Rockford University News & Beyond
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Rock Solid Stories
A New Chapter for RU Alum & Artist Sarah Reed McNamara
By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist Rockford University Alum and Rockford Artist Sarah Reed-McNamara has been the owner of the art/print shop GEM (Gather, Engage, Make), located in downtown Rockford, since its inception in...
Rockford University Art Professor and Fatherless Art Collective to Showcase ‘Constant Pressure’ Friday
By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist Rockford University Associate Professor of Art David Menard said he never thought he would become as ingrained in the Rockford Community as he has, but his work — particularly with art...
RU on Air?
By Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist As the summer of 2022 neared its end, one Rockford University marketing student said he wanted to do something that would benefit other RU students. Dominick Welte, a junior, decided to launch...
News Releases
Restricted access to Rockford University campus in effect
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Spring Break extended – COVID-19 Update
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COVID-19/Influenza Campus Update
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Annual Charter Day celebration highlights the University’s historic role in saving WWII victims
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The Broadway musical production of “Triumph of Love” comes to Maddox Theatre
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Puri School of Business hosts a degree completion information session and a skill building breakfast briefing
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Explore campus at Future Regent Visit Day on Saturday, February 22
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Peace Activist and Founder of the Free Hugs Project, Ken Nwadike Jr., to provide keynote on “The Power of Human Interaction”
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Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth Presented with Rockford University’s Jane Addams Medal for Distinguished Service
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