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City, University Officials Celebrate New Safety Measures Near CampusCity, University Officials Celebrate New Safety Measures Near Campus
City, University Officials Celebrate New Safety Measures Near Campus
May 16, 2025
tags: Homepage, Campus Life

The area where Rockhurst University and the University of Missouri Kansas City are located include hundreds of neighbors as well as approximately 15,000 college students. That means a lot of people walking back and forth across the busy Troost Avenue, each day. On May 9, city and university officials together dedicated a new stoplight at the intersection of 51st Street and Troost to make all of that pedestrian travel safer.

Women’s Tennis Team is Sweet 16-BoundWomen’s Tennis Team is Sweet 16-Bound
Women’s Tennis Team is Sweet 16-Bound
May 16, 2025
tags: Homepage, Athletics, Campus Life

It’s been a storybook season for Rockhurst University’s women’s tennis team, and like a lot of good stories, one of redemption. In 2024, the squad fell to the University of Indianapolis in the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament and narrowly missed out on a NCAA tournament bid. Jamie McDonald, head coach for the team, said that loss helped motivate the team coming into its next season.

Rockhurst University Celebrates Graduates — and Gratitude – at CommencementRockhurst University Celebrates Graduates — and Gratitude – at Commencement
Rockhurst University Celebrates Graduates — and Gratitude – at Commencement
May 13, 2025
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More than 600 students earned their degrees from Rockhurst University at its annual commencement ceremony May 10. The culmination of those students’ academic lives to date in Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium is a chance for graduates to celebrate with each other and loved ones as their degrees are officially conferred.

For Faculty Member, Building Community Makes Better NursesFor Faculty Member, Building Community Makes Better Nurses
For Faculty Member, Building Community Makes Better Nurses
May 2, 2025
tags: Homepage, Academics, Faculty, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences

Jingjing Pan, assistant professor of nursing, had already had a full nursing education by the time she began as a student at Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences (before it became part of Rockhurst University in 2020).

Rockhurst University Commencement Ceremony to Feature Alumnus with National ProfileRockhurst University Commencement Ceremony to Feature Alumnus with National Profile
Rockhurst University Commencement Ceremony to Feature Alumnus with National Profile
May 1, 2025
tags: Homepage, Academics, Alumni, About

More than 800 students will earn their degrees from Rockhurst University in front of loved ones during the annual commencement ceremony scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Students, Staff Reflect on the Legacy of Pope FrancisStudents, Staff Reflect on the Legacy of Pope Francis
Students, Staff Reflect on the Legacy of Pope Francis
Apr 24, 2025
tags: Homepage, About, Mission and Ministry, Campus Life

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University Community Mourns the Death of Pope FrancisUniversity Community Mourns the Death of Pope Francis
University Community Mourns the Death of Pope Francis
Apr 21, 2025
tags: Homepage, Mission and Ministry

Rockhurst University issued the following statement following the death of Pope Francis.

Sports Broadcasting Legend Tells RULS Crowd to “Break the Huddle and Run the Play”Sports Broadcasting Legend Tells RULS Crowd to “Break the Huddle and Run the Play”
Sports Broadcasting Legend Tells RULS Crowd to “Break the Huddle and Run the Play”
Apr 10, 2025
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James Brown, known to many as JB, is no stranger to Kansas City. He said he has visited the city many times as a longtime broadcaster on “The NFL Today” on CBS and elsewhere. He knows the Chiefs, obviously, but also local landmarks like the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and has opinions on barbecue (but also knows enough not to pick a favorite).

Grad Business, Health Sciences Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Best by U.S. NewsGrad Business, Health Sciences Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News
Grad Business, Health Sciences Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News
Apr 8, 2025
tags: Homepage, Academics, Faculty, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, Admissions, Campus Life

U.S. News and World Report released its Best Grad Schools 2025 rankings Tuesday, with several programs in the College of Business and Technology ranked among the nation’s best, along with several of Rockhurst University’s health sciences programs.

Athletics to Launch Pep Band, Enhancing Game Day Experience Athletics to Launch Pep Band, Enhancing Game Day Experience
Athletics to Launch Pep Band, Enhancing Game Day Experience
Apr 3, 2025
tags: Homepage, Athletics, About, Campus Life

Hoping to offer another unique opportunity for students and further enhance the gameday experience for spectators, Rockhurst University athletics today announced the addition of pep band to its slate of offerings starting in fall 2026.

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