Averett University Receives Distinguished Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement

Posted on January 31st, 2020 by Cassie Jones

The Carnegie Foundation today announced that Averett University has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for the first time, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement. This […]

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Averett University’s Undergraduate Teaching Program Recognized for Early Reading Preparation

Posted on January 28th, 2020 by Cassie Jones

New data and analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) has ranked Averett University’s undergraduate elementary education degree program among the best in Virginia for early reading preparation […]

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Averett Welcomes First-Ever Master of Science in Nursing Degree Students

Posted on January 27th, 2020 by Cassie Jones

The Averett University School of Nursing this month welcomed 11 new graduate students, marking its inaugural class for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. The students, all of […]

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Averett Hosts Harvest Pack Monday as Part of MLK Week of Service

Posted on January 20th, 2020 by Matt Bell

More than 50 volunteers gathered in Averett University’s Carrington Gym today to help with Harvest Pack. The event was held as a part of Martin Luther King Jr. week at […]

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Founders’ Day 2020 at Averett

Posted on January 16th, 2020 by Matt Bell

The annual Founders’ Day at Averett University was held Thursday, Jan. 16, with students, faculty, staff, alumni and board members in attendance. Averett President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks shared with […]

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Averett Junior Named South Boston Speedway Social Media Director

Posted on January 14th, 2020 by Cassie Jones

Averett University junior Grayson Eaton was officially named as South Boston Speedway’s director of social media operations during an annual banquet held Saturday, Jan. 11 in South Boston, Virginia. Eaton, […]

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More than 160 Graduate from Averett University in Winter Commencement Exercises

Posted on December 14th, 2019 by Cassie Jones

The E. Stuart James Grant Athletic and Convocation Center on Averett University’s North Campus was brimming this morning with joy and pride from more than 160 graduates and their families […]

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Distinguished Virginia Legal Expert to Speak at Averett’s Winter Commencement

Posted on December 10th, 2019 by Cassie Jones

Elizabeth A. McClanahan, dean (CEO) and the Street Distinguished Professor or Law at Appalachian School of Law, will speak to more than 160 graduates at Averett’s Winter Commencement ceremony on […]

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Averett University and VCOM Collaborate for Innovative Program in Applied Healthcare Data Analytics

Posted on November 22nd, 2019 by Cassie Jones

Averett University, in collaboration with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), today announced the development of an exclusive Master of Science in applied healthcare data analytics program. Averett […]

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Averett and SPTC Host More than 100 from Region in CyberUp Summit featuring Renowned Security Expert

Posted on October 31st, 2019 by Cassie Jones

“Technology has two sides: a good side, and an evil one.” That’s according to John Sileo, cyber security expert who delivered the keynote address at the CyberUp Summit on Tuesday, […]

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