Rockford University News & Beyond
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Rock Solid Stories
Alumnus Quentin Hernandez ’18/’24 Finds His Footing in the U.S.
By Sara Myers, Digital Media & Communications Specialist Rockford University MBA (Master of Business Administration) Alumnus Quentin Hernandez came to the U.S. to get his bachelor’s degree first in 2018. Hernandez was recruited to attend RU by a former...
New Opportunities Offer a Brighter Future
by Sara Myers, Digital Media & Communications Specialist Rockford-born and raised graphic design graduate Geniss Scharnweber ‘24 was described by some as a “nontraditional student.” Scharnweber did not decide to attend college until she was in her late 30s....
Celebrating 41 Years of Costume Design
by Kayla Eddy, Social Media & Web Coordinator On Saturday, April 28th, the Rockford University Performing Arts Department and Friends of the Performing Arts (FOPA) hosted A Celebration of 41 Years of Costume Design. The fashion show honored former RU professor and...
News Releases
Rockford University Performing Arts Department Receives 2024 Community Arts Access Grant from the Rockford Area Arts Council
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A Look Back on the MLK State of the Mind Address
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Rockford University Honors Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Campus Closed Tomorrow 1/12/24
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RU Campus Closed – Jan. 9, 2024
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Community Leaders Unite for Vital Mental Health Dialogue at MLK State of the Mind Address
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Rockford University To Launch Women’s Flag Football Program
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Former Rockford University Commencement Speaker, First Woman on the Supreme Court passed away Dec. 2, 2023
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Rockford University’s December Recognition Ceremony Celebrates Achievements
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