Campus News

President Robert L. Head, Ph.D., will host and facilitate a panel discussion on race relations issues and how we, as a community, walk the line between justice, protest and violence.

The Rockford University fall 2015 Forum Series began Friday, August 21 with the annual President’s Opening Convocation. The series will span a wide variety of topics and interests. All events are open to the public and with the exception of theatre events, are offered at no charge.

The 2015-2016 Rockford University academic year will formally begin with the President’s Opening Convocation on Friday, August 21, at 12 p.m., Maddox Theatre in the Rockford University Clark Arts Center.

Former president of Rockford College, John A. Howard, passed away peacefully August 7, 2015, just three days shy of his 94th birthday.

Michael Houselog, Ed.D., has been named as Director of Graduate Programs in Education at Rockford University. Dr. Houselog will assume his duties on Monday, August 17, 2015.

Rockford University is searching for Ambassador Families for new international students who are starting classes at the University this fall.

The spring 2015 Dean’s and Distinguished Scholars lists have been published and are available on the Rockford University Merit page.

The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) at Rockford University welcomes noted author and non-profit activist Dan Pallotta as the key note speaker on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 for a special luncheon.

Over the summer, the US Treasury is soliciting input to help decide which American woman should be featured on the new $10 bill. Alumna and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jane Addams definitely fits the bill.

Belinda Wholeben, Ed.D., will serve as the interim vice president of academic affairs and provost at Rockford University, filling the position formerly held by Steven F. Siconolfi, Ph.D., FACSM.