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- Memory, Mind Wandering, and Counterfactual Thinking Drives Avila University’s Cognitive Science Lab
While invented in the late 1950s, virtual reality technology is at a new level of cultural awareness thanks to the accessibility of personal VR systems like Oculus and Meta’s creation and promotion of the virtual “Metaverse.” Assistant Professor of Cognitive… - 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 University Growth in 2025: Rooted in Values, Rising with VisionWith record enrollment, doubled revenue, and a new Southwestern campus, Avila University is proving what’s possible when mission meets momentum, showing that we have much…
- Avila University Remembers the Life and Legacy of Pope FrancisAPRIL 21, 2025, It is with deep sorrow and reverence that Avila University joins the global Catholic community in mourning the passing of His Holiness,…
- Avila mourns the loss of dear friend, Jean BuchananIt is with deep sorrow Avila mourns the loss of one of its cherished alumna, long-time friends and supporter, Jean Buchanan. Jean was loved by…
- Avila University Launches New Intramural Sports ProgramFebruary 26, 2025 | Kansas City, MO — Avila University has launched a new intramural sports program, expanding opportunities for students to engage in athletic…