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Park University's Multifaceted Achievements and Support for Military Students
Park University, a renowned institution with a rich history of serving military students, continues to make strides in various fields. Recently, the softball team was crowned as the inaugural Women's Champions of Character Team, recognised for their exemplary character and sportsmanship.
During the 2018-19 academic year, the team also racked up an impressive 278 hours of community service in the Kansas City area. In addition, the university's softball team was recognised by the American Midwest Conference as part of the newly created NAIA Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character Teams.
In another significant development, Park University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya, for international collaboration. This move is expected to foster academic exchanges between students, faculty, and staff, and possibly joint research programs of mutual interest.
Park University's commitment to military students is evident in its various support mechanisms. Active duty U.S. service members can take advantage of tuition assistance, military tuition discounts or scholarships, acceptance of military education credits, and dedicated financial aid offices. However, specific program details and eligibility requirements are not explicitly detailed in the publicly available sources. To clarify these details, it is recommended to consult Park University directly or visit their official website for the most current military education benefits, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
In terms of financial aid, Park University offers to waive the tuition of one class (up to three credit hours) for active duty U.S. service members, guards, or reservists enrolled in the Fall semester or Fall I term, starting August 19, if their tuition assistance, GI Bill benefits, and federal student aid benefits have been exhausted. New military students also benefit from a waived admission fee.
Park University's support for military students extends beyond academics. Members of the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda brought home awards from the organisation's National Leadership Conference, and active duty service members have been honoured for their contributions, such as Jamal James, the 2018-19 Athletic Trainer of the Year by the American Midwest Conference.
For more information about Park University's military support programmes, questions should be referred to Sarah Weygand, Director of Military and Veteran Student Services, at [email protected] or the Park Global Warrior Center at [email protected].
In other news, several Park University faculty and students have been making headlines. Robert Kao, Ph.D., associate professor of economics, presented a roundtable discussion on "Preparing Today's Students for the Digital Economy" at the Global High-End Manufacturing Summit in China. Steve Youngblood, associate professor of communication arts and director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism, authored a response "letter to the editor" related to immigrant detention centres that was published in the Los Angeles Times.
Park University's achievements have not gone unnoticed. Charlotte Barksdale, co-chair of Park University's Civic Advisory Council, will be recognised by the Kansas City Business Journal as a member of its 2019 class of "Women Who Mean Business" during a luncheon on Aug. 23. Arcy Muñoz '10 was recognised by the Houston Business Journal as a 2019 "40 Under 40" honoree on June 13.
Moreover, the university's International Center for Music's upcoming 2019-20 concert season was highlighted in an article that was published in The Kansas City Star. Kenny Broberg, a graduate student in the International Center for Music, won third prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Russia and was featured on KMBC-TV in Kansas City on May 31.
Park University's campuses across the country are holding commencement ceremonies for 2019 graduates. In addition, the university received national media coverage on July 4 as "CBS Evening News" aired a story related to the University's Valor Medals Review efforts. Several Park University faculty and students, such as Tim Westcott, Ph.D., interim dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, and Kay Barnes, senior director for university engagement, have been interviewed by various media outlets for their insights on various topics.
In conclusion, Park University continues to excel in various fields while maintaining its commitment to military students. For more information about the university's military support programmes, eligibility requirements, and application procedures, it is recommended to consult Park University directly.
- Park University's dedication to education-and-self-development is apparent in their various support mechanisms, as well as the general-news-worthy accomplishments of faculty members, such as Robert Kao presenting at the Global High-End Manufacturing Summit.
- Besides supporting military students in academics, Park University also fosters international collaborations, like the memorandum of understanding with Moi University in Kenya, which falls under the realm of sports (international sports diplomacy) and education-and-self-development (cultural exchange and academic collaborations).
