Past Headlines

CHHS Programs Earn National Recognition on Student Surveys

July 22, 2015

Several programs in Rockhurst University’s College of Health and Human Services were recently recognized by graduateprograms.com for rankings based on student satisfaction. The physical therapy, occupational therapy, education and communication sciences and disorders programs were all ranked by the...Read More

Rockhurst University Names KCPD Veteran New Security Chief

July 13, 2015

Rockhurst University has named Randy Hopkins director of campus security beginning July 27. Hopkins has been with the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department since 1984 and currently serves as deputy chief. As director, Hopkins will oversee security services for the entire University, leading a...Read More

Rockhurst Welcomes Maligo as New Dean of Arts and Sciences

July 1, 2015

Starting July 1, Pedro Maligo, Ph.D., will bring a career of experience in the classroom and as an academic administrator to his new position at the dean of Rockhurst University’s College of Arts and Sciences. As dean, Maligo will be responsible for a range of academic departments that include the...Read More

GPS Becomes College of Health and Human Services

July 1, 2015

As of July 1, Rockhurst University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies officially has a new name. In early June, the Rockhurst University Board of Trustees voted to adopt a new moniker for the academic unit that includes the occupational and physical therapy, education, exercise science...Read More

University Mourns Loss of Fr. Raul Navarro

June 24, 2015

Rockhurst University is saddened to announce the death of the Rev. Raul Navarro, S.J., on June 23, 2015, in Cusco, Peru. He was 55 years old. Born in Mexico City and moving to New Orleans with his family at the age of 12, Fr. Navarro attended Redemptorist High School and earned a bachelor’s degree...Read More

Alta Vista Students Receive Hopkins Scholarships

June 18, 2015

Last month, two more students from Kansas City’s Alta Vista Charter School were named the latest recipients of a scholarship fund set up by Rockhurst University students to honor a high-school student killed near campus. Ondrea Lapadino and Elicia Reuscher were recognized during Alta Vista’s annual...Read More

Rockhurst University Students Lead Region in Latest CPA Exam Results

June 9, 2015

Rockhurst University is listed near the top of the nation and at the top of the region in terms of summary performance on the latest published CPA examination results, according to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. NASBA’s recently released 2014 Uniform CPA Examination...Read More

Rockhurst University Names New Head Basketball Coach

May 22, 2015

Rockhurst University Director of Athletics Gary Burns announced Thursday that Drew Diener of Cardinal Stritch University has been named head coach of the Hawks men's basketball program. “I’d like to thank Fr. Curran, Gary Burns, and the committee for giving me this opportunity,” Diener said. “The...Read More

Approximately 660 Students Graduate at 95th Commencement

May 21, 2015

On Saturday, May 16, approximately 660 students became the newest group of alumni in the Rockhurst University family as they walked across the stage at the 95th annual commencement ceremony at Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium. Those receiving their degrees before friends, family and members of...Read More

Meet the Class of 2015

May 13, 2015

The Class of 2015 The students who make up the class of 2015 represent a variety of backgrounds, experiences and talents. In honor of this week’s commencement activities, here are a few stories from the latest group of Hawks. Lynsey Riemann Born completely deaf in one ear, Lynsey Riemann of O’...Read More