March 5, 2021
Rockhurst University Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) students were named Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) scholars recently, making them among the first in Missouri to participate in the nationally recognized program.
March 1, 2021
Rockhurst University leaders announced Monday the Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences and the College of Health and Human Services will be merging and renamed to The Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The newly named college will have two schools: The School of Nursing, which will house the Bachelor of Science in nursing, RN to Bachelor of...
February 25, 2021
With the midway point of the spring semester in view, Rockhurst University is announcing plans for its summer and fall 2021. COVID-19 has meant many changes to daily life on campus — since returning to campus in summer 2020, students, faculty and staff have adjusted to following guidelines such as mask-wearing, meetings conducted over Zoom, remote learning, and social distancing...
February 25, 2021
The process of giving the first building on the Rockhurst University campus another life has already begun, but on Thursday University leaders gave those performing that work a blessing as they proceed in thier labor. At the feet of Sedgwick Hall , first opened in 1914, workers gathered alongside University administrators and representatives of the architect, Helix+, and the construction...
February 24, 2021
Rockhurst University awarded 217 degrees at its December commencement ceremony, held virtually Dec. 12, 2020. The program featured student speaker Marc Kerby, who received a Master of Education, elementary education certification track. Alad Aguirre Mara Akers, honors program, magna cum laude Akeem Akinola Celeste Allen Ana Amaya Kristen Anderson Anatali Aquino-Rodriguez Sam Archer Baylee Arcuri Charity Arnold Alexus Atchison Corey...
January 29, 2021
When Rockhurst University last updated its vision statement, one very specific word was included — “transformative.” It’s a term University leaders use often, and one that alumni evoke when describing what their education meant to them. It’s also a fairly apt description of “For the Greater,” the fundraising campaign underway now that will pave the way to the University’s future...
January 22, 2021
This Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills will face off in the AFC Championship game. And the presidents of the two Jesuit universities in those respective cities have decided to make it interesting. In the spirit of friendly competition, COVID protection and civic pride, Rockhurst University’s the Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J., and John J. Hurley of...
January 21, 2021
Rockhurst University is recognizing anniversaries for faculty and staff members who have served the University for at least 5 years. Congratulations to these dedicated companions: Staff 35 years Laurie Hathman, Greenlease Library 30 years Mary B. Cary, College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office Steve Lyons, physical plant 25 years Geoff Smith, admissions Shirley Mitchell, physical plant 20 years Angela...
January 19, 2021
For many, the news in December of the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer was, understandably, cause for celebration. But it would mean a mobilization like the nation has not seen since World War II to get those doses to the American people. And that’s where people like Brad Dunn, ’08, and the family...