Past Headlines

Sustainability an Integral Part of Sedgwick Project

October 27, 2021

Oct. 27 is Sustainability Day, a recognition of efforts being made worldwide to combat the advance and effects of climate change. On the Rockhurst University campus, green- and sustainability-focused policies can be seen at work in the Sedgwick Hall and other construction projects, from resources,...Read More

School of Education Announces New Agreement with Jesuit College in Belize

October 20, 2021

Students affiliated with St. John’s College in Belize will be coming to Rockhurst University to complete doctoral studies in education, according to a new agreement between the institutions. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the two institutions Sept. 21, the 40 th anniversary of...Read More

Softball Team Pitches In for SFX Pantry

October 6, 2021

For the hitters on Rockhurst University’s Hawks softball team , a can ‘o corn is usually something to be avoided. But recently, they couldn’t get enough of cans of corn, beans, and other nonperishables, as members of the team asked fans to contribute food items as the price of admission their game...Read More

Undergraduate Management Program Earns National Ranking from U.S. News

September 27, 2021

U.S. News and World Report has ranked the undergraduate management program in the College of Business, Influence and Information Analysis as among the best such programs in the country, according to its 2022 Best Colleges rankings. In the rankings released this month, the program appeared at No. 33...Read More

Rockhurst University President Announces Departure After Close of Academic Year

September 7, 2021

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 16 th year as president. Fr. Curran, a member of the Society of Jesus (a religious order of...Read More

In Current Events, Faculty Sees Echoes of Time in Afghanistan

September 3, 2021

Nursing faculty member Ellen Stephenson in Afghanistan

Like many other veterans, the last two weeks have brought a lot of old feelings to the fore for Ellen Stephenson, DNP, assistant professor of nursing. The images of the evacuation of Afghans who helped American and NATO forces in the country has, for Stephenson and others, brought to mind their own...Read More

Beam Signing Marks Important Stage on Sedgwick Project

August 26, 2021

Sedgwick Hall will not reopen for approximately another year. But a very important piece of the renovated building was prepared on Wednesday, with a bit of a personal touch. The final structural beam for the project was made available for members of the Rockhurst University community — students,...Read More

Fast Facts About the Class of 2025

August 19, 2021

Another year, another incoming class at Rockhurst University. This group of more than 400 new Hawks arrive on campus starting Thursday to begin their college journey. So as we welcome them to campus, here are a few things to know about the class of 2025. They are: KC representing: For the first...Read More

New Grotto Will Show Mary Statue in a Whole New Light

August 9, 2021

For more than half a century, the statue of Mary has been a fixture of the northeastern portion of the Kinerk Commons. Beneath a canopy of evergreens, flanked by Adirondacks, the statue has been a social as well as spiritual center of campus, hosting conversations and an annual May Crowning. A...Read More

Students Use Instagram Videos to Encourage COVID Vaccinations

August 5, 2021

Students in masks to help decrease the spread of COVID-19

As the August 18-20 move-in days approach at Rockhurst, students are using Instagram videos to encourage incoming Hawks to be sure they are vaccinated against COVID-19.Read More