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Grad Business, Health Sciences Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Best by U.S. NewsGrad Business, Health Sciences Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News
Grad Business, Health Sciences Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News
Apr 8, 2025
tags: Homepage, Academics, Faculty, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, Admissions, Campus Life

U.S. News and World Report released its Best Grad Schools 2025 rankings Tuesday, with several programs in the College of Business and Technology ranked among the nation’s best, along with several of Rockhurst University’s health sciences programs.

RU and Spring Hill College Partner to Increase Academic Offerings to Students at Both InstitutionsRU and Spring Hill College Partner to Increase Academic Offerings to Students at Both Institutions
RU and Spring Hill College Partner to Increase Academic Offerings to Students at Both Institutions
Mar 31, 2025
tags: Homepage, Academics, Admissions, About

Rockhurst University and Spring Hill College, located in Mobile, Alabama, are launching a strategic alliance that will create academic opportunities for students on both campuses.

Popular Professor Bonds With Students Tackling Tough SubjectPopular Professor Bonds With Students Tackling Tough Subject
Popular Professor Bonds With Students Tackling Tough Subject
Mar 13, 2025
tags: Homepage, Academics, Faculty, Admissions, About, Campus Life

Yu Liu, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry, knows that organic chemistry has a bit of a reputation. It’s an innately difficult subject; a crucible for generations of science majors at Rockhurst. Despite being the face of what many consider Rockhurst’s most difficult class, Liu was named Faculty of the Year by students at the Festival of Student Achievement in April. How does he do it?

Rockhurst University Recognized By Colleges of DistinctionRockhurst University Recognized By Colleges of Distinction
Rockhurst University Recognized By Colleges of Distinction
Feb 24, 2025
tags: Homepage, Academics, Faculty, Admissions, Campus Life

Rockhurst University has been recognized in several categories as among the best in the country by Colleges of Distinction.

Rockhurst University Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s ListRockhurst University Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Rockhurst University Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Jan 3, 2025
tags: Homepage, Academics, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Admissions, Campus Life

Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above.

OT Student Shares Love of the Game for CapstoneOT Student Shares Love of the Game for Capstone
Student Feature
OT Student Shares Love of the Game for Capstone
Dec 11, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, Admissions, Campus Life

For many years, lacrosse was life for Dominic Diaz, who is about to graduate with his Occupational Therapy Doctorate. He knows the history of the sport, its regional variations, and the strategy behind the game itself. He played at the collegiate level and coached at all levels up to high school.

Leaders At Rockhurst, Kansas City University Sign Agreement Opening New Accelerated Path to Medical DegreesLeaders At Rockhurst, Kansas City University Sign Agreement Opening New Accelerated Path to Medical Degrees
Leaders At Rockhurst, Kansas City University Sign Agreement Opening New Accelerated Path to Medical Degrees
Nov 8, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, Admissions, Campus Life

On Friday, leaders from Rockhurst University and Kansas City University signed a pivotal new agreement establishing and accelerated pathway for high school students and others to earn KCU’s medical and health care degrees.

Student Gets Plugged in With Robotics Works StudyStudent Gets Plugged in With Robotics Works Study
Student Feature
Student Gets Plugged in With Robotics Works Study
Oct 9, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Admissions, Campus Life

Ben Winbinger had experience with robotics. But when it came time to look for a community work study position through Rockhurst University helping mentor younger students in robotics wasn’t an opportunity he knew existed. But he took a chance.

 Rockhurst University Is a Top 10 University in the Midwest Rockhurst University Is a Top 10 University in the Midwest
Rockhurst University Is a Top 10 University in the Midwest
Sep 24, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Faculty, Admissions, About, Campus Life

The Best Colleges 2025 list from U.S. News and World Report is out today, and in it, Rockhurst University has entered the top 10 on the list of best universities in the Midwest.

Summer Graduate Enrollment Shatters University RecordSummer Graduate Enrollment Shatters University Record
Summer Graduate Enrollment Shatters University Record
Aug 12, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, Admissions, About, Campus Life

What was on your summer to-do list? Beach time? Internship? Visiting friends? For an unprecedented number of Hawks in Rockhurst University’s graduate programs, the answer was “get started on my future.” A total of 1,023 students were enrolled in graduate programs at the University during the summer term.

 Rockhurst University Named Top University by Kansas City Favorites Rockhurst University Named Top University by Kansas City Favorites
Rockhurst University Named Top University by Kansas City Favorites
Jul 15, 2024
tags: Homepage, Admissions, About, Campus Life

The votes are in. On Monday, Kansas City Favorites, a magazine published by the Kansas City Star that ranks the best in everything from restaurants to law firms in the area, named Rockhurst University the top higher educational institution in the Kansas City metro.

Rockhurst Faculty, Staff Invited to White House Summit to Expand Equity in STEM FieldsRockhurst Faculty, Staff Invited to White House Summit to Expand Equity in STEM Fields
Rockhurst Faculty, Staff Invited to White House Summit to Expand Equity in STEM Fields
May 1, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, College of Arts and Sciences, Admissions, A Home for All, Campus Life

Representatives from Rockhurst University are part of a select delegation from higher education invited to the White House today to help unveil a national strategy to increase equity in the STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine).

Business Specialties Ranked Among Top in U.S. in Best Grad School RankingsBusiness Specialties Ranked Among Top in U.S. in Best Grad School Rankings
Business Specialties Ranked Among Top in U.S. in Best Grad School Rankings
Apr 9, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Faculty, Admissions, Campus Life

Two specialty graduate business programs at Rockhurst University’s College Business and Technology are ranked among the top 30 in the nation, alongside rankings for occupational therapy, physical therapy and communication sciences and disorders, in the Best Grad Schools list released today by U.S. News & World Report.

Rockhurst University Leads State in Nursing School RankingsRockhurst University Leads State in Nursing School Rankings
Rockhurst University Leads State in Nursing School Rankings
Aug 28, 2024
tags: Homepage, Academics, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, Admissions, Campus Life

Niche, one of the largest online college search resources for students, has ranked Rockhurst University’s nursing program as the best in Missouri in their Best Colleges 2025 rankings.

Statement Regarding Today's Supreme Court Decision on AdmissionsStatement Regarding Today's Supreme Court Decision on Admissions
Statement Regarding Today's Supreme Court Decision on Admissions
Jun 29, 2023
tags: Admissions

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.

Rockhurst Claims First-Ever KC Crown TrophyRockhurst Claims First-Ever KC Crown Trophy
Rockhurst Claims First-Ever KC Crown Trophy
May 3, 2023
tags: Admissions

Rockhurst University and William Jewell College already competed head-to-head in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference. But this year, there was something else on the line for these two local institutions — bragging rights.

Student Gets the High Five of a Lifetime at Chiefs ParadeStudent Gets the High Five of a Lifetime at Chiefs Parade
Student Gets the High Five of a Lifetime at Chiefs Parade
Mar 2, 2023
tags: Admissions

The victory parade in Kansas City celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs’ win in Super Bowl LVII was a memorable one for so many. And especially so for Katie Mead.

New Hawk Scholars Program Assists with Transition to CollegeNew Hawk Scholars Program Assists with Transition to College
New Hawk Scholars Program Assists with Transition to College
Jul 20, 2022
tags: Admissions

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.

Prosperity Center, State Partner to Help Students SucceedProsperity Center, State Partner to Help Students Succeed
Prosperity Center, State Partner to Help Students Succeed
Nov 13, 2020
tags: Admissions

It can be hard for college students to leave their non-academic struggles at the classroom door, especially in a time of greater uncertainty or stress with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

It is with that in mind that this month Rockhurst University became one of seven college campuses in the state piloting a program from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development and the Missouri Department of Social Services aimed at helping connect students (as well as faculty and staff) to the resources they need to be successful.

Young Alumna Brings Experience As Reporter, And Role Model, Back to KCYoung Alumna Brings Experience As Reporter, And Role Model, Back to KC
Young Alumna Brings Experience As Reporter, And Role Model, Back to KC
Oct 13, 2020
tags: Admissions

Members of the Rockhurst University community tuning into Kansas City’s morning news might see a familiar face — Carolina Cruz, ’16, recently came back to join the KCTV-5 newsroom.

“I think it was always part of my plan to get back at some point,” said Cruz, who grew up in St. Louis. “I fell in love with Kansas City when I was in college. I think the goal for me that I found within the last few years is staying in a community and growing roots there.”

Physics Faculty Member Assists with Exciting Discovery of New Planetary SystemPhysics Faculty Member Assists with Exciting Discovery of New Planetary System
Physics Faculty Member Assists with Exciting Discovery of New Planetary System
Jul 22, 2020
tags: Admissions

It’s a section of the sky that Mark Pecaut, Ph.D., associate professor of physics, is well familiar with.

Since his days as a doctoral student at the University of Rochester, Pecaut has been studying a particular group of stars in the night sky. And even after several publications, conference presentations, and undergraduate research projects led using the same group of stars, it turns out there’s still plenty to learn.

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