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Averett Holds “Play to Engage” for Area School-Aged Children

Posted on April 12th, 2022 by Matt Bell

With the semester winding down, Averett University students took a break from projects and assignments to play with school-aged children from the Danville area Monday, April 11, at the University’s […]

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As War Rages in Ukraine, One Averett Alumnus Continues Ministering, Helping

Posted on April 12th, 2022 by Matt Bell

As the war in Ukraine continues, Averett University alumnus Joel Butts ’83 watches and waits to hear from those his ministry, Twelve3One Ministries and Outreach Partners, works with daily inside […]

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Averett Athletics Nets Big Wins, Accomplishments during March

Posted on March 28th, 2022 by Matt Bell

Averett University athletes had some big accomplishments during the month of March. From golf to cheer and dance, here’s a recap of what has kept students busy over the last […]

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Prospective Aviation Students Hear First-Hand Experiences from Averett Alumni

Posted on March 23rd, 2022 by Matt Bell

Averett University was excited to once again host Aviation Day Friday, March 18, for prospective and current aviation students in Pritchett Auditorium in the Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center, […]

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Averett, Danville Public Schools Hold Groundbreaking for New Track and Field Facility

Posted on March 23rd, 2022 by Matt Bell

DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University and the Danville Public Schools held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday for a new track and field facility, which will be the home to Averett’s recently […]

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Averett and Neighboring West Main Baptist Church Co-Host Ukraine Benefit Concert

Posted on March 22nd, 2022 by Cassie Jones

Peace, hope and healing were the theme of a Ukrainian benefit concert in Danville last night. Averett University teamed up with West Main Baptist Church and musicians Katya Kramer-Lapin and […]

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Averett IDA team wins region championship

Posted on March 21st, 2022 by Matt Bell

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Averett University equestrian’s IDA team finished its final show of the regular season at Wake Forest University with a perfect score of 21, winning the competition and […]

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Incoming Averett Students Receive $640,000 at Annual Scholarship Day

Posted on March 11th, 2022 by Matt Bell

Averett University’s Scholarship Day was held at the end of February with 80 students in participation. Each student received $2,000 per year for up to four years just for attending. […]

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Averett University Hosts Largest Career Fair to Date

Posted on March 3rd, 2022 by Matt Bell

Nearly 75 students attended the largest career fair to date at Averett University this February. From criminal justice to tourism and everything in between, the University played host to 40 […]

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Averett Employees Explore Airport Tuesday

Posted on February 23rd, 2022 by Matt Bell

Averett faculty and staff gathered yesterday to explore the University’s growing footprint at Danville Regional Airport. The “Averett 2025: Soaring to New Heights Luncheon and Tours” was a time for […]

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