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Kristina Bright Appointed Senior Director of Enrollment Marketing at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ
August 1, 2025
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has recently appointed Kristina Bright to the role of senior director of enrollment marketing.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Senior Art Students Exhibit Rescheduled
July 30, 2025
An art exhibit featuring Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ senior art students that was originally set to take place earlier this summer has been rescheduled and is currently on display in the Campanella Gallery, located inside Norrington Center on Park’s flagship Parkville Campus.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Promotes Biles to Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations
July 29, 2025
Brad Biles has been promoted to the role of senior director of communications and public relations at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, effective immediately.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ International Center for Music Announces 2025-26 Concert Season
July 23, 2025
A series of 11 concerts, featuring world-renowned special guests and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty, students and alumni, will highlight the International Center for Music’s 2025-26 season. The 23rd year of Park ICM concerts begins in September and ends in May 2026.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Appoints Bradford Peace as Director of Residence Life and Education
July 22, 2025
Bradford Peace has been appointed as director of residence life and education for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s flagship Parkville Campus, effective July 22, 2025.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 2025 Golf Scramble Set for October 6
July 15, 2025
The 2025 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Golf Scramble, a four-person tournament that benefits the University’s Parkville Campus athletics programs, is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6, at The National Golf Club of Kansas City.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s Board of Trustees Elect New Chair, Add Four New Members
July 1, 2025
The governing body of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ — its Board of Trustees — has elected a new chair for the 2025-26 fiscal year, as well as elected four individuals to serve three-year terms on the board. Elected as chair was Scott Jackman, while Brian Mertz, Lewis Nerman, Sam Stahnke and Levi Young, M.D. were elected to the board, all effective today.

150 Years of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Historical Highlights
May 27, 2025
On May 12, 2025, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s flagship Parkville (Mo.) Campus and campuses across the country celebrated 150 years of fides et labor (Latin for faith and work, the University’s motto) as part of the University’s Founders Day commemoration.
