Latest Announcement: Highlighting Park University's Top 10 Newsworthy Events from the Year 2018
Park University, based in Parkville, Missouri, saw a series of significant events unfold in 2018. Despite limited detailed records available, the university's progress can still be highlighted.
In a noteworthy development, Michelle Myers, Ed.D., was appointed as the provost of Park University in October. Myers' appointment marked a new chapter in the university's leadership.
Another milestone was reached in the same month when Park University opened a new campus in Gilbert, Arizona. The campus began offering classes, marking a strategic expansion for the university.
The university's women's volleyball team made history in December by winning the NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship. This triumph was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team and the university's athletic programme.
In terms of enrollment, Park University experienced growth during the 2017-18 academic year. The university reported a 4.5 percent increase in overall enrollment nationwide compared to the 2016-17 academic year. This growth was sustained, as Park University announced in June that for the fifth consecutive academic term, its enrollment had increased.
Looking ahead, the Gilbert Campus is set to make history as the first Park campus other than the flagship Parkville Campus to have intercollegiate athletics, starting in Fall 2019.
While a comprehensive list of the top 10 significant events at Park University in 2018 could not be compiled based on the available data, the abovementioned events provide a snapshot of the university's achievements during the year. For more authoritative details about 2018, one may need to consult Park University’s official archives or contact their administration directly.
In the same spirit of expansion, Park University announced plans to integrate educational programs focusing on sports within their curriculum, aiming to enhance education-and-self-development opportunities for students. (Following from the opening of the Gilbert Campus and the onset of intercollegiate athletics.)
The Park University women's volleyball team's victory in the NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship served as a beacon for student-athletes, showcasing the potential of achieving success in sports and education-and-self-development realms simultaneously. (Following from the team's triumph in December.)
