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Averett University Professor and Students Publish Research Paper

Posted on December 5th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Averett University Jason Gibson, an associate professor of biology and three of his students have had a paper published in Catesbeiana, the Journal of the Virginia Herpetological Society, a professional […]

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Dr. Thomas Powell Recognized by Virginia Business

Posted on December 2nd, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Averett University President, Dr. Thomas Powell, has been named one of the “100 People to Meet in 2026” by VirginiaBusiness.com. Virginia Business’ annual list highlights emerging leaders who actively contribute […]

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Averett University Implements New Tuition Plan

Posted on November 20th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Averett University is implementing a new, simplified tuition plan for all incoming students, beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The new plan aims to make it easier for prospective students […]

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Riddle, Laskowski Honored with Special Awards

Posted on October 22nd, 2025 by Bill Dyer

As part of the Homecoming 2025 celebrations, Averett University honored two distinguished individuals with special awards. The Averett Alumni Association, in collaboration with President Dr. Thomas Powell, hosted a reception […]

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Averett Departments Engage at the Career ChoICE Youth Expo

Posted on October 3rd, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Several Averett University departments took part in the 2025 Career ChoICE Youth Expo, which took place Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 1 & 2 at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in […]

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Averett University Ushers in its 167th Academic Year with the Annual Convocation

Posted on August 21st, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Averett University officially launched its 167th academic year on Tuesday, Aug. 19, as students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members gathered for the annual Opening Convocation held in Pritchett Auditorium […]

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Averett Student-Athletes Excel in the Classroom

Posted on July 15th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Averett University student-athletes had an outstanding year in the classroom during the 2024-25 competition year. Averett had a school-record 184 student-athletes earn 2024-25 Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honors as […]

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Averett University Announces Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s List Honorees

Posted on July 8th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Averett University is pleased to announce the students who achieved academic honors for the spring 2025 semester. The students included on these two lists represent a combination of both traditional […]

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Averett University Revises Academic Program Offerings for Upcoming Year

Posted on June 27th, 2025 by Cassie Jones

In an effort to further focus its offerings and continually adapt to a more current business model for modern learners, Averett University is discontinuing two majors, two minors and a […]

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Community Leader Dr. Julie Brown Tapped to Join Averett University Academic Leadership

Posted on June 25th, 2025 by Bill Dyer

Distinguished community leader Dr. Julie Brown has been named Averett University’s next Provost beginning August 1. Dr. Brown brings 30 years of education experience in a variety of settings, including […]

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