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In the final installment of his four-part reflection series, President Jim Burkee reflects on Avila University’s identity, the leadership that has fueled its transformation, and the bold vision for its future — grounded in mission and focused on impact. Identity, Focus, and the Road Ahead If there’s one lesson these past three years have reinforced,...

In Part Three of his four-part reflection series, President Jim Burkee recounts Year Three of Avila University’s transformation — a period of record growth, international expansion, and the challenges that come with rapid success. Part 3 of 4: Year Three — Growth Meets Reality, and the Horizon Expands In my first year as President of...

In Part Two of his four-part reflection series, President Jim Burkee recounts Avila University’s remarkable second year — a period of record-breaking enrollment, international expansion, campus renovation, and a bold new spirit of ambition. Part 2 of 4: Year Two — Growth, Growing Pains, and a New Spirit of Possibility As I shared in Part...

In the first of a four-part reflection series, President Jim Burkee recounts Avila University’s challenging first year under his leadership — a period of urgent decisions, high-risk strategies, and a renewed vision that set the stage for transformation. Part 1 of 4: Year One — A University at the Brink Today marks three years since...

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...

KANSAS CITY, MO, May 24, 2023 – Avila announces three new comprehensive agreements–with the government of Algeria, AUNA – The American University in North of Africa, and the Université de CARTHAGE to expand our promise of being the private university of access. Avila University became the first university in the United States to sign a...

Avila University is pleased to announce it is now offering an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degree. This degree completion program is for students with some college experience or who hold an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in any field other than nursing. All students will receive a personalized degree completion plan that equips...

January 12, 2023, KANSAS CITY, MO – Today, the Avila University Department of Athletics named former Kansas City Chiefs standout and Avila assistant football coach Derrick Alexander the university’s new head football coach. “We are very excited to welcome Derrick back to Avila University as our head football coach,” Avila University Director of Athletics Shawn...

After assessing an all-time high of 1,500 U.S. bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on 17 measures of academic quality, U.S. News & World Report has named Avila University #51 in Top Performers on Social Mobility for Midwest regional institutions in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges. While a college degree is still considered the surest path toward...

The 2022-2023  NAIA men’s and women’s wrestling coaches’ top 20 poll ranks three Avila University Eagles In addition, the men’s and women’s teams received in the NAIA rankings as the Eagles prepare for their second season. Avila head coach Graham Karwath begins his second season with the vast majority of the athletes who finished fifth...