Hola, Hello in Catalan/Spanish With its vibrant nightlife, stunning architecture and beautiful beaches, along with convenient and affordable travel options from Madrid, Barcelona was the perfect first destination of my semester. To get to Barcelona, I took the train from Madrid Atocha station...

Words won the day for senior Alex Zoellner, who earned first place at Rockhurst University’s annual Bourke Extemporaneous Speaking Contest on Thursday, April 3 in Arrupe 116. Hosted and judged by Rockhurst communication professors Pete Bicak, Ph.D., Lakresha Graham, Ph.D., and Shelly Hepler, Ph.D.,...

Now that spring is in full bloom in Kansas City and (hopefully) the snow is gone for good, I am excited to get out and enjoy some of my favorite seasonal spots! From restaurants and coffee shops to fun outdoor activities, here are my top 10 springtime favorites—listed in no particular order. 1....

Diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, are not just buzzwords at Rockhurst University—they are embedded in the Jesuit values that have defined the institution since its founding. University officials say they remain as committed as ever to those principles, even as its inclusion efforts undergo...

Local public transportation is set for a major upgrade as the long-awaited Main Street Expansion of the Kansas City Streetcar Expansion Project nears completion. The 3.5-mile extension will bring the existing 2.2-mile route south from the Riverfront area all the way to UMKC, improving connectivity for...