October 6th, 2021 Dispatch: The Crow's Nest
Park University, a renowned institution in Kansas City, Missouri, has been making headlines recently for its numerous accolades, student achievements, and faculty accomplishments.
Edna Martinson, a 2012 alumna, was honoured with the Park Promising Young Professional Award, recognising her exceptional contributions in her field. Another notable alum, JT Daniels ('11), has been selected to create artwork at Kansas City International Airport, showcasing the creative talent nurtured at Park University.
In the realm of academia, Park University has received rankings in several categories by U.S. News & World Report. The university was recognised in the "Best Regional Universities - Midwest," "Campus Ethnic Diversity - Midwest," and "Least Debt - Regional Universities: Midwest" categories, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and diverse student body.
The university's esports program was featured in the September edition of GROW KC, highlighting its growth and success in the competitive gaming scene.
Gary Kerr, the senior director of military and veteran affairs, was interviewed on KSHB-TV about his experiences in Afghanistan, providing valuable insights into military affairs.
In the realm of research, a study led by Abhijit Mazumdar, Ph.D., was featured on various news websites in India, showcasing the university's global impact.
The Park University undergraduate research journal, The Navigator, is accepting submissions for its next volume, offering students an opportunity to showcase their research and academic achievements.
Jayme Uden, Ed.D., Allison Anderson, and Kai Yim were interviewed on WDAF-TV about Park University's Pirate Pantry, a food pantry designed to support students in need.
Greg Plumb, J.D., provided comments for a story on WDAF-TV related to a suspect who killed an Independence, Mo., police officer.
Rich Linden received the Torchlighter Award, recognising his significant contributions to the community.
Fourteen Park University athletic programs were honored as an NAIA Scholar Team, reflecting the university's commitment to academic excellence alongside athletic success.
Eighty-three student-athletes were recognized as Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes, further highlighting the university's academic achievements.
Park University was recognised as an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution by Excelencia in Education, underscoring its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Cyprienne Simchowitz, a member of the Park University Board of Trustees, was promoted to officer within the National Order of Merit, France's second-highest honor.
The 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award was presented to Kenthedo Robinson ('80).
Upcoming events at Park University include an art exhibit, peacebuilding conferences, speech and debate tournaments, music events, the International Festival, Veterans Day events, a Board of Trustees meeting, and a commencement ceremony.
Jacqueline Clark, MPA '00, was featured on the Public Relations Society of America's website as a nominee for the 2022 PRSA Board of Directors.
JT Daniels recently completed an art project at Park University's Parkville Campus Academic Underground.
Carneysha Mendoza ('16) was the recipient of the Marlowe Sherwood Memorial Service Award.
Matt Harris, Ph.D., was interviewed on WDAF-TV regarding President Biden's vaccine mandate for businesses and the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tephanie Hopper ('03, MBA '21) was on the radio program "Get Down to Business with Shalom Klein."
Kenny Broberg, a graduate student at Park University, was interviewed on DannyClinkscale.com and re-aired on Sept. 15.
Donna Bachmann, professor emerita of art, was honoured with the 2021 Paul H. Gault Service Award.
Lastly, Park University was well-represented on the Ingram's 250 list of powerful business leaders in Greater Kansas City.
Despite our efforts, the 2021 Park University Alumni Association Award recipients and their respective awards could not be found in the provided search results. If more information is needed regarding alumni awards, please let us know.
Education and self-development at Park University are highly valued, as evidenced by the undergraduate research journal, The Navigator, accepting submissions for its next volume, providing students an opportunity to showcase their research and academic achievements. Alumna Edna Martinson was honored with the Park Promising Young Professional Award, further demonstrating the university's commitment to recognizing exceptional contributions in various fields.
