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Rockhurst Continues to Create Pathways to Education, STEM and Healthcare Professions

August 3, 2021
Paula Murillo was the first student to successfully complete the Pathways Early College program
In the fall of 2017, Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences opened its doors to a first cohort of 26 students attending the Pathways to Health and Science Education program. Pathways was conceived as a bridge program designed to introduce diverse students to careers in healthcare professions.Read More

University President to Be Honored By Jewish Community Relations Bureau

July 19, 2021
President Thomas B. Curran, S.J.
The Jewish Community Relations Bureau has announced it will honor Rockhurst University President the Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J., with its Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award at its annual Human Relations Event on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Fr. Curran will be the first member of the clergy to...Read More

School of Education Earns Accreditation Milestone

July 13, 2021
A Secondary Education student works with a high schooler at STEAM Studio KC
The Rockhurst University School of Education got a report card of its own in May. And it’s one they’re going to want to hang up on the fridge. The school’s teacher certification programs earned accreditation with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the result of a...Read More

Van Ackeren Collection Works On Display at Nelson-Atkins

June 28, 2021
Art from RU on display at a museum
More than 40 years ago, curators from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art helped Rockhurst University choose pieces of significance for what was then a new collection of religious art to be housed on campus. Now, some of the very pieces from that collection will grace the walls at Kansas City’s premier...Read More

Paseo Project Adds New Gateway From Historic Boulevard

June 25, 2021
Rendering of the new Paseo project
Plans for the next campus improvement project are quickly taking shape and feature a more prominent entrance from one of Kansas City’s most scenic boulevards – The Paseo. After gathering internal and external feedback, strategically analyzing space needs and evaluating construction costs and...Read More

University President Asks Members of Congress to “Double the Pell”

June 23, 2021
Student on the quad
Rockhurst University President the Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J., met virtually Wednesday with members of Missouri’s federal congressional delegation with a simple message — double the Pell. It was part of a broader effort by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities to push elected...Read More

KC’s Sports Leaders Talk About 2020 Experience

June 20, 2021
Leaders on stage at the leadership series event
The next full-scale Rockhurst University Leaders Series event, with national speakers, will have to wait for another time as the world continues to recover from the pandemic. But following a year in which many were asked to go above and beyond in guiding their organizations and everyday lives...Read More

TMDR Undergoes Summer “Glow Up”

June 15, 2021
Rendering of the interior of the renovated dining hall
This fall, students will notice some changes to the Thomas More Dining Room in Massman Hall. Emphasis on the “More.” The campus dining hall is getting a complete remodel this summer, aimed not only at expanding the space to accommodate more diners during peak times, but to expand the available...Read More

Statement on the Recent Violence Against Jewish-Americans

June 2, 2021
Bell Tower
"In our time, when day by day humanity is being drawn closer together, and the ties between different peoples are becoming stronger the Church examines more closely her relationship to non-Christian religions. In her task of promoting unity and love among all, indeed among nations, she considers...Read More

Rockhurst University Announces Spring 2021 Dean’s List

May 27, 2021
photo of RU bell tower
Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. The following students earned a spot on the list: Ashley Abbott Macee Adams Peyton Aerni Erica Akins Shereen Al-Saoudi Balem...Read More

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