Emmanuel “Manny” Ohonme, the co-founder, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Feet International, will speak to graduates at Averett University’s Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 7. The 10 a.m. ceremony will […]
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Charity Entrepreneur, Author, Global Speaker to Deliver Averett University’s Spring Commencement Address
Posted on April 26th, 2022 by Matt Bell
As War Rages in Ukraine, One Averett Alumnus Continues Ministering, Helping
Posted on April 12th, 2022 by Matt Bell
As the war in Ukraine continues, Averett University alumnus Joel Butts ’83 watches and waits to hear from those his ministry, Twelve3One Ministries and Outreach Partners, works with daily inside […]
Prospective Aviation Students Hear First-Hand Experiences from Averett Alumni
Posted on March 23rd, 2022 by Matt Bell
Averett University was excited to once again host Aviation Day Friday, March 18, for prospective and current aviation students in Pritchett Auditorium in the Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center, […]
Averett, Danville Public Schools Hold Groundbreaking for New Track and Field Facility
Posted on March 23rd, 2022 by Matt Bell
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University and the Danville Public Schools held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday for a new track and field facility, which will be the home to Averett’s recently […]
2022 Averett Love Stories
Posted on February 14th, 2022 by Matt Bell
From February 1-14, Averett University has featured the love stories of some alumni, faculty and staff on social media. Read their stories below. Pat Maurakis ’85 and Albert Maurakis ’41, […]
Alumni Awards Nominations Now Open
Posted on February 14th, 2022 by Matt Bell
The Averett University Alumni Association Board is excited to accept nominees for its annual alumni awards. Each year, the Alumni Association Board recognizes and awards a number of individuals who […]
Praising the Family Atmosphere, Alumni Recall Fond Memories of Averett University at Annual Founders’ Day Celebration
Posted on February 4th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Averett University held its annual Founders’ Day celebration Thursday, Feb. 3, before an in-person and virtual audience from Pritchett Auditorium in the Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center. The speakers […]
March of a Lifetime: Averett Music Professor Recalls Rose Parade Experience
Posted on January 13th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Averett Associate Professor of Music Dr. Janet Phillips participated with 280 other band directors from across the United States and Mexico in The Michael D. Sewell Memorial Foundation: “Saluting America’s […]
Averett’s Nixon, Shropshire selected to attend upcoming NCAA Division III Student Immersion Program
Posted on January 5th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Averett University senior student-athletes Chase Nixon and Sarah Shropshire were selected for 2022 NCAA Division III Student Immersion Program, which will be held Jan. 19-22 in conjunction with the 2022 NCAA Convention in […]
Year in Review: Looking Back at Averett in 2021
Posted on December 31st, 2021 by Matt Bell
Through many ups and downs, pivots, changes and fluid situations, Averett University pushed through 2021 full steam ahead. Without question, COVID-19 was still a factor in campus life. However, students, […]
