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Park University holds 2025 Honors Convocation Abby Beagel Editor-in-Chief Park University’s annual Honors Convocation will take place Wednesday, April 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the Parkville campus. The yearly tradition recognizes
outstanding students, faculty and staff across the university. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend and celebrate the achievements of the Park community. For honorees, the specific award or recognition will be revealed during the ceremony. Students selected to be recognized
are asked to RSVP by Monday, April 14, and are welcome to bring guests — there’s no limit, but an estimated guest count is appreciated. Professional attire is recommended. For those unable to attend, the
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KCPD sets the bar for progress Abby Beagel Editor-in-Chief Park University hosted a public panel on April 4 to spotlight Kansas City’s commitment to the 30×30 Initiative — a national movement working to increase the number of women in policing to 30 percent by the year 2030. The Kansas City, Mo., Police Department signed onto the initiative in 2022 with the goal of doubling its current percentage of women officers over the next five years. KCPD Chief Stacey Graves, the first woman to serve as permanent chief in the department’s 148-year history, opened the panel with remarks about the cultural barriers that continue to keep women from entering law enforcement — and the importance of breaking them down. “It’s absolutely a blessing to be the first female chief for the Kansas City Police Department,” Graves told KSHB 41. “I also hope that I’m also an inspiration to other women to either join the police force, or those who are already here, to rise through the ranks.”
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April campus events Mati Smith Assistant Editor-in-Chief As April begins, there are many on-campus events at Park University students can attend to fill up their free time — many that can also be beneficial for their resumes and personal growth. Some of the events going on this month include events from the broadcasting club, campus-wide headshots, and a de-stress event. The broadcasting club will be hosting two events this month for new members to join and to fundraise for the club as well. The first event is an open mic night on Tuesday, April 17, 2025 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the McCoy Meetin’ House. The event will give Park University students the opportunity to showcase their poems,
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PHOTO COURTESY/Kansas City Star Women from the Kansas City Police Department pose for a selfie together. The city’s 30x30 Initiative is helping to increase the number of women in policing to 30 percent by the year 2030. While women make up just 12 to 14 percent of sworn officers nationally, KCPD reports 15 percent — a figure that also applies to its command staff. That puts the department well ahead of the national average, where only 3 percent
of police leadership roles are held by women. Panelists at the event included women
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