Averett University’s Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) has recently been selected by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to serve as an intermediary organization for […]
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Averett University Selected as Intermediary for Local AmeriCorps VISTA Member Program, Recruiting for Five VISTA Positions
Posted on January 22nd, 2018 by Cassie Jones
Alumni & Friends Wants You to Join the Travel Fun in 2018
Posted on November 30th, 2017 by Cassie Jones
By Ashley Bowman Special to the Averett Office of Marketing and Communications In addition to hosting trips abroad designed for students, Averett University also offers alumni-centered travel options. Eight years […]
Averett University Unveils State Historical Highway Marker to Commemorate Iconic Main Hall Building
Posted on September 18th, 2017 by Cassie Jones
Averett University unveiled its new state historical marker issued by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. At a ceremony in front of the university’s Main Hall, a large crowd gathered […]
Averett University Announces 2017-18 Arts@Averett Season
Posted on August 8th, 2017 by Danielle Staub
Are you a bluegrass fanatic? Or maybe Shakespeare is more your style? Perhaps it’s musical theatre that peaks your interest. Whatever you enjoy, Averett’s Arts@Averett series offers this and more. Averett […]
Partnership Helps Local Church & Students
Posted on August 12th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson
West Main Baptist Church has long been a neighbor of Averett University, and as with most people who live next door to each other, the two organizations have had a […]
Alumna Discovers Interest in Nonprofit Work
Posted on July 31st, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson
When Morgan Epstein ’15 was a high school senior looking at colleges, Averett University wasn’t on the list. It was not until she asked one of her teachers for a […]
Nursing Program Receives National Accreditation
Posted on June 13th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson
The baccalaureate nursing program at Averett University recently received accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, an autonomous accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate […]
Henderson Inducted into IDA Hall of Fame
Posted on June 10th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson
Averett University recently announced that Virginia “Ginger” Henderson ’87, associate professor of equestrian studies, has been inducted into the Intercollegiate Dressage (IDA) Hall of Fame. According to the IDA, the […]
Averett Recognizes Retirees, Faculty & Staff for Years of Service
Posted on May 20th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson
Every spring, at the end of its academic year, Averett University holds a special luncheon to recognize its faculty and staff for their accomplishments and their years of service. At […]
University Recognizes Educators of the Year
Posted on May 17th, 2016 by Emily Tomlinson
Averett University is proud to announce that 23 of its graduates were named “Educator of the Year” for 2015-16 in their respective school systems. Alumni from seven different school systems […]
