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The Sentinel
As the school year at Rockhurst University winds down, a noticeable shift has taken hold across campus, especially among seniors. With graduation approaching, students are focused on more than just final exams. Conversations with graduating students revealed that the final stretch of college is about far more than finishing strong academically. It is also a.
The Sentinel
Einstein Bros. Bagels will cease operations on campus at the end of the 2025–26 academic year, with its final day scheduled for May 6, 2026. According to Director of Dining Services Bruce Turnbough, the decision was made by Einstein Bros.’ corporate leadership as part of a broader shift...
The Sentinel
If you’ve ever been to downtown Kansas City, you may recognize the familiar sight of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, home of the Kansas City Symphony. What you may not know is that it offers free Happy Hour Chamber Music Series concerts throughout the year. The series returned this past year with performances...
The Sentinel
On March 2, members of Rockhurst University opened their inboxes to an announcement regarding tuition and fee increases for the 2026-27 academic year. The university approved a 3% increase in tuition, housing and meal plan rates. According to the email, undergraduate tuition for full-time students will increase, while part-time students will pay $766 per cre
The Sentinel
Students may have noticed flyers across campus and sidewalk chalk promoting The Squawk throughout the spring semester. The Squawk is the latest edition of Rockhurst University’s literary journal, a publication dedicated to showcasing student creative writing and visual art. Originally established in 2018, the journal has operated under several names and went
The Sentinel
Diego Gutiérrez, director of Rockhurst University’s Sport Management Program and assistant professor of marketing, has been named “the subject matter expert on all things World Cup” for WDAF FOX4, WDAF+ and Spanish-language station LaGrande 1340 AM for coverage of this summer’s FIFA World Cup. ...
The Sentinel
With a pep band set to debut in Fall 2026, Rockhurst Athletics hopes to enhance the gameday experience while creating new opportunities for student involvement. The pep band will perform at basketball, volleyball, and select athletic events, helping bring more energy and excitement...
The Sentinel
As colleges across the country prepare for major changes to federal student aid, Rockhurst University leaders say the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will introduce new financial challenges for some students, but should not bring about sweeping disruption. The bill, signed into law on July 4, touched on many policy areas: increasing tax cuts and...
The Sentinel
For students majoring or minoring in Spanish at Rockhurst University, this year brings unexpected change. Madeline Critchfield, Ph.D., one of only two full-time professors in the program, is leaving the university for personal reasons, placing the department at a turning point. Leslie Merced, Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish and chair of the Department
The Sentinel
A fatal crash occurred on the campus of Rockhurst University on Feb. 13, at 2:40 p.m., leaving one man dead and destroying a student’s vehicle, prompting an outpouring of support from the campus community. According to the Kansas City Police Department, a white Nissan Murano was traveling southbound on Virginia Avenue at a high speed...
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