Local Reporting: October 4, 2024 Edition
Park University has been making waves in various fields, with impressive academic achievements, successful athletic teams, and captivating performances in the arts. Here's a roundup of some of the university's recent accomplishments.
Academic Excellence
The women's cross country team from the Gilbert Campus boasted a 3.71 GPA, while the women's outdoor track and field team had a 3.67 GPA. These impressive figures reflect the university's commitment to academic success.
In rankings, Park University was ranked No. 14 on EduMed.org's "Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology" list and No. 10 on Research.com's "2024 Best Online College Programs in America" list. The university also ranked No. 162 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (Midwest) and No. 191 (tie) in Best Public Affairs Graduate Programs.
Athletic Achievements
The Park University athletic teams from the Parkville (Mo.) Campus and Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus were recognised by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for the 2023-24 academic year. The women's beach volleyball team and women's volleyball team from the Parkville Campus also had combined grade point averages above 3.5.
Arts and Culture
The International Center for Music (ICM) at Park University has been a hub of artistic activity. Ilya Shmukler, a graduate student in the ICM, performed a piece recorded during the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition on American Public Media's "Performance Today" program. He will also be performing his first concert in Kansas City since winning the Concours Geza Anda Piano Competition in Zurich, Switzerland, on Oct. 5.
Tatiana Dorokhova, another graduate piano student in the ICM, placed second in the piano section of the 2024 George Enescu International Competition. Behzod Abduraimov, the ICM's artist-in-residence, participated in an interview on KWJC-FM (Classical KC) in Kansas City.
Upcoming Events
There are several exciting events coming up at Park University. On Oct. 16, the Frances Fishburn Archives and Special Collections is hosting an open house for students, faculty, and staff. On Oct. 24, Fright Night, Park University's annual Halloween celebration, will be held at the Copley Quad residence hall on the University's flagship Parkville Campus.
For more information about these events and other happenings at Park University, visit our website.
Park University's commitment to academic success is evident not only in its impressive rankings in education and self-development fields, but also in the outstanding academic performances of its athletic teams. For instance, the women's cross country team and women's outdoor track and field team from Park's Gilbert Campus boasted impressive GPA's. Meanwhile, in the arts, the International Center for Music at Park University has been a beacon of artistic activity, with its students and artists achieving success in prestigious competitions and performances. Moreover, Park University hosts a variety of engaging events for its community, such as the upcoming open house at the Frances Fishburn Archives and Special Collections and Fright Night, the annual Halloween celebration. General news about these events and more can be found on Park University's website.
