Connectedness was the central theme throughout the messages for graduates at Averett University’s 2022 Winter Commencement Ceremony today. Ninety graduates participated in today’s commencement ceremonies, including those whose degrees were […]
Averett’s Winter Commencement Honors Nearly 130 Graduates, Features Globally Renowned Diversity and Inclusion Speaker
Posted on December 10th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Averett University to Hold 2022 Winter Commencement, Announces Acclaimed Ceremony Speaker
Posted on December 1st, 2022 by Matt Bell
Global speaker and President and CEO Lenora Billings-Harris will deliver the commencement address during Averett University’s Winter 2022 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the University’s E. Stuart James […]
Nearly 75 Area Children Receive Christmas Gifts at Averett University’s Angel Tree Celebration
Posted on November 30th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Around 75 children from the Danville and Pittsylvania County area received Christmas presents this year thanks to donors from Averett University and the community. On Monday, Nov. 28, children gathered […]
Averett University Introduces New Board Chair, First Woman of Color in Distinguished Position
Posted on November 29th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Averett University introduces its alumna and seven-year Trustee Dr. Annie Wimbish ’81 as Chair of the Averett Board of Trustees – the first woman of color to serve in the […]
Catalyst for Future Growth: Career Fair, Graduate School Expo Held this Week
Posted on November 18th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Averett University students participated in a career fair and graduate school expo Tuesday, Nov. 15, in Carrington Gym. Students had the opportunity to explore job openings, internship opportunities and graduate […]
Averett University Receives more than $500,000 Gift from Caesars Virginia to Create Hospitality and Tourism Academic Program
Posted on November 9th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Averett recruits seasoned industry veteran to lead program as inaugural director Averett University today announced a major gift from Caesars Virginia, a joint venture between Caesars Entertainment (“Caesars”) and Eastern […]
Averett University, Danville Police Department Partnership Provides Children in Crisis with Comfort
Posted on November 7th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Averett University’s Sociology/Criminal Justice Department, the Center for Community Engagement and Career Competiveness (CCECC) at Averett, and the Danville Police Department shook hands on Thursday, Oct. 27, on a new […]
Averett University Honors 2022 Averett Alumni Award Recipients at Homecoming
Posted on October 11th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Five accomplished Averett University alumni were honored at this year’s Averett Homecoming. The Averett Alumni Association and Averett President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks presented the University’s annual awards program at […]
Averett University Receives National Honor for Outstanding Teacher Educator Preparation
Posted on October 4th, 2022 by Matt Bell
University awarded for producing graduates who make meaningful impact on learning Averett University’s Department of Education was recently bestowed a national honor for being an outstanding educator preparation provider – […]
Outstanding Alumni Teachers Honored at Averett’s 2022 Educator of the Year Reception
Posted on September 30th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Long hours, tight deadlines and challenges in the classroom are all the norm these days for educators. With that in mind, 13 extraordinary Averett teacher education alumni who face those […]
