- Q&A: Samantha Collins MA.Ed, ’19 and 2020 Kansas Horizon Award Winner
Samantha Collins, MA.Ed is a 2019 graduate of Avila University’s School of Education. A career-changer, Collins went through Avila’s initial teaching certification program before continuing on to earn her Master’s degree. “When I decided to make a switch to be an educator, I knew I wanted to find an accredited, rigorous program with a strong reputation...
- Nearly 300 Undergraduates Named to Spring 2021 Dean’s List
Avila University recently announced its spring 2021 Dean’s List recipients, recognizing the academic excellence of the more than 300 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...
- Nearly 400 Graduate During In-Person Commencement Exercises
Avila University Welcomes its Latest Graduates During commencement exercises on May 15 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 us...
- Snorgrass named VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
New role will begin effective July 1, will oversee broad array of initiatives to improve educational experience...
- Whapham named Vice President of Academic Affairs
Avila University today announced the appointment of Theodore James Whapham, Ph.D., as vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1. In this role, he will support the work of faculty through oversight of curriculum, new curricular activities, academic policies and other areas essential to the University. “I am so pleased to be welcoming Dr. Ted...
- Nearly 400 Undergraduates Named to Fall 2020 Dean’s List
Avila University recently announced its fall 2020 Dean’s List recipients, recognizing the academic excellence of nearly 400 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 eligible for...
- More than 20 Complete Teaching Certification
More than 20 students in the Avila School of Education earned their teaching certifications this December, with nearly half already working in the classroom. While the process for those students completing their certification requirements—or completers—remained the same, the need for teachers and substitutes increased this year due to the pandemic. “We found that due to...
- More than 400 Undergraduates Named to Dean’s List
More than 400 undergraduate students at Avila University earned dean’s list distinction for the spring 2020 semester. 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 eligible for the dean’s list. To be included...
- Q&A: Andy Jett, Ed.D., Dean of the College of Professional Schools
Andy Jett, Ed.D., recently joined Avila University as its new Dean of the College of Professional Schools, overseeing the Schools of Business, Education and Visual & Communication Arts (VisCom), as well as the Avila Advantage Institute for Professional Studies. We asked Andy a few questions about his experience, wide array of academic experience and planning in an...
- Andy Jett Named Dean of College of Professional Schools
Avila University announced Andy Jett, Ed.D. as its new Dean for the College of Professional Schools, effective April 6....
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