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Rockford University Costume Designer Takes Last Bow By Aris Sherwood Walk into the lobby of Maddox Theatre in the Clark Arts Center at Rockford University, and you will find mannequins dressed in costumes of shows past. Underneath them are the designers’ names on plaques. Newly retired professor of theater arts and costume designer, Jeff Hendry’s…

By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist The year 2013 became the start of a new chapter for Rockford University. It was the year that the institution announced its name change from Rockford College to Rockford University.  In honor of ten years since this milestone and their own graduation, multiple alumni from the class…

By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist  This year celebrates fifty years since the class of 1973 graduated from Rockford College (now Rockford University). Graduates from this golden grad class shared stories with us on why they are proud to call Rockford their alma mater. David & Barbara Tanaglia High school sweethearts Dave Tanaglia…

By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist The Rockford University Regents First program, which specifically supports first-generation college students, introduced its first pilot summer internship program at the beginning of the summer. The seven student interns currently work as summer camp leaders/counselors at Patriots Gateway Center, located at 615 S. 5th St. in Rockford.…

ROCKFORD, Ill. (Aug. 1, 2023) – Rockford University, the region’s leading private four-year educational institution, will hold its first virtual admission event on Wednesday, August 9 for students interested in transferring to Rockford University.  When: Wednesday, August 9;  4 to 7 p.m. Where: Zoom Who: Prospective Transfer Students How to attend: Register for the event…

By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist  Rockford University Alum and Rockford Artist Sarah Reed-McNamara has been the owner of the art/print shop GEM (Gather, Engage, Make), located in downtown Rockford, since its inception in 2019.  Some may know her as the mayor’s wife, but Sarah wears multiple hats —wife, mother, and owner of…

ROCKFORD, Ill., [August 02, 2023] – Rockford University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth W. Davies as the new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective September 5, 2023. Dr. Davies joins the Rockford University community having previously served as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Chicago…

ROCKFORD, Ill. (July 13, 2023) – Rockford University, the region’s leading private four-year educational institution, will welcome a group of incoming freshmen students this Sunday, July 16, for the Rockford University’s Regents First Summer 2023 Retreat. The retreat runs from Sunday, July 16 to Friday, July 21. The event kicks off at 1 p.m. Sunday.…

Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity scholarships serve eligible workers seeking postsecondary credentials/degrees in Early Childhood Education. ROCKFORD, Ill. – Rockford University is pleased to announce that it is offering 2023-24 Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) scholarships, now with expanded eligibility for those pursuing or interested in pursuing a credential or degree in…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2023 Rockford University is hosting its first Dogs Days of Summer event. RU Alumni and the general public are invited to pack up their pup and join us for a walk around RU’s beautiful campus. What: Rockford University  When: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: RU…