Archive for the Alumni News Category

Averett University Unveils State Historical Highway Marker to Commemorate Iconic Main Hall Building

Posted on September 18th, 2017 by Cassie Jones

Averett University unveiled its new state historical marker issued by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. At a ceremony in front of the university’s Main Hall, a large crowd gathered […]

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Averett University Announces 2017-18 Arts@Averett Season

Posted on August 8th, 2017 by Danielle Staub

Are you a bluegrass fanatic? Or maybe Shakespeare is more your style? Perhaps it’s musical theatre that peaks your interest. Whatever you enjoy, Averett’s Arts@Averett series offers this and more. Averett […]

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Partnership Helps Local Church & Students

Posted on August 12th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

West Main Baptist Church has long been a neighbor of Averett University, and as with most people who live next door to each other, the two organizations have had a […]

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Alumna Discovers Interest in Nonprofit Work

Posted on July 31st, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

When Morgan Epstein ’15 was a high school senior looking at colleges, Averett University wasn’t on the list. It was not until she asked one of her teachers for a […]

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Nursing Program Receives National Accreditation

Posted on June 13th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

The baccalaureate nursing program at Averett University recently received accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, an autonomous accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate […]

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Henderson Inducted into IDA Hall of Fame

Posted on June 10th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

Averett University recently announced that Virginia “Ginger” Henderson ’87, associate professor of equestrian studies, has been inducted into the Intercollegiate Dressage (IDA) Hall of Fame. According to the IDA, the […]

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Averett Recognizes Retirees, Faculty & Staff for Years of Service

Posted on May 20th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

Every spring, at the end of its academic year, Averett University holds a special luncheon to recognize its faculty and staff for their accomplishments and their years of service. At […]

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University Recognizes Educators of the Year

Posted on May 17th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

Averett University is proud to announce that 23 of its graduates were named “Educator of the Year” for 2015-16 in their respective school systems. Alumni from seven different school systems […]

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Averett Announces Outstanding Faculty & Staff Member of the Year

Posted on May 13th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

Averett University is pleased to announce its 2015-16 Outstanding Faculty Member and Outstanding Staff Member of the Year. The Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year is Theatre Professor Richard Breen […]

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Averett University Unveils New Logo

Posted on March 29th, 2016 by Travis Dix

Recently, Averett University revealed its new logo. It features both a vertical and horizontal format, which allows for greater flexibility in usage. While the athletics department has updated its logo in the […]

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