Campus News

Six new full-time faculty members joined Rockford University for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Heather was nominated by Donnette Tinsley, Director of the Jane Adams Center for Civic Engagement. She is a junior psychology major with a minor in human development.

Rockford University is pleased to welcome Walter Payton family members, Connie and Jarrett Payton to campus on Thursday, Sept. 8 as part of the annual Rock Solid Success Seminar.

Catch up on the latest from RU in the summer 2016 issue of Catalyst, now also available online.

Facilitated by a diverse group of leaders and organizations from the greater Rockford area and the state, the summit will explore how the health of our community economy is directly linked to residents’ ability to thrive.

Rockford University will celebrate the start of its 170th year with the President’s Opening Convocation on Friday, August 26, at 12 p.m., in Maddox Theatre.

Among the highlights of the 11 fall Forum events are a seminar with the Walter Payton Family, the third annual Rockford City Dance Festival and numerous speakers presenting on a variety of topics including Melissa Fleming, head of communications and chief spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

One of the best ways to learn about RU is to come visit. There are several opportunities planned for coming year.

There is still time to enroll for fall courses at Rockford University. Classes begin Wednesday, August 24.

Rockford University was chosen as one of 21 organizations that will receive money to support the effective use of digitized primary sources in K-12 classrooms.