By Drew Wilson When Pekka Kaartinen ’82 received an email from USA South Athletic Conference Commissioner Tom Hart this past January informing the former Averett University men’s soccer standout that […]
Averett University to Offer New Innovative Graduate Programs in Applied Data Analytics and Criminal Justice
Posted on June 13th, 2018 by Cassie Jones
Averett University today announced it will begin offering two new master’s degree programs through its Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) program. A Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics program […]
Manzano named first head coach of Averett’s recently launched esports program
Posted on June 1st, 2018 by Cassie Jones
Averett University President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks and Director of Athletics Meg Stevens are proud to announce the hiring of Oscar Manzano as the first head coach of its recently launched […]
Averett Executive Vice President Honored as Outstanding Alumnus at Alma Mater
Posted on May 16th, 2018 by Cassie Jones
Charles S. Harris, executive vice president at Averett University, was honored during Hampton University’s commencement ceremony with the 2018 Outstanding Alumnus-at-Large Award on Sunday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in […]
Fifteen Averett Alumni Educators Honored in Two Celebrations This Week
Posted on May 11th, 2018 by Cassie Jones
For the past decade, Averett University has produced more than 250 teachers in the region who have gone on to be voted Teacher of the Year for the school in […]
Orbis Education and Averett University Partner to Develop New Accelerated BSN Program
Posted on May 9th, 2018 by Cassie Jones
Orbis Education has partnered with Danville, Va.-based Averett University to develop, market and manage an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in Hampton Roads, Va. for individuals with […]
Faculty, Staff and Retirees Honored at Averett’s End of Year Luncheon
Posted on May 7th, 2018 by Cassie Jones
The 2018 Averett University Faculty, Staff, Retiree Appreciation Luncheon was held on Thursday, May 3, in the Student Center. The University honored and celebrated its retirees, the faculty and staff […]
Spring Commencement Ceremony Celebrates More than 250 Averett University Graduates
Posted on May 5th, 2018 by Cassie Jones
The excitement was palpable as graduates walked the stage at Averett University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. With the stands of the E. Stuart James Grant Center brimming with proud family members […]
Averett University Receives Major Gift for Esports Program
Posted on May 3rd, 2018 by Cassie Jones
Averett University today announced it has received a $100,000 gift to support the expansion of its Esports program, in which a multiplayer video game is played competitively for spectators. Bestowed […]
Prominent Local Business Owner and Community Leader to Deliver Address at Averett University’s Spring Commencement
Posted on April 30th, 2018 by Cassie Jones
Ben J. Davenport, Jr., the Chairman of First Piedmont Corporation and Davenport Energy, will speak to around 250 graduates during the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5. The […]
