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Dr. Thomas H. Powell will begin May 1 as the university’s 16th president, to replace Rev. Dr. David Joyce, who resigned April ...
Averett University is grappling with a financial crisis after alleged mismanagement reportedly cost the institution $20 ...
Thomas Powell will serve as the university’s 16th president — and its third in three months — beginning May 1.
Averett University announced Friday it will install its next president, Thomas H. Powell, on May 1, after the sudden resignation of its previous president April 11, who cited his wife's serious ...
Two weeks after David Joyce suddenly resigned as Averett's president over a medical issue with his wife, the board of directors has selected a new leader for the Danville university.
The Averett Alums — a group of professors at the Danville university — won the 2025 JeopardBee on Tuesday night, a ...
On Friday, March 21, Averett University held its annual Aviation Day at the George J. Falk Flight Center at the Danville Regional Airport. During the special program, current Averett aviation students ...
Dr. David Joyce has stepped down as president of Averett University, effective Friday, following a serious medical diagnosis for his wife, Lynne, according to an email from the university’s Board of ...
Averett University is auctioning off items from the President's House and the Conway House following some allegations.
Virginia Baptists approved a joint agreement made with a Baptist affiliated school in Danville that will end their historic relationship of 145 years. The two Baptist organizations, Baptist General ...
Lynne and I regret we will be unable to walk alongside Averett students as they succeed inside and outside of the classroom and will greatly miss the many dear colleagues, community members and ...
Danville private university Averett University has filed a federal lawsuit alleging its former chief finance officer worked with an investment firm to conceal illicit draws from its endowment that ...