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Park University International Center for Music’s Orchestra to Hold Fall Concert on Oct. 3
September 9, 2025
The Park University International Center for Music Orchestra will host its first event of the 2025-26 ICM concert season — its annual fall concert — on Friday, Oct. 3, starting at 7:30 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University’s Parkville Campus.

Park University Announces Alumni Association 2025 Honorees and Gault Service Award
September 8, 2025
The Park University Alumni Association has announced the 2025 honorees of its annual awards. A ceremony recognizing the recipients, along with the University’s 2025 Athletics Wall of Honor awardees (announced in June) and the Paul H. Gault Service Award, will be held as part of Park’s Homecoming Weekend festivities on Friday, Sept. 26, starting at 3 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.

The Crow’s Nest — September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
The Crow’s Nest newsletter for September 5, 2025.

Park University’s 2025 Hauptmann Lecture to Discuss the American Decline and Crisis of Liberal Order
September 4, 2025
A presentation on “The Great Unravelling: American Decline and the Crisis of Liberal Order” will be the focus of Park University’s 33rd annual Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture Series event on Thursday, Sept. 18, starting at 6 p.m. in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theater inside Alumni Hall on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.

Park University International Center for Music’s 23rd Season Kicks Off Sept. 5 with Violist Carr, Pianist Petrova
August 6, 2025
The Park University International Center for Music’s 2025-26 concert season will begin on Friday, Sept. 5, with a performance by violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova showcasing classical music created entirely by female composers. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.

Park University and Central Bank Forge Future-Focused Partnership During Milestone Year
August 1, 2025
Park University and Central Bank have announced a new strategic partnership naming Central Bank the Proud Banking Partner of Park University. The collaboration launches during Park’s 150th anniversary year and reflects a joint commitment to supporting student success, building financial confidence, and celebrating school pride for years to come.

Kristina Bright Appointed Senior Director of Enrollment Marketing at Park University
August 1, 2025
Park University has recently appointed Kristina Bright to the role of senior director of enrollment marketing.

Park University Senior Art Students Exhibit Rescheduled
July 30, 2025
An art exhibit featuring Park University senior art students that was originally set to take place earlier this summer has been rescheduled and is currently on display in the Campanella Gallery, located inside Norrington Center on Park’s flagship Parkville Campus.

Park University Promotes Biles to Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations
July 29, 2025
Brad Biles has been promoted to the role of senior director of communications and public relations at Park University, effective immediately.