- Avila University Faculty attend University of Notre Dame’s peace studies Summer Institute
Avila University was invited to attend the tenth annual Summer Institute (SI) for Faculty at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies from June 11-15....
- Avila University Names New Human Resources Director
Avila University has announced the hiring of Susan L. Mathern, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBA, as director of human resources. Mathern assumes the position after the retirement of longtime director Janet McManus....
- Sue Wilcox, Ph.D., Named Avila University’s Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Avila University has named Sue Willcox, ’79, Ph.D., provost and vice president of academic affairs. Dr. Willcox has held the position on an interim basis for the past year....
- Avila President Ronald Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA Named Icon of Education
Avila University President Ronald Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA has been named to the 2018 class of Icons of Education by Ingram’s, Kansas City’s business magazine....
- Welcome Brian Ciolek to the Kinesiology Department (August 2014)
Brian holds numerous coaching/sports certifications including Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCa), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA), and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA). ...
- Avila University Hires Katie Kelly as Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Avila University has named Katie Kelly as its new women's soccer head coach, Director of Athletics Cristina Cowan, '10, '15 announced on Wednesday....
- Ribbon Cutting Set for November 7 for Avila University’s Coffee Shop, The Beak & Bean
The South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 7 at 11:00 a.m. for the Beak & Bean, a new coffee shop on the Avila University campus. and caters to faculty, staff, students and the surrounding community....
- Avila University Honors Students and Faculty at 31st Annual Honors Ceremony
Seventy-seven Avila University students were honored on April 29 at the 31st Annual Honors Ceremony....
- Sisters of St. Joseph Award David Armstrong 2017 Generosity of Joseph Honor
David Armstrong, CSJA, has served Avila University for over 15 years as Director of Mission Effectiveness and Campus Ministry. For his dedicated service to the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph (CSJ) and his generosity and contributions to the betterment of society, Armstrong will receive the Generosity of St. Joseph Honor at the 11th annual gala to be held on April 28 in St. Louis, Missouri....
- Avila Names Eric Hicks New Head Football Coach
Eric Hicks, who spent last season as the defensive line coach for the Eagles, has been tabbed as the new head coach of the Avila University Football program, the athletic department announced Friday....
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