Media Advisory: Rockford University to celebrate successful conclusion of its $17.3M Rock Solid & Ready Capital Campaign; Goal surpassed

Friday, May 17 - 11:30 a.m., Regents Hall, Burpee Center, Rockford University Campus

Rockford, IL (05/13/2019) —

Friday, May 17, 2019
11:30 p.m., Regents Hall, Burpee Center
Rockford University
5050 East State Street, Rockford

Rockford University publically announced the launch of its Rock Solid & Ready: The Campaign for Rockford University in October of 2015 with a goal of raising $17.3 million dollars. The campaign focused on three primary elements designed to further strengthen the University; Shaping Modern Facilities, Enhancing the Student Experience, and Providing for Current Needs.

President Emeritus Dr. Robert L. Head, under whom the campaign was conceived, Campaign Chair James Keeling, current Board of Trustees Chair Elizabeth Donovan, and President Eric W. Fulcomer will detail the successes of the campaign and reveal the final amount raised, which has surpassed the campaign's original $17.3 million goal.