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Mercyhealth to serve as the exclusive sports medicine provider for Rockford University athletics
Mercyhealth and Rockford University announced today a new partnership between the two organizations that will serve to elevate the overall student-athlete experience. Effective with the start of the 2019-2020 academic year, this new five-year agreement...
Sep 17, 2019, 4:23pm EDT
Award-Winning Social Strategist and CEO Xavier Ramey to provide keynote on "Equity is a Foundation for Peace"
Rockford University welcomes Xavier Ramey on Thursday, September 19, 7 p.m., Maddox Theatre, as part of the University's fall Forum Series. This presentation is made possible by Connect2Peace, Rockford Rotary Club, and Eliminate Racism 815. Xavier Rame...
Sep 12, 2019, 3:57pm EDT
Mercyhealth and Rockford University to announce new partnership
Media Advisory Press Conference Tuesday, September 17, 2019 1:30 p.m. Sam Greeley Field - Rockford University 5050 East State Street, Rockford Mercyhealth and Rockford University will announce a new partnership between the two organizations t...
Sep 11, 2019, 12:53pm EDT
Ashni Gandhi to serve as 2019-2020 AmeriCorps VISTA
Ashni Gandhi has been selected as the Rockford University AmeriCorps VISTA for the 2019-2020 academic year. Ashni began her duties on August 21, 2019. The AmeriCorps VISTA program is a government program that helps to elevate poverty in areas of need. ...
Sep 10, 2019, 5:23pm EDT
Troubled Waters in International Trade: Impact on Northern Illinois Economy
Troubled Waters in International Trade: Impact on Northern Illinois Economy discussion will be presented on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 5:30 PM in the Nordlof Center located at 118 N. Main Street, Rockford. The Institute of World Affairs and Trade a...
Sep 3, 2019, 3:30pm EDT
Social Justice Advocate, Graham Hackett, provides keynote address on the #WhatNOW: Ending Sexual Assault Movement
Rockford University welcomes Graham Hackett on Wednesday, September 4, at 7 p.m., in Scarborough Hall's Severson Auditorium, as part of the University's fall Forum Series. Graham Hackett serves as the Prevention and Education Coordinator for Our VOICE,...
Aug 29, 2019, 4:25pm EDT
Rockford University kicks-off the 2019-2020 academic year with the President's Opening Convocation and the annual Plunge service event
Rockford University officially begins its 2019-2020 academic year when classes start on Wednesday, August 21. The University looks forward to welcoming returning undergraduate and graduate students to campus. On Friday, August 23, at 12 p.m., Maddox Th...
Aug 21, 2019, 12:27pm EDT
Rockford University announces fall 2019 Forum Series lineup
The Rockford University Forum Series presents speakers and performances that are concerned with intellectual, social, and cultural matters of general interest to deepen and broaden students' education at Rockford University. All Forums are open to the ...
Aug 16, 2019, 2:41pm EDT
Criminal Justice joins Rockford University's list of bachelor degree options
Rockford University has added Criminal Justice as a new major and minor degree offering, beginning in fall 2019, and becomes the only area four year residential university to offer a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice....
Jul 30, 2019, 10:23am EDT
Stephen Kull named Vice President for Advancement at Rockford University
Rockford University has named Stephen Kull as its next vice president for advancement, President Eric W. Fulcomer, Ph.D., announced today. Kull will start in his new role at Rockford University on August 5. He is currently serving as Associate Vice Pre...
Jul 8, 2019, 10:42am EDT