September 4th, 2024 Headlines: The Crow's Nest Unveils Latest News
Park University Shines in Multiple Arenas
Park University has made a significant impact in various fields, as evidenced by recent achievements and events.
Academic Recognition
Park University has been named to Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Online Bachelor's Degree Programs." The university is the only college/university in the Kansas City region on this prestigious list. Among the schools listed, Park ranked 18th on estimated annual price and 20th on average early career salaries. However, Money magazine's specific ranking or list of best-value online colleges for bachelor's degrees in 2025 remains unavailable.
Athletic Success
The Park University women's volleyball program started the 2024 season as the No. 8 team in the country. In baseball, Luis Gonzalez and Gilberto Torres were selected as members of the Puerto Rico Baseball Federation's national U-23 team. The Park University Golf Scramble is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 14, at The National Golf Club of Kansas City.
Cultural and Artistic Highlights
The Campanella Gallery at Park University opened its 2024-25 season with an exhibit of illustrations and paintings by Cody Page. Park ICM will kick off its 2024-25 season with a concert in collaboration with Overland Park, Kan., based NAVO Arts on Friday, Sept. 20.
Community Engagement
Several members of the Park University community have been recognised for their contributions. Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, appeared on the "In the Front Row with Mike Vaccaro" podcast. Kay Barnes, who recently retired from Park University, participated in a conversation on Danny Clinkscale's "Reasonably Irreverent" podcast. Matt Harris, associate professor of political science, was interviewed for stories related to dark money and dirty politics in the Jackson County (Mo.) prosecutor's race.
Awards and Honours
Jeanette Prenger, former chair of Park University's Board of Trustees, was named to the "Top 50 Women Leaders of Missouri for 2024." Merideth Rose, member of Park University's Board of Trustees, was recognized by the Kansas City Business Journal on its 2024 list of "Women Who Mean Business." Ricky Godbolt, '93, Ed.D. will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award. John Hamilton, Ph.D. will be honoured with the University's Paul H. Gault Service Award. Master Sgt. Corey Holt, '19, MPA '22 will receive the Park Promising Young Professional Award.
Scholarly Achievements
Wen Hsin, professor of information and computer science, presented a paper on fostering creativity and engagement in online discrete mathematics courses. Tim Westcott, professor of history, authored an article related to University's Nisei students during World War II. Ilya Shmukler, graduate student in Park University's International Center for Music, participated in a two-part, 18-minute interview on K297BI / WFUN-FM-HD2 in St. Louis.
Safety Measures
Park University has launched ParkAlert, a mass notification system for urgent messages and weather alerts. Participants can choose the specific Park University campus they want to receive messages from. To register for ParkAlert, visit Park University's website.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events at Park University include an International Center for Music recital, a Board of Trustees Meeting, and the Alumni Association Awards/Athletics Wall of Honor. A ceremony recognising the recipients will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, starting at 3 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University's flagship Parkville Campus.
Conclusion
Park University continues to excel in various areas, from academics and athletics to cultural events and community engagement. The university's commitment to excellence is evident in its numerous achievements and events. For the most up-to-date information, visit Park University's website.
The Park University Golf Scramble, scheduled for October, demonstrates the university's involvement in sports, blending education-and-self-development with recreational activities.
In the realm of education-and-self-development, Tim Westcott, a professor of history, showcases Park University's scholarly achievements by authoring an article about the University's Nisei students during World War II.
