- Atenas Mena, ‘14 Climate and Environmental Health Advocate
Avila Alumna, Atenas Mena is the Co-Executive Director/Environmental Health Director of CleanAirNow (CAN). She is a proud first-generation college student, Mexican American, the daughter of immigrants, and grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. Mena graduated from Avila University with a Bachelor’s in Nursing in 2014 and a Master’s in Nursing Leadership from Missouri Western State...
- Consider This: Top Four Considerations in Choosing Your College
Deciding to go to college is a big decision. And we don’t mean choosing between Harvard and Yale big. We mean life-altering, career-defining, world-shaping big. So, before you commit to that school (or schools) of your dreams, make sure you’re considering all of your options and making the best decision for you. Here are a...
- Four Reasons to Consider Studying in the United States
The United States has long been a top destination for international students, and for good reason. American universities offer world-class academics, a wide variety of degree programs, and countless personal and professional growth opportunities. Here are just four of the many benefits of studying in the United States. Education QualityThere is no denying that the...
- Why First-Generation Students Need Higher Ed, and Why Colleges Need First-Gen Students
About one-third of all college students in the United States are first-generation — students those whose parents did not attend college. Being the first in their immediate family to pursue higher education, they often face significant obstacles in pursuing their education, including financial challenges and a lack of awareness about the college application process. Despite...
- QA: Marlon Jones, BS Biochem, ’21
Marlon Jones was an Avila STEM Scholar and graduated class of 2021 with a bachelor’s in Biochemistry, and a minor in environmental science. “I work for Trinity Biotech, a production company for HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) instruments and point-of-care devices. I fell in love with both sciences [chemistry and biology] and merged the two,” said...
- Avila Grad Jazlyn Epps Hits Her Mark
Kansas City local Jazlyn Epps is a professional actress, teacher, singer, and songwriter – a well-rounded performer and an Avila University alumna. She got involved in the arts at a young age and felt it was her true calling. After practicing her craft for several years, she refined her skills further with a BFA in...
- Q&A: Cameron Leathers, BS CS ’22
Cameron Leathers was an Avila STEM scholar and recently graduated in May 2022 with a bachelor’s in computer science. He now works at WellSky in Overland Park as a Support Analyst. “It’s the world headquarters. We supply medical, at-home personal care software to people all over the nation. I take incoming calls and emails from...
- Too many college students never finish their degrees. This Kansas City program helps.
A Google search on higher education news today will turn up countless references to college “entry,” “access,” and even a call for “free college.” The federal government recently announced a student debt forgiveness program which will benefit millions of Americans. Several states, including Missouri, have created pathways to free community college, admirably seeking pathways for...
- $130 Million Scholarship Agreement Between Avila University, KC Scholars to Benefit Up to 800 Students
KANSAS CITY — On Thursday, Sept. 8, Avila University and KC Scholars announced a new scholarship partnership that will benefit up to 800 low-to-modest income students in the Kansas City area. Beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year through 2031-2032, Avila University and KC Scholars will award eight cohorts of up to 100 students per year...
- Bison, Coyotes, and Haikus, Oh My!
What do you get when you mix Ecology and Literature? The beginning of a fruitful relationship. School of Natural and Applied Science Professor Karin Gastreich, Ph.D. and Associate Professor of English Amy Milakovic, Ph.D. teamed up to teach the Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) course Ecology Through the Writer’s Lens (ETWL). “Karin has expertise in Ecology, and...
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