Campus News

The Illinois and Wisconsin sections of American Association of Physics Teachers (ISAAPT and WAPT) will host a conference on “Contemporary Physics Instruction” at Rockford University on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 – 21, 2017.

October’s Forum Series line-up presents and interesting mix of lectures and entertainment. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. 

Prof. Troy Skwor presents research seminar on antibiotic-resistant bacteria at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.

Forum Series event Jennifer Jordan – screening and discussion, “3000 Cups of Tea: The Mission and the Madness
Wednesday,” September 20, 7 p.m.

Browse a slideshow of the incredible before-and-after shots of the Starr Science Center renovations!

This semester’s series highlights include a talk on human trafficking from Dreamcatcher Foundation director Brenda Myers-Powell, a visit from U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston, a discussion on honor killings with author Dr. Laila Anwarzai Ayoubi, and a magical musical parody of “Xanadu” from RU’s own Performing Arts Department.

Relive RU’s first week with photos of students settling in and volunteering their time.

The 2017-18 Rockford University academic year will formally begin with the President’s Opening Convocation on Friday, August 25, at 12 p.m., Maddox Theatre.

“I felt like I mattered on this university’s campus. Everyone here feels like they have a place”

Classes begin Wednesday, August 23, but there is still time to enroll.