Campus News

Rockford University invites candidates for the position of Admission Counselor.  Reporting to the VP for Enrollment Management, the Admission Counselor will be responsible for successfully recruiting and enrolling students to Rockford University. To achieve these goals, the incumbent will review applications for undergraduate admission, conduct recruitment travel, as well as advise and counsel prospective students,…

The Nursing Department at Rockford University invites applications for the position of the Support Specialist. This part-time (20 hours/week) position will provide administrative support to the Nursing Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: In collaboration with the Nursing Department chair, assist with budget management by processing invoices, ordering…

As of July 2025, Rockford University–alongside ten other colleges and universities in the state of Illinois–has the distinct honor of being home to a chapter of the Tri-Alpha Honor Society.  “Induction into Tri-Alpha is earned by outstanding academic achievement and provides an opportunity for personal growth, leadership development, and campus and community service for first-generation…

Rockford University is proud to announce plans to install a new multi-purpose turf athletic field. Funding for the new field will come from the State of Illinois’s Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant, the same grant that funded construction of our new baseball and softball fields. Byrne and Jones Sports Construction will lead the project. “We…

Rockford University will hold its third annual business summit on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 7:30-noon. This year’s focus is on the Greater Rockford region’s “Workforce Ecosystem.” A workforce ecosystem is a dynamic and interconnected network of employees, contingent workers, industry partners, and educators who collectively contribute to an organization’s success. A dynamic “Workforce Ecosystem”…

Congratulations to RU’s own Timm Adams on being named the Artistic Director of Camerata Emanon! Timm will continue in his role of Associate Professor of Music at RU while leading the Camerata Emanon Singers.  From Camerata Emanon on Facebook: The board of Camerata Emanon is pleased to announce the appointment of its new artistic director,…