Unveiled: The Crow's Nest Edition for June 4, 2021
Park University has been making headlines recently, with numerous faculty members, students, and programmes receiving recognition and accolades.
Amanda Mendes, a senior setter, was named to the NAIA All-America second team, showcasing her exceptional skills in volleyball. Meanwhile, Noura Meawad, a senior right-side hitter, was selected as an honorable mention NAIA All-America selection. Meawad, who was also named the 2020 NAIA Women's Volleyball Player of the Year, led the nation averaging 5.57 kills per set this year, recording 390 kills during the 2020-21 season.
In the academic sphere, Jack MacLennan, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, co-authored the article "Where Eagles Err: Contemporary Geopolitics and the Future of Western Special Operations". This scholarly work delves into the intricacies of geopolitics and the future of Western special operations.
Kenny Broberg, a graduate student in Park University's International Center for Music, is a previous winner of the American Pianists Awards, a prestigious event supporting young pianists aged 18 to 30 and providing them with significant career opportunities. Being listed among previous winners places him in the company of accomplished pianists who have benefited from this competition's prestige and support.
Park University's Early College Online program, which begins on Monday, June 7, in conjunction with Park's eight-week Summer term, is designed for high school students who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
In the world of sports, Ben Foshee signed a letter-of-intent to play men's basketball for Park University's Parkville Campus. This news was featured on KTVF-TV in Anchorage, Alaska.
Academically, Park University was ranked No. 37 on Best Online Construction Management Degree Programs, with the most diverse curriculums. The university was also ranked No. 3 on Best Online Master's in Reading and Literacy Degree Programs, having the best Master of Education degree.
Three members of the Park University community presented at the Kansas City Professional Development Council's Professional Development Conference. Additionally, Matt Harris, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, was interviewed for stories that aired on KMBZ-FM in Kansas City and KMOX-AM in St. Louis related to Missouri residents voting on a raise in the state gas tax.
In the realm of arts, the Senior Art Students Art Exhibit - Session Two, Campanella Gallery, is scheduled to run through June 3-30.
Outside of Parkville, Terry Lovelace, '79, was interviewed on "A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle" in late May related to an extraterrestrial experience he disclosed in a book, Incident at Devil's Den. Meanwhile, Rebecca Hermosillo, '19, was featured in the Sonoma (Calif.) Index-Tribune as the senior district director for California 5th District Rep. Mike Thompson.
Park University's Parkville (Mo.) Campus women's golf team was featured in a story on KMBC-TV in Kansas City on May 20 as the squad prepared to play in the NAIA national championship tournament May 25-28 in Oklahoma City.
The university's Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus was highlighted in a story that appeared in the Gilbert Community Impact on May 20 related to how area colleges fared in enrollment during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rob Harrington, recent Master of Public Administration program graduate, was appointed as the Bourbon County (Kan.) economic development director.
In the field of journalism, Steve Youngblood, director of Park University's Center for Global Peace Journalism and associate professor of communication arts, was presented with the Luxembourg Peace Prize for Outstanding Peace Journalism.
The Valor Medals Review project, conducted by staff in the George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War, was featured on WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C., on May 20, May 21 and May 31.
Luciano Bucci, a junior setter from Parkville Campus men's volleyball, and Felipe Guirau, a junior outside hitter, were both named to the NAIA Men's Volleyball All-America second team.
Nicole Tinker, '11, was the focus of a story that appeared in the Austin (Texas) Statesman and aired on KVUE-TV in Austin.
Lastly, Shawn Dulohery, '88, was highlighted as a part of KSHB-TV's (Kansas City) "100 Days of Kansas City-area Olympians" on May 31, where he competed in men's skeet shooting at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, narrowly missing a medal.
Park University continues to excel in various fields, with faculty, students, and programmes receiving recognition and accolades. This diverse range of achievements underscores the university's commitment to academic excellence and community engagement.
- Evidently, at Park University, excellence transcends boundaries as shown by Luciano Bucci and Felipe Guirau, junior setter and outside hitter from the men's volleyball team, being named to the NAIA Men's Volleyball All-America second team.
- Simultaneously, in the academic sphere, Jack MacLennan, a graduate student, showcases "Where Eagles Err: Contemporary Geopolitics and the Future of Western Special Operations", his scholarly work that delves into geopolitics, a different yet equally important arena of education and self-development.
