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RU’s Center for Learning Strategies program has received a certification from an internationally recognized organization for its peer tutoring program. ROCKFORD, Ill. — Rockford University is proud to announce that its Center for Learning Strategies (CLS) program has earned its Level 1 and Level II Advanced Certification from the internationally recognized College Reading & Learning…

By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist All are welcome at Rockford University, even fur friends. So, it’s not uncommon to see a group of therapy dogs greeting students, faculty and staff. The program launched in 2017 and has been a comforting experience for all involved, according to the group’s founder. “The program started…

Eligible students can receive the Horizon Grant annually for up to four years. The Computer Science Department will now offer Cybersecurity as a major.  Rockford, Ill. — Rockford University Interim President Patricia Lynott announced Tuesday, April 18, a new initiative to give students access to higher education and a new major to prepare them for…

Nearly 150 RPS 205 eleventh-grade high school students took part in a business trade show April 14 as part of RPS’ Business & Entrepreneur pathway.  ROCKFORD, Ill. — RPS 205 hosted a career training/business competition on Friday, April 14, for nearly 150 eleventh grade students from Auburn, East, Guilford, and Jefferson high schools in Rockford. …

Approximately 100 RPS 205 middle school students engaged in interactive workshops that included building paper rockets, and more with the assistance of RU students. ROCKFORD, Ill. — Rockford University hosted about 60 students from Lincoln and Marshall Middle Schools in Rockford on Thursday, April 6, for its Second Annual STEM Day.  During the event, middle…

For Immediate Release April 5, 2023 Shaker is an accomplished Syrian violist and award-winning refugee advocate who survived the war in her home country, Syria.  ROCKFORD, Ill. — Musician and award-winning refugee advocate Mariela Shaker will visit Rockford University this Friday, April 7, as part of our Rockford University Forum Series. Shaker’s forum will be…

In an effort to ensure exceptional long-term leadership for our esteemed and beloved institution, the Board has made the decision to extend our search for a new university president. As the process to date has not produced what the committee feels would be the best-fit candidate, we will be undertaking additional efforts to locate our…

For Immediate Release:  April 5, 2023 Nearly 100 RPS 205 middle school students will engage in interactive workshops that include building paper rockets, and more with the assistance of RU students. What: Rockford University, Lincoln and Marshall Middle School students When: April 6, 2023, 10:30 a.m. -2 p.m. Where: Starr Science Center, Rockford University, 5050…

March 2, 2023 ROCKFORD, Ill. — Nearly 250 RPS 205 high school students from four schools competed Thursday, March 2, in the ‘Balloon Bots Robotics’ Competition. Three teams placed and left with awards in the final round. A team from Roosevelt High School took home First Place, followed by East High School in Second Place…

For Women’s History Month, we wanted to chat with some women on Rockford University’s campus in leadership roles. We’re ending our series with our new Director of Marketing and Communications: Andrea V. Watson.  How has your career brought you to your present-day Director of Marketing and Communications role at Rockford University? High school junior Andrea…