Campus News
More News Highlights Making education accessible to all North Park undergraduates ensures they will successfully complete their college degrees. These students are helped by financial support from academic scholarships in all areas and talent-based scholarships in art, journalism, media studies, music, and more. A new logo signaled the debut of the North Park Fund, including a renewed message: “Annual giving for student success.” An announcement brochure and new web pages enable alumni, donors, and friends to learn more about the North Park Fund and read profiles of students who benefit from generous gifts. To support the North Park Fund, learn more on page 36 in this issue of the North Parker, or visit the North Park Fund website: www.northpark.edu/npfund.
University Continues to Be Counted Among Best Midwest Schools
The University again appeared in the top tier of Midwest regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 edition of the annual “Best Colleges” rankings, released on September 10. The University is tied for 53rd among 147 ranked institutions. “We are pleased to be among the top tier of Midwest universities,” said Nate Mouttet, vice president for enrollment and marketing. “We are in a part of the country with other great schools, and this ranking showcases the excellent programs and unique community that are hallmarks of a North Park University education.” Criteria used in U.S. News rankings include peer assessment, graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, and alumni giving.
North Park Begins 2013–2014 Academic Year
The University opened its 122nd year August 26, welcoming more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students this year. More than 580 students are entering college for the first time or are undergraduate transfer students. Faculty and staff met August 20 for the University’s annual Gathering Day, where President Parkyn presented his annual State of the University address. This year, President Parkyn addressed the ways in which the University has evolved and adapted throughout its history while retaining the core values that make it unique. New undergraduate students and their parents were welcomed to the University August 21 at an opening convocation.
Nyvall at 150: Founding President’s Enduring Impact Celebrated
North Parker | Winter 2014
In honor of the 150th anniversary of the birth of early Evangelical Covenant Church leader and founding University president David Nyvall (1863–1946), leading Nyvall scholar Dr. Scott Erickson C’89 S’93 presented a lecture on the leadership role Nyvall played at North Park, and how his influence continues to shape its mission and culture. Sponsored by the F.M. Johnson Archives and Special Collections and the Zenos E. Hawkinson Covenant Heritage Fund, Erickson’s lecture, “Nyvall at 150: The Founding President’s Enduring Impact at North Park,” coincided with the opening of “David Nyvall: 150 Years Young,” a special exhibit on display during the 2013–2014 academic year in the lower level gallery of Brandel Library.
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