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Avila President Slepitza Announces a Return to Campus for Fall 2021

Dear Avila University Community, It is my pleasure to announce that Avila University is preparing a return to campus this Fall. This will include – as much as is possible — in-person instruction, service, and events. The University will continue to follow the health and safety guidelines provided by the City of Kansas City, Missouri,...

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Avila Nursing Aids KC Vaccination Effort

Seniors and juniors from Avila University’s School of Nursing served at two Kansas City hospitals this semester as part of the on-going COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Nearly 90 seniors and juniors began vaccinating first responders on Friday, February 5 at North Kansas City Hospital and Overland Park Regional Medical Center. “Our students’ willingness to aid in...

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Avila Announces Workforce Development Academy

KC Rising-inspired initiative designed to give businesses and workers dynamic, essential workplace skills...

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Remote Steer Dinner & Auction Rallies Avila Community to Support Student Scholarships

Donors helped raise more than $940,000 in event's 45th year...

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Phillips Earns 2020 MarCom Platinum Award

VisCom Senior's PSA Campaign ‘Be You, Stay Strong’ Raises Awareness of Student Mental Health...

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Avila Adds Varsity Wrestling and Bowling Programs for Fall 2021

The Avila University Department of Athletics unveiled Saturday, December 19, 2020, its plans to add men’s and women’s wrestling and men’s and women’s bowling as the newest Avila varsity programs, raising the school’s total to 16 varsity sports. All four teams will begin competition in the 2021-22 school year. “I’m really excited to announce the...

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Eight Avila University Students Inducted into National Premedical Honor Society

The Avila University Zeta chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta inducted eight new members into the national premedical honor society on April 14. The following students were inducted as part of the ceremony: Karla Alvarado – Kansas City, KS – Sophomore – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Kenzie Beeler – Greenwood, MO – Senior – Kinesiology Alexander...

St. Joseph Educational Ministries: Innovation in Catholic Education

Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province Establish St. Joseph Educational Ministries

Empowering the laity to continue the mission of Catholic education The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet of the St. Louis province are proud of the five educational institutions they founded and want to see their impact on Catholic education continue for generations to come. To achieve this goal,the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet...

KCUR Highlights Avila Football Success

Kansas City public radio station KCUR featured Avila University football coach Marc Benavidez and senior wide receiver Christian Hopkins to discuss the team’s success in 2020 and the team’s incredible turnaround in the past several years on Wednesday, January 27. Appearing on Up to Date with Steve Kraske, Benavidez and Hopkins spoke about the team’s...

Avila Adds Varsity Wrestling and Bowling Programs for Fall 2021

Feed Your Friends Community Pantry Featured on KSHB 41

Prior to Thanksgiving, Kansas City NBC affiliate KSHB 41 highlighted the work of Avila’s Feed Your Friends community pantry during their evening broadcast on Tuesday, November 24. Concentrating on the risk of food insecurity amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Lea Morven—graduate student and food pantry coordinator—explained to viewers how Feed Your Friends opened at a critical...

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...

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Ashcraft Earns Research Foundation’s Teaching Excellence Award March 23, 2021
Megan Ashcraft, MSN, RN, CNE, assistant professor in the Avila University School of Nursing, received the Teaching Excellence Award from The Research Foundation in recognition of her skill and excellence in the classroom. In receiving the annual award, Ashcraft received a $1,000 honorarium and is also eligible to for up to $5,000 in funding toward...
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McCray, Rowland named 2021 MACTE Outstanding Beginning Teachers March 16, 2021
Two alumnae of the Avila University School of Education, Athena McCray ’20 and Ashley Rowland ’20, received the Outstanding Beginning Teachers Award from the Missouri Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (MACTE) this February and were recognized during the MACTE Spring Conference March 8-9. Created to identify and recognize early-career teachers, the MACTE awards the...
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Avila Theatre Earns Honors at Kennedy Center Regional Festival February 12, 2021
Production of Twenty20s earned cast, students, faculty Certificates of Merit in January...
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Paul Wolf Named Head Bowling Coach at Avila University February 9, 2021
The Avila University Department of Athletics announced Paul Wolf as the first head coach of the University’s newly-unveiled men’s and women’s bowling teams, which will begin competition in the 2021-22 school year. “We are excited about the addition of bowling,” Avila University Director of Athletics Shawn Summe said. “People who have never seen a collegiate...
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Avila Athletics Names Karwath Head Wrestling Coach January 26, 2021
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Avila University Department of Athletics announced Graham Karwath as the first head coach of the department’s newly-unveiled men’s and women’s wrestling teams, which will begin competition in the 2021-22 school year. “I am really excited to welcome Graham to the Avila Athletics family,” said Avila University Director of Athletics Shawn...
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Nearly 400 Undergraduates Named to Fall 2020 Dean’s List January 21, 2021
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...
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Avila University joins with the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in condemning the violence at the Capitol January 9, 2021
Avila University joins with the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in condemning the violence at the Capitol. It was an assault of the most serious nature, threatening elected leaders and attempting to thwart a democratic process, which led to the loss of life. It deserves a swift and sure response to hold those responsible to the fullest...
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Hunter Hoggatt Hauls in KCAC Defensive Player of the Week Honors December 23, 2020
A key piece of the defensive puzzle in a two more victories for Avila men’s basketball this past week, Hunter Hoggatt has been named the KCAC Defensive Player of the Week for the week of December 14-20, the conference announced Monday. The freshman guard from Sapulpa, Oklahoma has been one of the Eagles’ most consistent and most dynamic offensive...
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Taniya Tease Takes Home KCAC Defensive Player of the Week Award
After two career defensive outings in a pair of Eagle home games, Taniya Tease of Avila women’s basketball has been named the KCAC Defensive Player of the Week for the week of December 14-20, the conference announced Monday. An offensive mainstay since game, the first-year guard from Tulsa, Oklahoma was strong as usual on the offensive side of the...
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More than 20 Complete Teaching Certification December 16, 2020
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...
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Avila President Slepitza Announces a Return to Campus for Fall 2021

Avila Nursing Aids KC Vaccination Effort

Avila Announces Workforce Development Academy

Remote Steer Dinner & Auction Rallies Avila Community to Support Student Scholarships

Phillips Earns 2020 MarCom Platinum Award

Avila Adds Varsity Wrestling and Bowling Programs for Fall 2021

Eight Avila University Students Inducted into National Premedical Honor Society

Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province Establish St. Joseph Educational Ministries

KCUR Highlights Avila Football Success

Avila Adds Varsity Wrestling and Bowling Programs for Fall 2021

Feed Your Friends Community Pantry Featured on KSHB 41

Fansher, Eckinger Dating App Research Highlighted in Psychology Today

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