Averett University

Averett University A private nonprofit, co-educational, four-year liberal arts university in Danville, Virginia. Visit our website at http://www.averett.edu/.
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Since 1859, Averett University has grown and developed into a dynamic institution that serves students of all ages, offering more than 30 undergraduate majors with a number of concentrations and minors, along with 10 graduate programs with several concentrations and graduate certificates. Dedicated to preparing students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change, the Universityโ€™s historic

main campus is embedded in the heart of Southern Virginia with regional learning centers throughout Virginia and online. Averett enrolls a diverse student body, and boasts an alumni network that spans the globe. Visit our athletics page at http://www.averettcougars.com. For more information about Averett Online visit http://gps.averett.edu/.

Averett recently honored four community leaders with Presidential Medals during its commencement ceremony on May 9.The f...
05/19/2026

Averett recently honored four community leaders with Presidential Medals during its commencement ceremony on May 9.

The four individuals - local business figure Charles Majors; Danville City Councilman Sherman Saunders; Dr. Angela Hairston, the superintendent of Danville Public Schools; and Ken Larking, Danville City Manager - each have had an immeasurable impact on Averett.

Four Southside Virginia leaders whose service has shaped both Averett University and the surrounding community were honored with the universityโ€™s highest distinction Saturday, as Presidentโ€™s Medals were awarded during commencement exercises on May 9.

05/15/2026

โ€œ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—”๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ท๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ...โ€ ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

Averett Class of 2026 By the Numbers ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›
05/14/2026

Averett Class of 2026 By the Numbers ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Averett University celebrates graduates at 2026 Commencement.
05/11/2026

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Averett University celebrates graduates at 2026 Commencement.

Averett University celebrated its graduates during its 2026 spring commencement exercises held Saturday morning, May 9 in the Grant Center on the universityโ€™s E. Stuart James Grant North Campus. In all, 245 students participated in commencement exercises.

05/09/2026

Mission accomplished ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

Averett University family for life. Congratulations on your achievements!

Watch Averett Commencement live at averettcougars.com/live
05/09/2026

Watch Averett Commencement live at averettcougars.com/live

Have a question about Averett's Commencement this Saturday? Be sure to check out our FAQs for students and guests.
05/05/2026

Have a question about Averett's Commencement this Saturday? Be sure to check out our FAQs for students and guests.

Averett University will celebrate its Spring 2026 Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. Approximately 300 students from both Averettโ€™s traditional programs as well as those in Averett Online are expected to be honored at the ceremony. The ceremony will take place in the Grant Cente...

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420 W Main Street
Danville, VA
24541

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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