Dr. John Hogan Honored At Retirement Celebration
National Park College (NPC) hosted a retirement celebration in honor of Dr. John Hogan,
NPC’s fourth president. The event took place Friday, June 21, at 2 p.m. in the Student
Commons Conference Center.
Darla Thurber, Vice President for Student Affairs delivered the opening remarks.
The program featured speakers from both the Arkansas House of Representatives and
the state’s community colleges. Notable presentations included,
Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate Citations:
- Rep. Richard McGrew
- Rep. Bruce Cozart
- Rep. Les Warren
- Senator Alan Clark
AR Community Colleges:
- Executive Director Andrea Henderson
- Senior Policy Director Dr. Collin Calloway
The celebration continued with heartfelt remarks from individuals who have known and worked closely with Dr. Hogan, including,
- Joyce Craft, Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Forrest Spicher, Board of Trustees member
- Jim Steck, friend
- Thomas Glover, friend
- Josh Hogan, Dr. Hogan’s son
Hogan expressed his gratitude and shared memories of his impactful career. As the
event concluded, the incoming president and current Vice President for Advancement
and Government Relations, Dr. Wade Derden, offered closing remarks that emphasized
Dr. Hogan’s lasting legacy and contributions to education.
View the complete album of photos from this event.
