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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.

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
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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.

Missouri Arts Council Grant Helps Keep Musica Sacra Singing AlongMissouri Arts Council Grant Helps Keep Musica Sacra Singing Along
Missouri Arts Council Grant Helps Keep Musica Sacra Singing Along
Sep 23, 2024
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Music Sacra Chorus and Orchestra, the ensemble-in-residence Rockhurst University, is a unique musical entity.

 First Graduates of Companions at Chillicothe Program Earn Degrees First Graduates of Companions at Chillicothe Program Earn Degrees
First Graduates of Companions at Chillicothe Program Earn Degrees
Aug 16, 2024
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On Wednesday, 11 new Hawks joined Rockhurst University’s worldwide alumni network. And in receiving their associate of arts in liberal studies degrees, these students earned another distinction – they became the first graduates of the University’s Companions in Chillicothe program at Chillicothe Correctional Center, located about an hour and a half northeast of Kansas City.

 New Bicycle Repair Station on Campus Speaks to Alumnus’ Memory New Bicycle Repair Station on Campus Speaks to Alumnus’ Memory
New Bicycle Repair Station on Campus Speaks to Alumnus’ Memory
Jul 25, 2024
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Phil Hageman, ’13, passed away tragically and suddenly in December 2021. On Tuesday, members of his family — parents Tom and Vicki and sister Naomi, ’17, ’19 CSD — helped members of the University community dedicate a new site on campus that honors his passion and his memory.

Hundreds of Students Earn Degrees at CommencementHundreds of Students Earn Degrees at Commencement
Hundreds of Students Earn Degrees at Commencement
May 16, 2024
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Close to 800 undergraduate and graduate students walked across the stage at Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium as part of Rockhurst University’s annual commencement ceremony on Saturday.

 University Celebrates 50 Years of Women’s Athletics as Female Sports Takes Center Stage University Celebrates 50 Years of Women’s Athletics as Female Sports Takes Center Stage
University Celebrates 50 Years of Women’s Athletics as Female Sports Takes Center Stage
Apr 17, 2024
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Half a century after Rockhurst University started its first women’s athletic programs, female sports are stronger than ever.

 Real Estate Leader Receives Rashford-Lyon Award Real Estate Leader Receives Rashford-Lyon Award
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Real Estate Leader Receives Rashford-Lyon Award
Mar 27, 2024
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As part of the Rockhurst University Leadership Series event Tuesday night, the University honored Dave Harrison, ’81, founder and president of VanTrust Real Estate, with this year’s award. In more than 40 years in commercial real estate, Harrison company has left a recognizable mark on Kansas City and beyond.

 Discussing AI, Leadership Series Speaker Encourages Audience to Embrace Their Humanity Discussing AI, Leadership Series Speaker Encourages Audience to Embrace Their Humanity
Discussing AI, Leadership Series Speaker Encourages Audience to Embrace Their Humanity
Mar 27, 2024
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Rockhurst University Leadership Series guest Kevin Roose said AI is changing the landscape of the workforce, but gave three pieces of advice to those in the audience who felt uneasy about this technology

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