For the first time from the Frank R. Campbell Stadium, Averett University conferred degrees of almost 200 graduates outdoors on Saturday, May 8, from its E. Stuart James Grant North […]
Almost 200 Graduate from Averett University at Outdoor, In-Person Commencement Ceremony
Posted on May 8th, 2021 by Cassie Jones
Averett School of Nursing Continues Treasured Tradition, Begins New One
Posted on May 7th, 2021 by Cassie Jones
Averett University added yet another meaningful tradition to its end-of-year roster of celebrations as it hosted its first-ever nurse practitioner white coat ceremony – an event following the annual Nurse […]
Annual Faculty, Staff and Retiree Appreciation Celebration Held Thursday
Posted on May 7th, 2021 by Matt Bell
Averett University’s annual Faculty, Staff and Retiree Appreciation Celebration returned to an in-person setting Thursday, May 6, but this time outdoors. Averett President Dr. Tiffany Franks first hosted retirees from […]
Averett Education Students Present First-ever Local History Units to Museum
Posted on May 5th, 2021 by Matt Bell
Six juniors from the Averett University Department of Education presented local history units to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History (DMFAH) Tuesday, May 4. Each unit is a […]
Final TRUTH Talks, Community Project of the Semester Held
Posted on April 29th, 2021 by Matt Bell
Two TRUTH Talks were held recently at Averett University with conversations surrounding community policing and social injustice in Danville. TRUTH Talks are defined as, “true racial understanding through honest talk,” […]
Averett University to Hold In-Person Spring Commencement Outdoors, Announces Distinguished Speaker
Posted on April 29th, 2021 by Matt Bell
U.S. Air Force Colonel Kim N. Campbell will speak to graduates participating in Averett University’s Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8. The outdoor ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m., […]
Averett Family, Community Members Visit Vaccine Clinic on University’s Main Campus Friday
Posted on April 23rd, 2021 by Matt Bell
Averett University hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus Friday morning, April 23. It was the first vaccination clinic hosted on the University’s Main Campus. Exactly 50 individuals received their […]
Viral Social Post Thrusts Averett Alumna into National Spotlight
Posted on April 20th, 2021 by Matt Bell
Averett University alumna Jennifer Williams ’90 received national news attention in March after a social media post about her book donation program suddenly went viral. It all started on March […]
Honors Recognition Program Returns to Celebrate Averett Students from Two Years
Posted on April 16th, 2021 by Matt Bell
The annual Averett University Honors Recognition Program was held Tuesday, April 13, underneath a tent on the lawn at the Student Center. This special event honors students for their academic […]
Averett Students Partner with Local Cancer Task Force to Raise Radon Awareness
Posted on April 13th, 2021 by Matt Bell
Since the fall 2020 semester, Averett University public relations students have been working on a service-learning project to raise awareness of radon gas and the dangers it presents for residents […]