News
PSGA Elections 2021-22
April 30, 2021
Park University students have elected their representatives — executive board and senators — for the 2021-22 Park Student Government Association. Alba Myshketa, senior chemistry major from Durres, Albania, was elected president.
Honors Convocation 2021
April 22, 2021
Park University students, faculty and staff have been recognized for their exceptional scholarly efforts from the 2020-21 academic year as part of the University’s annual Honors Convocation held virtually on April 21. The University acknowledged outstanding students, faculty and staff with a variety of special awards, in addition to a number of departmental academic honors.
Hurley Appointed Campus Safety Director
April 20, 2021
Park University announces that Jeff Hurley has been appointed director of campus safety. Hurley began his duties at Park on April 19.
Howell Awards 2021
April 15, 2021
In celebration of the leadership achievements of Park University students, faculty and staff during the 2020-21 academic year, the Office of Student Life and the Park Student Government Association announced recipients of honors as part of the 26th annual Dr. Doris A. Howell Leadership Awards. The awards program, held virtually on April 14, 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.
FAA Drone Program
March 18, 2021
The Federal Aviation Administration has selected Park University to be a member institution of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Collegiate Training Initiative. Park University is the first college/university in the State of Missouri to be a part of this program.
Kerr Appointed Senior Director of Military and Veteran Affairs
March 16, 2021
Park University has appointed Gary Kerr as senior director of military and veteran affairs. Kerr began his role on March 15.
Organizational Updates February 2021
February 9, 2021
Park University Interim President Shane Smeed has announced a handful of organizational changes.