August 9, 2023
The next time you pass through Van Ackeren Hall, look up. On the ceiling of what was formerly a mostly white entry way is a burst of blues and greens in the form of a new mural celebrating different faith traditions and the connections between them. The new campus art is the result of a Faithfully Forward grant from the...
July 17, 2023
Data science and analytics continues to be a growing field, but acquiring the specific skills required to thrive in the field can seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. On Aug. 5, faculty from Rockhurst University’s College of Business Influence and Information Analysis will host a one-day SQL Bootcamp on campus, giving those looking to bolster skills in business intelligence...
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 education teacher. It was as a teacher that Willcox said she learned so much about how to meet...
June 29, 2023
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 University a welcoming and inclusive place for all. In fact, one of...
June 9, 2023
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 Oscar Ahumada Le'Bonet Alfaro Sara Alghsein Safiya Ali Michael Allen Drew Altic Litzy...
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 first as a student, where he majored in marketing and played baseball. He stayed...
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 promising students living in Kansas City’s urban core who demonstrate financial need...
May 15, 2023
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 undergraduate and graduate students. Sarah Wilson, a chemistry and Spanish major, spoke for the...
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 Matthew Bergman didn’t know a lot about Kansas City or...