September 12, 2023
Since 1548, Jesuit colleges and universities have marked the beginning of their academic year with a unique tradition. At the Mass of the Holy Spirit, faculty, staff and students at Jesuit institutions pause in gratitude for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and recommit themselves to their work and to the Jesuit core values that guide it. In welcoming the...
September 11, 2023
Mark your calendars for Friday, Sept. 29. Family and Alumni Weekend will bring hundreds of Hawks — past and present – and family members to campus for the annual Family and Alumni Weekend festivities. The centerpiece that night will be the tailgate, with food and activities for attendees while volleyball and women’s and men’s soccer games take place in Mason-Halpin...
August 31, 2023
Wednesday, Sept. 6, will be the first official Rockhurst Night at Kauffman Stadium, complete with a tailgate, a custom RU/Royals jersey for those purchased special tickets, and a night at the historic Kauffman Stadium watching the Royals alongside fellow Hawks. For Rockhurst University President Sandra Cassady, Ph.D., it’ll also mean getting out on the field, at least for pregame activities...
August 24, 2023
Do you feel that? Yeah, us too. Move-in and orientation weekend means Rockhurst welcomes about 350 new freshmen to campus. It’s always a team effort, with staff, faculty and current students pitching in to help get those students moved in and the amazing orientation team taking it from there with a weekend of activities to integrate the newest Hawks into...
August 14, 2023
More than 97% of the May graduates from Rockhurst University’s Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing program who took the NCLEX — the National Council Licensure Examination — passed, according to new data from the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The NCLEX is a required test for anyone entering the professional field of...
August 9, 2023
The next time you pass through Van Ackeren Hall, look up. On the ceiling of what was formerly a mostly white entry way is a burst of blues and greens in the form of a new mural celebrating different faith traditions and the connections between them. The new campus art is the result of a Faithfully Forward grant from the...
July 17, 2023
Data science and analytics continues to be a growing field, but acquiring the specific skills required to thrive in the field can seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. On Aug. 5, faculty from Rockhurst University’s College of Business Influence and Information Analysis will host a one-day SQL Bootcamp on campus, giving those looking to bolster skills in business intelligence...
July 5, 2023
Sue Willcox, Ph.D., Rockhurst University’s new provost, brings a unique perspective to the job of higher education administration. While many higher ed administrators start as faculty before joining the administration, Willcox began her career with younger students as a public school special education teacher. It was as a teacher that Willcox said she learned so much about how to meet...
June 29, 2023
Rockhurst University Companions, As you are likely aware, this morning the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that effectively ends the consideration of race as a factor in college admissions. Guided by our Catholic, Jesuit core values, we have been very intentional in our work to make Rockhurst University a welcoming and inclusive place for all. In fact, one of...
