Past Headlines

New Provost Brings Perspective In Education, From Elementary School To College

July 5, 2023

Sue Willcox, Ph.D., Rockhurst University’s new provost, brings a unique perspective to the job of higher education administration. While many higher ed administrators start as faculty before joining the administration, Willcox began her career with younger students as a public school special...Read More

Statement Regarding Today's Supreme Court Decision on Admissions

June 29, 2023

Sunset Picture of the Entrance of Rockhurst University on Troost Side, Stone Wall with Plants Around

Rockhurst University Companions, As you are likely aware, this morning the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that effectively ends the consideration of race as a factor in college admissions. Guided by our Catholic, Jesuit core values, we have been very intentional in our work to make Rockhurst...Read More

Rockhurst University Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List

June 9, 2023

Rockhurst University's Aylward-Dunn Learning Center

Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. The following students have been named to the list: Dati Abuladze Lauren Ada Courtney Adams Nate Adamson Mia Adkins Peyton Aerni...Read More

New VP of Enrollment Management is a Familiar Face

June 8, 2023

There’s an ease with which incoming Vice President of Enrollment Management Mark Steinlage talks about Rockhurst University’s campus, mission, faculty, staff and student experience. That makes sense. “I lived it for nearly 11 years,” he said. Steinlage, who grew up in St. Louis, came to Rockhurst...Read More

Rockhurst University Becomes Part of Bloch Scholar Program, Paving Path to College Degree for Area Students

June 2, 2023

This fall, Rockhurst University will become part of the Bloch Scholars Program, helping pave the way to a bachelor’s degree for highly qualified area students. The program is sponsored by the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation and the H&R Block Foundation and covers tuition and fees for...Read More

Hundreds of Graduates Join Hawk Alumni Family at Commencement

May 15, 2023

Student walking across the stage at commencement

More than 450 Rockhurst University students joined the tens of thousands of Hawk alumni around the world as part of the spring commencement ceremony Saturday in Municipal Auditorium. As always, the proceedings were highlighted by the perspective of two students nominated to speak on behalf of...Read More

Meet Some of the Graduates in the Class of 2023

May 10, 2023

On Saturday, May 13, hundreds of Rockhurst University students will become graduates as part of the annual spring commencement ceremony. In preparation for the ceremony, here are stories from a few of those who will be crossing the stage as part of the Class of 2023. Matthew Bergman MBA graduate...Read More

“Meet the Makers” Invites To the Stage KC Entrepreneurial Luminaries

May 5, 2023

Kansas City has had a fair amount of time in the national spotlight lately. There are a lot of reasons for that — many of them, admittedly, sports-related. But Kansas City is also a vibrant, attractive place because of the people here committed to doing new, creative things. To celebrate that...Read More

Forty Students — And One University President — Inducted Into Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society

May 3, 2023

Each spring, students who distinguish themselves in what are considered the three main pillars of a Jesuit education — scholarship, leadership and service — are invited to become part of Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society. On Saturday, 40 students from Rockhurst University were formally...Read More

Rockhurst Claims First-Ever KC Crown Trophy

May 3, 2023

Rockhurst University and William Jewell College already competed head-to-head in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference. But this year, there was something else on the line for these two local institutions — bragging rights. In September, the two cross-town rivals announced the start of...Read More