During the month of February, Averett University is observing Black History Month with four events. The University invites you to join us in celebrating the achievements of African Americans and […]
Averett University to Host Black History Month Events
Posted on January 31st, 2017 by Danielle Staub
Averett University Opens Doors to New Campus Health and Wellness Center
Posted on January 30th, 2017 by Cassie Jones
Starting today, students at Averett can be seen for medical care while remaining on campus. Through a partnership with Danville Regional Medical Center (DRMC), the University’s Health and Wellness Center […]
Averett University Adds New Board of Trustees Members with Strong Community Ties
Posted on January 26th, 2017 by Danielle Staub
Averett University has elected two new local members to its Board of Trustees. Mark Gignac and Steve DelGiorno will each serve four years on the volunteer board with terms beginning […]
Averett Professor Publishes Book on Southern Liberal in the 1900s
Posted on January 23rd, 2017 by Danielle Staub
Averett University’s assistant professor of history and honors program director, Andrew McNeill Canady, recently published “Willis Duke Weatherford: Race, Religion and Reform in the American South,” a biography revised from […]
Averett University honors MLK Day with Community Supper, Day of Service and Candlelight Vigil
Posted on January 18th, 2017 by Danielle Staub
Averett University hosted multiple events surrounding the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this year. The Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) organized the activities focusing on one theme, […]
Averett University Students, Faculty and Staff Gather for 158th Founders’ Day Celebration
Posted on January 12th, 2017 by Danielle Staub
Averett University welcomed students for the spring semester during its annual Founders’ Day celebration on January 12. Founders’ Day is a tradition at Averett, dating back to the university’s creation in […]
Averett University Graduates 297 Students in December Commencement
Posted on December 10th, 2016 by Danielle Staub
The murmurs of excited whispers could be heard across the E. Stuart James Grant Athletic & Convocation Center at Averett University’s Commencement on December 10. With friends, family members, University […]
Averett Student Named “Volunteer of the Year” for Work in the Danville Community
Posted on December 8th, 2016 by Danielle Staub
The Dan River Nonprofit Network recently awarded Averett University student Erica Skiddle the “Volunteer of the Year” Committee Award. Skiddle was nominated by the Center for Community Engagement and Career […]
Higher Education Consultant to Deliver Address at Averett University’s Winter Commencement
Posted on December 5th, 2016 by Danielle Staub
Joanne Soliday, a higher education consultant and strategic planning specialist with over 30 years’ experience on college and university campuses, will speak to around 300 graduates during the university’s Winter […]
Averett Family Creates Christmas Experience for Danville Area Angels
Posted on December 1st, 2016 by Danielle Staub
Averett University recently partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Danville Area for an Angel Tree Celebration. Averett students, faculty, staff and Board of Trustee members sponsored […]
