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It is with deep sorrow Avila mourns the loss of one of its cherished alumna, long-time friends and supporter, Jean Buchanan. Jean was loved by everyone she met and had tremendous strength, wisdom, and perseverance. “In this industry, there are so many people who make an impact across campuses nationwide. Jean was such a woman,...

February 26, 2025 | Kansas City, MO — Avila University has launched a new intramural sports program, expanding opportunities for students to engage in athletic activities. This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to offering a wide range of activities for all students. The program is the result of months of preparation by the student engagement...

Tell us a little bit about your decision to come to Avila. When I decided to pursue my MBA in the U.S., I knew it would be a way to level up my career and education. It was a big decision, but I wanted to challenge myself and open doors to new opportunities. However, I...

February 26, 2025 (Kansas City, MO)- Avila University has announced it will open Avila University Arizona, (AUA), an additional location in Goodyear, Arizona. This location will provide the opportunity for students to receive graduate level degrees in business and technology management. Avila University Arizona (AUA) has been approved and authorized by the Higher Learning Commission...

Guest Author: Bella Rainey, Instructor, School of Visual and Communication Arts + DECA Advisor FEBRUARY 14, 2025, COLUMBIA, MO – The Avila University DECA Chapter reached new heights at the Missouri Collegiate DECA Conference on Friday, February 14, in Columbia, Missouri. With 16 total competing members, Avila DECA brought home 14 trophies while competing against...

Intimate Apparel by by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, directed by Teresa Leggard, will be presented by Avila University’s Theatre program, February 20-23rd at the Frantze Family Blackbox Theatre on Avila Campus. “We are so excited to bring this production to Avila this February during Black History Month,” said Matt Schwader Harbor, Assoc. Prof. of Theatre, Dir....

Kansas City, MO (Feb 10, 2025) – at Avila University School of Performing Arts in Kansas City has been growing and the success, both in and out of the classroom, is getting recognized! The most recent accomplishment for the program comes at the recent Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region 5 Design and Technology...

It is with great sadness we share the passing of former Avila University President, Thomas F. Gordon, J.D., L.L.M.  Gordon had a long history with Avila which started in 1977, when he served as the University’s legal counsel. He then served on the Board of Trustees, from 1990-1999 and was named Avila’s Interim President in...

Kansas City, MO – (December 9, 2024) – In response to ongoing financial pressures faced by students who hope to earn a college degree, Avila University is proud to announce the launch of the Avila Access Award, which provides free tuition for eligible students to attend Avila University. Any student living in a Missouri household with...

Avila 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 he spoke at Goppert Theater on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Prince Turki is chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies and a co-founder of the King...