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Avila University recently announced its spring 2021 Dean’s List recipients, recognizing the academic excellence of the more than 300 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...

Avila University Welcomes its Latest Graduates During commencement exercises on May 15 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, the Colleges of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Science & Health and Professional Schools held individual graduation ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate degree earners throughout the day to fulfill social distancing requirements. “It is wonderful for us...

New role will begin effective July 1, will oversee broad array of initiatives to improve educational experience...

Two Avila University students were among the finalists for the 26th annual Kansas City Artist Coalition Undergraduate Exhibition this April. Works from Chanelle Hanks (Software Engineering) and Hannah Leimkuhler (Education) are on display at the KCAC exhibition space in downtown Kansas City, Missouri for the month of April, where they are displayed with the top...

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,...

Seniors and juniors from Avila University’s School of Nursing served at two Kansas City hospitals this semester as part of the on-going COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Nearly 90 seniors and juniors began vaccinating first responders on Friday, February 5 at North Kansas City Hospital and Overland Park Regional Medical Center. “Our students’ willingness to aid in...

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...

Production of Twenty20s earned cast, students, faculty Certificates of Merit in January...