Archive for the Alumni News Category

Alumni in the News – March 2026

Posted on April 2nd, 2026 by Bill Dyer

City names Amy Chandler as finance director • City of Danville Tharpe to lead Historic Downtown Clarksville – SoVaNOW: Home of The News & Record and The Mecklenburg Sun Office […]

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Alumni in the News – February 2026

Posted on March 2nd, 2026 by Bill Dyer

How an art show is exposing Danville’s growth – Danville Register & Bee From English major to the Coast Guard | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech Danville Public Schools […]

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Decade-old mystery solved (kind of): Averett softball Hall of Famer reunited with missing championship ring thanks to social media

Posted on February 9th, 2026 by Drew Wilson

Mary Beth (Smith) Lequire ’16 was sitting on her couch crocheting when she got the text from a friend, “Check your Facebook Messenger!” That led her to a forwarded message […]

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Alumni in the News – January 2026

Posted on February 2nd, 2026 by Bill Dyer

Flexcon appoints Laura Clark CCO | Labels & Labeling Joseph Walters Appointed as Director of the VADOC | Jobs & Careers Watch    

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Alumni in the News – December 2025

Posted on January 2nd, 2026 by Bill Dyer

APhA names Thomas E. Menighan as the 2026 Remington Honor Medal recipient PR Newswire Martinsville announces new Chief of Police – WDBJ TV KlariVis Appoints Dwayne Stover as Vice President […]

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Celia de Diego’s Career is Taking Off

Posted on December 13th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

As her own career starts to take off, Celia de Diego is already helping shape the future of aviation in the Danville region. The 2025 Averett University graduate now serves […]

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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, […]

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Alumni Tailgate Registration

Posted on August 15th, 2024 by Shane Brogden

 Join fellow Averett alumni for a memorable homecoming experience at our Alumni Tailgate Alley!  At this time, all tailgate spaces have been reserved. We can’t wait to see your Cougar […]

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Blue and Gold Party at 2 Witches

Posted on August 15th, 2024 by Shane Brogden

Blue and Gold Party at 2 Witches Winery and Brewing Co.  7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Register today for the 2024 Averett “Blue and Gold” Homecoming Party at 2 Witches […]

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Homecoming 2024 – 50th Reunion Registration

Posted on June 4th, 2024 by Travis Dix

Class of 1974 50th Reunion Schedule of Events Friday, Oct. 18 Noon-2 p.m. • Lunch in Main Hall Welcome Center • Daisy Chain Celebration and 50th Reunion Pinning • Optional […]

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