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Rockhurst University Receives $630K From State In Support Of Nursing EducationRockhurst University Receives $630K From State In Support Of Nursing Education
Rockhurst University Receives $630K From State In Support Of Nursing Education
Dec 20, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Faculty, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, About

This week Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced $5 million in grant funding for 13 Missouri colleges and universities, providing additional resources for nursing education programs statewide. On the list is Rockhurst University, which will receive $630,000, the second-highest grant award for this round.

Graduate, BSN Students Celebrated in Hooding and Pinning CeremoniesGraduate, BSN Students Celebrated in Hooding and Pinning Ceremonies
Graduate, BSN Students Celebrated in Hooding and Pinning Ceremonies
Dec 17, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Alumni, Campus Life

The world is about to get more Jesuit-educated health care, education and business professionals. That’s after a series of hooding and pinning ceremonies Saturday that marked the completion of studies for more than 200 students in several Rockhurst University’s graduate degree programs and its Bachelor of Science in nursing program.

OT Student Shares Love of the Game for CapstoneOT Student Shares Love of the Game for Capstone
Student Feature
OT Student Shares Love of the Game for Capstone
Dec 11, 2024
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For many years, lacrosse was life for Dominic Diaz, who is about to graduate with his Occupational Therapy Doctorate. He knows the history of the sport, its regional variations, and the strategy behind the game itself. He played at the collegiate level and coached at all levels up to high school.

Rockhurst University Earns NCAA Presidents’ Award for 14th Straight YearRockhurst University Earns NCAA Presidents’ Award for 14th Straight Year
Rockhurst University Earns NCAA Presidents’ Award for 14th Straight Year
Dec 2, 2024
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Rockhurst University has received the NCAA Presidents' Award for Academic Excellence for achieving four-year Academic Success Rates of 90% or higher for the 14th consecutive year.

Alumna Recalls Hosting “Holiday Touchdown” Crew at Family Antique StoreAlumna Recalls Hosting “Holiday Touchdown” Crew at Family Antique Store
Alumna Recalls Hosting “Holiday Touchdown” Crew at Family Antique Store
Nov 25, 2024
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“Holiday Touchdown: a Chiefs Love Story” is an all-new Hallmark Channel feature film that, as the title implies, is set in and around Kansas City and revolves around the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s set to premiere Nov. 30, complete with a red-carpet premiere, and features familiar locations in the city. Among them is an antique store on the Independence, Missouri, Square called The Keeping Room that has a connection to Rockhurst.

Because of His Own Journey, Thanksgiving Means More to AlumnusBecause of His Own Journey, Thanksgiving Means More to Alumnus
Alumni Feature
Because of His Own Journey, Thanksgiving Means More to Alumnus
Nov 25, 2024
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Jacob Scallorn, ’15, has a lot to be thankful for — and he’ll be the first to admit it. About 15 years ago, he was a deep in the cycle of addiction. He had lost seven jobs in eight months and wrecked his car twice. “God put me on the bench,” is how he puts it. But then something amazing happened — Scallorn said he entered rehab and it changed not just his physical health, but his mental wellbeing. He began to say “yes” to doing hard things and to devoting time and effort to accomplishing goals.

Leaders At Rockhurst, Kansas City University Sign Agreement Opening New Accelerated Path to Medical DegreesLeaders At Rockhurst, Kansas City University Sign Agreement Opening New Accelerated Path to Medical Degrees
Leaders At Rockhurst, Kansas City University Sign Agreement Opening New Accelerated Path to Medical Degrees
Nov 8, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, Admissions, Campus Life

On Friday, leaders from Rockhurst University and Kansas City University signed a pivotal new agreement establishing and accelerated pathway for high school students and others to earn KCU’s medical and health care degrees.

Student Gets Plugged in With Robotics Works StudyStudent Gets Plugged in With Robotics Works Study
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Student Gets Plugged in With Robotics Works Study
Oct 9, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Admissions, Campus Life

Ben Winbinger had experience with robotics. But when it came time to look for a community work study position through Rockhurst University helping mentor younger students in robotics wasn’t an opportunity he knew existed. But he took a chance.

 Alumna, Faculty Partner on Study of Veteran Volunteerism Alumna, Faculty Partner on Study of Veteran Volunteerism
Faculty Feature
Alumna, Faculty Partner on Study of Veteran Volunteerism
Sep 30, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Faculty, Campus Life

In a recent study, two members of the Rockhurst University community — an alumna and a faculty member — sought to glean lessons from how one veterans service organization approached inspiring young vets to stay connected and continue to serve after their military careers were over.

 Rockhurst University Is a Top 10 University in the Midwest Rockhurst University Is a Top 10 University in the Midwest
Rockhurst University Is a Top 10 University in the Midwest
Sep 24, 2024
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The Best Colleges 2025 list from U.S. News and World Report is out today, and in it, Rockhurst University has entered the top 10 on the list of best universities in the Midwest.

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