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- Wagge Wins Historic $267,741 National Science Foundation Grant
Avila Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science Jordan Wagge, Ph.D., received a $267,741 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant from the Division of Undergraduate Education to fund, evaluate, and enhance the activities of the Collaborative Replications and Education Project (CREP). “CREP…
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- Avila Professor Honored with Prestigious W. Oliver Rasch AwardProfessor Larry Altman Recognized for Groundbreaking Legal Writing on Native Sovereignty Avila University is proud to celebrate Professor Larry Altman, recipient of the Missouri Bar…
- Avila Alum Kimberly Sixta Named 2026 Missouri Teacher of the YearSeptember 26, 2025 – Kansas City, Mo.Avila University proudly celebrates alumna Kimberly Sixta, who has been named the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year. Sixta,…
- Avila University Announces International Graduate Pathways Partnership with Kazakh-British Technical University Kansas City, MO (August 22, 2025) — Avila University has announced a new international academic partnership with Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU), creating a unique graduate…
- Avila University Announces Leadership TransitionDr. Andy Jett named Interim President KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August 5, 2025) – The Avila University Board of Trustees has announced that after three impactful…
- 3 Reasons RNs Choose Avila University’s RN to BSN ProgramAs the healthcare field continues to evolve, the role of the registered nurse is expanding, requiring not only clinical expertise but also leadership, clinical decision…