Campus News

Rockford University will hold its third annual business summit on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 7:30-noon. This year’s focus is on the Greater Rockford region’s “Workforce Ecosystem.” A workforce ecosystem is a dynamic and interconnected network of employees, contingent workers, industry partners, and educators who collectively contribute to an organization’s success. A dynamic “Workforce Ecosystem”…

Congratulations to RU’s own Timm Adams on being named the Artistic Director of Camerata Emanon! Timm will continue in his role of Associate Professor of Music at RU while leading the Camerata Emanon Singers.  From Camerata Emanon on Facebook: The board of Camerata Emanon is pleased to announce the appointment of its new artistic director,…

On Saturday, May 10, Rockford University will hold its 171st Commencement Ceremony at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. and will be livestreamed simultaneously on the Rockford University YouTube channel.  Speaking at the ceremony is Judge Joyce Williams Warren. Judge Warren is a retired judge for the Sixth Judicial District…

Each year, Rockford University recognizes Denim Day to raise awareness about sexual assault and advocate for survivors. This year, Denim Day is being hosted by Lang Health and the Jane Addams Center, in collaboration with students for a class project. On Wednesday, students will host a celebration for the University’s Flag Football team and will…

Rockford University, the alma mater of Jane Addams, seeks a founding Director for the Bachelor’s in Social Work Program to begin in Fall 2025.  This is a full-time faculty position with 25% time allocated to administration of the BSW program and 75% of time allocated to traditional academic activities, including teaching (3 courses per semester),…

Rockford University invites candidates for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer to join our team on a 10-month appointment—with a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth and CEU resources. The selected candidate will serve as an assistant to the athletic training staff for fall, winter, spring, and off-season events for men’s and women’s athletics. They…

On Tuesday, April 22, Rockford University will hold its annual Internship and Career Fair. The event will take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in Regents Hall in the Burpee Student Center.  The fair gives students the opportunity to connect with 40+ companies and explore diverse career paths. While networking with potential employers, students will also have…

On Sunday, April 13th, Rockford University will honor first-generation college students graduating from the inaugural Regents First cohort at a special celebration. In Fall 2021 the Regents First Program was launched to recruit, support, and retain first-generation college students at Rockford University. To assist students through their four years at RU, the program pairs each…

On Wednesday, April 16th, Rockford University will hold its 11th Annual Day of Giving.  The 2025 Day of Giving seeks to raise funds for renovations to a fixture of Rockford University’s past and present: Scarborough Hall.  The entire Rockford community is invited to join Rockford University in celebrating the legacy of Scarborough Hall while raising…