Inside North Park: Summer 2025
A Message from the President
Defining Student Success
Dr. Evelyn Aucutt, Senior Director of Academic Engagement and Student Success, is honored to be named the recipient of the 2025 Champion of Diversity Award.
Creating Welcoming Spaces and Initiatives for All Students
Vice President for Student Engagement Francisco Gaytán joined North Park University four years ago from Northeastern Illinois University.
Student Spotlight: Abigail Sensmeier
Expected Graduation: 2026
Major: Business and Nonprofit Management
Hometown: San Diego, California
“During my time at North Park, I have made lifelong friends and grown so much personally and professionally.”
Hear From Our Students
Listen as North Park students share what it means to be called, formed, and sent into lives of significance and service.
David Nyvall Medallion for Outstanding Service and Partnership
For more than 10 years, North Park University has honored individuals and institutions who have served the campus community with exceptional distinction through the Nyvall Medallion for Outstanding Service.
Golden Circle
More than 40 members of the Class of 1975 returned to campus to celebrate their Golden Circle Reunion and proudly marched in Commencement on May 10, marking 50 years since their graduation.
Upcoming: Compass Talks
Join a virtual lifelong learning series, Compass Talks.
Date: August 20
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Topic: From Classical to Curious: How Exploring More Makes You Stand Out
Speaker: Sun Chang
Description: Do you ever feel like you have to specialize to be valuable? What if embracing your curiosities made you even more extraordinary?