Rockhurst News

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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.

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.

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

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

On Sunday, Rockhurst University leaders and alumni recognized the continuing impact of Sister Rosemary Flanigan, CSJ, Ph.D., a former professor of philosophy at the University, who celebrated her 100th birthday.

From milking calves at a cheese farm outside of Oviedo, Spain, to learning how to make authentic Basque cuisine in a culinary class in Bilbao and witnessing pilgrims complete The Camino at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, this trip was full of experiences that showcased the rich culture and history of the Iberian Peninsula and pushed students beyond their norms.