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A campus message from Ronald A. Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA and president of Avila University Often referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, November is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and as well to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. While November is Native American Heritage Month,...

(October 19, 2021) KANSAS CITY, MO – Richard Gergel, United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, will present the 50th anniversary Harry S. Truman Distinguished Lecture about his book, Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Woodard and the Awakening of America, at 3:30 p.m. Monday, October...

Hadas Moshonov-Cohavi, Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the School of Computer Science & Mathematics, received the Jeanne Lillig Patterson (JLP) Faculty Innovation Grant this May to examine the efficacy of standardized testing in college admissions. The nearly $5000 award will allow Moshonov-Cohavi to develop guiding principles for advisors to accurately place incoming students into appropriate...

The Avila University Zeta Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta inducted nine new members into the national premedical honor society on April 14. The following students were inducted as part of the ceremony: Karla Alvarado – Kansas City, KS – Sophomore – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Kenzie Beeler – Greenwood, MO – Senior – Kinesiology Alexander...

Dear Avila University Community, It is my pleasure to announce that Avila University is preparing a return to campus this Fall.  This will include – as much as is possible — in-person instruction, service, and events. The University will continue to follow the health and safety guidelines provided by the City of Kansas City, Missouri,...

Megan Ashcraft, MSN, RN, CNE, assistant professor in the Avila University School of Nursing, received the Teaching Excellence Award from The Research Foundation in recognition of her skill and excellence in the classroom. In receiving the annual award, Ashcraft received a $1,000 honorarium and is also eligible to for up to $5,000 in funding toward...

KC Rising-inspired initiative designed to give businesses and workers dynamic, essential workplace skills...

The Avila University Department of Athletics announced Paul Wolf as the first head coach of the University’s newly-unveiled men’s and women’s bowling teams, which will begin competition in the 2021-22 school year. “We are excited about the addition of bowling,” Avila University Director of Athletics Shawn Summe said. “People who have never seen a collegiate...

Empowering the laity to continue the mission of Catholic education The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet of the St. Louis province are proud of the five educational institutions they founded and want to see their impact on Catholic education continue for generations to come. To achieve this goal,the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet...

Avila University recently announced its fall 2020 Dean’s List recipients, recognizing the academic excellence of nearly 400 undergraduate students who earned the distinction. The dean’s list comprises undergraduate students who meet requirements in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Professional Schools and Science and Health. All full-time admitted undergraduate students are eligible for...