2013 News Archive

University Hosts 'In Search of Genius' School Science Competition

May 22, 2013

The University hosted a science competition May 16 for hundreds of Chicago-area elementary school students. - Read More...

North Park University Names Jodi Koslow Martin VP for Student Engagement

May 14, 2013

Dr. Jodi Koslow Martin will join the University community July 1 as vice president for student engagement, while Elizabeth Snezek assumes the role of dean of students. - Read More...

'The Engagement Effect' Theme of Axelson Center Nonprofit Symposium June 3-4

May 13, 2013

A full house is expected for this year's June 3-4 Axelson Symposium in Chicago, with the theme "The Engagement Effect." - Read More...

University Awards Degrees to 412 Students at Spring Commencement Ceremonies

May 13, 2013

The University presented degrees to 412 students at its 120th Spring Commencement ceremonies May 11. - Read More...

Two North Park University Students Earn U.S. Fulbright Awards

May 9, 2013

Two University graduates were awarded Fulbright students awards for 2013. Ten North Park students have now won these awards in the past five years. - Read More...

North Park Student Awarded Critical Language Scholarship by State Department

May 7, 2013

Isaac Bauer earned a Critical Language Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State, and will go to Morocco to study and learn Arabic. - Read More...

University Offers New Master's Program for Aspiring Illinois School Principals

May 2, 2013

Certified teachers in Illinois can now earn a principal endorsement and a graduate degree through a new program in the School of Education. - Read More...

North Park Theological Seminary Graduate Named to 2013 TIME 100 List

April 25, 2013

Seminary graduate Rev. Wilfredo De Jesus was named by TIME as one of the world's 100 most influential people. - Read More...

2013 University Honors Convocation Recognizes Outstanding Students, Employees

April 23, 2013

The 2013 Honors Convocation recognized the University's top seniors, including two Distinguished Seniors chosen from five finalists. - Read More...

North Park University Plans to Reopen Friday, April 19

April 18, 2013

North Park University closed campus and canceled classes on Thursday, April 18, because of heavy rains and flooding around the Chicago campus. - Read More...

North Park University to Host Bach Week Festival Concert May 5

April 16, 2013

On May 5, North Park University will host the first-ever Bach Week Festival performance in the city of Chicago. - Read More...

TIME Cover Story Focuses on North Park Theological Seminary Graduate

April 9, 2013

A graduate of the University's Seminary program is featured in the April 15, 2013, cover story in TIME. - Read More...

North Park University Faculty Revises Core Curriculum for Fall 2013

March 28, 2013

The University faculty approved a significant revision of the Core Curriculum for undergraduate students beginning in fall 2013. - Read More...

North Park Student Named Best Presenter at Regional Scientific Meeting

March 28, 2013

North Park University Junior Mary Ellis was named the top undergraduate presenter at a significant scientific meeting in Chicago this month. - Read More...

North Park University Named to Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

March 26, 2013

North Park University was again cited for outstanding community service and named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. - Read More...

University Hosts Forum to Seek Solutions to Chicago Street Violence

March 22, 2013

North Park University students joined local leaders and others in a day devoted to discussion of ways to stop violence in Chicago streets. - Read More...

'Chicago Reload' Urban Youth Worker Conference at North Park April 6

March 19, 2013

North Park University hosts Chicago Reload, a popular continuing education event for urban youth workers, April 6. - Read More...

University Hosts 'Creating Peace on Chicago Streets' March 20

March 14, 2013

North Park University will host a day-long series of events March 20 to promote peace and nonviolence in Chicago. - Read More...

North Park University to Offer Undergraduate Major in Nonprofit Management

March 8, 2013

This fall, North Park University will become the only Chicago higher-education institution to offer undergraduate degree programs in nonprofit management. - Read More...

Astrophysicist Reflects on Science, God, and Jesus in North Park Lecture Series

March 4, 2013

A noted NASA astrophysicist said science, and in particular, study of the universe, offers some ideas about the nature of God. - Read More...

University Gospel Choir Touring Ensemble to Visit California Congregations

February 19, 2013

North Park University is sending its Gospel Choir Touring Ensemble to California for a spring break tour of ECC congregations. - Read More...

University Art Professor Uses Public Spaces to Create Artistic Pieces

February 17, 2013

Tim Lowly is creating a larger-than-life painting in Brandel Library. See what he's up to, and learn more about an art exhibition in the library beginning this month. - Read More...

Substantial Progress Reported to North Park University Trustees

February 14, 2013

Good news about many University initiatives and programs was discussed at the February 2013 meeting of the board of trustees. - Read More...

University President Addresses Student Recruitment, Planning, New Construction

January 29, 2013

President Parkyn welcomed North Park University faculty and staff to a busy campus for the spring semester. - Read More...

North Park University to Offer Three Communication Arts Majors

January 29, 2013

The Communication Arts Department will offer majors in three disciplines beginning this fall, the result of a three-year process of study and discussion. - Read More...