Averett quickly names new president

Averett quickly names new president

DANVILLE — 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.

Averett announces new president, weeks after Joyce stepped down

Averett University, which has been consumed by financial problems for the past year, announced Friday that it has selected a new president, just two weeks after former president David Joyce announced his resignation. Thomas Powell will be installed as the university’s president May 1, taking over for interim president Venita Mitchell, according to a news release from Averett. Mitchell will return to her role as vice president of student engageme…

Averett University Names Dr. Thomas Powell as Next President

Averett University’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas H. Powell as the university’s 16th president. Dr. Powell will be installed on May 1, replacing […] The post Averett University Names Dr. Thomas Powell as Next President first appeared on Averett University.