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U.S. Army Lieutenant General to Speak at Winter Commencement

Posted on December 5th, 2017 by Danielle Staub

Lieutenant General Laura J. Richardson, the current Deputy Commanding General for the U.S. Army Forces Command, will speak to more than 150 graduates in Averett University’s Winter Commencement ceremony on […]

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Averett Family Holds Annual Angel Tree Celebration

Posted on December 1st, 2017 by Webmaster

By Ashley Bowman Special to the Averett Office of Marketing and Communications In its fourth and largest year yet, the Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) at Averett […]

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Student Bible Study Group Brings Internationally known Women’s Speaker to Region

Posted on November 9th, 2017 by Danielle Staub

A small group of girls in a Bible study at Averett University had a big dream. After studying, “I Choose the Sky,” by Emily Wilson, the group of around 10 decided […]

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Averett University Hosts “Take Back the Night” event with Haven of the Dan River Region

Posted on November 3rd, 2017 by Danielle Staub

By Ashley Bowman Special to the Averett Office of Marketing and Communications Averett University hosted its first “Take Back the Night” event on Monday, Oct. 23. The University’s Women & […]

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Averett University Launches New Esports Competitive Gaming Team

Posted on October 30th, 2017 by Cassie Jones

Averett University today announced it is joining the national ranks of colleges and universities competing in the explosive collegiate esports arena. As the only four-year university in the Commonwealth of […]

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Averett University to Honor Alumni and Induct New Members into the Athletics Hall of Fame in Homecoming Ceremony

Posted on October 19th, 2017 by Danielle Staub

During Averett University’s 2017 Homecoming on October 20-22, the University will honor five alumni with Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards and induct four alumni into the Athletics Hall of Fame, […]

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Averett University Announces 2017 Homecoming Schedule of Events

Posted on October 11th, 2017 by Cassie Jones

Averett University announces its 2017 Homecoming, featuring a weekend of activities and events for the whole family. Themed “There’s No Place Like Home,” October 20-22 includes features for all. Friday, […]

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Averett University Pins Seniors in Highly Revered Ceremony

Posted on October 3rd, 2017 by Danielle Staub

“This is a time to reflect on the last four years, or two years, or six years…and more than reflecting upon your accomplishments, I hope you will reflect upon the […]

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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’s Graduate and Professional Studies Program Forms Criminal Justice Advisory Board

Posted on September 14th, 2017 by Danielle Staub

Averett University’s Dr. James Hodgson, Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) criminal justice program director and professor, has been working to form Criminal Justice Advisory Boards in the Danville, Richmond, Roanoke, […]

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