ALUMNI
Greetings, Regents!
Welcome to the Rockford University Alumni website. We hope you take full advantage of the resources available to help you connect with classmates and the University. Whether you are attending a regional event, returning to campus for Reunion @ Homecoming or sharing your latest news with us, the Alumni Office is committed to supporting our 16,000+ community of proud Rockford graduates.
Stay Connected
- Update your contact information
- Attend or help plan an Alumni Event
- Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Contact us to get in touch with classmates
Make an Impact
- Learn more about our Alumni Association Board and apply to become a member
- Submit our Volunteer Interest Form to help organize an alumni event, help with your reunion, share your experience with current students, and more
- Honor your experience and support future Regents by making your gift of any size today
Additional Resources
Upcoming Alumni Events
| Event Name | Day & Time | Location |
| Gala 2025: Pathways to Possibility | Saturday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. | Clark Arts Rockford University |
| Golf Playday 2025 | Thursday, June 12 | Aldeen Golf Club |
Upcoming Event Spotlight: Gala 2025
You’re invited to a night of inspiration!
Join us for an evening of cocktails and food stations at the Pathways to Possibility Gala, where celebration meets purpose to create a lasting impact for Rockford University students. This unique event is an opportunity to invest in the bright futures of our students while enjoying an elegant night filled with engaging stories, fine dining, and entertainment.
Students Stories
Hear directly from our students about how these trips have impacted them and provided them with amazing learning opportunities.
Fabulous Food Stations
Delight in light and heavy food stations prepared by talented chefs.
Silent Auction
Browse and bid on baskets and prizes donated by local and regional supporters!
Dancing and Entertainment
Enjoy some music and dancing on the stage in Maddox Theatre and a photo booth to commemorate the evening.
50/50 Raffle
Enter this time-honored raffle for a chance to win! The more who play, the bigger the prize – and greater support for RU. Get your tickets at the event. Winner need not be present to win. All proceeds benefit the Student Opportunity Fund.
Office of Advancement & Alumni
Nelson Hall, 2nd Floor
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Toll Free: 877-273-4368
Direct: 815-226-3370Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Browse our Online Yearbooks
When’s the last time you went through your yearbook? Take a look today!
Rock Solid Stories
Promising Futures
In May of 2020, the first two Rockford Promise Scholars to attend Rockford University will graduate. Jennifer Rosales (left) and Alondra Torres (right), both alumnae of Jefferson High School, are grateful and humbled by the unique experience they share as Rockford...
Art with a hot-rod heart
As a boy growing up, Associate Professor of Art Dave Menard was drawn to art. “It was all I ever did as a kid. I was never really good at anything else. I was always known as that kid in school who could draw.” It wasn’t until he got into high school that he started...
Two-time graduate gains recognition for unique artistic talents
Two-time graduate, Manny Tang ’07/’11 also known as the artist China Cat, is gaining major traction for her artistic abilities in painting and printmaking. Manny graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with minors in Art History and Human Development...
