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Buchanan Hall will accommodate recent growth, serve as home for Buchanan Initiative for Peace and Nonviolence Sept. 26, 2024 – KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila University’s ribbon-cutting today accomplished several important objectives with one slice of the oversized scissors: offering expanded and updated student housing as the school experiences a historic stretch of recent growth;...

The two organizations have a rich and collaborative history Guest authors: Kimberly Stern, Christine Hamele Post updated December 4, 2024. On November 20, 2024, Avila University and HCA Midwest Health held an event on the Avila campus, officially announcing their partnership and plans to help address the nursing shortage problem in Kansas City with an...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – August 21, 2024 – As a new school year begins, Avila University is announcing a new certificate program in Higher Education Assessment and Accreditation Management. This comprehensive, 12-credit program is designed for higher education professionals seeking specialized expertise in managing the accreditation and assessment processes. This program is another example of...

Avila University, in partnership with Zschool, is setting a new standard for professional development curriculum with the launch of their latest suite of programs, which have already captured the attention of top business leaders and various Fortune 500 and Inc. companies. This dynamic collaboration is designed to propel professionals to the forefront of their industries,...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – August 7, 2024 – Today, Avila University and North Kansas City Hospital/Meritas Health (NKCH/MH) announced a new partnership to provide expanded access to nursing education to students within our community. Through this partnership, NKCH/MH will provide hands-on clinical learning in tandem with Avila’s programs to prepare aspiring nurses to enter the...

Jody Mitchell has been promoted to a new role as Avila University’s chief people and belonging officer, beginning July 1, 2024. Mitchell had been Avila’s director of human resources since May 2022. She brings abundant knowledge and experience to the university, with more than 25 years of leadership experience in human resources roles at Universal...

Each student invited to campus at Avila University brings a unique and valuable perspective, enriching the fabric of our academic community. We recognize that every student’s personal background, experiences, and aspirations contribute to a vibrant and dynamic learning environment. Our institutional focus on meeting the diverse needs of each of our students is at the...

This is a local juried exhibition of university students from Kansas and Missouri and an opportunity for area students to have their work shown at an established gallery here in Kansas City. VisCom Assistant Professor Teresa Johnson encourages her students to enter their work in this exhibition every year. This year’s jurors were Diana &...

The theme this year seems to continue to be that of growth and advancing personnel is another way Avila is expanding and growing.  We are very pleased to announce two advancements that will help catapult the goals of Avila into 2024-25 academic year and beyond. Effective April 1st, Dr. Andy Jett has been appointed as...

Co-authored by, Sarala Rijal, student writer and contributor Avila is proud to announce another milestone in the university’s commitment to excellence in education – an announcement that will shape the future of Avila’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has awarded full 7-year accreditation to the educator preparation...