- Moshonov-Cohavi Receives JLP Faculty Innovation Grant
Hadas Moshonov-Cohavi, Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the School of Computer Science & Mathematics, received the Jeanne Lillig Patterson (JLP) Faculty Innovation Grant this May to examine the efficacy of standardized testing in college admissions. The nearly $5000 award will allow Moshonov-Cohavi to develop guiding principles for advisors to accurately place incoming students into appropriate...
- Avila Theatre Earns Honors at Kennedy Center Regional Festival
Production of Twenty20s earned cast, students, faculty Certificates of Merit in January...
- Fansher, Eckinger Dating App Research Highlighted in Psychology Today
Psychology Today recently featured research from Avila researchers Ashley K. Fansher, Ph.D. and Sara Eckinger about differences between users and non-users of dating apps. Fansher, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, and Eckinger, Program Coordinator for Eagles Aware, originally published their study in the academic journal Deviant Behavior in March earlier this year. In...
- Timothy Klocko named Avila University VP for Finance and Administration
Avila University today announced the appointment of Timothy Klocko as vice president for finance and administration. In this role, Klocko will oversee all aspects of the financial life of the University, providing management and direction for Avila’s financial activities....
- Koehler Recognized for Outstanding Community Service
Tracy Koehler, MSN, RN, assistant professor in the Avila University School of Nursing, recently received the Outstanding Community Service Award from the Research Foundation of Kansas City....
- John Roushkolb Joins Avila Athletics as Sports Information Director/Assistant Athletic Director
Avila University recently named John Roushkolb as Sports Information Director/Assistant Athletic Director, where he will oversee publicity for the University’s 14 athletics programs....
- Avila University Announces New Director of Community Engagement
Avila University has recently hired Anastasia Caffrey, MBA, as director of community engagement. This is a new position at the university to further support student success by garnering internships, research experiences and other meaningful partnerships in the community....
- National Associations of Advisors to the Health Professions Honors Avila Dean
Larry Garrison Sullivan, Ph.D., dean of the College of Science and Health, was awarded the Carol Baffi-Dugan Award for Service by the National Associations of Advisors to the Health Professions (NAAHP) at this year’s national meeting....
- Alexandra Adams, Ed.D. Joins Avila University as Vice President to Lead University Enrollment Efforts
Alexandra Adams, Ed.D. has accepted the position of Vice President for Enrollment Management at Avila University and will begin her new role in August. Adams is tasked with leading enrollment and retention efforts, student services and athletics....
- Avila University Faculty attend University of Notre Dame’s peace studies Summer Institute
Avila University was invited to attend the tenth annual Summer Institute (SI) for Faculty at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies from June 11-15....
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