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Averett University Names Dr. Thomas Powell as Next President

Posted on April 25th, 2025 by Kelly King

Averett University’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas H. Powell as the university’s 16th president. Dr. Powell will be installed on May 1, replacing […]

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Citing participation numbers, Averett to suspend women’s lacrosse program following 2025 spring season

Posted on April 17th, 2025 by Kelly King

Written By: Drew Wilson/Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications & Administration DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University announced its decision to suspend its women’s lacrosse program at the conclusion of the […]

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Averett University Announces Presidential Transition this Month

Posted on April 11th, 2025 by Cassie Jones

Dr. David Joyce departs Averett, search already underway for successor Averett University President Rev. Dr. David Joyce today stepped down as the institution’s 15th president amid family medical matters. Current […]

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Averett Holds Annual Honors Recognition Ceremony

Posted on April 7th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Averett University recognized numerous students at its annual Honors Recognition Program on Tuesday, April 1. Honorees and their guests, along with faculty and staff, filled the university’s Pritchett Auditorium in […]

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Large Turnout Propels Averett Aviation Day

Posted on March 25th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Approximately 200 people gathered on Friday, March 21, for Averett University’s Department of Aeronautics’ annual Aviation Day. The event, held in an airplane hangar at the Averett George J. Falk […]

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Averett’s Barrett Finishes Third, Earns All-America Honors

Posted on March 16th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

By: Drew Wilson/Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications & Administration PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Senior Mason Barrett made his case for arguably becoming the best wrestler to come out of Averett University’s young […]

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Averett University Co-Sponsors Youth Violence Intervention Conference

Posted on March 11th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Averett University joined with the City of Danville to host the Danville Regional Youth Violence Intervention Conference on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. The […]

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Barrett, Taylor Qualify for Nationals as Averett Wrestling Finishes Fifth with Seven Placers in NCAA Region 4 Championship

Posted on March 3rd, 2025 by Bill Dyer

By: Drew Wilson/Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications & Administration DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University men’s wrestling seniors Mason Barrett and Anthony Taylor finished as the region runner-up in their weight classes while punching […]

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Averett Announces Fall 2024 President’s and Dean’s Lists Honorees

Posted on February 24th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Averett University is pleased to announce the students who achieved academic honors for the fall 2024 semester. The following students were named to the Fall 2024 President’s List for having […]

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Averett University Celebrates Founders’ Day 2025

Posted on February 4th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

While remembering and celebrating its past, Averett University took another impactful step towards its future during the annual Founders’ Day celebration Thursday, Jan. 30, in Pritchett Auditorium in the Violet […]

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