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Rockford University Art Professor and Fatherless Art Collective to Showcase ‘Constant Pressure’ Friday

Jun 7, 2023

By Sara Myers, Digital Media & Communications Specialist Rockford University Associate Professor of Art David Menard said he never thought he would become as ingrained in the Rockford Community as he has, but his work — particularly with art collective...

RU on Air?

May 9, 2023

By Sara Myers, 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 his...

RU’s Julia Schade Inducted into RPS 205 Hall of Fame, Continues to Thrive on Broadway in “Six”

May 5, 2023

By Sara Myers, 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 musical...