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Park University, located in Kansas City, Missouri, has recently made headlines in various fields, with notable achievements in business, academia, sports, and community engagement.
In the realm of business, ECCO Select, led by Jeanette Prenger, Class of '09, was ranked No. 14 on Ingram's list of the top area women-owned businesses based on 2017 gross revenue. Meanwhile, Park University was recognised as having the No. 1 Master of Business Administration program in the Kansas City area by the Kansas City Business Journal. The university was also ranked No. 4 on its list of the top Kansas City area colleges and universities based on total local fall 2018 enrollment.
Academically, Brian Hoffman, Ph.D., professor of biology, provided comments for a story that appeared in the St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press related to concerns about a possible flu pandemic. Cynthia Levin, Class of '77, was featured in a story on KCUR-FM and in a nearly 50-minute audio interview as part of KCUR's "Portrait Sessions."
In the world of sports, Park University's women's volleyball team made history by winning the NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship. The team, which competes within the NAIA framework and promotes character and sportsmanship through the NAIA Champions of Character program, saw several players recognised for their exceptional performances. Nada Meawad was named the national tournament Most Valuable Player, while Celina Monteiro was named the tournament's Defender of the Year. Danna Gomes and Maren Roper were named to the All-Tournament Team, and Mike Talamantes was named Coach of the Year.
The match against Columbia (Mo.) College in the title game went five sets and required extra play, making the victory even more impressive. Unfortunately, detailed history and competitive achievements of Park University women's volleyball, beyond this recent triumph, could not be found in the current search results. For a comprehensive look into the team's history and milestones, visitors are encouraged to explore Park University's official athletics website or sports archives dedicated to Park University volleyball.
In community engagement, Kay Barnes, senior director for university engagement, was named the 2018 Kansas Citian of the Year by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Meanwhile, Tamah Rivers, Class of '16, was featured in a story in The Island Packet (newspaper in Bluffton, S.C.). She now owns an appliance store in Beaufort, S.C.
Moreover, Matt Harris, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, was interviewed for a story that aired on WDAF-TV in Kansas City related to a political action committee trying to undo part of a new law related to redistricting in Missouri. Ben Zibers, director for student engagement, was interviewed for a story that aired on KSHB-TV in Kansas City related to the esports gaming industry in the Kansas City region.
Lastly, Kirby R. Brown has been appointed as the dean of Park University's College of Management.
Park University continues to excel in various areas, with its recent sports victory, academic achievements, and community engagement efforts making headlines across the region.
Park University's victory in the NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship demonstrates their prowess in sports, aligning with their promotion of character and sportsmanship through the NAIA Champions of Character program. Simultaneously, the university's commitment to education-and-self-development thrives, as evidenced by students' active participation in sports alongside academic and community engagements.
