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Rock Solid Stories
Congratulations Class of 2026!
On Saturday, May 9, Rockford University celebrated its 172nd Commencement Ceremony at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. A recording of the livestream is available here. Dr. Kristoffer J....
Day of Giving 2026: Rockford University Surpasses Goal for Clark Arts Center
Each year, the Rockford University community comes together for Day of Giving, a special 24-hour event dedicated to raising funds for the spaces that shape life on campus. This year’s Day of Giving focused on the Clark Arts Center, home to the arts programming—a...
RU Campus Closed – March 16, 2026
Dear Members of the Rockford University Community, Due to the anticipated severe cold weather on Monday, March 16, 2026, Rockford University will be closed. All classes, including evening classes, will transition to virtual learning. Academic Instruction Faculty are...
News Releases
Day of Giving 2026: Rockford University Surpasses Goal for Clark Arts Center
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Rockford University Receives Contribution from Midland States Bank Foundation
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RU Campus Closed – Friday, January 23, 2026
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Rockford University Performing Arts Awarded Rockford Area Arts Council Grant, Will Host Free Community Workshop With Artist David Prete
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Focused On Community: Rockford University Awarded 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification For Community Engagement
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Committed to Community: Rockford University Student Jocelyn Solis Named 2025 Illinois Secretary of State’s Recipient of the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
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Rockford University Kinesiology Senior Seminar Students to Host Free Baseball/Softball Camp for Rockford Community
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Surf, Set, Save: Kinesiology Senior Seminar to Host Sports Equipment Drive at Hawaiian Themed Volleyball Game
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Rockford University Kinesiology Senior Seminar Partners with Rockford Rescue Mission for Month-Long Winter Clothing Drive and Costume “Knockout” Tournament
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