Campus News

A Thrilling Recap of Unforgettable Performances by Lindsey Giardino  It’s always an exciting time within Rockford University’s performing arts program. Each academic year, the department produces a collection of theater productions open to the campus community and general public. This past fall, those productions included a 1960s themed cabaret show directed by RU Performing Arts…

by Kyle Fritz, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications  Rockford University’s junior and Men’s Basketball forward Kevin Diemer surpassed another career milestone this past season, when he scored his 1,000th career point in the Regents’ 74-64 win at Benedictine University. Kevin is no stranger to achieving career milestones however, as he is also in the men’s…

Thriving on the Digital Battlefield by Lindsey Giardino  When Rockford Female Seminary was chartered on February 25, 1847, playing games on a computer was not imaginable. It did not exist. Fast forward 176 years later, and Rockford University’s Esports program is growing and thriving as another attraction for new students. The Esports program, formally called…

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…