Nearly 750 Graduates Earn Degrees at Commencement
Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium was buzzing Saturday with loved ones cheering on the almost 750 graduates at Rockhurst University’s commencement ceremony.
Alumni
Meet (Some of) the Class of 2022!
On Saturday, close to 750 students will participate in Rockhurst University’s commencement ceremony — returning to Municipal Auditorium for the first time since the pandemic forced the 100th commencement ce
KC’s Makers Talk the Successes and Sacrifices Made for Entrepreneurship
Four members of Kansas City’s unique entrepreneurial landscape took the stage Thursday in the third annual “Meet the Makers” event.
Graduate Business Programs Earn High Marks on U.S. News List
Two MBA concentrations from the Helzberg School of Business in the College of Business, Influence and Information Analysis have earned top 20 national rankings in U.S.
Rockhurst University Honors National Healthcare Leader Dr. David Wild
Rockhurst University will present the 2022 St. Ignatius Award to national health care leader and physician Dr. David Wild, ’19 EMBA. The award is presented annually to a Rockhurst graduate in recognition of outstanding accomplishments, leadership, and reflection of Jesuit values in the person’s professional career.
OT-MBA Grad Thrives in Career by Turning Opportunities into Action
Some students go to college undecided on a major, and that’s just fine. Others, like 2016 Rockhurst graduate Kaitlin Doyle, know exactly what they want to do.
Doyle’s mother grew up as a child of a deaf adult (CODA) and Kaitlin had an uncle who had cerebral palsy and spent a lot of time in therapy. She saw how her grandparents took care of him and guided him through everyday tasks.
That sparked her interest in the field of occupational therapy.
Students Use Teaching in Learning Center to Propel Careers in Education
The student support network at Rockhurst is strong and is made stronger by student leaders who serve as tutors or student instructors in the Learning Center.
The service isn’t just for the student receiving the extra instruction, however. Many tutors and SI’s go on to pursue careers in education – several deciding on this direction or a new direction after working in the Learning Center.
A Similar Heart: Why the Rockhurst Alumni Network Works
In 1997 Merritt Neil was about to graduate from Rockhurst with a degree in Communication Studies. Like other seniors, she needed a job.
Little did she know that the door that would open thanks to a Rockhurst alumnus would lead to what she called “one of the greatest gifts of my life.”
Gift of “Angels Unawares” Sculpture Inspired By Fr. Curran’s Leadership
Near the pedestrian entryway to campus outside Arrupe Hall stands a new piece of campus art that serves as both a tribute and a reminder.
21 Years Later, Hawks Reconnect — and Tie the Knot
They met through a mutual connection, hit it off, a first date on a hay ride on a crisp fall night.
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