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Women’s History Month at Rockford University: Meet VP for Finance and CFO Lisa Custardo

Mar 17, 2023

To celebrate Women’s History Month at Rockford University, we’re talking to different women in leadership roles on campus. Our first conversation is with Lisa Custardo, the V.P. for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at RU. Custardo talks about how her career...

Meet Rockford University Female Football Player Clare Strong

Mar 2, 2023

by Sara Myers-Hogshead, Digital Media & Communications Specialist Rockford University Freshman Clare Strong, who is one of 11 siblings, grew up playing tackle football with her large family in Fairbury, Illinois, located a little over 100 miles southeast of...

Black History Month at Rockford University: Freshman, RAMM Scholarship Winner Shares Thoughts

Feb 28, 2023

By Sara Myers We’ve been speaking to Rockford University students and alumni about Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, the university has highlighted different individuals and their thoughts about the historic month and its importance. We’ve...