Your Impact
When you give to Rockford University, you help students build bright futures today. These stories illustrate the difference that your giving makes in the lives of many Regents—students, alumni, faculty and friends.
Student Stories
Anaya Davis Titled in the Classroom and on the Court
Davis is among our Spring 2022 Distinguished Scholars, completing the semester with at least a 3.75 GPA. The freshman was named First Team All-NACC and NACC Freshman of the Year, a first for an RU woman student-athlete and the fifth in NCAA history. She also was earned Rookie of the Year—congratulations!
Ryan Callahan Named an Illinois Student Laureate
Callahan is one of 55 Illinois students to receive this prestigious honor from The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. He graduated in Spring 2022, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science.
Faculty-Staff Frontlines
Mehmet Dik, Ph.D. & Filiz Dik, Ph.D: Professors of Mathematics
Husband and wife Mehmet and Filiz Dik have been vital to the Rockford University community since they became faculty members in 2003 and 2006, respectively.
Autumn Schaal: Disability Support Services Coordinator
“Autumn Schaal understands that a student’s environment plays a vital role in their academic success and overall health. Luckily, Schaal has a wide range of experience in fields of wellness, and her holistic healing practices allow her to meet each student’s needs on an individual basis.” – One Magazine
Donor Spotlights
Sobi Baghdad ’15: Meaningful First Gift
Peter Brooks ’74: Making a Monthly Difference
