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Dear Avila Community, As the challenges presented by COVID-19 continue to change rapidly, Avila University’s top priority remains your health and safety. While there are no known cases of COVID-19 reported on campus, as a precautionary measure to help mitigate the risk of exposure we are implementing the following procedures. Please read the information carefully so...

For the sixth consecutive year, Avila University raised more than $1 million toward student scholarships during an energetic 44th annual Steer Dinner and Auction on February 1 at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott. Impactful speeches and a video emphasized the importance of the evening for students who have the opportunity to receive a higher education...

Avila University hosted generations of alumni and celebrated the Avila family during Homecoming Weekend 2019, October 3-6. With a theme of “We Are Family,” the weekend of events began with the annual President’s Circle reception, held on Thursday, October 3 on the Jeanne Hamilton Olafson Plaza. The sun broke through after a cloudy day, and...

Avila University alumni and community donors once again raised more than $1 million at its 43rd annual Steer Dinner and Auction on February 2 at the historic Kansas City Marriott Downtown Muehlebach Tower....

Avila University is proud to announce 14 outstanding alumni and an honorary alumnus, which were honored and recognized at the Alumni Awards Ceremony and Luncheon during Homecoming Weekend 2018. Alumni are nominated throughout the year by alumni, friends, faculty and staff....

Avila University has announced eight newly installed members of its Alumni Board. The Avila Alumni Board serves as an advisory body with the responsibility to advise the University on alumni-related policies and activities. ...

Avila University’s president, Ron Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA, will present an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to Jeanne M. Lillig-Patterson ’80 at Avila’s commencement ceremony on May 13....