Smeed Installed as 18th President
On April 22, 2022, Park University formally installed Shane B. Smeed as its 18th President. During his inauguration address titled “You Belong at Park University,” Smeed said:
“If you are the first in your family ever to seek a college education, you belong at Park University.
If you have served our country and want to advance in a military or civilian career, you belong at Park University.
If you believe in excellence in teaching and learning, you belong at Park University.
If you believe that transforming lives through quality, accessible higher education is a noble pursuit, you belong at Park University.
And, if you want to make your community and this world a better place, you belong at Park University.”