Campus News

On Wednesday, September 10, students, staff, and faculty of Rockford University will come together for a day of service in the Rockford community. Held each year in honor of alumna Jane Addams, the day of service seeks to recognize the university’s commitment to community and remember the rich legacy Addams left behind. The day of…

As of July 2025, Rockford University–alongside ten other colleges and universities in the state of Illinois–has the distinct honor of being home to a chapter of the Tri-Alpha Honor Society.  “Induction into Tri-Alpha is earned by outstanding academic achievement and provides an opportunity for personal growth, leadership development, and campus and community service for first-generation…

Rockford University is proud to announce plans to install a new multi-purpose turf athletic field. Funding for the new field will come from the State of Illinois’s Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant, the same grant that funded construction of our new baseball and softball fields. Byrne and Jones Sports Construction will lead the project. “We…

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…