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Blumkin Commencement Keynote
November 20, 2018
Ron Blumkin, the chairman of Nebraska Furniture Mart, will present the keynote address during Park University’s Kansas City Area Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 8. The ceremony will be held at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Mo., starting at 10 a.m.
3+3 Dual Degree PreChiropractic Program
November 8, 2018
Park University has partnered with Logan University in Chesterfield, Mo., on an articulation agreement that establishes a new 3+3 dual degree, pre-chiropractic program between the two institutions.
DSC Columbus Graduates 2018
November 5, 2018
Park University’s Defense Supply Center Columbus (Ohio) Campus held its commencement ceremony on Nov. 3 at the Ohio History Connection in Columbus. The University had 36 students eligible to participate in the ceremony — four students received a master’s degree, 21 students received a bachelor’s degree, three students received a bachelor’s degree and associate degree, seven students received an associate degree and one student received an undergraduate certificate.
Myers Appointed Provost
October 29, 2018
Following a nationwide search, Park University has announced that Michelle (Shellie) Myers, Ed.D., has been appointed provost of the University, effective immediately.
Pirate Pantry Grand Opening
October 18, 2018
Park University will hold a grand opening for its Pirate Pantry, the University’s response to the increased awareness of food insecurity among students on college campuses, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, starting at 10 a.m. inside the Intramural and Recreational Fieldhouse (Labor Hall) adjacent to Breckon Sports Center on the University’s Parkville Campus.
Fort Leonard Wood Graduates 2018
October 8, 2018
Park University’s Fort Leonard Wood (Mo.) Campus held its commencement ceremony on Oct. 5 at Nutter Field House on base. The University had 20 students eligible to participate in the ceremony — 14 received a bachelor’s degree and six students received an associate degree.
Longevity Awards 2018
October 2, 2018
Park University honored staff and faculty who reached milestone service anniversaries between Aug. 1, 2017, and July 31, 2018, during a ceremony on Sept. 26 on the Parkville Campus. Sixty-five employees were recognized, combining for 695 years of service to Park.