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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 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...

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. ...

Avila University announced Andy Jett, Ed.D. as its new Dean for the College of Professional Schools, effective April 6....

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 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...

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...

The wellbeing of all members of the Avila community is our highest priority. To that end, for the past six weeks, University officials have been closely monitoring the global threat posed by the new coronavirus (COVID-19). Now, with Avila’s spring break approaching and the virus spreading beyond China, we are writing to provide new information...

Nearly 400 undergraduate students at Avila University earned dean’s list distinction for the fall 2019 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 on...

Avila University is welcoming back students for the 2020 spring semester with exciting events, free food and informational sessions for the second half of the academic year. Additionally, there will be a school supply giveaway at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 13 and all students can get 25% off all Avila clothing and gifts when...