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Therapy Dog Group Visits RU to Help Relieve Student Stress

Apr 19, 2023

By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist All are welcome at Rockford University, even fur friends. So, it’s not uncommon to see a group of therapy dogs greeting students, faculty and staff. The program launched in 2017 and has been a...

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Director of Marketing & Communications Andrea Watson

Mar 31, 2023

For Women’s History Month, we wanted to chat with some women on Rockford University’s campus in leadership roles. We’re ending our series with our new Director of Marketing and Communications: Andrea V. Watson. How has your career brought you to your...

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Interim VP of Advancement Linda Ploenzke Sandquist

Mar 24, 2023

Linda Ploenzke Sandquist is the recently appointed Interim VP of Advancement and a 1985 RU graduate. Sandquist shared her thoughts on her new position at RU and on Women’s History Month in general. How has your career brought you to your present-day...