Rockford University News & Beyond
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Rock Solid Stories
Farewell to the Needle and Thread
Rockford University Costume Designer Takes Last Bow By Aris Sherwood Walk into the lobby of Maddox Theatre in the Clark Arts Center at Rockford University, and you will find mannequins dressed in costumes of shows past. Underneath them are the designers’ names...
Class of 2013: Reminisce on Heartfelt Memories
By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist The year 2013 became the start of a new chapter for Rockford University. It was the year that the institution announced its name change from Rockford College to Rockford University. In honor...
Where Are They now? ‘Golden Grads’ Celebrate 50 Years
By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist This year celebrates fifty years since the class of 1973 graduated from Rockford College (now Rockford University). Graduates from this golden grad class shared stories with us on why they are...
News Releases
Discover options for degree completion at the May 13 Virtual Information Sessions
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Virtual Information Sessions show available paths to degree completion
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Restricted access to Rockford University campus in effect
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Spring Break extended – COVID-19 Update
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COVID-19/Influenza Campus Update
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Annual Charter Day celebration highlights the University’s historic role in saving WWII victims
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The Broadway musical production of “Triumph of Love” comes to Maddox Theatre
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Puri School of Business hosts a degree completion information session and a skill building breakfast briefing
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Explore campus at Future Regent Visit Day on Saturday, February 22
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