Campus News

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.

John Finley, from Rockford, Illinois is a junior political science major and was nominated by Rebecca Wallgren, Box Office Manager for Maddox Theatre.

Sintheyah is a freshman criminal justice major from Rockford, Illinois. She was nominated by Dr. Mehmet Dik, ‌Professor and Chair Department of Mathematics, Computer Science & Physics.

Vanessa is a biology major from Dubuque, Iowa. She was nominated by Jennifer Nordstrom, Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Admission. Jennifer shared that Vanessa is a fantastic representative of RU.

Blues Artist Barrelhouse Chuck to speak on the history of Chicago blues musicians and perform with the Blue Lights Blues Band

The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) at Rockford University will be hosting several programs this spring including the Leadership Café series, Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Fund Development Certificate Program, and more.

The Rockford University spring 2016 performing arts season will open with The Orchesis Student Dance Company’s presentation of “Body Language”.

Professor of Performing Arts Jeff Hendry received an award for Best Costume Design from Broadwayworld.com for his work this past summer on THE MUSIC MAN and SISTER ACT.

The Rockford University Spring 2016 Forum Series will begin Thursday, January 28. Ten events will be held during the spring that span a wide variety of topics and interests.