Averett University and Southern Piedmont Technology Council Host More than 100 from Region in CyberUp Summit featuring Renowned Security Expert
“Technology has two sides: a good side, and an evil one.” That’s according to John Sileo, cyber security expert who delivered the keynote address at the CyberUp Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. More than 100 individuals and professionals heard from Sileo and a number of other security […]
Vandeventer Black’s James R. Harvey Receives Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Norfolk, VA (October 30, 2019) – Vandeventer Black attorney, James “Jim” R. Harvey, received the AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rating™ from Martindale-Hubbell®, the legal profession’s most prestigious rating service. This is the highest possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. The “AV” designation represents the pinnacle of professional excellence and achieved […]
AVERETT CELEBRATES PARTNERSHIPS WITH ALL 11 VIRGINIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING ACADEMIES
There are 11 criminal justice training academies across the Commonwealth of Virginia which train more than 85% of law enforcement in the state. Averett University is the only college to have a partnership with all 11. To celebrate, Averett’s criminal justice department, which offers a Bachelor of Science in sociology and criminal justice as well as […]
Vandeventer Black Gears Up for its 2nd Mid-Atlantic Capital Sources Forum in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA (October 23, 2019) – Last year, Vandeventer Black launched the Mid-Atlantic Capital Sources (MACS) Forum where over 100 business owners, investors, CEOs, CFOs, and other professionals gathered insights on the various types of capital sources available in the marketplace to growing companies. Due to the success of this event, the second edition will […]
College Survey Ranks UMW Among Virginia’s Top Eight
The University of Mary Washington is among the top eight colleges and universities in Virginia, according to a new survey released this week by the personal finance website WalletHub. UMW’s strong statewide and overall finish means that it is among the nation’s top-performing schools with the lowest possible costs to undergraduates. Survey results, published in 2020’s Best College & University […]
UMW Pathway Provides Grad-Level Engineering Opportunities
Engineers share a lot in common with superheros. The latter leap tall buildings in a single bound, fight evil-doers and travel faster than a speeding bullet. The former design sustainable and safe infrastructure, combat cyber-crime and create signals that move at lightning speed. UMW students aren’t caped crusaders, but they need to be prepared to […]
Virginia is the best state for business, if we can keep it
Originally published by the Richmond Times-Dispatch On July 10, Virginia deservedly regained its recognition as the best state in which to do business, according to CNBC. It is the fourth time that Virginia has achieved the top spot in CNBC’s business rankings, but the first time since the commonwealth was named No. 1 in 2011. Virginia was […]
Barry DuVal Joins WNTW to discuss Virginia’s Right-To-Work Law
In a recent WNTW radio interview, Virginia Chamber President and CEO, Barry DuVal, shared the growing concern among the business community that Virginia’s Right-To-Work Law could be repealed in the 2020 General Assembly Session. DuVal feels there is confusion about what the Right-To-Work law actually does for employees across the Commonwealth based on candidate responses […]
CCECC at Averett University Receives Continuation Grant, Unveils Strategic Plan at Annual ‘Day to Engage’
DANVILLE, Va. – The Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) at Averett University has been granted a continuation award from the Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) to carry on its work with the region’s institutions of higher education and community members for another five years. With a refined mission and enhanced brand, the […]
Averett Honors Distinguished Alumni, Inducts Athletics Hall of Famers at the University’s 2019 Homecoming
DANVILLE, Va. – Yesterday during Averett University’s 2019 Homecoming festivities, the University honored six alumni with Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards and induct five alumni into the Athletics Hall of Fame in a special ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Pritchett Auditorium in the Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center (150 […]
