Rockford University News & Beyond
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Rock Solid Stories
RU on Air?
By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist As the summer of 2022 neared its end, one Rockford University marketing student said he wanted to do something that would benefit other RU students. Dominick Welte, a junior, decided to launch...
RU’s Julia Schade Inducted into RPS 205 Hall of Fame, Continues to Thrive on Broadway in “Six”
By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist Rockford University alum and local Julia Schade spends the majority of her time in the Big Apple aka New York City these days, rather than in her hometown of Rockford. Schade, currently the...
Rockford University Senior Spotlight: Mack Freeze
by Aris Sherwood Meet Mack Freeze! Freeze is a Rockford University Criminal Justice major, set to graduate in a couple of weeks (on May 13!). During her time here, Freeze was active with the Campus Activities Board (CAB), and was the SGA representative (Student...
News Releases
Re-imagine what the modern American musical can be in “35mm: A Musical Exhibition”
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The Human Library illustrates experiences breaking down barriers
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Explore campus at Future Regent Visit Day on Monday, November 11
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$3.5 million expansion to Seaver Physical Education Center breaks ground
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CNN Criminologist and forensic psychologist Dr. Casey Jordan to explore the complex world of chaos
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Art Gallery to host solo exhibition “Aloft” on October 25
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Rockford Ready program provides new options for degree completion
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Unveiling a piece of the ground-breaking Rockford women of World War II
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Learn about adult degree options within the bachelor’s and master’s programs at information sessions
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