Unveiled: Events of July 27, 2018 - Crow's Nest Edition
Park University Expands with New Arizona Campus
Park University is making strides in its expansion efforts, with the announcement of a new campus in Gilbert, Arizona. The university's plans include the launch of a men's cross country athletics program, reflecting an active athletics presence on the new campus.
The university's online Bachelor of Arts degree in political science has been ranked No. 24 on TheBestSchools.org's list, showcasing the quality of education that students can expect at the new campus. However, detailed information about enrollment projections, the full range of degree offerings, and a comprehensive athletics program at this specific campus is not explicitly available in the search results.
Park University's new campus in Gilbert's Heritage District will encompass 11,000 square feet, serving as the university's home in Arizona. During the first year of operations, Park plans to serve adult learners in accelerated, eight-week evening classes. The university expects to have 12 intercollegiate athletics programs beginning in Fall 2019, including men's and women's basketball, soccer, volleyball, golf, and cross country, as well as baseball (men) and softball (women).
Plans also include adding traditional 16-week classes during the day and offering a variety of degree programs at the Gilbert Campus. The university has been approved to open a new campus center in Gilbert, Ariz., starting with the Fall II 2018 term.
The university has made several staff updates to support its expansion. Kay Barnes, former Mayor of Kansas City, Mo., has been appointed as the University's senior director for university engagement, while Bridget Locke has been promoted to the position of director of strategic communications. Jeff Ehrlich, Ed.D., has been appointed as the executive director of the Gilbert Campus, and Steve Wilson has been appointed as its director of athletics.
In addition to the Gilbert campus, Park University has received recognition for its online programs. The university's online Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership program was ranked No. 8 on BestMarketingDegrees.org's "10 Most Affordable Online Master's in Communications Degree Programs" list.
Park University has also been making headlines in various media outlets, with stories related to the University's Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus receiving approval to begin operations appearing in the Phoenix Business Journal, Kansas City Business Journal, Gilbert Sun News, and KTAR-FM. The university was also mentioned in live remote broadcasts on WDAF-TV related to the S.D. Strong Distillery located in the Parkville Commercial Underground on the Parkville Campus.
Notable alumni of Park University include Maj. George Boyd, '64, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and a two-time awardee of a Congressional Gold Medal. Boyd was featured in the Wichita Eagle and Stars and Stripes before his passing a few days after being featured.
In academic news, Matt Harris, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, discussed Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, on WDAF-TV. Sam Peak, '14, authored an opinion article on a Trump administration plan to rescind a policy that allows spouses of highly skilled workers to seek employment in the U.S. 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.
The university's sports teams and individual athletes have also been making headlines. Park University baseball player Abdiel Rivera-Cotto was featured in an article about reflecting on last year's Hurricane Maria and his life living in the Midwest. Skylar Britt, a junior multimedia journalism/public relations major, was featured in an article about joining Major League Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Denny Matthews in the booth for a Kansas City Royals game. Amanda Laurenceau, '14, and current Park women's basketball assistant coach, was featured in an article related to the annual NativeVision Sports and Lifeskills Camp she helped with in Shiprock, N.M.
Dilshod Narzillaev, a junior applied music/cello major, received a $3,300 scholarship to attend the Ecoles d'Art Américaines de Fontainebleau in France. Laurel Gagnon, '17, and current graduate student in the Park University International Center for Music, was featured in the July/August issue of KC Studio magazine.
In conclusion, Park University's expansion into Arizona marks an exciting new chapter for the university. With plans for a variety of degree programs, athletics, and a commitment to serving adult learners, the Gilbert campus is poised to make a significant impact in the community. The university's continued recognition in various fields, from academics to sports, further solidifies its reputation as a leader in higher education.
The new Arizona campus of Park University, in addition to the men's cross country athletics program, will also offer a variety of degree programs, such as traditional 16-week classes during the day, as well as online programs like the Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and the Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership.
The expansion of Park University into Gilbert, Arizona, includes not just educational offerings but also sports, with 12 intercollegiate athletics programs expected to begin in Fall 2019, including general news-worthy sports like men's and women's basketball, soccer, volleyball, golf, and cross country, and niche sports like baseball (men) and softball (women).
