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Alumnus Offers 5 Tips for Landing a Job You LoveAlumnus Offers 5 Tips for Landing a Job You Love
Alumnus Offers 5 Tips for Landing a Job You Love
Jun 16, 2022
tags: Lead with Courage, Alumni

Don’t worry so much about climbing the ladder. Worry about whether it is leaning against the right building. You spend roughly one third of your life working. Make sure what you dedicate your time, energy and talents to matters … to you.

Rockhurst University Names Sandra Cassady, Ph.D., Next PresidentRockhurst University Names Sandra Cassady, Ph.D., Next President
Rockhurst University Names Sandra Cassady, Ph.D., Next President
Feb 28, 2022
tags: Lead with Courage, Campus Life, Faculty, Staff & Administration

The Rockhurst University Board of Trustees has selected Sandra Cassady, Ph.D., to become the 15th president of Rockhurst University, effective July 1, 2022.

Learning Outside of the Classroom – and the Magic KingdomLearning Outside of the Classroom – and the Magic Kingdom
Learning Outside of the Classroom – and the Magic Kingdom
Dec 9, 2021
tags: Lead with Courage, Academics, Campus Life

Rockhurst prides itself in providing learning opportunities beyond the classroom, but now it can add Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, to the list of its educational environments.

Rockhurst University President Announces Departure After Close of Academic YearRockhurst University President Announces Departure After Close of Academic Year
Rockhurst University President Announces Departure After Close of Academic Year
Sep 7, 2021
tags: Homepage, Lead with Courage, Faculty, Staff & Administration

Rockhurst University President the Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J., announced today that he plans to step down from his role following the close of this academic year, June 30, 2022, after completing his 16th year as president.

Rockhurst University Names Kristy Bayer New Director of AthleticsRockhurst University Names Kristy Bayer New Director of Athletics
Rockhurst University Names Kristy Bayer New Director of Athletics
Apr 29, 2021
tags: Lead with Courage, Athletics, Faculty, Staff & Administration

Kristy Bayer has been named the new director of athletics at Rockhurst University, effective July 6, 2021. Bayer comes to Rockhurst from Emporia State University where she has served as the deputy director of athletics and senior woman administrator since December 2017.

Young Alumna Brings Experience As Reporter, And Role Model, Back to KCYoung Alumna Brings Experience As Reporter, And Role Model, Back to KC
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Young Alumna Brings Experience As Reporter, And Role Model, Back to KC
Oct 13, 2020
tags: Lead with Courage, Live with Purpose, Alumni

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.

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