Averett Names First Black Female President | Roanoke News

Averett University just appointed Dr. Tatia Daniels Granger as its first Black female president — a historic milestone for the 167-year-old institution. A local alum with degrees from UVA, she’s stepping into a role marked by financial turmoil, staff shortages, enrollment woes, and a $20M endowment lawsuit. But the Board saw her collaborative spirit and deep connection to Averett as exactly what they needed. Dr. Granger, fully aware of the challenges, was drawn by the campus’s resilience and is embracing the motto “Irreparable tempest” as a rallying cry for renewal. Faculty return Monday; students start classes August 19 — and she’s ready to lead them through this pivotal chapter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/555c6abe456cc69a