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Director of Library Services Dr. Tiffany Rinne (left) watches as a Hurtado Scholars student presents his work on Sept. 23, 2023.

Summer Program Ramps Up for Hurtado Scholars

Timmy Ottomanelli, Staff Reporter May 28, 2024

While many middle school students around Kansas City are just launching into their summer, some will return to the classroom starting this week. They're part of the Hurtado Scholars Program, and they will...

After winning the Guatemala Cup during Senior Service Project 2023, the black shirt team celebrates their hard earned victory with Coach Marvin Grilliot and Team Captain Grant Anielak.

Senior Guatemala Trip Proves Unforgettable

Lukas Pitman, Editor February 20, 2023

Last month, 30 Rockhurst seniors and seven adult chaperones made the trek to Guatemala as part of Senior Service, giving back to the community of San Andrés Itzapa, on the first of two trips to the community....

2018 Graduates of the Hurtado Scholars program, most of whom will graduate from Rockhurst in May 2023.

Program Continues to Provide Opportunities, Bring Diversity to Rockhurst Community

Julian Garcia, Staff Reporter December 1, 2022

The Hurtado Scholars program has helped to diversify the Rockhurst student body while it's been at the school. Hurtado graduates achieve good grades and have many aspirations for the future but sometimes...

Work in Progress: The Perception and Reality of Diversity at Rockhurst

Work in Progress: The Perception and Reality of Diversity at Rockhurst

Julian Garcia, Staff Reporter October 30, 2022

Being one of the few, if not the only person of color in a room, is a regular occurrence for many minority students at Rockhurst, like myself. The recent conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month offers a...

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