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North Parker Ivana Chmielewski BS '18 MS '23 Named Schweitzer Fellow

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (NPU) nursing alumna Ivana Chmielewski has received a prestigious Schweitzer Fellowship to design and implement innovative projects to address the health needs of underserved Chicago residents.

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  • CHICAGO, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (NPU) nursing alumna Ivana Chmielewski has received a prestigious Schweitzer Fellowship to design and implement innovative projects to address the health needs of underserved Chicago residents.
  • The yearlong program, established by the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, pairs fellows with existing local organizations to create a project benefiting the community.
  • For her work, Chmielewski will develop a literacy education program with a focus on mental health that will bring nursing resources to immigrants, refugees, minority communities, and unhoused individuals.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

LCDA, KPMG Report: A Majority of Fortune 1000 Boardrooms Lack a Latino Perspective

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than two-thirds of Fortune companies do not have a Latino director on their board, according to a new report, Latino Representation on Fortune 1000 Boards, 2022 edition, by the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) and KPMG, LLP.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than two-thirds of Fortune companies do not have a Latino director on their board, according to a new report, Latino Representation on Fortune 1000 Boards, 2022 edition , by the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) and KPMG, LLP.
  • Just 4% of Fortune 1000 boards had two Latino directors and a mere 1% had three or more.
  • This represents a slight increase since 2020, when 30% of the Latino directors on public Fortune 1000 company boards were female.
  • Latino consumers contribute $2.7 trillion to the U.S. GDP, yet only a third of Fortune 1000 companies include a Latino perspective in the boardroom."

North Park University, College of DuPage partner to guarantee admission for transfer students

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University's School of Professional Studies (SPS) will partner with College of DuPage (COD) in Glen Ellyn in a program that guarantees COD transfer students admission to North Park.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University's School of Professional Studies (SPS) will partner with College of DuPage (COD) in Glen Ellyn in a program that guarantees COD transfer students admission to North Park.
  • The two schools will work collaboratively, even before students transfer to North Park, to seamlessly guide students from their associate degree at COD to completing their bachelor's degrees at North Park.
  • "This agreement formalizes and elevates an excellent new partnership that gives students of the College of DuPage an opportunity to complete their bachelor's degrees at North Park University, in the world-class city of Chicago," said North Park President Mary K. Surridge.
  • Founded in 1967, College of DuPage is a community college serving students in Chicago's western suburbs.

North Park University Launches Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing Program

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) in Chicago is launching a new graduate degree program for students and career changers a Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing designed for students with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) in Chicago is launching a new graduate degree program for students and career changers a Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing designed for students with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field.
  • "This new program is a perfect example of North Park University's ability to capitalize on our historic strength in nursing and health sciences education," said North Park University President Mary K. Surridge.
  • After completing the degree requirements through North Park's Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing program graduates will be qualified to apply for the professional nurse licensing examination, the NCLEX-RN.
  • The Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing at North Park University is designed for students who hold a bachelor's degree in another academic major.

North Park University New Varsity Esports Team Complements Diverse Student Population

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking to work alongside an already booming gaming industry located in Chicago, North Park University (North Park) is excited to add Esports as the institution's first coed and 19th overall sport.

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  • CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking to work alongside an already booming gaming industry located in Chicago, North Park University (North Park) is excited to add Esports as the institution's first coed and 19th overall sport.
  • "We are excited to add Esports to the athletic department," said John Born , North Park Assistant Vice President, Director of Athletics.
  • However, North Park will join the National Association of College Esports, the largest member association of college and university sponsored Esports programs that promotes student education and development through intercollegiate Esports.
  • "Meeting students where they are at is what we aim to do at North Park and offering Esports as an official varsity program is no exception.

North Park Theological Seminary Awards Master's Degree to Stateville Correctional Center Resident Scholars

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University School of Restorative Arts held a graduation ceremony at Stateville Correctional Center (Stateville) for 28 resident scholars in honor of earning their Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) from North Park Theological Seminary. Two students began the program inside Stateville and upon release completed their studies on North Park's campus.

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    CHICAGO, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University School of Restorative Arts held a graduation ceremony at Stateville Correctional Center (Stateville) for 28 resident scholars in honor of earning their Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) from North Park Theological Seminary .
  • Two students began the program inside Stateville and upon release completed their studies on North Park's campus.
  • The four-year degree is offered to over 100 students at Stateville and Logan Correctional Centers.
  • The faith-filled celebration was attended by North Park President, Mary K. Surridge and seminary faculty.

North Park University Sends Students Overseas through Scholarships and Grants

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When the COVID-19 pandemic spread throughout the world in March 2020, and North Park University (North Park) students were called home from studying abroad in semester-long programs throughout Greece, UK, Argentina, and the UAE, North Park's Office of International Affairs redirected its compass towards creating opportunities for students to apply for study abroad scholarships.

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  • CHICAGO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When the COVID-19 pandemic spread throughout the world in March 2020, and North Park University (North Park) students were called home from studying abroad in semester-long programs throughout Greece, UK, Argentina, and the UAE, North Park's Office of International Affairs redirected its compass towards creating opportunities for students to apply for study abroad scholarships.
  • Zanoni applied for and received the IIE American Passport Project Grant which awarded 25 passport scholarships to eligible students in 2021-22.
  • In May 2022, five North Park students were awarded a combined total of $22,000 in funding through Gilman.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

North Park University New Supply Chain Management Major Meets National In-Demand Skills

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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Growing industries like pharmaceutical and healthcare are investing in achieving new heights of efficiency and productivity -- and North Park is preparing students with these in-demand skills and competencies. "At North Park, our students will receive not only a high-quality education, but also graduate with the very applicable skills directly reflecting the industry and current job market demands; the hope is to put into practice what they learned in the classroom today at their job tomorrow," said Dr. Trevor James, North Park School of Professional Studies Associate Dean and Director of Business programs. 

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  • CHICAGO, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) is now offering a Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management (SCM) with a curriculum focused on solving real operational and logistics challenges impacting the global supply chain.
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment of Supply Chain logisticians to grow 30% between 2020 to 2030 and operations research analysts as much as 27%.
  • Growing industries like pharmaceutical and healthcare are investing in achieving new heights of efficiency and productivity -- and North Park is preparing students with these in-demand skills and competencies.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

North Park University and Art Institute of Chicago Partner on Free Admission for Undergraduates

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) and the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) have partnered to offer all North Park undergraduate students free admission to the AIC.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) and the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) have partnered to offer all North Park undergraduate students free admission to the AIC.
  • The University Partner Program also includes special exhibitions, virtual programs and lectures, professional development, an invitation to AIC's Jobs at Art Museums fair , and two dates during the academic school year for the entire North Park community to enjoy free admission.
  • North Park's Student Engagement office presented the idea of being part of the partnership opportunity to one of its very own students, Emily Underwood, an Education and Art major.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

North Park University Champions Affordability with New Scholarships

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to improve equity in access to a high-quality college education North Park University (North Park) has announced a new scholarship package.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to improve equity in access to a high-quality college education North Park University (North Park) has announced a new scholarship package.
  • "If we increase our aid, it makes it possible for more students to attend North Park and allows need-based scholarships to go further, especially for students with greater financial need," said North Park's Director of Undergraduate Admission, Brady Martinson.
  • Students seeking a college experience encompassing personalized attention, a city-centered, intercultural, and Christian education can make attending North Park a reality.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.