Avila University Alumni Association

10/23/2026

Congratulations Dr. Badejo!!!

Join us in congratulating Dr. Ibraheem Badejo, proud Avila University alumnus and Chair of our Board of Trustees**, on receiving the 2026 MedTech Color Champion Award!

Presented during MedTech Color's 9th Annual Networking Breakfast in Boston, this prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Badejo's outstanding leadership, innovation, mentorship, and commitment to advancing a more inclusive and equitable MedTech industry.

As both an Avila alumnus and a dedicated leader of our university, Dr. Badejo continues to exemplify the values of service, leadership, and community that define the Avila experience. His commitment to creating opportunities, empowering others, and driving meaningful change is an inspiration to our entire Avila community.

We are proud to call him both an Avila Eagle and a leader of our university!

Congratulations, Dr. Badejo, on this well-deserved honor!

10/22/2026

We are so excited to have Sam Goodwin for our Harry S. Truman Lecture! Get your tickets today.

Mark your calendars for November 18th, as the Harry S. Truman Distinguished Lecture Series returns!

Join bestselling author and keynote speaker Sam Goodwin, who has traversed all 193 countries. His life took an unexpected twist in 2019 when he was unjustly detained in Syria. In his memoir, Saving Sam, he recounts that traumatic journey and the invaluable lessons learned, which now inform his renowned program, Winning Through Uncertainty.

With a background as a former Division I hockey player and a doctorate in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins University, Sam is also an avid private pilot, Ironman triathlete, and teaches entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis.

Don’t miss out on his talk about resilience! Click the link below to sign up.

https://www.avila.edu/avila-life/truman/

10/22/2026

🎃👻 Bring the whole family and join us for Trunk or Treat at Avila University this Sunday! 🍬🕸️

📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 4–5:30 p.m.
📍 Mabee Fieldhouse Parking Lot

We can't wait to see you there! 💜🦅

10/20/2026

You will not want to miss this! Get your tickets today.

https://www.avila.edu/avila-life/truman/

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Sam Goodwin to the Truman Series at Avila University on November 18th! 🎤⁠
⁠
Sam is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and one of the few people to have visited all 193 countries. His global journey took a dramatic turn in 2019 when he was taken hostage and wrongfully imprisoned in Syria. His memoir, Saving Sam, shares that harrowing experience and the hard-won wisdom that came from it, lessons that now shape his signature program, Winning Through Uncertainty.⁠
⁠
A former Division I hockey player with a doctorate in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins, Sam is also a private pilot, Ironman triathlete, and adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis.⁠
⁠
Join us on November 18th at for a powerful conversation on resilience! Use the link below to register for the talk 🔗

https://www.avila.edu/avila-life/truman/

10/19/2026

We loved seeing each and everyone of you this weekend!! 💜

10/17/2026

🏈💜 HAPPY HOMECOMING, AVILA AlUMNI & FRIENDS! 💜🏈

Stop by the VIP TENT today to tailgate before the Avila football game at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy food, drinks, and Eagle pride! 🎉

👕 Homecoming T-shirts are available in the tent!

See you there! 💜🤍

🌮 Don’t forget about the ALL ALUMNI AND FRIENDS BASH at 6:00PM at BARRIO in Red Bridge!!

10/15/2026

💜 Homecoming Weekend is here!

We kicked off the celebration with our Avila community coming together for a special flag raising ceremony. Let the Eagle spirit shine all weekend long!

10/15/2026

Happy St. Teresa of Avila Day! 💜⁠
⁠
May her example remind us to approach each day with open hearts, courageous spirits, and a commitment to serving others. ⁠
⁠

10/13/2026

🎉 TWO DAYS UNTIL AVILA HOMECOMING

Homecoming kicks off Thursday, October 15! 🦅

Join us for a weekend full of campus traditions, alumni gatherings and game day excitement!

📅 October 15–18
💜 All are welcome!

Check out the schedule, make your plans, and get ready to cheer on the Eagles!

10/08/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🦅

Avila Homecoming Weekend is just ONE WEEK away, and we want to know…

Who are you bringing with you back to campus? 👀

Tag the classmates, friends, roommates, or fellow Avila Eagles you’re bringing along for a weekend of reconnecting, celebrating, and making new memories!

🎉 Avila Homecoming Weekend
📅 One week from today!

👉 Register for all Homecoming events here: https://www.avila.edu/alumni/homecoming/