Campus News

The Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship at Rockford University will be hosting an Entrepreneurial Education conference March 14.

Rockford University and Rock Valley College will host a career and internship fair on Wednesday, March 16 from 1-4 p.m.

Rockford University will celebrate the 169th year of the signing of its charter Wednesday, Monday, February 29, 201, at 4 p.m., during the Charter Day Convocation. OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center President and Rockford University alumna Paula Carynski will give the keynote address.

Lauren Spitznas, from Rockford, Illinois is the Rock Solid Regent for the week of February 29. Lauren, is a junior nursing major and was nominated by Dr. Mehmet Dik.

The Rockford University Performing Arts Department will open their spring 2016 theatre season with Sophocle’s 3rd Theban play, “Antigone”.

Rockford University was recognized by the American Advertising Federation of Northern Illinois with eight 2016 American Advertising (ADDY) Awards for advertising creative excellence.

The Rockford University Board of Trustees announced today that Eric Fulcomer, Ph.D., has been appointed as the 18th President of Rockford University, and to succeed Robert L. Head, Ph.D., who is retiring June 30, 2016.

Rockford University received information late on February 16, regarding a fatal traffic accident involving three current RU students and one former RU student.

Samantha is a senior theater major with a concentration in design/tech from Flower Mound, Texas. She has a special interest in stage management and scenic design for theater. She was nominated by Mariah Harris, Residence Hall Director.

Noted author Robert Lupton is returning to Rockford on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, to share next steps toward best practices in asset-based community development as expressed in his new book, Charity Detox.