Archive for the News Category

Hoffman to Discuss Photographs

Posted on March 19th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

On Tuesday, March 29, Dr. David Hoffman, English and communication studies professor at Averett University, will present “Movement on the Riverwalk Trail in Danville.” The event, which will be held […]

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Art Department to Host Spotlight Show

Posted on March 15th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

Averett University’s art department will host a Student Spotlight Art Show March 24 through April 21 in Mary B. Blount Library (West Main Street) and Jut’s Café (first floor of […]

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IDA Team Named 2016 Regional Champion

Posted on March 1st, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

Averett’s Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) team is the 2016 Regional Champion, which has earned them a trip to the nationals hosted by Centenary College in New Jersey at the end […]

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Horse Festival Scheduled for Saturday

Posted on February 29th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

The second annual Virginia-North Carolina Horse Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex. Attendance is free for all ages. Demonstrations […]

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University Announces New Music Initiative

Posted on February 24th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

Averett University is excited to announce a new music initiative in early childhood education – Growing up Musically (GUM). The initiative, which was generously funded by benefactors and former Averett […]

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Athletics Department Recognized Nationally

Posted on February 16th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

In January, the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) announced the recipients of this year’s NADIIIAA/JOSTENS Community Service Awards. Averett was one of several Division III institutions in […]

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Averett Raises more than $1,500 for V Foundation

Posted on February 2nd, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

Averett University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) helped raise more than $1,500 during Sunday, Jan. 31’s basketball doubleheader as part of the second annual “Caring For Carrie” event to benefit The […]

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University Opens Carrington Gym

Posted on January 22nd, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

The old gym located under Pritchett Auditorium was closed in January 2015 because it had fallen into a state of disrepair. Fortunately, university administration did not see the gym as […]

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University Selected as a Top School in MAE&T’s 2016 Guide to Colleges & Universities

Posted on December 18th, 2015 by Emily Tomlinson

Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) has awarded Averett University the designation of a Top School in its 2016 MAE&T Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military […]

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Renowned Pianist to Perform

Posted on November 13th, 2015 by Emily Tomlinson

By Victoria Rackliff, intern It cannot be expressed lightly, the scope of experience that classical pianist Andreas Klein possesses. Recognized throughout the world for his talent, he has played at […]

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