Archive for the Alumni News Category

Averett Music Professor to Represent Virginia Band Directors in 2022 Rose Parade

Posted on December 16th, 2021 by Matt Bell

Averett University Assistant Professor of Music Janet Phillips will represent Virginia in the 2022 Rose Parade as part of a 300-piece band for the Rose Parade Band Directors Salute on […]

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Averett University 2021 Winter Commencement Exercises

Posted on December 11th, 2021 by Cassie Jones

Averett University conferred the degrees of more than 135 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 11, from its Grant Center on the E. Stuart James Grant North Campus. The graduating class of […]

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Special Recognition Event Held for Averett University Military and First-Generation Graduates

Posted on December 10th, 2021 by Cassie Jones

Following graduation rehearsal for tomorrow’s big day, Averett University graduates who are active duty military or veterans, as well as graduates who are the first in their family to graduate […]

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Averett University Honors First Graduates of Master of Science in Nursing Program at Inaugural FNP Pinning Ceremony

Posted on December 10th, 2021 by Matt Bell

Averett University marked another first this morning at its inaugural Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Pinning Ceremony. The event honored the School of Nursing’s first Master of Science in nursing graduates. […]

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Miller retires as volleyball head coach to become full-time administrator in athletics

Posted on December 8th, 2021 by Matt Bell

DANVILLE, Va. — One of the winningest coaches in NCAA Division III women’s volleyball is hanging up his whistle. Averett University’s Danny Miller announced his retirement from coaching Wednesday after 27 seasons […]

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Averett University Announces Winter 2021 Commencement Ceremony Speaker

Posted on December 6th, 2021 by Matt Bell

Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) President & CEO Clark Casteel will deliver the commencement address in Averett University’s Winter Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 11. The outdoor ceremony, which begins at […]

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6th Annual Engaged Learning Showcase Held at Averett

Posted on November 18th, 2021 by Matt Bell

Averett’s Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) celebrated the 6th annual Engaged Learning Showcase in Pritchett Auditorium in the Frith Fine Arts Center Tuesday, Nov. 16. Representing students […]

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Averett University Cuts Ribbon on AU Aviation Services

Posted on October 26th, 2021 by Matt Bell

University now serves as fixed base operator at Danville Regional Airport Averett University today held a ribbon cutting event celebrating the opening of AU Aviation Services, the new Fixed Based […]

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Averett Career Services Continues Job Prep, Career Fair Offerings through Fall Semester

Posted on October 7th, 2021 by Cassie Jones

Students walking into the multipurpose room of the Averett University Student Center Friday, Oct. 1, found more than 20 prospective employers waiting to talk about future plans, employment, internships and […]

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Averett’s Annual Senior Pinning Ceremony Recognizes University’s Senior Class

Posted on September 29th, 2021 by Matt Bell

Senior pinning, an Averett University tradition spanning nearly 30 years, was held Thursday, Sept. 23, when 144 seniors lined up to receive their pins in Pritchett Auditorium in the Violet […]

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