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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHEN: Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at 4 p.m. WHERE: Maddox Theatre in Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. Rockford University is located at 5050 E. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. WHAT: Rockford University will hold its annual Charter Day Convocation Ceremony this February 26, 2024. The ceremony will include a theatrical performance…

Upon achieving an associate degree, Harper and ECC students will be able to easily transfer to RU to complete a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a concentration in cybersecurity. Rockford, IL – February 21, 2024- Leaders at Harper College, Elgin Community College, and Rockford University recently signed a memorandum of understanding to make it…

By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist  As part of his internship at Midway Village Museum, Rockford University student Rudy Vazquez recently helped put together an exhibit just in time for Black History Month called “Breaking Barriers: the 1950s Strike for Equality in Rockford.” Vazquez’s internship started in September 2023, and his main task…

Rockford University President Dr. Patricia Lynott has issued the following statement on Black History Month: “At Rockford University, we recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in fostering a dynamic academic and intellectual community. As we commemorate Black History Month, we celebrate the significant impact of African American culture, resilience, and contributions to our society.…

Rockford, IL – February 14, 2024 – Rockford University is excited to announce the launch of the Burpee Mural Project. This project invited all Rockford University Studio Art majors and minors to showcase their creativity and talent by submitting a design of a mural for the central location of the Burpee Center.  The idea for…

Rockford, IL (February 8, 2024) – Rockford University is thrilled to announce Gala 2024 Cocktails & Compositions is set to take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. This interactive social event aims to raise funds for the campus library while providing guests with a memorable evening filled with literary-inspired delights. Attendees can…

The financial aid journey for students like you – those looking to enroll in college in Fall 2024 – has been one of the most unusual in recent memory.  Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process have introduced considerable delays and technical glitches. Earlier this week, we learned of new delays. The…

Rockford University is thrilled to announce that our Performing Arts Department received a Rockford Area Arts Council 2024 Community Arts Access Grant for $2,500.  Beth Drog, Chair of the RUPA department, attended the RAAC 2024 Access Grant Reception today at the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau in downtown Rockford, where she accepted this grant.…

On January 13, 2024, community leaders and distinguished partners gathered together at Rockford University to discuss mental health and trauma at the first annual MLK State of the Mind Address.  The event, a collaboration between Rockford University and State Representative Maurice West, was an open, honest, and safe discussion about what the Rockford area has…

The Rockford University community honors the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In our often divided country, Dr. King’s message of justice and equality, and his commitment to peace, continues to inspire humility and hope. Let us continue to work toward making Dr. King’s dream a reality, his dream of a…