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Congratulations to our Intramural Softball Champions Bat Intentions!

We invite you to join us tomorrow at 5:00 on the ParkerFit outdoor courts to honor and remember JaeLynn Stewart. Yellow attire is suggested but not required. A memorial space will be available for those who would like to leave flowers or items of remembrance. The floor will be open to those who would like to share sentiments and memories. We encourage the Parker family to come together as we remember the never ending impact that JaeLynn had on this university, athletics, and every individual that she came in contact with.

Let us all unite together in love and remembrance, as we honor the life of a remarkable member of our Parker family.

Parker Athletics will be hosting a Pickleball April Fools’ Open on Tuesday Night, April 1st.  This is a co-ed tournament, 1 male/female per team and the tournament will be double elimination and max out at 16 TEAMS.  Tournament Champions and best/funniest dressed will receive prizes, as we highly encourage to dress to the theme of April Fools Day.  Do not be a fool and wait around to sign up, join the April Fools’ Open via the FusionPlay App.

Last night we had our 🏀 basketball playoffs!

Congrats to The Dynasty for winning first place and to Thunder for winning second place 🥳!!

Thank you to the rest of the teams that participated, which include Hyoid Floaters, Standing on Business, and TRI 1 Monstars. Everyone brought their A-Game!

Support our women’s and men’s volleyball teams on March 29th for the Siva Championships in College Station, TX.

Mark the day in your calendar. You don’t want to miss it! Let’s gooo!

Gage has done it again! .foddrell is your winner of the 1st NCCGA Texas Regional at Squaw Valley GC in Glen Rose! This was an incredible victory to say the least. Gage entered the final hole trailing the leader by two strokes. From just inside of 200 yards, Gage stuck one inside of 8 feet and made the Eagle putt to force a playoff, where Gage ultimately came out on top! Way to go Gage! Keep it rollin!

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Parker Women’s Volleyball had a successful opening weekend, going 3-1 in the SIVA Qualifie at TCU. Parker had straight set victories over Rice, Texas State, and Oklahoma State. Parker Women’s return to action in the SIVA Crossover tournament February 22. Way to go Ladies!

Our volleyball schedule is out!!

Here is our Parker Baseball 2025 spring schedule. Come out and support our baseball team at their games! They are ready to crush it this year! 💥

As a contributor to this recent article, Dr. Andy Galpin—Executive Director of Parker University's Human Performance Center—explains how a lifelong endurance athlete may have impressive cardiovascular health but still fall short on strength compared to someone with a more balanced routine. Short, high-intensity workouts can help bridge this gap by delivering essential benefits in less time, thereby boosting consistency—the key to lasting results.

Why Your Body Loves Intense Exercise (Even if You Don’t) Pushing yourself a little harder – or a lot – offers life-changing benefits on a cellular level. Learn what’s going on inside and you’ll want to up the intensity.

Parker University is proud to share that Dr. Andrew Galpin, our new Executive Director of the Human Performance Center (Center of Excellence), is a keynote speaker at the NSCA Coaches Conference (January 8–10, 2025) in New Orleans—an event where top coaches adapt and grow for the benefit of all athletes. In his new role at Parker, Dr. Galpin will oversee cutting-edge research, specialized training programs, and community outreach, merging the latest scientific discoveries with practical applications to help individuals of all backgrounds reach their highest potential. Join us in celebrating his leadership and commitment to elevating human performance! https://bit.ly/3XYBzY5

Weather Update: Campus Closure

Due to forecasted inclement weather starting tomorrow (Thursday) morning and lasting through Friday morning, Parker University’s main campus and all clinics will be closed on Thursday, 1/9/2025, and Friday, 1/10/2025.

Campus operations will return to normal on Saturday, 1/11/2025.

💻 Remote/online learning and working from home will continue as scheduled. Please note:

On-campus classes, activities, and labs will not meet in person but may have alternate virtual means to cover material.
Faculty will notify students via Brightspace announcements with additional details.

If you are a student, faculty, or staff member who cannot access online activities, please contact your instructor or manager for support.

Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe during this weather event!

What an incredible weekend it was at the Nationals at Pinehurst for Parker University golfer .foddrell
Out of 237 of some of the best collegiate golfers in the nation, Gage finished T-6, just 3 strokes back of 1st, shooting a 75/74. It was a very impressive effort at one of the most historic golf venues in the world. Gage has set the bar very high for and has a great future in front of him!

Updated Thanksgiving Hours. We will have group class on Monday only. Enjoy the break!

Congratulations to Chain Gang AKA The Dynasty for another flag football championship. Undefeated season once again. Great effort by The Volunteers coming in 2nd. S/o to SMU for the field for playoffs and looking forward to next flag football season in the spring

The Parker Baseball team after defeating UNT and University of Texas advances to the semifinals Sunday for the Wood Wars National tournament to take on LSU. Go Patriots!

The new World Federation of Chiropractic - WFC Quarterly World Report is out! Alongside a wealth of great information and articles, be sure to check out pages 64-65 for Parker University's announcement of Dr. Andy Galpin's appointment as Executive Director of our new Human Performance Center. With over two decades of expertise in sports science and human physiology, Dr. Galpin will lead this cutting-edge, 64,000-square-foot facility, setting new standards in research and education. Stay tuned to see how this transformative center will advance human performance! https://issuu.com/wfcqwr/docs/qwr2024d?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ