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 to campus. “He was a true gentleman in...
June 9, 2016
Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above. The following students earned a place on the list: Morgan Abegg Nicole Adams Jeremy Adkins Justin Ahlheim Amalia Albor Cesar Aldana Emily Allen Matthew Allinder Jack Alsbach Jordyn Altenburg Christiana Alvey Juliana Alvey Iman Aly...
June 6, 2016
Students might be gone, but McGee Hall was still bustling with activity last week. Last week, the College Theology Society made the University its home for four days, with approximately 200 theologians coming from across the U.S. to take part in the organization’s 62nd annual conference. According to Glenn Young, Ph.D., assistant professor of theology and religious studies, 2016 marks...
May 23, 2016
Among the age-old phrases mathematics instructors might hear in the classroom: “When am I ever going to use this?” A class offered by Rockhurst University’s mathematics program in the spring semester provided a new answer to that question, putting groups of students in the driver’s seat of projects drawn from real life examples from the worlds of medicine, city management...
May 17, 2016
Approximately 700 students crossed the stage during Rockhurst University’s annual commencement ceremony, capping off college careers with a weekend of celebration. Among the graduates were approximately 450 students from across the University’s undergraduate programs — including 59 graduates of the University-affiliated Research College of Nursing — and 260 graduate-level students. On Friday, the graduates were celebrated during the traditional Baccalaureate...
May 9, 2016
The Class of 2016 Rockhurst University’s newest class of graduates includes students from across the country and the globe now poised to bring a wealth of different life experiences, skills and interests into the world following Rockhurst’s May 14 commencement. Here are a few of their stories. Rebeca Arias Growing up in a bilingual household in San Diego, California, amidst...
May 9, 2016
Transferring to Rockhurst University has become much simpler for students who have earned an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited community college. Rockhurst now accepts an Associate of Arts degree in lieu of completing the core curriculum requirements at the University. The new program makes the transition to Rockhurst more seamless and should save students time and money. “We...
April 26, 2016
Rockhurst University hosted the annual Festival of Student Achievement on Thursday, April 21, showcasing the academic and creative work of 136 undergraduate presenters and 62 graduate level students, representing 21 different undergraduate areas of study and three different graduate programs. FOSA kicked off with an awards program recognizing outstanding achievements throughout the University. The following students, faculty and staff were...
April 25, 2016
More than 30 different teams and 200 students from both Rockhurst University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City once again walked through the night Saturday as part of the annual Relay for Life. It’s the sixth time that student from the two schools have worked together to host the all-night event, which is part of the American Cancer Society’s international...
