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Avila University recently announced its Fall 2022 Dean’s List recipients, recognizing the academic excellence of the more than 330 undergraduate students who earned the distinction. The dean’s list comprises undergraduate students who meet requirements in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Professional Schools. All full-time admitted undergraduate students are eligible for the dean’s list....

Cameron Leathers was an Avila STEM scholar and recently graduated in May 2022 with a bachelor’s in computer science. He now works at WellSky in Overland Park as a Support Analyst.  “It’s the world headquarters. We supply medical, at-home personal care software to people all over the nation. I take incoming calls and emails from...

Avila University recently announced its Spring 2022 Dean’s List recipients, recognizing the academic excellence of the more than 310 undergraduate students who earned the distinction. The dean’s list comprises undergraduate students who meet requirements in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Professional Schools, and Science and Health. All full-time admitted undergraduate students are...

After teaching mathematics for over 20 years at the College of the Ozarks, Avila Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Professor of Mathematics, Craig Haile, Ph.D., moved to the Kansas City area when his wife accepted a new job. He completed his first academic year at Avila and was recently published as a contributing author in...

Avila 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...

Avila Assistant Professor Lida Khalafi, Ph.D., was recently awarded the Undergraduate Analytical Research Program (UARP) grant ($10,000) from the Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP). This grant is awarded to promote high-quality, innovative undergraduate research in the field of analytical chemistry. This grant aims to promote the training and development of undergraduate students in...

Avila student Cesar Valderrama is one of 200 students selected for the 2022 Stay the Course Grant. This program is increasingly important due to the pandemic.  “I am very honored to have received this grant and thankful for the continued support from my professors. I am hoping to continue my education in Computer Science. With...

Twenty seniors from Avila’s School of Imaging Science recently attended the Missouri Society of Radiologic Technologists’ annual conference on April 6-8 in Columbia, Missouri. Attendees experienced lectures about advancements in the field and best practices for improving patient care and competed against students from other programs in Missouri in a fast-paced, competitive “Ray Bowl.”  “The...