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- Memory, Mind Wandering, and Counterfactual Thinking Drives Avila University’s Cognitive Science Lab
While invented in the late 1950s, virtual reality technology is at a new level of cultural awareness thanks to the accessibility of personal VR systems like Oculus and Meta’s creation and promotion of the virtual “Metaverse.” Assistant Professor of Cognitive… - Wagge Wins Historic $267,741 National Science Foundation Grant
Avila Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science Jordan Wagge, Ph.D., received a $267,741 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant from the Division of Undergraduate Education to fund, evaluate, and enhance the activities of the Collaborative Replications and Education Project (CREP). “CREP…
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- Avila University Offers New Access Award to help eliminate financial barriers to collegeKansas City, MO – (December 9, 2024) – In response to ongoing financial pressures faced by students who hope to earn a college degree, Avila University…
- Avila University’s Renowned Truman Lecture Series Featured His Royal Highness, Prince Turki Al-Faisal of Saudi ArabiaAvila University celebrated the 53rd anniversary of the Truman Lecture Series by welcoming His Royal Highness, Prince Turki Al-Faisal of Saudi Arabia to campus, where…
- Jean Buchanan Hall, Avila University’s Newly Renamed and Renovated Student Residence,Honors Beloved Alum, Generous Donor and Longtime Peace and Nonviolence AdvocateBuchanan Hall will accommodate recent growth, serve as home for Buchanan Initiative for Peace and Nonviolence Sept. 26, 2024 – KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila…
- Avila University, HCA Midwest Health Partner to Provide Aspiring Nurses with Accessible EducationThe two organizations have a rich and collaborative history Guest authors: Kimberly Stern, Christine Hamele Post updated December 4, 2024. On November 20, 2024, Avila…
- Avila University Launches Certificate Program to Cultivate Leadership in Higher Education Assessment and Accreditation ManagementKANSAS CITY, Mo. – August 21, 2024 – As a new school year begins, Avila University is announcing a new certificate program in Higher Education…