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Alumnus Plans New Offerings for the MAC as Director

August 1, 2022
Dominique Washington
Dominique Washington is a 2016 graduate of Rockhurst University, where he also played basketball for the Hawks. He is the new director of the MAC and intramural coordinator. What’s it been like to be back on campus? Talk to us about your experience as a student here. It's been a surreal feeling,...Read More

Students Have Ally, Cheerleader in LaTisha Davis

July 28, 2022
LaTisha Davis, Rockhurst Director of Multicultural Belonging and Engagement
LaTisha Davis may have a business card that says Rockhurst University Director of Multicultural Belonging and Engagement, but her role can be simplified to one thing for students: She’s here to be your person if you need one. Everyone needs a support system and to feel like they’re included, and...Read More

Laugh and Learn: Beloved Professor Publishes Book of Personal Stories

July 22, 2022
Dick Shaw
If the walls of Conway Hall could talk, they’d probably be laughing. Richard “Dick” Shaw is one of the most beloved and entertaining professors to ever teach at Rockhurst. You don’t meet Dick Shaw and walk away without a story and a smile, and now the retired teacher of 43 years is sharing those...Read More

Alumna Lands “Dream Job” in KCPD’s Forensics Division

July 20, 2022
Breez Delarber
Sometimes there are obvious clues left behind at a crime scene. Broken glass can indicate a point of entry. Missing items point to a robbery, etc. But there are less obvious clues, too — things left behind at the molecular level. That’s where Breez Delarber, ’22, comes in. Shortly after graduating...Read More

New Hawk Scholars Program Assists with Transition to College

July 20, 2022
Hawk Scholar students to come can campus three days before general move-in.
The transition from high school to college can be difficult, but for first-generation , high financial need, and historically underrepresented students, it can be a steeper uphill climb that can lead to persisting in college at lower rates than their non-marginalized peers. New Rockhurst University...Read More

Multi-sport Athlete Welcomes the Challenges

July 19, 2022
Kharis Perona will play NCAA sports for Rockhurst in both cross country and lacrosse
For student-athletes, finding a balance between their sport and everything else on their college plate is a skill that’s in constant development. But what about doing two college sports? That’s a mountain that incoming star Women’s Lacrosse and cross country freshman Kharis Perona is willing to...Read More

Wisdom Core Curriculum to Debut in Fall 2023

July 13, 2022
Students at a service project
In keeping with Rockhurst’s Catholic, Jesuit tradition, the University is debuting its Wisdom Core Curriculum this year. The updated curriculum helps create and reflect Rockhurst’s culture, mission and identity while keeping up with a changing world. RU students will be challenged to discover the...Read More

Engineering Student Creates Business Customizing Jordans

July 11, 2022
Rockhurst engineering student Nate Lee customizes Nike Air Jordans
It’s completely normal for a college student to see something they want and decide it’s too expensive – especially shoes. And especially Nike Air Jordans, which can run into six figures depending on what you’re looking for… unless you can make them yourself and sell them to musicians and athletes...Read More

Former Naval Academy Student Making Best of New Path at Rockhurst

June 30, 2022
Luke Spencer has overcome several obstacles to continue his education
Luke Spencer repeatedly refused to accept defeat when pursuing his dream of being a naval officer – until a severe car accident left him no other choice. Now the Rockhurst University junior has a new dream, and he’s once again overcoming obstacles and using hard lessons learned to make that happen...Read More

Alumna’s New Job Captures “Spirit” of Love for Chemistry

June 28, 2022
Emma Miller and a coworker at a distillery
Emma Miller, ’22, came to Rockhurst prepared to pursue an undergraduate degree on her way to medical school. But, like many, the COVID-19 pandemic led to soul-searching about whether that was the path for her. A biology major and career in medicine, she said, might not be her calling. But, still...Read More

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