For Averett University junior Kennedy Wilson, an internship wasn’t just a résumé booster — it reshaped her career path. Wilson, an aviation and criminal justice major from Eden, North Carolina, […]
Averett Aeronautics Partners with Danville Public Schools to Provide “Awesome” Experience for Students
Posted on April 17th, 2026 by Bill Dyer
George Washington High School 10th-grader Trayvon Barnes exited the plane with a big smile. “That was awesome,” he exclaimed. Barnes was among the group of local high school students who […]
Averett University Equestrian to Compete in IDA Nationals
Posted on April 16th, 2026 by Bill Dyer
The Averett University Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) team, along with a large contingent of individual riders, will compete in the 2026 IDA National Championship, April 22-24, at the National Equestrian […]
Averett Celebrates Honors Convocation for Spring 2026 Semester
Posted on April 13th, 2026 by Bill Dyer
Averett University celebrated the Honors Convocation for Spring 2026 Semester in Pritchett Auditorium on Sunday afternoon, April 12. In all, 23 individual students were recognized for their accomplishments, both in […]
Giving Back to Local Community Part of Averett Student-Athlete Tradition
Posted on April 9th, 2026 by Bill Dyer
By Joel Hetherington/Athletics Communications intern The heart of being an NCAA Division III student-athlete goes beyond the playing field and even further than the campus environment — it extends to […]
Averett University Named A 2026 Top Virginia Employers for Interns
Posted on April 1st, 2026 by Bill Dyer
RICHMOND, Va. – The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) announced Averett University as one of 161 employers honored with the 2026 Top Virginia Employers for Interns, recognizing their efforts to establish […]
Large Turnout Engages in Averett University Career and Internship Fair
Posted on March 31st, 2026 by Bill Dyer
Nearly 200 Averett University students connected with more than 30 local and regional exhibitors as Averett hosted its Career and Internship Fair on March 31 in the Multipurpose Room of […]
Averett University Collaborates with SCHEV for V-TOP Initiative to Strengthen Talent Pipeline for Employers in Region
Posted on March 23rd, 2026 by Bill Dyer
Through a grant, Averett University is collaborating with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) through the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership Initiative (V-TOP) to strengthen the opportunities […]
Averett University IHSA Regional Reserve Champions
Posted on March 22nd, 2026 by Bill Dyer
ABINGDON, Va. – Averett University’s IHSA team traveled to Emory & Henry University for the last “two-show” regular season competition on Saturday and regionals on Sunday. For the first time […]
Averett University Celebrates Aviation Day
Posted on March 20th, 2026 by Bill Dyer
Averett University’s annual Aviation Day took flight on Friday, March 20, as more than 150 people filled the George J. Falk Flight Center hangar at Danville Regional Airport. It was […]


