Averett Elevates Hospitality Excellence with Free Regional Training Program, Receives Grant Funding from City for New Initiative

Posted on November 8th, 2023 by Kelly King

Restaurant, hotel and other hospitality leaders in the region have a new opportunity for professional development to enhance service excellence and develop their workforce at no cost to themselves or […]

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Averett University and Virginia Tech Partner for Hospitality and Tourism Workforce Summit

Posted on October 27th, 2023 by Bill Dyer

DANVILLE, Va. (Oct. 27, 2023) – Averett University and Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business joined forces to explore challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality and tourism sectors in Southern […]

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Nicholas Breen Uses Summer Break to Learn Through an Amazing Adventure

Posted on October 20th, 2023 by Bill Dyer

Some students spend their summers enjoying the warm weather, earning money and relaxing, all valuable pursuits. A select group of Averett students take on learning experiences that help them prepare […]

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Averett AD Stevens excited to continue advocating, lifting others as new president of Women Leaders in Sports

Posted on October 16th, 2023 by Bill Dyer

By Drew Wilson/Director of Athletics Communications   “I’m well aware of the shoes that I have to fill. Our previous two presidents are Heather Lyke, the AD at Pitt, and […]

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Averett University Honors 2023 Averett Alumni Award Recipients at Homecoming

Posted on October 16th, 2023 by Bill Dyer

Averett University honored eight highly accomplished alumni on Friday in conjunction with this year’s Averett Homecoming. The Averett Alumni Association and Averett President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks presented the University’s […]

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For Hannah Walton, Averett has Opened Many Doors to Explore New Possibilities

Posted on October 10th, 2023 by Bill Dyer

Hannah Walton is still a little unsure about what she wants to pursue after college. As a sophomore, that’s perfectly understandable. Teaching, most likely, politics, maybe. However, this past summer, […]

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Averett student-athletes talk about life beyond sports through WalkOn Nation workshop

Posted on September 27th, 2023 by Bill Dyer

By Drew Wilson/Director of Athletics Communications “There’s so much more to life than just sports. Yes, sometimes careers are surrounded and centered around sports, but it doesn’t mean that it’s […]

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Large Turnout Once Again Spurs Successful Harvest Pack Event at Averett University

Posted on September 22nd, 2023 by Bill Dyer

When people gather together to make a difference, good things happen. That was the vibe in the Carrington Gym on Thursday as Averett University and the Center for Community Engagement […]

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Averett University Ranked in Top 15 of Best Colleges List by U.S. News & World Report

Posted on September 21st, 2023 by Bill Dyer

Averett also recognized for best value and social mobility Averett University has climbed in the most recent rankings with U.S. News & World Report and continued as the highest-ranking Virginia […]

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Averett University and Sovah Health Collaborate for Competitive Employee Education Benefit

Posted on September 20th, 2023 by Cassie Jones

Partnership to provide Sovah employees college education with no personal tuition costs Averett University and Sovah Health are investing in the regional workforce through a unique partnership to help elevate […]

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