- Avila University to Close in Recognition of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is an annual U.S. holiday that is receiving even greater attention this year following the nationwide protests over racial inequity and injustice. Juneteenth, is essentially a blend of the words June and nineteenth and it was created to honor the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 that...
- More than 400 Undergraduates Named to Dean’s List
More than 400 undergraduate students at Avila University earned dean’s list distinction for the spring 2020 semester. 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 the dean’s list. To be included...
- Nearly 400 Graduates in Class of 2020 Earn Degrees
In light of the social distancing requirements put in place to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Avila University’s 103rd graduating class faced unprecedented obstacles in the final months of their college career. In spite of these challenges, the nearly 400 members of Avila’s Class of 2020 successfully earned and received their degrees this...
- Q&A: Andy Jett, Ed.D., Dean of the College of Professional Schools
Andy Jett, Ed.D., recently joined Avila University as its new Dean of the College of Professional Schools, overseeing the Schools of Business, Education and Visual & Communication Arts (VisCom), as well as the Avila Advantage Institute for Professional Studies. We asked Andy a few questions about his experience, wide array of academic experience and planning in an...
- Avila University Prepares for On-Campus Classes this Fall
Avila University is preparing its facilities, protocols, and procedures to open the campus for the Fall 2020 semester. “We can’t wait to see our students back on campus this fall,” said Avila President Ronald Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA. “We are taking the steps now in preparation for whatever the CDC, the State of Missouri, and the...
- School of Social Work Announces ’20 Awards
The Avila University School of Social Work awarded its annual undergraduate honors this month, recognizing seniors Paige Rackers and Hayley Thagard with the Outstanding Social Work Student and Dorothy Gallagher Awards, respectively. ...
- Andy Jett Named Dean of College of Professional Schools
Avila University announced Andy Jett, Ed.D. as its new Dean for the College of Professional Schools, effective April 6....
- Online Classes Continue and Other Changes in Response to COVID-19
As the fluid nature of the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, so does the University’s response. Following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and Kansas City Mayor Lucas, that organizations avoid gatherings of more than 10 people for the next 15 days, and groups of 50 for at least another eight weeks,...
- Avila University Admissions Goes “Test-Optional”
Avila University will join a growing number of colleges that do not require prospective students to submit an ACT or SAT score. President Ron Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA announced the change after a meeting of Avila’s Board of Trustees on Wednesday. “This suspension of standardized testing fits within Avila’s mission to lower barriers to higher education...
- Eagles Punch Ticket to NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship
On Monday, March 2, 2020, Avila University’s women’s basketball team defeated the Sterling College Lady Warriors to win the KCAC Conference Tournament Championship. With the win, Avila returns to postseason play for the first time in eight seasons, qualifying for the NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship, March 11-17 in Sioux City, Iowa. The last...