- Four Avila Students Inducted Into TriBeta Honor Society
On Tuesday, April 26, Avila inducted four new members–Chloe Brunswick, Nayley Jimenez, Elisa Nunez, and Hannah Rogers–into the national biology honor society, TriBeta, during the 24th Annual Induction Ceremony. The evening included the induction ceremony by CJ Talton (TriBeta President) and Associate Professor Katie Burgess, Ph.D., dinner for inductees and family guests, and guest speaker...
- Q&A: Hannah Lentell, MSK ’21
Hannah Lentell had a BS in Kinesiology and was working full time. She knew she wanted to earn a master’s degree, but was worried about the time commitment and how she could possibly do both. She met with Dr. Larson at Avila University and found out she could earn her Master of Science in Kinesiology...
- Q&A: Penny Howard, MSCP ’21
Penny Howard graduated from Avila University with her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology in 2021. Howard is now provisionally licensed to provide psychotherapy in Kansas and plans to work in group private practice with individuals and couples. “Avila challenged and prepared me to do this work in a sound, ethical, and soulful manner,” said...
- Q&A: Payton Kinnison, MA.Ed ’22
Payton Kinnison was working a job that wasn’t fulfilling and knew she wanted a career. “Before I started my cert and MA, I was working in the millwork industry as a purchaser (really putting that English major to use lol) and realized that I was simply at an office job, and not doing anything that...
- Q&A: Justin Loman, MSK ’21
Justin Loman came to Avila to earn his Master of Science in Kinesiology and play baseball. “The MSK program was a great fit for me as an athlete and student. The professors were more than willing to work with me if conflicts came up–personal or athletic,” said Loman. Loman graduated from Avila with his MSK...
- Avila’s Institute for Professional Studies: 25 Years of Serving Adult Undergraduates
“Adults over the age of 25 represent roughly 40 percent of enrollment in U.S. higher education. That’s nearly 8 million learners,” (Gallagher, It’s time to reboot our thinking about adult learners in a digitally transformed world – EdSurge news 2021). When the pandemic hit in 2020, enrollment dropped sharply due to economic hardship, changing roles...
- Q&A: Samual Ziglinski, MSCP student
Samual Ziglinski is pursuing a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Avila University. “I wanted the opportunity to work closely with a wide variety of individuals, and approach the field of psychology from a unique, focused perspective,” said Ziglinski. What surprised you about Avila? I was surprised by the quality of staff assisting with...
- Q&A: Vickery Ottaway, current student
Vickery Ottaway knew she wanted to earn her initial teaching certification and then proceed into a master’s program. Avila offers the opportunity for aspiring teachers to earn their certification, start working as a classroom teacher, and then earn their master’s with only an additional 18 credit hours. Why was Avila and their program the right...
- Q&A: Dariah Wixon, MSCP ’19
Dariah Wixon was drawn to Avila University’s smaller class sizes, affordable tuition, and notable counseling program. She graduated with her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology in December of 2019. Wixon is now a Therapist/Counselor at a private practice in Kansas and obtained her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license. What makes Avila special/unique/inspiring to you?...
- Four Avila University Students Inducted Into AED Honor Society
On April 6th, 2022, Emilia Filby: Professional Health Science (Pre-Med/Pre-Pharm), Alexis Bates: Kinesiology, Michael Pinzino: Kinesiology, and Samantha Smith Professional Health Science (Pre-Occupational Therapy), were inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED). Alpha Epsilon Delta serves as an honor society and a service organization. Membership is based on each student’s scholastic achievement. By joining AED, students...