University Announces New Music Initiative

Posted on February 24th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

Averett University is excited to announce a new music initiative in early childhood education – Growing up Musically (GUM). The initiative, which was generously funded by benefactors and former Averett […]

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Athletics Department Recognized Nationally

Posted on February 16th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

In January, the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) announced the recipients of this year’s NADIIIAA/JOSTENS Community Service Awards. Averett was one of several Division III institutions in […]

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Averett Raises more than $1,500 for V Foundation

Posted on February 2nd, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

Averett University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) helped raise more than $1,500 during Sunday, Jan. 31’s basketball doubleheader as part of the second annual “Caring For Carrie” event to benefit The […]

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University Opens Carrington Gym

Posted on January 22nd, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson

The old gym located under Pritchett Auditorium was closed in January 2015 because it had fallen into a state of disrepair. Fortunately, university administration did not see the gym as […]

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University Selected as a Top School in MAE&T’s 2016 Guide to Colleges & Universities

Posted on December 18th, 2015 by Emily Tomlinson

Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) has awarded Averett University the designation of a Top School in its 2016 MAE&T Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military […]

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Renowned Pianist to Perform

Posted on November 13th, 2015 by Emily Tomlinson

By Victoria Rackliff, intern It cannot be expressed lightly, the scope of experience that classical pianist Andreas Klein possesses. Recognized throughout the world for his talent, he has played at […]

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Theatre Department to Explore Grief and Loss

Posted on November 12th, 2015 by Emily Tomlinson

By Victoria Rackliff, intern Love, loss, grief – feelings we all face at some point in our lives. On Nov. 19-21 the theatre department will explore these feelings during the […]

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Averett Named Military Friendly School For 2016

Posted on November 11th, 2015 by Emily Tomlinson

Averett University is pleased to announce that it has been named a 2016 Military Friendly School® by Victory Media, originator of Military Friendly® education and career resources for veterans and […]

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Averett Breaks Ground on Frank R. Campbell Stadium

Posted on October 26th, 2015 by Emily Tomlinson

Averett University broke ground on the Frank R. Campbell Stadium at the North Campus on Saturday, Oct. 24 following the football game. Construction of the $3.3 million project will begin […]

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Flying Cougars Place Second in NIFA Competition

Posted on October 20th, 2015 by Emily Tomlinson

On Saturday, Oct. 17 the Flying Cougars participated in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region X Competition at Liberty University in Lynchburg. One of four teams to compete, Averett placed […]

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