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ROCKFORD, Ill. (October 27, 2023) – Rockford University, the region’s leading private four-year educational institution, is proud to announce that Student Government President Nor Alamery will be honored in the 49th Annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Program.  The Lincoln Academy seeks to honor students who have exhibited outstanding curricular and extracurricular involvement at their college…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Oct. 18, 2023  Media statement from Rockford University’s Head Football Coach Regarding Freshman Joey Alvarez being Named NACC ‘Football Defensive Player of the Week’  I am thrilled to announce that Joey Alvarez, one of our outstanding linebackers, has been named the NACC Football Defensive Player of the Week by the Northern…

For Immediate Release:  Oct. 11, 2023 Rockford University Performing Arts to Host Travel-Themed Cabaret Fundraiser Directed by Student Robbie Strader ROCKFORD, Ill. (October 10, 2023) – Rockford University, the region’s leading private four-year educational institution, will host All Around The World And Back Again: A Travel-Themed Cabaret at 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. this Saturday,…

By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist  Rockford University kicked off its 2023 Homecoming week earlier this week. Expect jampacked events for students, staff, faculty, and alumni from now until Saturday! Rockford University is transforming into a time machine, taking you on a journey through the decades with the theme “The RU Times: Rockford…

First observed in October 1981, the national “Day of Unity” set a goal of raising awareness for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Since then, it has grown into an entire month (October) dedicated to bringing attention to this critical issue. In 1989, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) began with education and support from…

ROCKFORD, Ill. (September 25, 2023) – After a successful inaugural business summit in June, Rockford University is delighted to announce its first post-Business Summit networking event, set to take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event, titled “Investing in Rockford’s Talent,” aims to foster meaningful discussions about the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 18, 2023 ROCKFORD, Ill. — Speaker, race and gender activist, educator, and Episcopal priest Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu will visit Rockford University Thursday, Sept. 21, in celebration of the International Day of Peace.  The university will take part in honoring the annual global observation of the United Nations to call for…

Rockford, Ill. (Sept. 11, 2023)- The students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Rockford University — the region’s leading private four-year institution — will spend Wednesday, September 13, 2023, giving back to the Rockford community during its annual Day of Service. In celebration of Rockford University’s most famous alumna, Jane Addams — and her September birthday…

Congrats to Staff/Faculty Emily Webb and Ian Seivert who won the Rockford University President’s Opening Convocation 2023 drawing! Emily Webb (Assistant Professor of Biology) won a $50 Starbucks gift card. Ian Seivert (Assistant Director of Information Technology) won the 10 free meals in the Rockford University dining hall. Staff and/or faculty who attended the Friday,…

By Sara Myers, Digital Media & Communications Specialist  Rockford University hosted Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, the President’s Opening Convocation in the Maddox Theatre in the Clark Arts building. Opening Convocation is a longstanding tradition at Rockford University. The ceremony was initiated in 1851, four years after RU’s founding, and is attended by faculty, staff and…