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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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- Faith in Athletics: An Evening with JJ NiekroAvila University Campus Ministry invites students to a powerful night of reflection, inspiration, and conversation at Faith in Athletics, featuring guest speaker JJ Niekro, former…
- Avila University and IFAL Launch Online Certificates to Accelerate Workforce Skills in U.S. Food & AgribusinessNew partnership delivers self-paced learning and AI-supported coaching for sustainable supply chains and leadership skills. The Institute of Food & Agribusiness Leadership (IFAL) has joined…
- We Are Community: Demanding Dignity in a Divided TimeAt Avila University, we cannot be silent in the face of fear, division, and the diminishing of human dignity that we are witnessing across our…
- Boyd Pitkin Named Recipient of Robert E. “Ish” Smith Achievement AwardKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Avila University Associate Athletic Director Boyd Pitkin has been named the 2026 recipient of the Robert E. “Ish” Smith Achievement Award…
- Avila University Presents “Dialogue with Descendants” as Part of the Harry S. Truman Distinguished Lecture SeriesKansas City, Mo. — Avila University will host a historic evening of dialogue, reflection, and civic leadership as part of the Harry S. Truman Distinguished…