- Q&A: Sarah Josephson, MSCP student
Sarah Josephson loves talking to people about their emotions and being a listening ear. “I want to help others become the best versions of themselves and find true happiness so they can live a fulfilled life,” said Josephson. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Avila University. “I thrive in...
- Talton Selected for 2022 Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Award
Avila University Assistant Professor, Omonse Talton, Ph.D. was selected for the 2022 Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) Marieb, Hoehn, And Haynes Award For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion and will be presented with the award at the HAPS annual conference in May. This award was created to encourage instructors and students from minority groups traditionally...
- Q&A: Heather Chaszar MA.Ed ’17
Heather Chaszar was changing careers to education and looking for a program that offered course flexibility while meeting her needs as a working adult. She found Avila’s Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum & Instruction. “After completing the required professional education coursework, transitioning into the master’s program was seamless. Receiving an MAEd in Curriculum...
- Q&A: Carolyn Brown MA.Ed ’22
Carolyn Brown is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Education at Avila University. Earlier in her career, she completed the teacher certification program. “After completing the certification program at Avila, I decided that it would be beneficial to continue my learning and pursue my Master of Arts in Education,” said Brown. “Avila was the...
- Update: All Afternoon and Evening Campus Activities Canceled Thursday, Feb. 17
Updating yesterday’s announcement, all afternoon and evening campus activities scheduled after 3 p.m. today are canceled, including practices and rehearsals. Instructors have the option to move classes remotely, so students need to communicate with their individual professors. The dining hall will serve brunch (10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) and dinner (5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)...
- Avila Campus Closed Thursday, Feb. 17 until 3 p.m.
Due to the forecast of inclement weather that includes ice, accumulating snow, and hazardous driving conditions, Avila University will close campus Thursday, Feb. 17, for classes and activities that begin before 3 p.m. The hope is that the storm will pass and the roads cleared so that practices, rehearsals, and evening classes can still be held. The University...
- Avila Partners with Latinx Education Collaboration (LEC) in Scholarship
Through a grant with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Avila University has partnered with the Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC). Avila University Associate Professor Stacy Keith, Ed.D., chair of the School of Education, and Alicia Murillo, director of assessment and accreditation, worked quickly and diligently to apply for the grant with LEC...
- Q&A: Brett Beneke MA.Ed ’19
Brett Beneke completed his teaching certification in Secondary Education at Avila and returned a few years later to earn his Master of Arts in Education in 2019. Brett said, “One of my undergraduate professors at KU raved about Avila’s approach to taking people with existing degrees and getting them classroom-ready.” Upon earning his certification, he...
- Avila Board of Trustees Select Burkee as University’s 15th President
James Burkee, Ph.D. succeeds retiring President Ronald Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA (February 9, 2022) KANSAS CITY, MO – The Avila University Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Dr. James (Jim) Burkee, vice president for strategic initiatives at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, as Avila’s 15th president. Burkee will begin his tenure July 1, 2022, and...
- Q&A: Ashley Rowland MA.Ed, ’21
After a nine-year career in the field of criminology, Ashley Rowland felt a push toward a new direction. “I needed a program that would allow me to continue to meet my obligations to my family while still being able to pursue my new dream,” said Avila alumna Ashley Rowland, Master of Arts in Education ‘21....