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Recent Rockford University Graduate Offers a new Perspective

Mar 16, 2021

Susan Schmitz raised two sons and saw them graduate from college. Then it was her turn. At age 69, Susan Schmitz graduated from Rockford University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in management studies. Unlike many adults who return to complete a degree, Susan didn’t...

A Match Made at Rockford University

Feb 15, 2021

For Eric Hougan ’01 and Lesley Irizarry-Hougan ’00, Rockford University was the perfect launching pad for more than just their careers: it prepared them for a life together. The alumni were acquaintances even before they arrived at Rockford University. But it was at...

Rockford University Prepares Alumna to Adapt to Workforce Challenges

Jan 21, 2021

Regents are Resilient. That is especially true for Rockford native Chelsea Johnson, BS ‘12/MBA ’15. 2020 began like any other year. Chelsea was excited as she started her new job working as Project Delivery Manager for Global Solutions at multinational oil and gas...