Past Headlines

In Current Events, Faculty Sees Echoes of Time in Afghanistan

September 3, 2021

Nursing faculty member Ellen Stephenson in Afghanistan

Like many other veterans, the last two weeks have brought a lot of old feelings to the fore for Ellen Stephenson, DNP, assistant professor of nursing. The images of the evacuation of Afghans who helped American and NATO forces in the country has, for Stephenson and others, brought to mind their own...Read More

Beam Signing Marks Important Stage on Sedgwick Project

August 26, 2021

Sedgwick Hall will not reopen for approximately another year. But a very important piece of the renovated building was prepared on Wednesday, with a bit of a personal touch. The final structural beam for the project was made available for members of the Rockhurst University community — students,...Read More

Fast Facts About the Class of 2025

August 19, 2021

Another year, another incoming class at Rockhurst University. This group of more than 400 new Hawks arrive on campus starting Thursday to begin their college journey. So as we welcome them to campus, here are a few things to know about the class of 2025. They are: KC representing: For the first...Read More

New Grotto Will Show Mary Statue in a Whole New Light

August 9, 2021

For more than half a century, the statue of Mary has been a fixture of the northeastern portion of the Kinerk Commons. Beneath a canopy of evergreens, flanked by Adirondacks, the statue has been a social as well as spiritual center of campus, hosting conversations and an annual May Crowning. A...Read More

Students Use Instagram Videos to Encourage COVID Vaccinations

August 5, 2021

Students in masks to help decrease the spread of COVID-19

As the August 18-20 move-in days approach at Rockhurst, students are using Instagram videos to encourage incoming Hawks to be sure they are vaccinated against COVID-19.Read More

Rockhurst Continues to Create Pathways to Education, STEM and Healthcare Professions

August 3, 2021

Paula Murillo was the first student to successfully complete the Pathways Early College program

In the fall of 2017, Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences opened its doors to a first cohort of 26 students attending the Pathways to Health and Science Education program. Pathways was conceived as a bridge program designed to introduce diverse students to careers in healthcare professions.Read More

University President to Be Honored By Jewish Community Relations Bureau

July 19, 2021

The Jewish Community Relations Bureau has announced it will honor Rockhurst University President the Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J., with its Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award at its annual Human Relations Event on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Fr. Curran will be the first member of the clergy to...Read More

School of Education Earns Accreditation Milestone

July 13, 2021

A Secondary Education student works with a high schooler at STEAM Studio KC

The Rockhurst University School of Education got a report card of its own in May. And it’s one they’re going to want to hang up on the fridge. The school’s teacher certification programs earned accreditation with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the result of a...Read More

Van Ackeren Collection Works On Display at Nelson-Atkins

June 28, 2021

More than 40 years ago, curators from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art helped Rockhurst University choose pieces of significance for what was then a new collection of religious art to be housed on campus. Now, some of the very pieces from that collection will grace the walls at Kansas City’s premier...Read More

Paseo Project Adds New Gateway From Historic Boulevard

June 25, 2021

Plans for the next campus improvement project are quickly taking shape and feature a more prominent entrance from one of Kansas City’s most scenic boulevards – The Paseo. After gathering internal and external feedback, strategically analyzing space needs and evaluating construction costs and...Read More