- This I Believe: A powerful collection of essays shaping Avila Freshman Seminar StudentsFor over 50 years, Avila has been presenting The Harry S. Truman Distinguished Lecture as a way to deepen student…
- Three New Graduate STEM Programs Pave the Way for Student SuccessSTEM programs (science, technology, engineering, and math) are on the rise and in demand as students seek opportunities that will…
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- Social Work Senior Colloquium Showcases Inspiring ChangeThe Avila Social Work Department hosted its annual Senior Colloquium on May 2, 2023, with eight Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students presenting their research to an audience and expert Capstone Project rater Heather Tice, LSCSW, LCSW. Tice is an Avila BSW alumna and medical social worker. She is currently an Adjunct Instructor in the…
- Avila Students Skip the Beach to Serve the Dear NeighborIf you could go anywhere for spring break, where would you go? Eleven Avila students volunteered to spend their break serving at Bethlehem Farm in Pence Springs, West Virginia. “Bethlehem Farm is a Catholic Community in Appalachia that transforms lives through service with the local community and the teaching of sustainable practices.” The group was…
- Avila Commencement Celebrates 391 New GraduatesAvila University Welcomes its 105th Graduating Class During commencement exercises on May 14 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, the Colleges of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Science & Health, and Professional Schools held individual graduation ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate degree earners throughout the day to fulfill social distancing requirements. “It is wonderful for…
- Annual Social Work Senior Colloquium Showcases Social LeadersThe Avila Social Work Department hosted its annual Senior Colloquium on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, with 10 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students presenting their research to an audience and expert Capstone Project rater Matthew Loehr, Ph.D. As part of their program, students learn that successful social workers demonstrate nine core competencies. BSW students identify…
- New Nursing/Social Work Collaboration Invites Students Into Real-Life Simulations“Social Workers and nurses work closely in any medical setting and we felt it would be useful for them to better understand each other’s roles when it came to caring for patients. We also saw this as an opportunity to apply knowledge and increase team-building skills,” said Avila Assistant Professor and Director of Field Education,…