- Fansher, Eckinger Dating App Research Highlighted in Psychology Today
Psychology Today recently featured research from Avila researchers Ashley K. Fansher, Ph.D. and Sara Eckinger about differences between users and non-users of dating apps. Fansher, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, and Eckinger, Program Coordinator for Eagles Aware, originally published their study in the academic journal Deviant Behavior in March earlier this year. In...
- Andy Jett Named Dean of College of Professional Schools
Avila University announced Andy Jett, Ed.D. as its new Dean for the College of Professional Schools, effective April 6....
- Nicole Esquibel quoted by Boulder Daily Camera on ‘Los Seis de Boulder’ Sculpture
Nicole Esquibel, MFA, was quoted about the installation of a sculpture on the University of Colorado campus honoring the victims of car bombings in Boulder in the mid-1970s. ‘Los Seis de Boulder’ were a group of six students at the University who fought for better treatment through the United Mexican American Students. Esquibel’s documentary “Neva...
- Avila Wraps Up Summer with First-Year Student BBQ
The latest incoming class of Avila University Eagles received a warm welcome this Wednesday at an end-of-summer barbeque hosted by the Office of Admissions at Jeanne Hamilton Olofson Plaza....
- Shawn Summe named Director of Athletics for Avila University
Avila University today appointed Shawn Summe as director of athletics. In the role, he will oversee the university's 16 intercollegiate athletic teams and work closely with the advancement team to broaden Avila's connection to the Kansas City community....
- Avila breaks ground on Goppert Performing Arts Center Renovation
Avila University celebrated a major milestone today by breaking ground on the $7 million renovation and expansion of the Goppert Performing Arts Center on its South Kansas City campus....
- Mañan named Irene Ryan Regional Finalist
For three years, Avila University senior Jerry Mañan has traveled to the American College Theatre Festival’s Region V Festival to learn, perform and compete against actors from schools both large and small. The first two years, he walked away empty handed....
- School of Nursing puts on Disaster Preparedness Simulation
The Avila University School of Nursing put on its first Disaster Preparedness simulation this Wednesday, offering its senior students a hands-on experience providing medical care in the midst of a disaster....
- Government Shutdown Does Not Affect Fed Student Aid
Financial Aid Operations and student aid program funding continue without disruption through the government shutdown. If you are using any type of federal aid for funding your education your aid will be disbursed as planned and any forms will be processed according to regular Department standards and timelines. Please contact Student Financial Services to check on your individual student account....
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