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North Park University Enrolls Largest First-Year Class, Earns Top Ranks in U.S. News and World Report

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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"North Park is a compelling university of choice for prospective students, and our recruitment staff has done a great job of identifying and cultivating new students," President Surridge said.

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  • "North Park is a compelling university of choice for prospective students, and our recruitment staff has done a great job of identifying and cultivating new students," President Surridge said.
  • The social mobility ranking means that North Park excels at helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds enroll in and finish college.
  • In its latest annual ranking, U.S. News and World Report took into account 17 measures of academic quality at 1,500 degree-seeking institutions.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

Hylan Names Crystal DeNatale as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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HOLMDEL, N.J., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hylan, a market leading provider of specialized communications engineering, construction, and infrastructure services, announces today that Crystal DeNatale will join the company as Chief Financial Officer. DeNatale will oversee financial operations at all four Hylan divisions, including Hylan Datacom & Electrical, Hylan West, Down Under Construction, and Western Utility. 

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  • HOLMDEL, N.J., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hylan ,a market leading provider of specialized communications engineering, construction, and infrastructure services, announces today that Crystal DeNatale will join the company as Chief Financial Officer.
  • DeNatale will oversee financial operations at all four Hylan divisions, including HylanDatacom & Electrical, Hylan West, Down Under Construction, and Western Utility.
  • "Crystal has been a valued member of the Hylan family for many years," said Robert DiLeo, CEOfor Hylan.
  • Hylan is the parent company to four divisions that include Hylan Datacom & Electrical, Hylan West, Down Under Construction and Western Utility.

North Park University Alum and Pioneering Nurse Bequeaths $2.4 million Estate

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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CHICAGO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The unassuming "millionaire next door" who eventually earned her PhD, Wilma Peterson bequeathed almost her entire estate of more than $2.4 million to North Park University (North Park), marking a significant gift in the history of the Christian liberal arts university.

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  • CHICAGO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The unassuming "millionaire next door" who eventually earned her PhD, Wilma Peterson bequeathed almost her entire estate of more than $2.4 million to North Park University (North Park), marking a significant gift in the history of the Christian liberal arts university.
  • As her will decrees, the estate gift which was fully received in October 2021will be divided between the North Park University School of Nursing and North Park Theological Seminary to establish named, endowed faculty chairs in both schools.
  • She attended North Park Covenant Church near North Park.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

Author George Karp's 'THREATS: A Humorous Commentary on the Dangers That Faced 20th Century America' Now Available on Amazon

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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BOCA RATON, Fla., March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Author George Karp has released his second book, "THREATS: A Humorous Commentary on the Dangers That Faced 20th Century America," now available on Amazon.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Author George Karp has released his second book, "THREATS: A Humorous Commentary on the Dangers That Faced 20th Century America," now available on Amazon.
  • The many wars that involved the United States World War I and World War 2, Korea and Vietnam are all analyzed.
  • The Great Depression, the Cold War, and terrorism, both domestic and international, are among the many threats that are explored.
  • Besides the important historical data, decade by decade, the book uses quotes, important and unimportant news, and trivia of the 20th century.

North Park University Online Textbooks and Content Platform Boosts Affordability

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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North Park selected course content platform Akademos to boost college affordability and support student success by offering access to all required textbooks and course materials through a new online bookstore operation for its nearly 3,000 students.

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  • North Park selected course content platform Akademos to boost college affordability and support student success by offering access to all required textbooks and course materials through a new online bookstore operation for its nearly 3,000 students.
  • To reduce their overall out-of-pocket costs from purchasing textbooks, North Park's new online bookstore platform will offer students a more financially accessible marketplace for course content.
  • North Park will also expand access to a wide range of low-cost course materials, including digital and hard copy versions of required texts.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

North Park University Hosts Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park), serving a socio-economically diverse population of students and ranked #3 in ethnic diversity for Midwestern Universities by U.S. News and World Report, hosts Yorri Berry to keynote its annual Rev.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park), serving a socio-economically diverse population of students and ranked #3 in ethnic diversity for Midwestern Universities by U.S. News and World Report, hosts Yorri Berry to keynote its annual Rev.
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration January 19, 2022, 12:30-2:30pm CST.
  • North Park offers learning opportunities to engage with dynamic leaders like Berry, who model and foster social justice in the very communities in which we live and work.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

North Park Theological Seminary Receives Support From $1M Lilly Endowment Grant

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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North Park President Mary K. Surridge said, "Our theological seminary has been at the heart of our mission throughout our 130-year history -- and over the past decade it has been the model of traditioned innovation. This high-impact grant from Lilly Endowment's Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative will be tremendously valuable in bringing needed infrastructure -- and the power of strategic alignment -- to all of our programs as we prepare pastoral leaders for lives of significance and service."

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) has been awarded a $1M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support North Park Theological Seminary (NPTS) in establishing the One Thriving Seminary initiative.
  • By applying this grant towards strategic alignment and a healthy infrastructure, NPTS will secure a future with unified programming and recognizable outcomes for its diverse constituencies.
  • North Park President Mary K. Surridge said, "Our theological seminary has been at the heart of our mission throughout our 130-year history -- and over the past decade it has been the model of traditioned innovation.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

North Park University and College of Lake County Partner on Transfer Student Guaranteed Admission

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A partnership between North Park University (North Park) and College of Lake County (CLC), invites transfer students to complete their bachelor's degree at North Park.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A partnership between North Park University (North Park) and College of Lake County (CLC), invites transfer students to complete their bachelor's degree at North Park.
  • CLC students receive personalized counseling and academic planning to ensure a seamless transition into North Park.
  • In the last five years, 300 CLC students have come to North Park and completed their undergraduate degrees.
  • The agreement enables North Park to connect CLC students right from the start students will have clear academic goals starting as freshman at CLC to graduation at North Park.

North Park University Awarded NSF-HSI Grant

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded North Park University a $413,066 grant to support student success in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math majors (STEM), with a focus on the university's diverse student population.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded North Park University a $413,066 grant to support student success in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math majors (STEM), with a focus on the university's diverse student population.
  • "We are striving for excellent, equitable outcomes as we live into our intercultural distinctive," North Park University President Mary K. Surridge said.
  • NSF has awarded North Park more than one million dollars over the past two years, and we will continue to pursue these strategic and essential funds."
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

North Park University Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in 130-Year History

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 30,2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating its 130-year anniversary, North Park University (North Park) welcomes its largest incoming first-year class for Fall 2021.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 30,2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating its 130-year anniversary, North Park University (North Park) welcomes its largest incoming first-year class for Fall 2021.
  • "An increase in our enrollment is an indicator of the strength of our institution and the quality of our faculty, staff, and academic programs," said North Park President Mary K.
  • "By making the SAT/ACT optional, North Park is removing what can be an obstacle in meeting admission criteria," Scola said.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.