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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 24, 2024 ROCKFORD, ILL.- Rockford University’s First Gen Forward Club in collaboration with the University’s Regents First program will hold a special dinner celebration in honor of National First Generation College Celebration Day. The dinner will be held Nov. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Regents Hall. Regents Hall is…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 17, 2024    WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  WHERE: Starr Science Center at Rockford University. Rockford University is located at 5050 E. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. WHAT: Rockford University’s Science, Math, and Nursing College will hold the InnnovateHER STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) camp…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 16, 2024 ROCKFORD, ILL.- Author Barbara Gregorich will present “Design, Luck, and the Rockford Peaches: All Things Are Connected,” on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in Fisher Chapel. Fisher Chapel is located on Rockford University’s campus at 5050 E. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. Gregorich is the author of the…

Rockford University, the region’s premier private, four-year university, proudly announces the largest incoming freshmen class on record. The fall 2024 freshman cohort comprises 215 new students, a historic milestone for the university that reflects its commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement. “We are thrilled to welcome our largest incoming freshmen class on record…

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…