Rockhurst Earns Area's First Tree Campus Designation
The greenery around campus makes every spring a wonderful time on the Rockhurst University campus.
Campus Life
Ten Years In, Mathapalooza Spreads the Joy of Math
Mathapalooza started a decade ago as exactly the sort of event that name would imply — an invitational, gleeful exploration of the sometimes-dreaded school subject.
Former Transfer Student Goes From Full-Time Server to Future CPA
As an 18-year-old high school graduate, Mariah Schneider made the decision to stay in her hometown of Kansas City and find a full-time job. She ended up at one of Rockhurst students’ favorite places to eat in nearby Brookside, Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant, for more than 10 years.
Schneider’s life is much different now than she was at 18: The former National Honor Society member is about to graduate from Rockhurst with an Accounting degree, is a new mom, just finished choosing among several prestigious internship options through RU, and will be pursuing her MBA in 2023 (also at Rockhurst).
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.
NBA Player Speaks to CSD Students on the Importance of Client-Clinician Bond
From an outsider’s perspective, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist probably appeared to have it all.
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.
Faculty Explores the Universe, Alongside His Father, in New Article
You don’t need an astrophysicist father to understand the cosmos. But it doesn’t hurt.
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.
“No Question” About Black History Month Events Continuing
Last Thursday, during a virtual panel discussion about Black-owned businesses in Kansas City, guests and members of the Black Student Union were subjected to racist hate speech and obscene images from individuals who
Students Earn Degrees at December Commencement
Rockhurst University conferred degrees to approximately 200 students during its December commencement ceremony Dec. 11, 2021, in Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse.
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