Averett University senior student-athletes Chase Nixon and Sarah Shropshire were selected for 2022 NCAA Division III Student Immersion Program, which will be held Jan. 19-22 in conjunction with the 2022 NCAA Convention in […]
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Averett’s Nixon, Shropshire selected to attend upcoming NCAA Division III Student Immersion Program
Posted on January 5th, 2022 by Matt Bell
Year in Review: Looking Back at Averett in 2021
Posted on December 31st, 2021 by Matt Bell
Through many ups and downs, pivots, changes and fluid situations, Averett University pushed through 2021 full steam ahead. Without question, COVID-19 was still a factor in campus life. However, students, […]
Averett Music Professor to Represent Virginia Band Directors in 2022 Rose Parade
Posted on December 16th, 2021 by Matt Bell
Averett University Assistant Professor of Music Janet Phillips will represent Virginia in the 2022 Rose Parade as part of a 300-piece band for the Rose Parade Band Directors Salute on […]
Averett University 2021 Winter Commencement Exercises
Posted on December 11th, 2021 by Cassie Jones
Averett University conferred the degrees of more than 135 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 11, from its Grant Center on the E. Stuart James Grant North Campus. The graduating class of […]
Special Recognition Event Held for Averett University Military and First-Generation Graduates
Posted on December 10th, 2021 by Cassie Jones
Following graduation rehearsal for tomorrow’s big day, Averett University graduates who are active duty military or veterans, as well as graduates who are the first in their family to graduate […]
Averett University Honors First Graduates of Master of Science in Nursing Program at Inaugural FNP Pinning Ceremony
Posted on December 10th, 2021 by Matt Bell
Averett University marked another first this morning at its inaugural Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Pinning Ceremony. The event honored the School of Nursing’s first Master of Science in nursing graduates. […]
Miller retires as volleyball head coach to become full-time administrator in athletics
Posted on December 8th, 2021 by Matt Bell
DANVILLE, Va. — One of the winningest coaches in NCAA Division III women’s volleyball is hanging up his whistle. Averett University’s Danny Miller announced his retirement from coaching Wednesday after 27 seasons […]
Averett University Announces Winter 2021 Commencement Ceremony Speaker
Posted on December 6th, 2021 by Matt Bell
Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) President & CEO Clark Casteel will deliver the commencement address in Averett University’s Winter Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 11. The outdoor ceremony, which begins at […]
6th Annual Engaged Learning Showcase Held at Averett
Posted on November 18th, 2021 by Matt Bell
Averett’s Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) celebrated the 6th annual Engaged Learning Showcase in Pritchett Auditorium in the Frith Fine Arts Center Tuesday, Nov. 16. Representing students […]
Averett University Cuts Ribbon on AU Aviation Services
Posted on October 26th, 2021 by Matt Bell
University now serves as fixed base operator at Danville Regional Airport Averett University today held a ribbon cutting event celebrating the opening of AU Aviation Services, the new Fixed Based […]