team competed against qualifying Division I, II and III institutions from […]
Averett University’s Board of Trustees’ Vice-Chair to Speak at Averett’s Spring Commencement
Posted on April 24th, 2019 by Danielle Staub
Dan Carlton, pastor of Culpeper Baptist Church and vice-chair of the Averett University Board of Trustees, will speak to more than 220 graduates at Averett’s Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4. The ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m., will be held at the University’s E. Stuart James Grant Athletic and Convocation Center at the […]
Honors Recognition Program Highlights Student Academic Achievements
Posted on April 12th, 2019 by Danielle Staub
Every spring, Averett holds a special event to honor and recognize students for their academic achievements. This year, the Honors Recognition Program was held Thursday, April 11, in Pritchett Auditorium. Following is a list of the 2018-19 award winners: Academic All-America Award: Academic All-America: Alixis Roccia, women’s basketball Academic All-District: Alixis Roccia, women’s basketball […]
