When the Class of 1985 began their senior year, they picked up the Aug. 28, 1984, edition of The Rockhurst Hawk, now preserved in the Greenlease Library Archives.               Headlines highlighted Thomas Trebon’s first year as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences...

Rockhurst University will host its annual World Cultures Day on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Quad. The event, a long-standing tradition at Rockhurst, reflects the university’s commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and its call to respect the dignity of all people. The celebration...

Rockhurst’s annual Family and Alumni Weekend is set for Sept. 25–28, featuring food, drinks and a variety of activities for students, families and alumni. Hannah Tarwater, director of alumni relations at Rockhurst, explained that the weekend is a chance for students to reconnect with their families...

The Rockhurst University Board of Trustees has voted to extend the contract of President Sandra Cassady, for another five years, praising her leadership since she joined the university in 2022. Board chair Gary Belske said Cassady has “exceeded expectations” by ushering in growth across enrollment,...

Every three years, Rockhurst University turns to its students for guidance through the Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) — a survey that goes beyond checking boxes to reveal what students value most and how well the university is living up to those expectations. More than just a routine questionnaire,...