Breaking News - July 27, 2018
Park University Expands and Celebrates Achievements
Park University, a private, non-profit institution based in Parkville, Missouri, is making significant strides in various areas. The university has recently announced plans to open a new campus in Gilbert, Arizona, and is also set to offer 12 intercollegiate athletics programs beginning in Fall 2019.
The Gilbert campus will be located in the town's Heritage District at the University Building, 92 W. Vaughn Ave. Park University was approved to open this new campus, and stories about it appeared in several local and national publications, including the Phoenix Business Journal, Kansas City Business Journal, Gilbert Sun News and KTAR-FM.
In terms of academic offerings, the Gilbert Campus will provide undergraduate and graduate degree programs, such as Communication and Leadership (Master of Arts) and Information Systems (Bachelor of Science). The university offers a range of bachelor's degrees, including Accounting, Biology, and Business Administration, with a focus on practical skills for career advancement. Specific enrollment numbers at the Gilbert campus are not publicly detailed, but the university typically serves a diverse student body across its locations.
Regarding athletics programs, the main involvement is primarily based at the Parkville campus. However, Steve Wilson has been appointed as the director of athletics for the Gilbert Campus, and the university has announced its intentions to offer a varsity esports program starting in Spring 2019.
Park University has also been honoured with two "Best of the Northland" awards for the fourth year in a row. It was named the "Best College/University" and the "Best Online and Post-Graduate College/University" in the Northland.
In addition to these achievements, Park University's online Bachelor of Arts degree in political science was ranked No. 24 on TheBestSchools.org's "25 Best Online Bachelors in Political Science Degree Programs" list. The university's online Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership program was also ranked No. 8 on BestMarketingDegrees.org's "10 Most Affordable Online Master's in Communications Degree Programs" list.
Notable individuals associated with Park University include Shokhrukh Sadikov, '12, who was appointed as the music director and conductor of the Overland Park (Kan.) Orchestra, and Maj. George Boyd, '64, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and a two-time awardee of a Congressional Gold Medal.
Other faculty members, such as Matt Harris, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, have been featured in local media outlets, discussing topics like Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. Amanda Laurenceau, a current Park women's basketball assistant coach, was also featured in an article related to the annual NativeVision Sports and Lifeskills Camp she helped with in Shiprock, N.M.
The university has also been highlighted in live segments related to the StarTalk Chinese immersion camp held on the Parkville Campus throughout July. Tami Radohl, Ph.D., assistant professor of social work and director of field education, was interviewed for a story that focused on children who age out of the foster system.
As the university continues to grow and evolve, it remains committed to providing quality education and opportunities for its students and community. For more information, interested individuals can contact Park University directly or review campus-specific resources for the Gilbert location.
1. The expansion of Park University, demonstrated by the opening of a new campus in Gilbert, Arizona, and the launch of 12 intercollegiate athletics programs, falls under the category of general news and education-and-self-development.
2. Local and national publications, such as the Phoenix Business Journal, have covered the news of Park University's new campus, which offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs like Communication and Leadership (Master of Arts) and Information Systems (Bachelor of Science), making it relevant to both general news and education-and-self-development reporting.
