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Park University’s Campanella Gallery to Host Exhibit of Digital Designs

October 3, 2023

The Campanella Gallery at Park University continues its 2023-24 season with an exhibit of digital design works by Merrick Henry, Friday, Oct. 6, through Friday, Dec. 8. A reception for the exhibit and artist will be held on Friday, Oct. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Gallery.

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Homecoming Royalty 2023

October 2, 2023

As part of Park University’s recent Homecoming and Parents Weekend 2023 festivities, six Park students were announced as homecoming royalty during halftime of the men’s soccer match against Mount Mercy University on Sept. 30, as voted on by the student body based on how they exemplify Park’s core values: accountability, civility and respect, excellence, global citizenship, inclusivity and integrity.

Park University 2022-23 Graduates

September 19, 2023

Park University announces its graduates from the 2022-23 academic year. The list of graduates includes those from the University’s flagship campus in Parkville as well as its 38 additional campuses across the country and online worldwide. The University had 2,007 students eligible to graduate — 469 students earned a master’s degree, specialist degree and/or graduate certificate, and 1,538 students received a bachelor’s degree, associate degree and/or undergraduate certificate.

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The Crow’s Nest — September 7, 2023

September 7, 2023

The Crow’s Nest newsletter for September 7, 2023.

Park University Alumni Association 2023 Awards

September 6, 2023

The Park University Alumni Association has announced the 2023 honorees of its four annual awards. A ceremony recognizing the recipients, along with the University’s Athletics Wall of Honor awardees (announced in May), will be held as part of Park’s Homecoming and Parents Weekend festivities on Friday, Sept. 29, starting at 3 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.

Dr. Donald Chrusciel
Chrusciel Appointed Vice President of Finance and Administration

August 28, 2023

Park University announces the appointment of Donald Chrusciel, Ph.D., as its vice president of finance and administration, effective Aug. 28, 2023.

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Park University’s Hauptmann Lecture to Feature Discussion on How Diversity Protects Democracy

August 24, 2023

A presentation on “The Great Experiment: How Diversity Protects Democracy” will be the focus of Park University’s 31st annual Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture Series event on Tuesday, Sept. 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theater inside Alumni Hall on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.

Melissa Ford
Ford Appointed Associate Vice President for Advancement

August 16, 2023

Melissa Ford has been appointed as the associate vice president for advancement at Park University, effective Aug. 16, 2023.

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The Crow’s Nest — August 7, 2023

August 7, 2023

The Crow’s Nest newsletter for August 7, 2023.

Park University Appoints New Deans

August 1, 2023

Park University announces the appointment of Gayle Copeland, Ph.D., and Yang Sun, Ph.D., as deans for the College of Education and Health Professions, and the College of Management, respectively, effective Aug. 1, 2023.

Park University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Park University is a private, non-profit, institution of higher learning since 1875.