News
Gunderson Steps Down as Park University President
November 24, 2020
President Greg Gunderson, Ph.D., has announced his decision to step down from the presidency of Park University to pursue other opportunities. In the interim, he will assume the position of president emeritus. Park’s Board of Trustees has appointed Shane Smeed as acting president with a view toward effecting a smooth transition.
Navigator Publication
November 19, 2020
Have you spent hours researching, writing and revising an academic research paper? Creating an amazing writing project for one of your courses? After spending hours navigating the rough waters of rigorous academic work, it’s time to celebrate and share your best writing.
Wright Patterson AFB Graduates 2020
November 17, 2020
Park University announces its graduates from the University’s Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Ohio) Campus. These graduates were scheduled to participate in a commencement ceremony on Nov. 15 at the Hope Hotel and Richard C. Holbrook Conference Center on base, but the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The University had 36 students eligible to graduate — three students received a master’s degree, 31 students received a bachelor’s degree and two students received an associate degree.
Mountain Home AFB Graduates 2020
November 16, 2020
Park University announces its graduates from the University’s Mountain Home (Idaho) Air Force Base Campus. These graduates were scheduled to participate in a commencement ceremony on Nov. 15 at the Gunfighter Theater on base, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event was cancelled. The University had 12 students eligible to graduate — 10 students received a bachelor’s degree and two students received an associate degree.
Fort Leonard Wood Graduates 2020
October 26, 2020
Park University announces its graduates from the University’s Fort Leonard Wood (Mo.) Campus. These graduates were scheduled to participate in a commencement ceremony on Oct. 9 at Nutter Field House on base, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event was held virtually on Oct. 23. The University had 15 students eligible to graduate — eight students received a bachelor’s degree and seven students received an associate degree.
2020 General Election Analysis
October 21, 2020
The day after the U.S. presidential election, two members of Park University’s Department of History, Political Science and Interdisciplinary Studies faculty will discuss the results, if known, and the significance of the outcome.
Longevity Awards 2020
October 19, 2020
Park University has honored staff and faculty who reached milestone service anniversaries between Aug. 2, 2019, and Aug. 1, 2020. Forty-five employees were recognized, combining for 475 years of service to Park.
Fall 2020 Post-Thanksgiving Plans
October 12, 2020
A message to Park University students by Dr. Jayme Uden, associate vice president and dean of students, related to the University’s plans for the Fall 2020 semester following the Thanksgiving holiday break due to the coronavirus pandemic.