Averett University today joined partnering Danville Public Schools to cut the ribbon on the new track and field facility that’s been recently renovated in the J.T. Christopher Stadium at George […]
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Ribbon Cutting Officially Opens Averett Track and Field’s New Home Facility
Posted on May 10th, 2023 by Cassie Jones
Nearly 200 Graduate from Averett University in Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony
Posted on May 6th, 2023 by Cassie Jones
A new class of graduates joined a global network of Averett University alumni today reaching the pinnacle milestone of their college career. The University conferred the degrees of 197 graduates, […]
Averett University to Hold Spring Graduation, Announces Commencement Speaker
Posted on April 28th, 2023 by Cassie Jones
Averett University will confer the degrees of more than 200 students at its spring 2023 commencement exercises on Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m. Former NFL player and non-profit founder […]
Averett University Receives Major Gift for Experiential Learning and Community Service from Bonner Foundation
Posted on April 6th, 2023 by Cassie Jones
Averett University recently secured a three-year enrichment grant from The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation in Princeton, New Jersey that will provide the Averett Bonner Leader Program $40,000 annually. […]
Connection and Celebration Headline Averett’s Annual Aviation Day Event
Posted on March 23rd, 2023 by Cassie Jones
Hundreds gathered on Friday, March 17, for Averett University’s Department of Aeronautics’ annual Aviation Day. Held in an airplane hangar at Averett’s George J. Falk Flight Center at Danville Regional […]
Averett announces addition of men’s volleyball; Earls named head coach
Posted on February 1st, 2023 by Travis Dix
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University announced Wednesday the addition of varsity men’s volleyball, which will begin competition during the 2023-24 academic year. Averett also announced the men’s volleyball program will […]
Averett Education Students Create Inclusive Books, Library Materials to Increase Diverse Offerings
Posted on December 14th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Averett University elementary education majors gained insight into the power of diversity in children’s literature this fall. During the semester, students in Assistant Professor of Education Dr. Nina Huff’s reading […]
In Memoriam: Mr. Charles S. Harris
Posted on December 11th, 2022 by Cassie Jones
Charles Somerville Harris, recently retired Averett University Executive Vice President and beloved Averett Family member, died on December 7, 2022. Harris served Averett in numerous capacities for nearly 20 years, […]
Averett’s Winter Commencement Honors Nearly 130 Graduates, Features Globally Renowned Diversity and Inclusion Speaker
Posted on December 10th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Connectedness was the central theme throughout the messages for graduates at Averett University’s 2022 Winter Commencement Ceremony today. Ninety graduates participated in today’s commencement ceremonies, including those whose degrees were […]
Averett University to Hold 2022 Winter Commencement, Announces Acclaimed Ceremony Speaker
Posted on December 1st, 2022 by Matt Bell
Global speaker and President and CEO Lenora Billings-Harris will deliver the commencement address during Averett University’s Winter 2022 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the University’s E. Stuart James […]
