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How David Koch (‘86) Accidentally Found Himself a Successful Restaurateur

Sep 9, 2024

By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist David M. Koch always tells his friends and anyone curious that he didn’t mean to end up in the restaurant business, he found himself there by accident. Koch obtained an accounting degree from...

Rockford University & International Women’s Baseball Center Present the “Chasing a Dream” Exhibit

Aug 29, 2024

ROCKFORD, Ill. – [Aug. 29, 2024] – Rockford University and the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) are proud to partner and host the traveling Women in Baseball Exhibit called: “Chasing a Dream,” The exhibit will be on display at the Howard Colman...

Rockford University to Present President’s Opening Convocation Ceremony on Friday, August 23

Aug 16, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WHEN: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at noon. WHERE: Maddox Theatre in Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. Rockford University is located at 5050 E. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. WHAT: Rockford University will hold its annual President’s...