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Park University’s Howell Awards Recognize Leadership Achievements from 2025-26 Academic Year
April 22, 2026
In celebration of the leadership achievements of Park University students, faculty and staff during the 2025-26 academic year, the Office of Student Life and the Park Student Government Association announced recipients of honors as part of the 31st annual Dr. Doris A. Howell Leadership Awards. The awards program, held on April 15, is named for Howell, a 1944 Park graduate who was an internationally renowned leader in pediatrics and hospice care before passing away in November 2018.
Park University Graphic Design Seniors to Showcase Work on May 3
April 20, 2026
Nine Park University seniors, all majoring in graphic design, will showcase their visual work in print, digital media and illustration during an exhibit on Sunday, May 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the gallery within MADE MOBB, 221 Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City, Mo.
Park University International Center for Music Concert to Feature World-Renowned Pianist Behzod Abduraimov
April 1, 2026
The Park University International Center for Music’s 2025-26 concert season will come to a conclusion on Friday, May 1, as international superstar pianist and 2013 Park ICM graduate Behzod Abduraimov performs at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan., starting at 7:30 p.m.
Park University Earns 2026-27 Top 10 Military Friendly School Designation
March 26, 2026
Park University was notified today that it has earned a 2026-27 Military Friendly® School designation as a Top 10 school in the “Private, Not Offering Doctorate Degree” category. In addition, Park has also been recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly® School.
Park University International Center for Music Hosting Concert Featuring Students from its String Studios
March 24, 2026
The Park University International Center for Music’s 2025-26 concert season continues on Friday, April 24, with an esteemed lineup of ICM students under the tutelage of its string studio faculty. The concert will take place at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan., starting at 7:30 p.m.
Park University International Center for Music Orchestra Concert to Feature Guest Conductor Jason Seber
March 17, 2026
The Park University International Center for Music Orchestra will perform its annual spring concert on Friday, April 17, starting at 7:30 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.
Park University Appoints Drew Whipple as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services
March 4, 2026
Park University has appointed Drew Whipple as the associate vice president for enrollment services, effective March 4.
Important Park University International Center for Music Update
March 3, 2026
Important update on Park University’s International Center for Music.