Past Headlines

A Celebration of Jesuit Founder Begins Sept. 1

August 31, 2016

In September, Rockhurst University will celebrate the 500-year legacy of the Society of Jesus’ founder, St. Ignatius Loyola. Throughout Ignatian Heritage Month, the Office of Mission and Ministry will present programs and events focusing on the impact the teachings of “Iggy” and the Jesuit way of...Read More

Welcome, Class of 2020!

August 19, 2016

Get to know the more than 400 members of the class of 2020 as they get settled into their new dorm rooms, say goodbye to their loved ones and participate in a weekend’s worth of orientation activities. Here are a few facts about the newest Hawks: The average composite ACT score of the incoming...Read More

Alumnus Weightlifter Has Sights Set on 2020 Olympics

August 5, 2016

This week, the eyes of the world are on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as the 2016 Summer Olympics begin two weeks highlighting athletes who represent both their home countries and the top of their fields of athletic competition. But it’s 2020 that one Rockhurst University alumnus has his sights set on...Read More

Neighbors Get Sneak Peek at New Rock Row Townhouses

August 3, 2016

Rockhurst University’s newest student housing option, the Rock Row townhouses, were designed with plenty of input from those in the neighborhood. So it’s no surprise that those same neighbors were given a sneak peek at the nearly finished residences south of 54th Street on Forest Avenue. For their...Read More

University Mourns Loss of the Rev. James D. Wheeler, S.J.

July 28, 2016

Longtime Rockhurst University chemistry professor the Rev. James D. “Jake” Wheeler, S.J., died July 27, 2016, at the age of 93. “Fr. Jake Wheeler loved being a Jesuit and being missioned to Rockhurst University,” said Rockhurst University President the Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J. “With an...Read More

Rockhurst Professor Experiences Royals’ White House Visit Firsthand

July 21, 2016

For one Rockhurst University professor, spending seven months in Washington, D.C., has been a chance to get a look at the inner workings of the Beltway and American legislative politics. But on Thursday, he also got a unique view when the national spotlight turned to Kansas City. Tom Ringenberg,...Read More

Rockhurst Bolsters ROTC Program

July 1, 2016

Rockhurst University has long welcomed participants in the Army’s ROTC program. But starting next year, the program that offers educational opportunities for outstanding students in exchange for a commitment to military service will be even more visible on the Rockhurst campus. According to Rick...Read More

Rockhurst University Appoints New Head of Enrollment

June 27, 2016

New Rockhurst University Head of Enrollment Matt Ellis

Rockhurst University has appointed Matt Ellis associate vice president for enrollment services effective July 18. As a member of the president’s cabinet, Ellis will direct all student recruitment strategies for undergraduate and graduate programs. “Matt brings significant experience in recruitment...Read More

Rockhurst Appoints Human Resources Director

June 27, 2016

Barbra Upton-Garvin joins Rockhurst University July 5 as director of human resources. Upton-Garvin comes to Rockhurst with more than 25 years of human resources management experience drawn from the nonprofit, government and business sectors. Most recently she served as vice president for human...Read More

University Mourns the Loss of Former President the Rev. Robert F. Weiss, S.J.

June 10, 2016

The University is saddened to announce the death of former University president Rev. Robert Weiss, S.J., on June 9, 2016. He was 91 years old. "We will mourn his loss, cherish his memory and forever be inspired by his example,” said University President the Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J., in an email...Read More