Campus News

Rockford University is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a $200,000 pledge from Woodward, Inc.’s Charitable Trust in support of the University’s plans to modernize the Starr Science Building.

Troy Skwor, Ph.D., will present a seminar on the use of light to kill cancer cells and antibiotic-resistant bacteria at a leading research university in Chicago.

Students interested in attending, or who would like to learn more about Rockford University, are invited to attend Future Regent Visit Day on Saturday, February 25.

Expect an experimental approach and more engagement as Rockford University hosts its eighth annual “Read Aloud of Black American Voices” this month.

Rockford University’s Spring 2017 Forum Series kicks off its first of nine events next week, with this semester’s highlights including a celebration of the 170th anniversary of the signing of Rockford University’s charter, a visit from artist and activist Che “Rhymefest” Smith, insights from a world-renowned art detective and a presentation by the director of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute.

For the second year in a row, Professor of Performing Arts Jeff Hendry has received the award for Best Costume Design from Broadwayworld.com for his work on Mamma Mia!

President Eric W. Fulcomer, Ph.D., has named Matthew D. Phillips as Vice President for Enrollment Management, effective immediately.

Rockford University’s campus and offices will close for winter break on Dec. 23 and reopen Jan. 3.

A walk-in one stop admit day for transfer students will be held on Thursday, Jan. 5 at RU.

Classes for the spring 2017 semester begin on Tuesday, January 17, at Rockford University and there is still time to enroll. Students in all levels of education are served including first-year students, transfer students, international students, veterans, and adult students.