- Student Scholar Day Brings Celebration of Knowledge
Student Scholar Day at Avila is an annual, full-day, campus-wide celebration of the student scholarship. This year was 21st Student Scholar Day which occurred on April 21, 2022, and featured seven oral presentations, seven poster presentations, and a faculty scholar presentation by Debra Olson-Morrison, Ph.D., chair for the School of Social Sciences. Student projects often...
- Avila Student Cesar Valderrama Grant Winner
Avila student Cesar Valderrama is one of 200 students selected for the 2022 Stay the Course Grant. This program is increasingly important due to the pandemic. “I am very honored to have received this grant and thankful for the continued support from my professors. I am hoping to continue my education in Computer Science. With...
- Avila Rad Tech Seniors Attend Missouri Conference
Twenty seniors from Avila’s School of Imaging Science recently attended the Missouri Society of Radiologic Technologists’ annual conference on April 6-8 in Columbia, Missouri. Attendees experienced lectures about advancements in the field and best practices for improving patient care and competed against students from other programs in Missouri in a fast-paced, competitive “Ray Bowl.” “The...
- Q&A: Justin Loman, MSK ’21
Justin Loman came to Avila to earn his Master of Science in Kinesiology and play baseball. “The MSK program was a great fit for me as an athlete and student. The professors were more than willing to work with me if conflicts came up–personal or athletic,” said Loman. Loman graduated from Avila with his MSK...
- Avila’s Institute for Professional Studies: 25 Years of Serving Adult Undergraduates
“Adults over the age of 25 represent roughly 40 percent of enrollment in U.S. higher education. That’s nearly 8 million learners,” (Gallagher, It’s time to reboot our thinking about adult learners in a digitally transformed world – EdSurge news 2021). When the pandemic hit in 2020, enrollment dropped sharply due to economic hardship, changing roles...
- Q&A: Samual Ziglinski, MSCP student
Samual Ziglinski is pursuing a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Avila University. “I wanted the opportunity to work closely with a wide variety of individuals, and approach the field of psychology from a unique, focused perspective,” said Ziglinski. What surprised you about Avila? I was surprised by the quality of staff assisting with...
- Q&A: Dariah Wixon, MSCP ’19
Dariah Wixon was drawn to Avila University’s smaller class sizes, affordable tuition, and notable counseling program. She graduated with her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology in December of 2019. Wixon is now a Therapist/Counselor at a private practice in Kansas and obtained her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license. What makes Avila special/unique/inspiring to you?...
- Four Avila University Students Inducted Into AED Honor Society
On April 6th, 2022, Emilia Filby: Professional Health Science (Pre-Med/Pre-Pharm), Alexis Bates: Kinesiology, Michael Pinzino: Kinesiology, and Samantha Smith Professional Health Science (Pre-Occupational Therapy), were inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED). Alpha Epsilon Delta serves as an honor society and a service organization. Membership is based on each student’s scholastic achievement. By joining AED, students...
- Q&A: Brandon Brewster, MSP ’20
Brandon Brewster has always been interested in research. He earned his BA in 2018 from Avila and returned to complete his Master of Science in Psychology in 2020. He is currently a 2nd Year Graduate Student in the Experimental Psychology – Cognitive Neuroscience Program at Saint Louis University. Why was Avila and its psychology program...
- Q&A: Erick Mojica, MSK ’19
Erick Mojica has a tremendous passion for working with young athletes and teaching clients how to exercise and explore the mind-body connection. He wanted to have a deeper understanding of his field and found Avila’s Master of Science in Kinesiology. “Choosing a small school master’s program was ‘huge’ for me because I could interact with...