Rockford University News & Beyond
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Rock Solid Stories
A Match Made at Rockford University
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
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...
A Student-Athlete’s Perspective on Day of Service
by Maurice Williams In September 2020, our Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement held its annual Day of Service. While following state and university COVID-19 safety protocols, our students were able to get out into the Rockford community to make a difference...
News Releases
Timothy Alexander shares story of persistence and inspiration
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President’s Opening Convocation marks start of academic year
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$1.2 Million investment in campus-wide improvements taking place this summer
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Adult Accelerated and Graduate Program open houses begin July 10
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Registration open now for youth summer sports camps
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Rockford University welcomes Randy Worden as Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
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Regents looking to break NCAA Division III attendance record on Saturday, April 28
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Rockford University’s 164th Commencement Ceremony is May 12, 2018
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April 25 Annual Day of Giving dollar to dollar match will double impact
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