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Missouri’s First On-Campus ‘Exercise is Medicine’ Initiative Going for Gold
Rockhurst University students working out in the MAC (Magis Activity Center) will regularly see individuals in yellow shirts asking if they’d like assistance. They’re not doctors, but they help students get a healthy dose of medicine.
MBA Capstone Project Becomes Real-Life Healthcare Clinic in Overland Park
The work Rockhurst students do in the classroom often doesn’t stay in the classroom, and instead makes a true impact in the real world.
A Rockhurst MBA team completed a capstone project that led Pediatric Associates Kansas City to open a new clinic in Overland Park.
Growing Program Prepares Young Professionals with ‘More’
A campus leadership and professional development program is growing exponentially thanks to the competitive advantage it gives Rockhurst University grads entering their careers.
The Magis Leaders Program was created about a decade ago by David Fowler, former managing partner of KPMG, when he observed that RU graduates were capable and skilled but not all knew the ins and outs of professional conduct. A program was designed to teach students success skills not found in the rigors of academic courses and bring community professionals to class as speakers.
Young Alumna Makes Data Make Sense
Like a lot of college students, Maddie Dierkes, ’19, ’21 M.S., said she came to Rockhurst University not knowing exactly what she wanted to do.
School of Education Announces New Agreement with Jesuit College in Belize
Students affiliated with St. John’s College in Belize will be coming to Rockhurst University to complete doctoral studies in education, according to a new agreement between the institutions.
Rockhurst Students, Operation Breakthrough Mutually Benefit from Partnership
Under the agreement, Rockhurst occupational therapy and speech-language pathology students work with some of the hundreds of kids at Operation Breakthrough, learning how to properly evaluate children and provide intervention.
New Peace & International Studies Grads Aim to ‘Impact Our World’
Rockhurst asks students to challenge themselves, inspire others, and impact our world. For the University’s first Peace and International
Rockhurst University President Announces Departure After Close of Academic Year
Rockhurst University President the Rev. Thomas B.
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