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Linda Ploenzke Sandquist is the recently appointed Interim VP of Advancement and a 1985 RU graduate. Sandquist shared her thoughts on her new position at RU and on Women’s History Month in general.   How has your career brought you to your present-day role as Interim VP of Advancement?  I came to my role as Interim…

By Sara Myers-Hogshead, 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 encouraged her to look into Rockford University’s Performing Arts program, after…

To celebrate Women’s History Month at Rockford University, we’re talking to different women in leadership roles on campus. Our first conversation is with Lisa Custardo, the V.P. for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at RU. Custardo talks about how her career brought her to RU and shares her advice to women in this Q&A.  …

Rockford University is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Men’s Soccer to begin August 1, 2023. The selected candidate will receive up to 21 hours of tuition remission per academic year, room and board and a monthly stipend. Requirements include working a minimum of 30 hours per week over 12 months. SUMMARY:…

by Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist  Rockford University Freshman Clare Strong, who is one of 11 siblings, grew up playing tackle football with her large family in Fairbury, Illinois, located a little over 100 miles southeast of Rockford. Strong’s three brothers played high school football which allowed her to learn the game from…

By Sara Myers We’ve been speaking to Rockford University students and alumni about Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, the university has highlighted different individuals and their thoughts about the historic month and its importance.  We’ve spoken with alumni, current football players, theater students and more for their thoughts on Black History Month.…

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 Miami Roby, a Rockford native, and RU sophomore studying musical theater and psychology. Roby is…

by Sara Myers, copywriter Rockford University transformed its campus into an evening of elegance in support of student scholarships. More than 150 people — dressed to impress and in festive spirits — attended the university’s annual  “Just Imagine” Gala Saturday evening on Feb. 18.  The annual event has been an ongoing opportunity to raise funds…

by Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist  The Rockford University Performing Arts department will kick of its season Feb. 23 with “The Importance of Being Earnest” — an Oscar Wilde classic directed by RU’s Deborah Mogford. The production will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in the Maddox Theatre at the Clark Arts…

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 Timothy Bearden, an RU sophomore who is studying kinesiology and physical education. He’s originally from…