November 2022
Caesars gives $504K to Averett University
Virginia Business
Averett names new board chair, first woman of color in position; more . . .
Cardinal News
With Comfy Cougar Program, Averett and Danville police team up to show comfort to children in crisis
Danville Register & Bee
October 2022
Averett University’s department of education earns national honor
Danville Register & Bee
Averett University honors 2022 alumni award recipients at homecoming
Danville Register & Bee
September 2022
Averett University partnership will bring the metaverse to campus
Cardinal News
Dalrada Corporation Brings Metaverse-Based Digital Ecosystem to Averett University
Business Wire
For Averett University, accolades continue to flow
Danville Register & Bee
Averett University holds pinning ceremony for accelerated nursing program
WSET Channel 13
August 2022
Averett University kicks off fall semester, gets students involved early
WSET Channel 13
Averett University holds annual Business Fest
WDBJ7 Channel 7
New Danville police officers focus on building relationships, fighting food insecurity
WSLS Channel 10
July 2022
Hargrave announces return of aviation program
Chatham Star-Tribune
Averett University announces academic honors
Danville Register & Bee
June 2022
Averett University’s education department receives accreditation
Danville Register & Bee
May 2022
Averett graduates 190 as speaker, CEO of Samaritan’s Feet International, addresses students without shoes
Danville Register & Bee
‘Another start’ for Averett University graduates
WSET Channel 13
April 2022
Norfolk program allows aspiring nurses to earn BSN degrees faster
WVEC-TV 13 News Now Norfolk
AVERETT UNIVERSITY OPENS SATELLITE CAMPUS OF PIEDMONT REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING ACADEMY
Virginia Chamber
Averett University wins collegiate pitch competition
Cardinal News
March 2022
Averett University cohosts performance to benefit Ukraine
WSET Channel 13
Ground broken on GWHS, track renovations
Chatham Star-Tribune
February 2022
Praising the family atmosphere, alumni recall fond memories of Averett University at annual Founders’ Day celebration
Danville Register & Bee
Averett opens center for nursing program in Norfolk; more . . .
Cardinal News
Photos: Averett employees explore airport
Danville Register & Bee
January 2022
Averett Students take flight at Danville airport
Virginia Business
March of a lifetime: Averett music professor recalls Rose Parade experience
Danville Register & Bee
December 2021
Averett University hosts inaugural family nurse practitioner pinning ceremony
Danville Register & Bee
Averett President Tiffany Franks Recognized with 2022 Credo Courageous Leadership Award
Virginia Chamber
SAAC wins award for massive food donation
The Caswell Messenger
November 2021
‘All Together Now!’ opens at Averett University
Danville Register & Bee
October 2021
Averett University Cuts Ribbon on AU Aviation Services
AviationPros.com
Averett University pins 144 seniors in tradition spanning three decades
Danville Register & Bee
PHOTOS: Averett University hosts 2021 homecoming
Danville Register & Bee
September 2021
Averett ranked among best regional colleges
Chatham Star-Tribune
Averett University announces vaccine requirement for on-campus students, employees
WFXR Channel 8
Averett University brings Danville community together to pack 20K meals to be donated to local food bank
WFXR Fox Channel 8
August 2021
Averett kick-starts year with convocation, second annual Cougar Business Fest
Chatham Star-Tribune
Half of Danville adults now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as 2 new virus deaths, flood of cases reported in area
Danville Register & Bee
Averett hosts COVID testing, vaccine clinic
Chatham Star-Tribune
July 2021
Nursing program earns national accreditation
Danville Register & Bee
June 2021
Averett University welcomes 100 incoming students
Danville Register & Bee
Averett University announces spring 2021 President’s, Dean’s Lists
Chatham Star-Tribune
May 2021
Averett holds first outdoor graduation at stadium
Chatham Star-Tribune
Averett University Launches Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing Program in Hampton Roads
Virginia Chamber
New partnership to offer Averett students law degree program options
Chatham Star-Tribune
Averett Students Create Lessons on History
Danville Register & Bee
AVERETT RECOGNIZES NURSING GRADUATES
WBTM 102.5 FM 1330 AM
April 2021
Averett University receives honor for commitment to first-generation student success
WFXR Channel 8
Averett University to Launch Four New Online Academic Programs, New SIS
Virginia Chamber
Viral social post thrusts Averett alumna into national spotlight
Chatham Star-Tribune
March 2021
Averett University to join Old Dominion Athletic Conference in 2022
Chatham Star-Tribune
With messages of hope, Averett alumni speakers eye better days Founder’s Day event held in virtual fashion
Danville Register & Bee
All-America Cities summarize their successes
The Municipal
February 2021
2020 Pivot Drill: Adding or Cutting Sports in Uncertain Times
Athletics Administration: NACDA
Averett University Announces New Vice President for Philanthropy
Virginia Chamber
Danville hosts drive-thru mobile food pantry for community
WSET Channel 13
January 2021
A new accelerated Nursing degree program on Coast Live
WTKR3 Coastal Virginia
Averett joins holiday light movement to support health workers
Danville Register & Bee
No spectators allowed at Averett University home games
WFXR Fox Channel 8
‘The solution to the problem’: COVID-19 vaccination events provide valuable hands-on training for area nursing students
Danville Register & Bee
December 2020
Averett University holds reimagined graduation during pandemic
WWBT NBC12 Richmond
Averett announces addition of women’s golf program; Cougars to begin play in fall 2021
Virginia Chamber
Allison Kelley Featured on Helping Families in Need on #SteppingUp
ESPN’s Outside the Lines with Ryan Kelly
November 2020
Raising our voices in thanks: During the tragedy of COVID-19, we found voices of true belief in the spirit of Thanksgiving Day.
Danville Register & Bee
In face of uncertainty, Averett students continue giving back
Danville Register & Bee
Averett kicks off fireside chat series with panel discussion on resiliency in 2020
Chatham Star-Tribune
Oak tree comes down on Averett University’s main campus
Danville Register & Bee
October 2020
Averett University renames North Campus to honor prominent donor, former Register & Bee owner E. Stuart James Grant
Danville Register & Bee
In virtual homecoming, Averett presents honors
Danville Register & Bee
Danville native named 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year
Chatham Star-Tribune
Governor Northam Honors Recipients of 2020 Volunteerism and Community Service Awards
Virginia Governor Ralph S. Northam
September 2020
Averett University Ranked Among Top 20 of Best Regional Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
Virginia Chamber
Caesars Officially Signs On To Develop Danville Casino
Virginia Business
As campus life changes during pandemic, benefits of online learning surface for Averett students
Danville Register & Bee
August 2020
Caesars launches ballot referendum for new Virginia hotel-casino
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Photos: Averett University president hosts drive-thru social to welcome community back to campus
Danville Register & Bee
Averett University welcomes freshman to campus for 2020 school year
WSET Channel 13
For Danville area nurses, caring for COVID-19 patients brings a mix of dedication, passion and fear
Danville Register & Bee
July 2020
Regional educators of the year honored
Danville Register & Bee
Averett University resumes on-campus tours with new guidelines
WDBJ7 Channel 7
Averett University to reopen campus to students for fall semester
Chatham Star-Tribune
June 2020
Area educational institutions making multiple plans for upcoming academic year
Danville Register & Bee
Averett University names chief entrepreneurship, innovation officer
Virginia Business
May 2020
Averett University confers 200+ degrees for Spring graduates, sets plan to open for fall semester
WFXR Fox
Averett’s CCECC, in partnership with Danville Community College and Piedmont Community College Presents the Dan River Region Virtual Job Fair
The Caswell Messenger
Casino operator betting on Danville’s Schoolfield mill site says it would invest $400 million, bring 1,300 jobs
The Roanoke Times
Northam taps work group to guide process for reopening of Virginia public schools
Augusta Free Press
Averett University makes food donation to God’s Storehouse
The Caswell Messenger
Averett student participates in virtual town hall with Gov. Northam
Chatham Star-Tribune
April 2020
Averett University nursing student gains first-hand experience with COVID-19
WSET Ch. 13
Averett, DCC to get federal funding from coronavirus relief legislation
Rockingham Now
Averett nursing professor selected to national fellowship
Danville Register & Bee
March 2020
Averett University Announces Don Aungst as new CFO
Virginia Chamber
Averett University Coronavirus Preparations
WDBJ Ch. 7
Va. universities moving classes online amid coronavirus worries
Virginia Business Magazine
Averett University moving to remote instruction March 18. Athletics events will not be held after Sunday, March 15
Chatham Star-Tribune
February 2020
Students receive more than $180,000 in scholarships from Averett University
Danville Register & Bee
14 Schools in the Bonner Network Receive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement
The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation
January 2020
Averett University receives distinguished Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement
Chatham Star-Tribune
Danville groups look to highlight city’s rich Civil Rights history
WFXR Fox
Averett holds 33rd Founders’ Day celebration
Chatham Star-Tribune
Averett University students put together care packages to help homeless during MLK Week
WSET Ch. 13
Averett hosts Harvest Pack as part of MLK week of service events
Danville Register & Bee
November 2019
Averett and VCOM collaborate on new master’s degree program
WDBJ Ch. 7
Pathways Flight Academies offering free classes for high school students statewide
WSET Ch. 13
Soul Food Saturday: Festival kicks off this weekend in Danville
WSET Ch. 13
Photos: Pulse of business gauged at Workforce Summit in Danville
Danville Register & Bee
Danville City Council nixes gaming request
Danville Register & Bee
The Empathy Tours
With Good Reason Radio
October 2019
VIDEO: Cyber Up Summit
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett celebrates criminal justice partners throughout the commonwealth
Danville Register & Bee
Photos: Take Back the Night at Averett University
Danville Register & Bee
The split-second decision by an Averett University football player that saved a man’s life
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett initiative continues to boost PCC students
The Courier-Times
Averett hands out awards, hosts hall of fame induction during homecoming celebration
Danville Register & Bee
September 2019
Danville’s Averett University scores in the top rankings by U.S. News & World Report
Danville Register & Bee
Averett announces Fall Arts@Averett Series
Chatham Star-Tribune
Averett University holds 9/11 appreciation luncheon
WSET Ch. 13
Local Bahamian college students watch intently as Hurricane Dorian batters their home country
WSLS Ch. 10
DeKoninck: Averett and The Importance of Empowering Nurses
Danville Register and Bee
August 2019
Photos: Averett University holds opening convocation
Danville Register and Bee
300 freshman move into Averett University
WSET Ch. 13
Cougar Business Festival coming to Averett University during Move-in Day
WFXR Fox
CVCC justice program to funnel into Averett University’s
Lynchburg News and Advance
July 2019
With new nursing program, Averett University joins elite list of schools nationwide offering it
Danville Register and Bee
Averett University launches a new nursing program offered at only 12 other colleges
WDBJ Ch. 7
June 2019
Danville Fire Department hosts social media contest for painted fire hydrants
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett University, LifeSpire sign partnership agreement
Danville Register and Bee
May 2019
Averett University creates partnership to help students pursuing criminal justice careers
WSET Ch. 13
Averett University and Piedmont Community College partner in sociology/criminal justice articulation agreement
Virginia Chamber
Averett honors retirees
Danville Register and Bee
Photos: Averett University celebrates graduates
Danville Register and Bee
April 2019
With individual attention, Averett prepares thespians for the world outside the classroom
Danville Register and Bee
Danville teachers getting free Master’s to help with low reading level rate
WSET Ch. 13
Danville Public Schools teachers get free Masters Degree
WFXR Virginia First
Averett University’s SAAC raises money for the USA South “Pennies for a Purpose”
River City TV
Getting a pie to the face raises money for folks battling cancer
WSET Ch. 13
Averett University honored
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett University receives Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service award
Virginia Chamber
Grant to bring more sexual, domestic assault prevention, services to Dan River Region
Danville Register and Bee
Averett receives federal grant, starts partnership with local organizations
WDBJ Ch. 7
Free trolley rides offered in Danville Thursday to promote city
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett junior named Newman Civic Fellow
Danville Register and Bee
Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness hosts Play to Engage
River City TV
Averett University students continue tradition of giving back to Danville
WSLS Ch. 10
March 2019
Eight Averett Students Giving Back to the Community through the DLSC
River City TV
Averett University launching 2nd year of Instructional Dynamics for Technical Trainers (IDTT)
Virginia Chamber
Growth within Averett University’s Aviation Program
River City TV
Photos: Ready to soar on Aviation Day
Danville Register and Bee
New, improved retaining wall being built at Averett University
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett announces addition of competitive dance team, names Harris as head coach
Virginia Chamber
Averett University creating new sports programs, enrollment on the rise
WSET Ch. 13
Seeing Danville – young professionals from Taiwan tour the city
Danville Register and Bee
February 2019
Averett University wrestlers head to nationals
WDBJ Ch. 7
Local college students receive free admission Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
WSET Ch. 13
Averett students visit civil rights exhibit at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
River City TV
January 2019
“Coins for Cancer” – Averett University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
River City TV
Averett University students celebrate MLK day of service
WDBJ Ch. 7
MLK Day of Service
River City TV
Residents who lived through Bloody Monday recognized at Sunday event
Danville Register and Bee
Calling him ‘truly an inspiration,’ Averett University honors civil rights leader
Danville Register and Bee
Averett University celebrates Founders’ Day, gives out service award
WDBJ Ch. 7
December 2018
Averett holds winter graduation
Danville Register and Bee
Averett University and Southside Virginia Community College partner in sociology/criminal justice articulation agreement
Virginia Chamber
November 2018
The piano project makes its way to Danville
WDBJ Ch. 7
PHOTOS: Gifts for the angels
Danville Register and Bee
CCECC partners with the Boys and Girls Club of the Danville Area for Angel Tree
River City TV
“We’re really living in a time of broken government,” former Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling says in Danville visit
Danville Register and Bee
Averett student earns scholarship
Danville Register and Bee
Averett University will be hosting “The Walk of Life Runway Show”
River City TV
New flight program available at Averett University for high school students
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett University offers free football tickets for Saturday’s game
WDBJ Ch. 7
Thanks Dr. Franks!
LIVE on River City TV
PHOTOS: For Averett president, a surprise thank-you
Danville Register and Bee
October 2018
With Danville march, a show of solidarity for survivors of domestic abuse
Danville Register and Bee
Survivors ‘Take Back the Night’ to promote sexual violence
WSET Ch. 13
NASA engineer speaks at Averett
Danville Register and Bee
Averett strength coach does pushup challenge to raise awareness
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett University to be closed through Wednesday to clean up from last week’s storm
WSLS Ch. 10
Rocking the vote: Averett University event helps people register to vote
WSLS Ch. 10
Danville residents ‘Rock the Vote’
WSET Ch. 13
Rock the Vote event to be held Oct. 8 in Danville
Chatham Star Tribune
Averett University hosts state criminal justice conference
WSLS Ch. 10
‘It’s never your fault’; Dating violence survivor shares her story
WSET Ch. 13
Averett educating students on dating violence, sexual assault
WSET Ch. 13
Cans Across the Conference
Live on River City TV
September 2018
Averett University celebrates homecoming 2018
Chatham Star Tribune
A tour of Averett’s newly renovated Main Hall
Danville Register and Bee
Averett University holds student career expo
WSLS Ch. 10
Pilot shortage is affecting how much you pay and how often you can fly
WSET Ch. 13
Aeronautics enrollment rises as airlines seek more pilots
Virginia Business
As Averett rises, so too does region
Danville Register and Bee: The Editorial Board
Averett climbs in U.S. News & World Report ranking
Work It, SoVa
August 2018
Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness taps new director
Work It, SoVa
Video: Averett Arts
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett Unversity announces 2018-19 Arts@Averett Season
Virginia Chamber
PHOTOS: Evening of motivation at Averett
Danville Register and Bee
Hometown Happenings with your Hometown University: Arts@Averett
River City TV
Breaking barriers: Freshman becomes Averett Unversity’s first female football player
WSLS Ch. 10
PHOTOS: Record number of students return to Averett
Danville Register and Bee
Averett uses app to help with student safety
WSET Ch. 13
Averett University students move into their dorms
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett University welcomes record class for 2018/19 academic year
River City TV
Averett University honored among National Colleges of Distinction
Work It, SOVA
July 2018
Local universities participate in 2018 Virginia Private College week
WSET Ch. 13
Averett University and Virginia Western Community College partner in first articulation agreement
Virginia Chamber
Virginia Western, Averett reach deal linking criminal justice programs
The Roanoke Times
Renovation of Averett University’s Main Hall reaches halfway point
WSLS Ch. 10
At first-ever Youth Police Academy, attendees learn about Danville college options
Danville Register and Bee
Averett University, SVHEC, NCI collaborate on unique professional development opportunity
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
June 2018
Averett University to offer new innovative graduate programs in applied data analytics and criminal justice
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Averett University to offer graduate programs in data analytics, criminal justice
Henrico Citizen
Averett University holds first summer wrestling camp
WDBJ Ch. 7
May 2018
Work underway to renovate Averett University’s Main Hall
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett University to expand to northern Virginia with regional campus
WDBJ Ch. 7
Rainy Day Smiles at Head Start
River City TV
Water, invisible paint help Averett University give positive messages to Danville preschoolers
WSLS Ch. 10
Mother and son both graduate together from Averett University
WSET Ch. 13
Manzano Named First Head Coach of Averett’s Recently Launched Esports Program
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Averett University Receives Major Gift for Esports Program
NACE sports
April 2018
PHCC, Averett University sign criminal justice program articulation agreement
WSLS Ch. 10
Local students will benefit from new PHCC program
Martinsville Bulletin
Averett University nursing program holds first-ever emergency simulation
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett hosts Engage Showcase
Danville Register and Bee
Averett participates in USA South “Pennies for a Purpose” competition
River City TV
Averett University holds annual ‘Day to Engage’
WSLS Ch. 10
Day to Engage
Live on River City TV
March 2018
Averett University student receives national fellowship
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett University’s Samm Chandler receives national award
River City TV
Photos: Averett cheerleaders capture national recognition
Danville Register and Bee
Averett women’s lacrosse players look to build new legacy
WSET Ch. 13
Meet the Cougars: Averett faculty and staff highlighted in local online magazine
Rivertown
February 2018
Averett Men’s Lacrosse first home game of their inaugural season
Live on River City TV
Averett National Bonner Leader making a difference at Forest Hills Elementary School
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with your Hometown University
Averett University President elected to prestigious NCAA Division III Presidents Council
Virginia Chamber
‘See something, say something,’: Crime prevention forum held at Averett University
WSET Ch. 13
January 2018
Arts@Averett hosts Opera on the James – Cinderella
River City TV
Foundation hands out record number of new grants
Danville Register & Bee
Averett looking for AmeriCorps VISTAS to help eliminate poverty in the region
WSET Ch. 13
Dozens volunteer as part of MLK Day of Service
WSET Ch. 13
MLK event theme: Let’s be color brave
Danville Register & Bee
December 2017
Averett celebrates winter graduates
Danville Register & Bee
Follow up: Averett students mentoring and tutoring students at Bonner Middle School
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
November 2017
Averett University Partners with the Boys and Girls Club for Angel Tree Celebration
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
Averett hosts policing forum
Chatham Star-Tribune
Averett University expands Tutoring at Bonner Middle School
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
Averett hosts regional flight competition
Chatham Star-Tribune
Dan River Region residents appointed to tobacco commission
Danville Register & Bee
October 2017
Averett student athletes collecting cans for a good cause
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
With gaming program, Averett aims to score in recruitment, connecting students
Danville Register & Bee
Averett University starts esports program
WSLS Ch. 10
‘Take Back the Night’ to end domestic violence and sexual assault
WSET Ch. 13
Averett football players mentoring Danville middle school students
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett University holds vigil for peace
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett University hosts Special Olympians for a fall fun day
WDBJ Ch. 7
September 2017
Averett University nursing students helping people in Southside eat healthier
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett unveils historic marker
Danville Register & Bee
Averett University is offering physical education classes for home school students
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
Free physical education program offered to homeschooled children through Averett
WSET Ch. 13
Averett University baseball team helps clean up Dan River
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett gains ground in Liberal Arts school rankings
Danville Register & Bee
Averett University National Bonner Leadership Program
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
Averett University add Criminal Justice Advisory Board
WDBJ Ch. 7
August 2017
Averett nursing students practice fire safety
WSET Ch. 13
Averett, Danville Life Saving Crew prepare for fall sports season
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett students told to bounce back from failures during packed Convocation ceremony
Work It, SOVA
Colleges provide safety tips for beginning of school year
WSET Ch. 13
Record enrollment, new courses greet area college students
Danville Register & Bee
Averett National Bonner Leaders tour Danville
WDBJ Ch. 7
July 2017
Averett students and alumni team up with Dan River Year AmeriCorps to offer summer camps for kids
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
IMPACT Mission campers here to make home improvements in Danville
WSET Ch. 13
Virginia Private College Week kicks off
WSET Ch. 13
Averett debuts year-long service fellowships with parks departments
Danville Register & Bee
June 2017
Church summer campers from multiple states performing community service in Danville
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett students, grads lend a hand at summer camps
Danville Register & Bee
Cougar Commitment: Alumna Jordan Francis and her work at Haven of the Dan River Region
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
Danville kids learn to become crime scene investigators through summer camp
WSET Ch. 13
Averett’s Miller, Mommo inducted into USA South athletic Hall of Fame
Danville Register & Bee
Cougar Commitment: Alumnus Corey Williams gives back to the Danville community
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
Averett University alumnus gives back to the Danville community
WSET Ch. 13
Averett University professor, students hope dig will unearth biblical past
Danville Register & Bee
May 2017
‘Service is in your DNA,’ Averett grads told
Danville Register & Bee
Music Program helping improve learning for Danville preschoolers
WSLS Ch. 10
Danville hosts NCAA Division III baseball tournament this weekend
WDBJ Ch. 7
Cougar Commitment: Averett students give back
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
New partnership between colleges will help local students
Martinsville Bulletin
Averett soccer player to play in international tournament
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett University equestrian team gallops to national title win
Danville Register & Bee
April 2017
World War II veteran celebrates 97th birthday with Danville flight
WDBJ Ch. 7
WWII bomber pilot gets to fly again for 97th birthday
WSET Ch. 13
AU Cougar Band to debut in performance Friday
Danville Register & Bee
Averett launches $28M campaign; plans include renovations to Main Hall
Danville Register & Bee
Averett University begins 10 year, multi-million dollar renovation plan
WSLS Ch.10
Averett students intern at West Main Baptist Church
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
Averett Nursing students are changing the game when it comes to heart healthy food options
WSET Ch.13
Averett students encourage you to love where you live
Danville Register & Bee
Piper and Averett University Form Aviation Alliance
Aviation Tribune
New partnership allows Averett Aviation students to prepare for the future
WDBJ Ch. 7
10 years after VT massacre, college campuses continue to increase security
WSET Ch. 13
Averett University students present service projects to community
Danville Register & Bee
Averett student athletes raise money for cancer research
WSET Ch. 13
Averett students ‘engage’ in the community by volunteering at Goodwill
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett students engage kids through play
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett Athletics dish up famous hot dogs at Martinsville NASCAR race
WSET Ch. 13
March 2017
Averett Premieres local volunteering website
Danville Register & Bee
Averett students ‘Teach It Forward’ across the city
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett University students participate in ‘Teach It Forward’ program
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
Averett University add four new partnerships to graduate and professional studies program
Danville Register & Bee
February 2017
Averett students selling ‘Caring for Carrie’ shirts to raise ovarian cancer awareness
WSLS Ch. 10
Student Athlete Advisory Committee highlights its upcoming Caring for Carrie event
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
Marcus Engel speaks at Averett University
WSET Ch. 13
Campaign raises red flags on unhealthy relationships
Danville Register & Bee
Averett tells students about ‘red flags’ in relationships
WDBJ Ch. 7
Black History Month events
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
January 2017
Cougar Commitment: Averett student Erica Skiddle volunteers in the community
River City TV, Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
Danville professor explores one man’s fight against racism in new book
Danville Register & Bee
Health and Wellness Center opens at Averett
WSLS Ch. 10
University now offers medical help on campus
WSET Ch. 13
PHOTOS: Vigil part of MLK tribute
Danville Register & Bee
Danville honors King’s legacy
Chatham Star Tribune
Averett has day of service to remember Dr. King
WDBJ Ch. 7
With meal and march, residents come together to celebrate legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Danville Register & Bee
Averett plans multiple events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Danville Register & Bee
Introducing: Hometown Happenings with Your Hometown University
River City TV
December 2016
‘Lifelong learning’ journey begins for Averett University graduates
Danville Register & Bee
November 2016
Averett University partners with Boys and Girls Club for Angel Tree
WDBJ Ch. 7
Giving back: Averett partners with church to begin food share program to address hunger
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Double amputee Sergeant parachutes in with game ball at Averett University
WSET Ch. 13
Danville River Region veterans credit service with success in college
Danville Register & Bee
Averett University to host estate planning information session
Danville Register & Bee
David Gurganus honored as “Big of the Month”
Danville Register and Bee
For Wal-Mart and Averett, a picture perfect world record
Danville Register & Bee
October 2016
Averett Women’s Soccer team kicks it at the Boys and Girls Club
WSET Ch. 13
Virginia’s First Lady visits Averett to discuss importance of service learning
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett’s homecoming a way of ‘Making Dreams a Reality’
Danville Register & Bee
Dr. Toney McNair, Jr. of Chesapeake named Virginia Teacher of the Year
WAVY TV 10
Averett University students collecting donations for Haiti
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett opens new academic center for students at university’s sports complex
WSLS Ch. 10
September 2016
Averett University ranked among the best colleges in the South
WSLS Ch. 10
Averett teams up with Baptist Theological Seminary
Baptist News Global
Free horse show to celebrate 50th anniversary of IHSA
WSET Ch. 13
Averett University and Danville community working to raise awareness for cancer screenings
WDBJ Ch. 7
Averett announces new partnership to help seminary students get MBAs
WSET Ch. 13
