Longtime Rockhurst University chemistry professor the Rev. James D. “Jake” Wheeler, S.J., died July 27, 2016, at the age of 93. “Fr. Jake Wheeler loved being a Jesuit and being missioned to Rockhurst University,” said Rockhurst University President the Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J. “With an...Read More
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July 21, 2016
For one Rockhurst University professor, spending seven months in Washington, D.C., has been a chance to get a look at the inner workings of the Beltway and American legislative politics. But on Thursday, he also got a unique view when the national spotlight turned to Kansas City. Tom Ringenberg,...Read More
July 1, 2016
Rockhurst University has long welcomed participants in the Army’s ROTC program. But starting next year, the program that offers educational opportunities for outstanding students in exchange for a commitment to military service will be even more visible on the Rockhurst campus. According to Rick...Read More
June 27, 2016
Barbra Upton-Garvin joins Rockhurst University July 5 as director of human resources. Upton-Garvin comes to Rockhurst with more than 25 years of human resources management experience drawn from the nonprofit, government and business sectors. Most recently she served as vice president for human...Read More
June 27, 2016
Rockhurst University has appointed Matt Ellis associate vice president for enrollment services effective July 18. As a member of the president’s cabinet, Ellis will direct all student recruitment strategies for undergraduate and graduate programs. “Matt brings significant experience in recruitment...Read More
June 10, 2016
The University is saddened to announce the death of former University president Rev. Robert Weiss, S.J., on June 9, 2016. He was 91 years old. "We will mourn his loss, cherish his memory and forever be inspired by his example,” said University President the Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J., in an email...Read More
June 9, 2016
Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above. The following students earned a place on the list: Morgan Abegg Nicole Adams Jeremy Adkins Justin Ahlheim Amalia Albor Cesar Aldana Emily Allen...Read More
June 6, 2016
Students might be gone, but McGee Hall was still bustling with activity last week. Last week, the College Theology Society made the University its home for four days, with approximately 200 theologians coming from across the U.S. to take part in the organization’s 62nd annual conference. According...Read More
May 23, 2016
Among the age-old phrases mathematics instructors might hear in the classroom: “When am I ever going to use this?” A class offered by Rockhurst University’s mathematics program in the spring semester provided a new answer to that question, putting groups of students in the driver’s seat of projects...Read More
May 17, 2016
Approximately 700 students crossed the stage during Rockhurst University’s annual commencement ceremony, capping off college careers with a weekend of celebration. Among the graduates were approximately 450 students from across the University’s undergraduate programs — including 59 graduates of the...Read More
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