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Park University Recognizes 2024-25 Academic Achievements at Annual Honors Convocation
April 29, 2025
Park University students, faculty and staff were recognized for their exceptional scholarly efforts from the 2024-25 academic year as part of the University’s annual Honors Convocation held on April 23 on the flagship Parkville Campus. The University acknowledged outstanding students, faculty and staff with a variety of special awards, in addition to a number of departmental academic honors.
Park University Senior Art Students to Hold Pair of Exhibits
April 28, 2025
Park University will host a pair of exhibits over the next few months showcasing the work of six senior art students. Both exhibits, which are open to the public, will take place in the Campanella Gallery, located inside Norrington Center on Park’s flagship Parkville Campus.
Park University Commencement Set for May 10; Jeanette Prenger to Present Keynote, Receive Honorary Doctorate
April 23, 2025
Jeanette Hernandez Prenger, founder and chief executive officer of Kansas City, Mo., based ECCO Select, will present the keynote address during Park University’s Kansas City Area Commencement on Saturday, May 10. The ceremony will be held at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Mo., starting at 10 a.m.
Catherine O’Sullivan Appointed Director of Development and Alumni Engagement at Park University
April 21, 2025
Catherine O’Sullivan has been appointed to the role of director of development and alumni engagement within the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at Park University, effective today.
Park University’s Howell Awards Recognize Leadership Achievements from 2024-25 Academic Year
April 18, 2025
In celebration of the leadership achievements of Park University students, faculty and staff during the 2024-25 academic year, the Office of Student Life and the Park Student Government Association announced recipients of honors as part of the 30th annual Dr. Doris A. Howell Leadership Awards. The awards program, held on April 16, 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.
Dr. Kathrine Swanson Appointed Interim President at Park University
April 17, 2025
Park University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Kathrine Swanson, Ed.D., to serve as the University’s interim president, effective Wednesday, April 23.
Park University Graphic Design Students to Showcase Work on May 9
April 16, 2025
Park University graphic design students will celebrate the pop art era with its Senior Graphic Design Show on Friday, May 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the VIP Special Event Space in Parkville (160 S. Main St.). Admission to the event is free and open to the public.
Concert Featuring Ioudenitch Father-Daughter Duo to Close Out Park University International Center for Music Season
April 11, 2025
The 2024-25 concert season finale for the Park University International Center for Music will showcase the father-daughter duo of pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch and violinist Maria Ioudenitch on Wednesday, May 7, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.
Park University will be Well-Represented at Quadrennial Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
April 10, 2025
A trio of pianists from Park University’s International Center for Music have been announced among the 30 selected to participate in the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, to be held Wednesday, May 21, through Saturday, June 7, in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Crow’s Nest Newsletter — April 7, 2025
April 7, 2025
The Crow’s Nest newsletter for April 7, 2025.