Alumni Events

Progamming & Events for Alumni & Friends

From virtual programming to events on-campus or near you, we offer a range of activities to help you stay connected to your friends and Rockford University. We hope you will join us for these opportunities to engage with one another, hear updates from campus, learn about a new topic, and so much more!

Event Spotlight: Gala 2025 “Pathways to Possibility”

Saturday, February 8, 2025
6:00 p.m. | Clark Arts, Rockford University

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.

Alumni Learning Consortium Monthly Webinars

Just because you graduated doesn’t mean you stopped learning. Alumni & friends have exclusive access to a range of free online learning tools. Each month you will see new, engaging webinars and online events that cover a range of career, life stage and lifelong learning topics. There will also be opportunities to participate in webinars hosted by RU faculty, staff, and alumni. Learn more and sign-up for upcoming opportunities!

Suggest an Event or Program

Are there individuals from your area, class, student groups, or a department you were heavily involved in that you would like to catch up with? We would love to work with you on a virtual or in-person event.

Suggest an event you would like to see by emailing us at alumni@rockford.edu, and please continue to check back as events are added!