ALUMNI
Greetings, Regents!
Welcome to the Rockford University Alumni website. We hope you take full advantage of the resources available to help you connect with classmates and the University. Whether you are attending a regional event, returning to campus for Reunion @ Homecoming or sharing your latest news with us, the Alumni Office is committed to supporting our 16,000+ community of proud Rockford graduates.
Stay Connected
- Update your contact information
- Attend or help plan an Alumni Event
- Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Contact us to get in touch with classmates
Make an Impact
- Learn more about our Alumni Association Board and apply to become a member
- Submit our Volunteer Interest Form to help organize an alumni event, help with your reunion, share your experience with current students, and more
- Honor your experience and support future Regents by making your gift of any size today
Additional Resources
Upcoming Alumni Events
Office of Advancement & Alumni
Nelson Hall, 2nd Floor
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Toll Free: 877-273-4368
Direct: 815-226-3370Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Event Name | Day & Time | Location |
Gala 2024: Cocktails & Compositions | Saturday, February 10 at 6:00 p.m. | Howard Colman Library |
Charter Day | Monday, February 26, at 4:00 p.m. | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts |
Dr. Alan Hutchcroft Alternative Spring Break | Saturday, March 2 – Saturday, March 9 | Rockford University / Starkville, MS |
St. Patrick’s Day Alumni Gathering | Thursday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m. | Nelson Hall – 2nd Floor |
Day of Giving | Thursday, April 25 | Rockford University |
Rock Solid Stories
Performing Arts Alum Erin Farsté (‘15) Thrives in Twin Cities Theater Scene
By Sara Myers, Digital Media & Communications Specialist Performing Arts Alum Erin Nicole Farsté (2015) had done theater her whole life, but never considered it as a career until her senior year of high school. It was during her senior year that her friends...
Black History Month at Rockford University: 2017 Alum Shares Thoughts
By Sara Myers We’ve been speaking to Rockford University students and alumni about Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, the university will highlight different individuals and their thoughts about the historic month and its importance. We spoke with...
Alum Dr. Kara Wada (‘06) wants to bring light to invisible illnesses
By Sara Myers | January 20, 2023 Many things have changed in Dr. Kara Wada’s life since graduating from Rockford University (then Rockford College) in 2006. For one, her last name has changed. Dr. Wada (formerly Simonson) met her husband, Dr. Akira Wada, on the...