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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 8, 2024 ROCKFORD, ILL.– Rockford University President Dr. Patricia Lynott will speak at the Rockford Network of Professional Women’s (RNPW) luncheon meeting this October at Rockford University. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Dr. Lynott will speak at 12:30 p.m.  The…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 4, 2024 ROCKFORD, ILL.- Physicist and Airworthiness Deputy at NASA K. Renee Horton, Ph.D., will present “The Intersection of Talent and Passion” on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. as part of Rockford University’s Forum Series in collaboration with the Illinois Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT). Rockford…

By Kayla Eddy, Social Media & Web Coordinator  Rockford University Athletics has had an outstanding year. With the introduction of flag football, two brand-new athletic fields, exciting seasons for many teams, and a winning Esports program, the future looks bright for the Regents! “It has been an outstanding year for Regent Athletics,” said Jason Mulligan,…

By Dr. Kelly Monson, Dr. Danielle Klein, & Dr. Beth Lipton On May 14, 2024, sixteen students and three Rockford University faculty began a week-long transformational journey to serve a small rural community in the Dominican Republic.  Participants were immersed in the culture of the community through service and teaching.   The team who led the…

By Kayla Eddy, Social Media & Web Coordinator  In the Fall 2023 semester, the Regents Esports Overwatch team won the conference championships, prevailing over Camden County College. In addition to their conference win, they finished the season undefeated (8-0). In response to this exciting win, Tanner Elliott, Esports Director, said, “The Regents Esports team fought…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 12, 2024 ROCKFORD, ILL.- Native American activist, Harvard-educated economist, and author Winona LaDuke will visit Rockford University on Wednesday, September 18, to celebrate the International Day of Peace.  The event will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Fisher Chapel located on Rockford University’s campus. Rockford University is…

Q: What drew you to Rockford University?   A: The opportunity to work on a gorgeous campus at an esteemed educational institution that is so committed to its students and community was irresistible!  Rockford University has a terrific reputation, and is leading the way in demonstrating a nimble response to the challenges facing higher education; altogether,…

Q: Can you describe the role of a Diversity Officer at Rockford University?  A: The role of the Diversity Officer at Rockford University is to champion goals and outcomes and create a climate that allows all members of the RU community to be authentic in their teaching and learning experience—creating a campus culture that is…

By Deepshikha Shukla, Ph.D.  The rapid acceleration of technological advancements in the modern era fueled by internet-based technologies and unprecedented growth in semiconductor chip design has exposed a skills gap in today’s workforce. Forbes magazine reports: “According to a McKinsey report, lack of career development and advancement is the top reason for leaving a job.…

By the 1974 Golden Grads Reunion Committee Looking out the windows of the O’Hare/Rockford bus or from the comfort of our parents’ cars, we drove past endless cornfields as we made our way to a college campus many of us had not ever set foot on, in a city we hadn’t heard of before the…