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CNN Criminologist and forensic psychologist Dr. Casey Jordan to explore the complex world of chaos
"The Anomic Bomb: Mass Murder in a Mad World" will be presented by Casey Jordan, Ph.D., criminologist, forensic psychologist, and professor on Monday, November 4, 7 p.m. as part of the University's fall Forum series. Dr. Jordan has taught and studie...
Oct 30, 2019, 4:03pm EDT
Rockford Ready program provides new options for degree completion
Rock Valley College and Rockford University announced today a new partnership designed to provide a seamless path for adult students to complete a business management bachelor's degree at Rockford University through its Puri School of Business. The Roc...
Oct 22, 2019, 12:49pm EDT
Unveiling a piece of the ground-breaking Rockford women of World War II
Rockford University welcomes Mary Rose Filip on Tuesday, October 22, 3 p.m., in Fisher Memorial Chapel as part of the University's Fall Forum Series. Filip, a volunteer at the Veteran's Memorial Hall and Museum, will present "Rockford, World War II, an...
Oct 16, 2019, 12:50pm EDT
Learn about adult degree options within the bachelor's and master's programs
Rockford University's Puri School of Business is hosting two upcoming Adult and Graduate Education information sessions for individuals interested in learning more about adult degree options within the bachelor's and master's programs. The first sessio...
Oct 11, 2019, 7:00am EDT
Walk-in enrollment day for interested students on October 14 at Rockford University
Rockford University will host an event for students who are ready to enroll during the daylong Admit-a-thon event on Monday, October 14 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Admit-a-thon day is intended to provide interested students and their families a convenient...
Oct 8, 2019, 4:29pm EDT
Michael A. Perry, Ph.D. appointed as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Rockford University President Eric W. Fulcomer, Ph.D., announces the appointment of Michael A. Perry, Ph.D., as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective immediately. Dr. Perry has served as interim provost and vice president since Aug...
Oct 3, 2019, 12:52pm EDT
Lt. Col. Olga Custodio shares her experience becoming the first Latina U.S. Military Pilot on October 7
Rockford University welcomes Lieutenant Colonel Olga Custodio, the first Latina to complete USAF military pilot training on Monday, October 7, 7 p.m. as part of the University's Fall Forum Series. Olga Custodio, the daughter of a U.S. Army noncommis...
Oct 2, 2019, 12:46pm EDT
Neil Simon's tribute to Anton Chekhov in "The Good Doctor" takes the stage at Rockford University
Rockford University's Performing Arts Department presents The Good Doctor written by Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov and directed by Professor Deborah Mogford. The show runs Thursday, October 3- Saturday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 6, 2 p.m....
Sep 26, 2019, 3:34pm EDT
Students and families invited to explore and learn more about Rockford University at Future Regent Visit Day on Saturday, October 5
Rockford University's next Future Regent Visit Day is on Saturday, October 5, beginning at 10 a.m. Future Regent Visit Days provide interested students and their families an in-depth look at the University, including visits with admission representativ...
Sep 26, 2019, 12:52pm EDT
Professor of Performing Arts Jeff Hendry Nominated for Chicagoland's 2019 Jeff Awards
Professor of Performing Arts and Costume Designer, Jeff Hendry was nominated for the 2019 Equity Jeff Award for Midsize Costume Design. Hendry's nomination recognizes his costume design talent for the musical comedy production of A Gentleman's Guide to...
Sep 18, 2019, 2:54pm EDT