Rockhurst News

Two alumni have been elected to the Rockhurst University Board of Trustees.

As the 2026-27 academic year continues in full swing, data about both new students and those returning is proving the power of the Rockhurst education.

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October kicks off Exercise is Medicine-On Campus month on the Rockhurst University campus, a recognition of the role exercise can play in overall wellness. And it’s a kickoff to friendly competitions between Rockhurst and peers across the globe and among student groups across campus.

Three alumni of Rockhurst University will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their career fields and for their service to both the campus and their communities.

Three undergraduate business programs earned recognition in the top 30 of all such programs in the nation in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges 2027 list.

In a new exhibit that opens Thursday, the Greenlease Gallery will showcase some of those less-viewed pieces which highlight connections between Rockhurst and the broader Kansas City art community and range from centuries-old artifacts to contemporary works.

On Tuesday, the Rockhurst University campus community came together for a Jesuit tradition — the Mass of the Holy Spirit.

As part of the All Companions Assembly on Aug. 19 that kicked off the academic year, Rockhurst University recognized several faculty and staff for both outstanding contributions and their years of service.

TIME Magazine’s list of America’s Best Colleges for 2026-27 is out, and it includes Rockhurst University.