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Parker University

Coordinates: 32°52′47″N 96°53′35″W / 32.879639°N 96.893174°W / 32.879639; -96.893174
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Parker University
Former names
Parker College of Chiropractic (1982-2011)
TypePrivate university
Established1982 (1982)
PresidentWilliam E. Morgan
Students977 (2016)
Undergraduates229 (2016)
Postgraduates748 (2016)
Location, ,
United States

32°52′47″N 96°53′35″W / 32.879639°N 96.893174°W / 32.879639; -96.893174
MascotParker Patriot
Websitewww.parker.edu

Parker University is a private university focused on healthcare and located in Dallas, Texas. The university operates a second chiropractic clinic in Irving, Texas, the site of its first campus. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Council on Chiropractic Education, and the Commission of Massage Therapy Accreditation.[1]

Founded in 1982 by James Parker as Parker College of Chiropractic, the school was renamed Parker University in 2011.[2] As of 2016, the school had 977 students.

References

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  1. ^ Accredited University in Dallas, Texas | Parker University
  2. ^ "Welcome to Parker University". Parker University. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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