Gala 2025: Pathways to Possibility was a success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of cocktails and food stations at the Pathways to Possibility Gala, where celebration met purpose to create a lasting impact for Rockford University students. Your support allowed us to invest in the bright futures of our students while enjoying an elegant night filled with engaging stories, fine dining, and entertainment.

Since 2018, the Student Opportunity Fund has helped send hundreds of students worldwide from Cuba to Montana and Montana to Greece. This fund helps Rockford University students turn aspirations into achievements by providing financial support for transformative experiences. Your generosity ensures that every student has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Event Photos: Gala 2025 Photos                           Video Recap: Gala 2025 Recap

Were you unable to attend?

You can still support the Student Opportunity Fund by making a donation. 

“The experience of the trip was something I never could have imagined, and I am so glad I was able to go.”

-Austin Laventure '27,

reflecting on the Alan Hutchcroft Alternative Spring Break trip to Starkville, MS where students built a house with Habitat for Humanity

“I can proudly say that I attended a University that valued me and supported me in and out of the classroom.”

-Tracy Wang '19,

speaking on her opportunity to spend time studying in Washington D.C., an experience she credits in helping her become a lawyer

Did you know?

Since 2018, over 200 students have experienced new opportunities in research, travel, and study, in nine different countries with the help of the Student Opportunity Fund. 

Office of Advancement & Alumni
Nelson Hall, 2nd Floor
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
815-226-3376
fax: 815-394-5190

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