- Avila Junior Joins Summer Research Program at Rutgers University – Camden
Chloe Casey, a junior at Avila University, was one of a select group of 10 college students from across the United States participating in the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Rutgers University‒Camden this summer....
- Avila University to Provide Graduate-Level Professional Development
Data continues to show the critical need for teacher retention in schools across the United States. A 2017 study from the Learning Policy Institute found that only one-third of educators who leave the classroom are retiring, and that teacher attrition in this country is twice the rate of other highly performing countries....
- Anytown-KC Summer Camp at Avila University is Inspiring a New Generation of Social Justice Leaders
Anytown-KC is a five-day residential program for high school youth who are interested in learning about social justice issues and practicing their leadership skills. The goal is for students to return to their high schools and use the skills they developed through Anytown to help make their communities more inclusive....
- National Associations of Advisors to the Health Professions Honors Avila Dean
Larry Garrison Sullivan, Ph.D., dean of the College of Science and Health, was awarded the Carol Baffi-Dugan Award for Service by the National Associations of Advisors to the Health Professions (NAAHP) at this year’s national meeting....
- Alexandra Adams, Ed.D. Joins Avila University as Vice President to Lead University Enrollment Efforts
Alexandra Adams, Ed.D. has accepted the position of Vice President for Enrollment Management at Avila University and will begin her new role in August. Adams is tasked with leading enrollment and retention efforts, student services and athletics....
- Avila University Faculty attend University of Notre Dame’s peace studies Summer Institute
Avila University was invited to attend the tenth annual Summer Institute (SI) for Faculty at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies from June 11-15....
- Avila University Announces Spring 2018 Dean’s List
Nearly 400 undergraduate students at Avila University earned dean's list distinction for the spring 2018 semester. ...
- Avila University Names New Human Resources Director
Avila University has announced the hiring of Susan L. Mathern, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBA, as director of human resources. Mathern assumes the position after the retirement of longtime director Janet McManus....
- Avila University Presents 50 Student Leadership Awards
Avila University presented its annual Student Leadership Awards on May 3 at the home of Avila President Ron Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA and his wife Suzanne. Among others, 34 students received the Spirit of Avila Award....
- Avila University Honors Students and Faculty at 32nd Annual Honors Ceremony
Eighty Avila University students were honored on April 28 at the 32nd Annual Honors Ceremony. Nine students were elected into Delta Epsilon Sigma, the national scholastic honor society for students of universities with Catholic traditions and six students were elected into Kappa Gamma Pi, the national Catholic college graduate honor society exemplifying leadership, scholarship, faith and service....