Rockford University

Master of Sport Management and Leadership or Exercise Physiology In-Person Info Session
2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Johnson Alumni Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Learn more about earning your Master of Sport Management and Leadership or Exercise Physiology right here at RU.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) In-Person Info Session
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University Johnson Alumni Center, 5050 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Learn more about earning your MBA right here at RU.

Master of Science in Data Science Virtual Info Session
2026-04-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Learn more about earning your Master of Science in Data Science here at RU.

May Day Tea
2026-05-01 11:30 - 13:00 | University Club of Rockford, 945 North Main Street, Rockford
Friday, May 1, 2026, 11:30 a.m., The University Club of Rockford
Celebrate the season and a beloved Rockford University tradition with warm conversation, tea sandwiches, scones, petite pastries, and a specially blended loose tea.
For generations, traditions like May Day have flourished at Rockford University, made possible by the lasting connections and generosity of alumni and friends.
Registration details are forthcoming.

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Choir Concert
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
May 1, 2026 (Friday, 7:30 pm)
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Prof. Timm Adams
Join Rockford University choirs and soloists for an enchanting evening of songs.

“815 Elevate: The Leadership Series” Persuade with Purpose: Communication, Marketing, and Influence Among Peers
2026-05-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This new and exciting year-long series of workshops brings a specialized focus on leadership, ranging from topics in effective communication and excel, to maximizing operational excellence and so much more! Register for three and get the fourth one on us!
Explore how to craft clear, compelling messages that resonate. Understand your audience and build trust; apply marketing principles to real-life conversations and peer influence through engaging activities and real-world examples.
Hosted from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, in the Puri School of Business.
Learn more about the series and register by contacting: CPEL@Rockford.edu!

Gala
2026-06-05 17:00 - 22:00 | Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman Street, Rockford, 61101, United States
Friday, June 5, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Rockford Public Library
Rockford University’s signature Gala is our premier annual fundraising event, bringing together alumni, friends, and community partners in support of our mission.
This year, we are excited to reimagine the evening as an elevated Garden Party celebration. Held at the Rockford Public Library, we will celebrate the University’s roots while looking ahead and investing in future growth together.

Golf Playday
2026-08-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Aldeen Golf Club, 1902 Reid Farm Rd, Rockford, IL, 61107, United States
Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:00 p.m., Aldeen Golf Club
This annual outing brings alumni and friends together for a summer day outdoors while supporting RU Athletics and student-athletes. Proceeds from Golf Playday will benefit our NCAA Division III programs and the overall experience of our student-athletes.
Registration details are forthcoming.

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Homecoming
2026-10-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Thursday, October 1 – Sunday, October 4, 2026, Rockford University
Homecoming is for all of us! Whether you graduated five years ago or fifty, whether you walked these halls or cheered from the sidelines—Homecoming is your time to reconnect, celebrate, and rediscover the place that brought us all together.
This weekend isn’t just for Golden Grads or Reunion years. It’s for roommates who haven’t seen each other in too long. It’s for former teammates, professors, and mentors. It’s for new faces and old traditions.
Registration details are forthcoming.

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