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Professor Larry Altman Recognized for Groundbreaking Legal Writing on Native Sovereignty  Avila University is proud to celebrate Professor Larry Altman, recipient of the Missouri Bar Foundation’s W. Oliver Rasch Award, one of the state’s most esteemed honors for scholarly legal writing. His award-winning article, published in the Journal of the Missouri Bar, examines the constitutionality...

September 26, 2025 – Kansas City, Mo.Avila University proudly celebrates alumna Kimberly Sixta, who has been named the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year. Sixta, a Social Studies teacher at Ruskin High School in the Hickman Mills C-1 School District, becomes the 57th recipient of the honor since the program’s inception in 1957. Sixta earned...

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 pathways program that allows students from Kazakhstan to begin their studies at KBTU and complete their degrees at Avila University. Students will have the option to finish their programs either...

Dr. Andy Jett named Interim President KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August 5, 2025) – The Avila University Board of Trustees has announced that after three impactful years of growth and leadership as President of Avila University, Dr. Jim Burkee is stepping down August 31, having accepted the role as President of Saint Leo University in St....

As the healthcare field continues to evolve, the role of the registered nurse is expanding, requiring not only clinical expertise but also leadership, clinical decision making, and a deeper understanding of healthcare systems. At Avila University, the RN to BSN program empowers licensed registered nurses to advance their careers with confidence. Designed for working professionals,...

For many students, the decision to attend college close to home or venture far away marks the first major crossroads in their adult lives,  one that can profoundly shape their identity, independence, and overall college experience. Choosing to attend college at home can make the transition to campus life less overwhelming for students, as having...

Real Nurses. Real Results. Real Growth at Avila. As the healthcare field continues to evolve, the role of the registered nurse is expanding, requiring not only clinical expertise but also leadership, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of healthcare systems. At Avila University, the Online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed to...

College can be a mix of thrilling and challenging times for students as we navigate classes and social activities while trying to excel in our studies with the study methods in place. However, established study routines can significantly impact our academic achievements. Here are seven reliable approaches to enhance your journey and achieve the best...

With 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 to celebrate. We’ve come a long way since 2023, a record year for enrollment with over 1,300 new eagles, to a record-breaking 2025 – 2026 school year with nearly 3,400...

APRIL 21, 2025, It is with deep sorrow and reverence that Avila University joins the global Catholic community in mourning the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. As a Catholic institution guided by the values of service, faith, and education without limits, we pause to honor a spiritual leader who redefined the papacy for the...