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Today as part of the international men's march to stop rape, sexual assault, and gender violence, the men of Avila donned red pumps to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. It wasn't easy. It wasn't always pretty. But it was an important opportunity to raise awareness in the community.
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It is with much sadness that we share the sudden passing of Dr. Larry Garrison Sullivan today. For 47 years, Dr. Garrison Sullivan served Avila University and its students. Information about services and opportunities to share your memories will be given in the coming days.
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Senior Shabari Jones has been selected by the American Football Coaches Association to the NAIA All-American First-Team. Top 5 NAIA offensive lineman in the country! "I don't think this award could have gone to a greater person or player." - Head Coach Marc Benavidez Congrats!
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Avila University mourns the loss of head baseball coach Daryl Cronk early Sunday morning. More details and plans to celebrate his life will be shared as they become available. To read more about Coach Cronk, visit bit.ly/3JkPaPZ
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Here we go! New @kcacsports conference logo going down on the Mabee Fieldhouse court. #AUnation #AUproud #SoarEagles
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Shandon Boone stepped onto Avila's campus driven and with a plan. Now he's taking the next step: dental school. Read his story in the latest installment of the Inspired Students series today: bit.ly/2wps9dO
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That's #OurAvila 💜🦅🏀
Congrats to @Avila_Athletics on your 2020 #KCACwbb Championship today! Looking good in your Champion tees provided by @BSNKansas and @BSNSPORTS!
@sportsinkansas @KansasPregame @KansasSportsNet @OklaSports_Joey @NAIA
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Eagles Football! 🏈 Saturdays on the hill. Firing up the Eagle Empire student section. Defending the Z. It's epic. #BackToCampus we come.
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The gridiron isn't the only place senior Chijioke Eguzo excelled at Avila. Read about how a passion for video games is paving the way for a career in computer science. bit.ly/2USxLqy
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#15 Avila Eagles can secure their first-ever post-season NAIA tournament berth with win on Saturday! Help us #DefendTheZ and #FillTheHill at 1 p.m.
bit.ly/3DXztMR
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Oh Yes We Did! Avila just REDUCED TUITION pricing by 33% with The Avila Promise. Check this out. ow.ly/qakt30eSrK1 #AvilaInspired
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Welcome To Avila! Football move-in day for more than 100 athletes. Unpack your cleats, it's time to get to work: 24 days 'til the @kcacsports opener. #ProtectTheZ #AUnation #AvilaProud
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#AuNation Former Chiefs lineman Eric Hicks takes over Avila football program kansascity.com/sports/colleg…
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The 🦅 has landed. Welcome Alex! #DefendTheZ
Super excited to announce my commitment to Avila University! Huge thanks to my family, friends, and Gilbert football for the continuous support! 🦅🟣⚫️#eaglevi21on
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It's time #EagleEmpire! Time to send off your KCAC Champions to our first-ever NAIA post-season tournament. Meet up in the lot between Mabee and Whitfield on Friday by 7:45 a.m. and cheer on #OurAvila Eagles Football team!
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The honors are rolling in for Avila football with the announcement of KCAC All-Conference selections. - Quarterback Eli Williams, KCAC Offensive Player of the Year - Coach Alexander, Assistant Coach of the Year - Coach Benavidez, Football Coach of the Year bit.ly/3OoyVEJ
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As a precautionary measure, the University is extending Spring Break for undergraduate students through March 22, 2020, and moving to remote learning classes starting March 23. Updates will be provided frequently via email, social networks, and at avila.edu/healthy-eagles
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Senior Dani Rehor recently earned a research grant for her study of regeneration in flatworms. 'The pathway has similar components in humans, so the research can aid in better understanding developmental disorders and diseases, as well as cancers.' More: bit.ly/2CRzF14
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Avila University day classes will be canceled on Wednesday, February 5 so that we can all celebrate with the city. Check CANVAS for online assignments. Evening classes starting at 5:30 p.m. or later will still meet. University offices will close for the day. Go Chiefs!
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Who are Avila University students? These are Avila University students. #AvilaProud #ServingTheDearNeighbor #AvilaInspired
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Kathy Quinn from @fox4kc was on campus today to surprise Coach Je'Kel Smith with a "Pay It Forward" award. Coach was nominated by Ryan Graves and surrounded by his team. The segment will air Monday, then the story be available on their website: bit.ly/2UxIXWQ #AvilaProud
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#Historic 10 wins. KCAC Champions. NAIA Playoff Bound. Read all about it:
avilaathletics.com/article/3…
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Avila University day classes are cancelled and offices will be closed on Wednesday January 23, 2019 due to weather and road conditions.
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#AvilaProud The Fox4 segment runs today, but you can see it here first. Congrats Coach Smith!
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Avila University is intent on moving back to on-campus learning for Fall 2020. "We can't wait to see our students back on campus this fall." Avila President Ronald Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA avila.edu/user/avila-campus-…
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New year, new students, and new traditions. Last evening the campus came out for our first "Ignite the Flame" welcome celebration. Big trikes. Bigger corn dogs. Plus, the big unveiling of Avila's new fight song choreographed by @Avila_Cheer and @aviladance #AUnation
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To say we are proud of our home team would be an understatement. Congrats to the @Royals! #TookTheCrown #BeInspired
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Stay active Eagles! 🦅 🦅 It may be a virtual world but Avila strength and conditioning Coach C. @AvilaSandC has a plan. His Stay-in Day 1 work out is on YouTube piped.video/VRHQUKNzxqw #TogetherWeAreMore Share your workouts with the #EagleEmpire with the #OurAvila hashtag
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As of 8:10 a.m., Avila University is closed today (February 20) for inclement weather. Stay safe out there, Eagles!
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Wow. And she still has a lot of innings left to pitch at Avila!
SB: Congratulations to junior pitcher Kayleigh Behymer on becoming the first @Avila_Softball player to reach 40 career victories.
Behymer is now 40-18 in 61 career starts with a 2.60 ERA over 389 innings.
#AUSoftball🦅 #AvilaProud
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🏀 Watch #OurAvila Eagles in the KCAC Championship game tonight as they play in the KCAC Conference Championship at 6p vs. No. 20 Sterling College. If you missed the Fan Van heading to Wichita, watch tonight’s championship game on ESPN3 es.pn/2Ieo8vf @Avila_Athletics
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Welcome Eagles! #Repost hannahw312 with repostapp
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You softball girls are officially enrolled in college!!! #SoarEagles 💜🦅
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Each year, Avila recognizes one outstanding member of the senior class who best represents the mission, values and characteristics of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet. Congratulations to Mia Rosinski, the 2018 Jeanne Collins Thompson Ariston Recipient. #AvilaInspired
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Congratulations #ClassOf2020 Those diplomas look good on you! Cap & Gown pick up today 'til 3p 💜 🎓
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Avila ranks in the Top 50 Best Small Colleges in the U.S.
bestcollegereviews.org/top/s…
#AvilaInspired #AvilaPride #BestColleges
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Well deserved Coach C. Avila's students and student/athletes are better because of your knowledge, passion and inspiration.
SB: Congratulations to Coach C (@AvilaStrength), who was awarded a 2017 @HeartSportsNews Championship ring from @Avila_Softball during today’s Senior Day celebration. #ProgramPioneer #AUSoftball🦅
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Today, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City Chancellor Beatty and Avila President Burkee made a $13.7 million scholarship commitment for up to 50 MCC students annually to complete their bachelor's degree from Avila tuition-free.
To read more bit.ly/3kyYLe1
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She was robbed! Avila's Kayla Robinson runs through the outfield wall to make catch, lands in the #2 spot on @espn Top 10 Plays of the day. You make the call, but how was that catch not #1? #AlliN #AvilaInspired piped.video/kcyugG6mKpM
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Very proud of Avila President Ron Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA. One of Ingram's 2018 Icons of Education.
ingrams.com/article/icons-of…
#AvilaProud #AvilaInspired
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Congratulations Avila Softball team - first ever Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament Champions!
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Welcome Eagle! Glad to have defending the Z next season.
Congratulations to Sean Davis signing his letter of intent to continue his Catholic education and football career @AvilaUniversity. We are proud of you. Congrats to Bryan and @LynnEDavis6K too! #LBisForever #Purple&GoldForever
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#OurAvila Eagles 🏀 are in Hillsboro, KS today vs. Tabor College Women tip at 5p Men tip at 7p #EagleEmpire @Avila_WBBall @avilamensBB
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Yesterday, the new first year class at Avila University served at Harvesters, packing 76,122 total lbs. of product which is about 12,500 meals! #AvilaProud #WorthDignityPotential
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Let's play two! Home opener for the Eagles, tomorrow (can you believe it?!? wasn't it -5 yesterday?) vs. the @PeruState Bobcats. Game 1 of the doubleheader at noon. #DefendTheZ The teams are back for another doubleheader on Sunday.
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#DearNeighborDay #DND17 Over 200 students, faculty and staff volunteered to "serve the dear neighbor without distinction." Avila's mission.
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Another Eagle 🦅 has landed! Welcome Garrett! #DefendTheZ
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Welcome to Avila, Sarah! Looking forward to seeing you around campus. #TheEagleHasLanded #WorthDignityPotential
So I’ll be transferring to Avila after the semester ends. I’ll miss PSU, but I’m pretty excited for a new start. #AvilaProud
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This weekend donors, friends, supporters, staff, students and faculty again raised over $1 million for student scholarships during the annual Steer Dinner & Auction. Each scholarship dollar raised underlines Avila's status as Kansas City's private university of access. #ThankYou
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Avila Pres. Ronald Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA announced that the University will close Friday in recognition of Juneteenth. "Now, more than ever, it’s important for us to find moments of clarity, connection, and community." Pres. Slepitza's full remarks: bit.ly/3hzRuES
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Due to the weather in and around Kansas City, day classes are canceled for Monday, November 26, 2018. A decision on evening/night classes will be made early Monday afternoon. Stay warm and safe.
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More than 220 Avila students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends
answered the call of #DearNeigborDay2016 today!
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The first snow on campus is always sparkly ❄️ The snow in February, that's another adjective.
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While the university is working off-campus, Avila's on-campus food pantry is still in high demand. Open to anyone associated with Avila, the pantry is open inside Dallavis Center thanks to amazing volunteers and campus safety. You can help. Donate here amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2O…
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"Never fall so deeply in love with your narrative that it can't change" - Jonathan M. Katz #AvilaTLS15
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More than 400 undergraduates earned Fall 2018 Dean's List honors by successfully completing a minimum of 12 credit hours while maintaining a 3.5 GPA or better. Congratulations! #AvilaProud bit.ly/2HQr9ov
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Welcome Eagle! #AUNation nitter.app/JamirCrawford7/status/…
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We can't wait to see you back on campus this fall. That's #OurAvila plan. Now, there's still a lot to do, but we'll be here all summer preparing. Whatever the social distancing, health and safety guidelines will be in place at that time, we'll be ready. And we can't wait.
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The Avila Promise has now been revealed and it's a game changer. Go to avila.edu/promise for details. #AvilaInspired #AvilaPromise
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"We want to be near family and friends again, and go to large gatherings like sporting events, but most importantly we want to keep our children safe & healthy." - Coach Charles Alexander, football defensive coordinator #GetYours and get back in the game. avila.edu/VAXfacts
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Just announced! Avila University is offering a 25% tuition discount to all displaced, laid off, terminated, or furloughed workers. This discount includes your spouse or partner as well. To find out more, let's talk. Schedule a virtual visit here: bit.ly/38uwtH5
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The walls are going up! When complete these first walls will enclose the expanded scene shop in the new Goppert Performing Arts Center. Projected to open for the Fall 2020 theatre season, the #GoppertPAC will be a new welcoming face on our campus' north side. #WeAreAU
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Avila University welcomed Kansas City Mayor @QuintonLucasKC to campus today. Mayor Lucas spoke with members of the @SouthKCChamber and community members before meeting with Avila President Ronald Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA and Gregory Lever '85, chair of the Avila board of counselors.
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A quick look back at Fall 2019 on the Avila campus and a peek of what's ahead in 2020. #OurAvila 😃 🆕 📆 🦅
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Don't forget the #Avila Pep Rally on August 22nd beginning at 3:34 in the fieldhouse. Go Eagles!
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Classes begin TODAY. We wish all students a wonderful semester. We are glad you're here. #AvilaInspired #Avila100
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Avila University welcomed the 104th class of students to campus during Convocare. The flame represents the entire Avila community, both past and present. Each student is offered a candle from this flame as a sign of commitment to the University's values and mission. #AvilaFamily
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#SoarEagles! Congrats on first victory of the season.
FB: McClary, Eagles fly past Graceland for first victory of the season
- avilaathletics.com/article/1…
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Four athletes from Savannah HS in Georgia will stay together and play together at Avila. Welcome Eagles! ow.ly/EdgO30igsoN
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For 70+ years #OurAvila nursing faculty has been here educating and training the frontline. We may be working from home, but we're still with you: mentoring, teaching, and preparing tomorrow's nurses today. Stay safe. #AvilaProud
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And another Eagle has landed! Welcome to #OurAvila Annamarie
🎓💚Senior Spotlight: Annamarie💚🎓 Annamarie was on Varsity all four years and Senior Captain. Her favorite memory is a tie: cheering at Football games or winning State two years in a row. She signed to Cheer for Avila University. We will miss you Annamarie and we are so proud!
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Avila University classes and offices will be closed Friday, Sept. 2 at noon so that our community can attend the funeral of student Justin Barbee - our teammate, friend, and Avila Eagle. Thank you for supporting Justin's family through this difficult time piped.video/YvjxcSOZZLo
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Can't get enough Avila athletics? Follow these tweets @Avila_Athletics @AvilaTFXC @Avila_Eagles_VB @avila_wsoc (women's soccer) @AUMSoccer (men's soccer) @Avila_Softball @AvilaBaseball @Avila_WBBall @AvilaBasketball @CoachBenavidez (football head coach) @aviladance
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Sister Marie Joan Harris will be honored with the Buck O'Neil Seat at Kauffman Stadium on July 22. #AvilaProud
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"Dear Avila Community, I am saddened, angry, devastated. We must do more to end the racism that has brought us to this point in history. Love of the Dear Neighbor without Distinction must be more than just words."
- Pres. Slepitza's full statement: bit.ly/3eHVukp
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Monday is coming. Your professors and the IT staff are working looooong hours to get ready. Prepare yourself. Log into Canvas now. Check out all the bells 🔔 🔔 and whistles. IT has placed a link for best practices and tech assistance on your desktop. #TogetherWeAreMore #OurAvila
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