- New HR leadership role reflects Avila’s continued growth
Jody Mitchell has been promoted to a new role as Avila University’s chief people and belonging officer, beginning July 1, 2024. Mitchell had been Avila’s director of human resources since May 2022. She brings abundant knowledge and experience to the university, with more than 25 years of leadership experience in human resources roles at Universal...
- Avila in the Media: Expanding Horizons and Embracing Growth
Each student invited to campus at Avila University brings a unique and valuable perspective, enriching the fabric of our academic community. We recognize that every student’s personal background, experiences, and aspirations contribute to a vibrant and dynamic learning environment. Our institutional focus on meeting the diverse needs of each of our students is at the...
- Five Avila students selected for the 29th Annual Kansas City Artist’s Coalition Undergraduate Student Exhibition
This is a local juried exhibition of university students from Kansas and Missouri and an opportunity for area students to have their work shown at an established gallery here in Kansas City. VisCom Assistant Professor Teresa Johnson encourages her students to enter their work in this exhibition every year. This year’s jurors were Diana &...
- More Growth in Avila’s Personnel
The theme this year seems to continue to be that of growth and advancing personnel is another way Avila is expanding and growing. We are very pleased to announce two advancements that will help catapult the goals of Avila into 2024-25 academic year and beyond. Effective April 1st, Dr. Andy Jett has been appointed as...
- Avila University Earns National Accreditation of Educator Preparation Programs
Co-authored by, Sarala Rijal, student writer and contributor Avila is proud to announce another milestone in the university’s commitment to excellence in education – an announcement that will shape the future of Avila’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has awarded full 7-year accreditation to the educator preparation...
- Avila University’s historic year includes $1 million grant from Mabee Foundation
Funding to support needs for growing student body as Avila welcomes largest-ever incoming freshman class Months after welcoming its largest-ever incoming freshman class, Avila University has been awarded a grant of more than $1 million from the Mabee Foundation. With the rapid influx of students on campus, Avila will use the $1,032,753 challenge grant as...
- Education Without Limits
March 4, 2024 It’s an exciting time at Avila University, and our campus is truly energized with an unprecedented string of successes! In the fall, we celebrated our largest-ever incoming freshman class. We’re constantly exploring ways to expand access and introduce new programs. We recently received a challenge grant of more than $1 million from...
- Don’t let the FAFSA keep you from Enrolling Early-
ACT NOW and get the information you need when you need it. The FAFSA can be overwhelming, no doubt. And, it can feel like a lot is riding on it. Plus, on top of the already confusing process, this year, they announced big changes to the form and these changes delayed the application process. Don’t...
- Avila Welcomes the Largest Incoming Class in Institutional History
Avila University enrolled the largest incoming class in institutional history this fall. “We are already ahead of the traditional undergraduate enrollment pace from last year by nearly 200 students – that’s a 70% increase year over year,” said Josh Parisse, vice president of enrollment management. Avila commits to providing “access through affordability, quality individualized education,...
- Social Work Senior Colloquium Showcases Inspiring Change
The 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...