Rockford University News & Beyond
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Rock Solid Stories
New Opportunities Offer a Brighter Future
by Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist Rockford-born and raised graphic design graduate Geniss Scharnweber ‘24 was described by some as a “nontraditional student.” Scharnweber did not decide to attend college until she was in her...
Celebrating 41 Years of Costume Design
by Kayla Eddy, Social Media & Web Coordinator On Saturday, April 28th, the Rockford University Performing Arts Department and Friends of the Performing Arts (FOPA) hosted A Celebration of 41 Years of Costume Design. The fashion show honored former RU professor and...
Art Gallery Director Talks Sculpting, Career Beginnings
By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist Some may say that Ari Norris was born to be an artist, having been raised by two artists. Norris’ parents taught art classes at Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, Michigan, where he grew...
News Releases
Rockford University Welcomes New Provost to Lead Academic Excellence
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Rockford University’s Regents First Summer 2023 Retreat Helps First-Generation College Students Succeed
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Eligibility Expanded For 2023-24 ECACE Scholarships
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Rockford University to host Dog Days of Summer event
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Rockford University Announces Inaugural Business Summit on June 29, 2023
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Rockford University’s Day of Giving Seeks to Procure a Record Amount of Gifts for Rockford Promise Scholars at Rockford University
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RU Staff Copywriter, Sara Myers, Receives 1st Place in Statewide Writing Contest
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Rockford University’s Center for Learning Strategies Earns Certification from Internationally Recognized Organization
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Rockford University Announces New Major And $5,000 a Year Tuition for Eligible Prospective Students in the Rockford Area
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