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Rockford Promise Expands Scholarship Opportunities Through New Partnership with Rockford University and the City of Rockford

Nov 13, 2024

Rockford, Illinois — Rockford Promise is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of its scholarship program in collaboration with Rockford University and the City of Rockford. This new partnership will provide eligible students with a fully-funded tuition...

Rockford University Student Named 2024 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

Nov 6, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROCKFORD, IL. – Rockford University proudly congratulates senior Julisa Gutierrez on being named a 2024 Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. This prestigious honor is awarded to outstanding seniors who “are honored for...

Rockford University’s First Gen Forward Club & Regents First Program to Present the National First Gen Celebration Dinner

Oct 24, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 24, 2024 ROCKFORD, ILL.- Rockford University’s First Gen Forward Club in collaboration with the University’s Regents First program will hold a special dinner celebration in honor of National First Generation College Celebration Day. The...