June 3, 2022
Sedgwick Hall is a milestone – started in 1910, the members of the Society of Jesus who founded the University had to wait until 1914 to complete the project. Despite that initial delay, the building has stood tall ever since. Its use over the years reflects its status as both a milestone and a workhorse, serving as a residence for...
May 27, 2022
In sports, teams are often so close they’re referred to internally as “families.” At an already tight-knit university like Rockhurst, because of the amount of time spent together and supporting each other, that can reach an extra level of inseparability that can lead to lifelong friendships. Of course, “family” is just a metaphor here… except when it’s not. This past...
May 24, 2022
Healthcare jobs have soared in the last few years, and are projected to grow by 16% by 2030*. Among those at the forefront of the jump is the medical assistant position at 18% projected growth from 2020-2030*. "Demand for MAs is incredibly high right now," said Eric Bluml, DO, a family practice physician in Platte City, Missouri. "Anyone interested in...
May 23, 2022
Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. The following students were named to the list: Yasmeen Abutineh Courtney Adams Lauryn Adams Nate Adamson Peyton Aerni Oscar Ahumada Erica Akins Mehdi Al-Amood Shereen Al-Saoudi Lucas Alaback Balem Alamerew Karen Alba Le'Bonet Alfaro...
May 18, 2022
Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium was buzzing Saturday with loved ones cheering on the almost 750 graduates at Rockhurst University’s commencement ceremony. The ceremony was the first in Municipal Auditorium since 2019, as the 2020 commencement was held virtually and the 2021 event outside, at Children’s Mercy Park. As if that weren’t enough of a distinction, it was also the final...
May 11, 2022
On Saturday, close to 750 students will participate in Rockhurst University’s commencement ceremony — returning to Municipal Auditorium for the first time since the pandemic forced the 100 th commencement ceremony to the virtual realm in 2020. As one might expect, commencement comes with a mix of emotions for many of the graduates – pride in accomplishments, sadness at the...
May 4, 2022
Choosing where to go to college can be stressful. Tucker is here to help. A members of the Office of Admissions staff is lending his very unique set of skills to incoming students experiencing the maze of decisions, forms, tests and essays. Tucker, it should be said, is a dog. A therapy dog, to be exact, and a darn good...
May 3, 2022
Four members of Kansas City’s unique entrepreneurial landscape took the stage Thursday in the third annual “Meet the Makers” event. And though they represented different focuses — socks, whiskey, coffee and ice cream — they shared an appreciation for the hard work it takes to be a business owner and for those who supported them along the way. “Kansas City...
April 29, 2022
In 2018, Rockhurst University began offering college courses, taught by its own faculty, to a small cohort of 20 incarcerated individuals and 10 staff at the Chillicothe Correctional Center. Progressing through disciplines and a pandemic, they’ve continued to learn. This week, that program grew even stronger with a pair of announcements — that the Higher Learning Commission has approved an...
