Rockford University

Sophomore Lexie Collins (Earlville, Ill.) has been named Regent of the Week for the week ending October 2, 2016. Collins led the Regents to a 1-1 record last week scoring 5 goals and tallying 1 assist. In Rockford's first match she scored 4 goals and had 1 assist in a 7-2 win at Eureka College. She then wrapped up her week by scoring the Regents' only goal in Saturday's match at Mount Mary.

Senior Liberty Hartman (Freeport, Ill.) has been named Regent of the Week for the week ending September 25, 2016. Hartman recorded a pair of double-doubles on back-to-back nights last week for the Regents. She opened with 21 kills, 11 digs and 4 totals blocks against Concordia Chicago and followed that up with 19 kills, 11 digs, 2 aces and 1 block against Knox. For the week she averaged an impressive 5.00 kills per set with a .305 hitting percentage.

Sophomore Anders-James Wermuth (Spring Green, Wis.) has been named Regent of the Week for the week ending September 18, 2016. Wermuth helped lead the RU men's soccer team to the Regents first win in their NACC opener since the 2008 season. He tallied three shots, all of them on goal, including scoring the game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to complete the 2-1 comeback victory.

Senior quarterback Andrew Perez (West Covina, Calif.) has been named Regent of the Week for the week ending September 11, 2016.

Sophomore Anders-James Wermuth (Spring Green, Wis.) has been named Regent of the Week for the week ending September 4, 2016.

The following Adult Accelerated Degree Completion students attending Rockford University were named Distinguished Scholars for the spring 2016 semester, earning at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below "C" and having completed all requirements for the semester:

The following Adult Accelerated Degree Completion students attending Rockford University were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester, earning at least a 3.5 GPA with no grades below "C" and having completed all requirements for the semester.

The following full-time students attending Rockford University were named Distinguished Scholars for the spring 2016 semester, earning at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below "C" and having completed all requirements for the semester:

The following students attending Rockford University were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester, earning at least a 3.5 GPA with no grades below "C" and having completed all requirements for the semester.

Fourteen Regents were honored by the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference for their conduct and sportsmanship during competition in the 2015-16 season. Each member of the team was selected by his or her respective coach for embracing the NCAA and NACC principles of sportsmanship and fair play.

The Rockford University baseball team had a pair of players recognized by the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference on Thursday morning when it released its 2016 all-conference teams. Freshman pitcher Joseph Valdez (Tucson, Ariz.) capped off an impressive season by being named to the NACC All-Freshman Team. This marks the first time Valdez has earned postseason recognition from the NACC.

The Rockford University baseball team had a pair of players recognized by the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference on Thursday morning when it released its 2016 all-conference teams. Senior outfielder Evan Frantini (Coal City, Ill.) raked in the highest honor as he was selected First Team All-NACC.

A Rock Solid Regent is a student that truly exemplifies what it means to be Rock Solid. Rock Solid Regents are recognized for a variety of reasons, including for academic achievements, extracurricular involvement and campus leadership. Students are nominated by faculty and staff members that recognize that these students' contributions to Rockford University go above and beyond expectations.

Freshman Jared Johnson (Miami, Fla.) has been named Regent of the Week for the week ending May 8, 2016. Johnson had an excellent showing for Rockford this past weekend at the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Outdoor Championships.

Several student athletes were inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, the national college athlete honor society during the annual Honors Day ceremony at Rockford University. Honors Day is a way for the university to recognize the extraordinary academic and co-curricular activities of students and faculty.

The Global Leader Award was granted during the annual Honors Day Ceremony at Rockford University. The ceremony is a way for the university to recognize the extraordinary academic and co-curricular activities of students and faculty.

The Global Citizenship Award was granted during the annual Honors Day Ceremony at Rockford University. The ceremony is a way for the university to recognize the extraordinary academic and co-curricular activities of students and faculty.

Several students were inducted into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, during the 2016 Honors Day Ceremony at Rockford University. The annual Honors Day ceremony is a way for the university to recognize the extraordinary academic and co-curricular activities of students and faculty.

Several Rockford University students were inducted into the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society, the International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration.

The Phi Beta Kappa Chapter at Rockford University (Eta of Illinois) was established in 1953, during the tenure of President Mary Ashby Cheek. Each year since that time, the chapter inducts a select few of its graduating seniors into the Society. These students have excelled academically in their chosen major and in a broad course of study emphasizing the liberal arts.

The recipient of the Community-Based Learning Student Award recognizes a student whose work goes well beyond the course requirements for CBL credit, has been a profound leader in arranging work for their peers, and whose work has made an obvious difference in the Rockford community. Overall, this student's effort embodies the community-based involvement inherent in the mission of the University.

Presented to a graduating senior, the Good Citizenship Award recognizes outstanding evidence of selflessness, which has affected either the on-campus or off-campus community.

The Lincoln Academy of Illinois "recognizes outstanding contributions made by living Illinois citizens toward the social, cultural, and technological progress of mankind and thereby to encourage greater dedication to such progress by all citizens of Illinois", in the form of a Lincoln Laureate Award. This award is given to college seniors who demonstrate excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.

Awarded through a trust distribution in memory of Dr. Edward Mill, Chair of the Political Science department from 1955-59, this scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of need and outstanding academic achievement to a junior or senior majoring in political science.

Established through the Rockford University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. It provides funds, from an endowment directed to the University, to a deserving student who exemplifies the ideals of Rockford University.

Established in 2004 by Helena Milman, class of 1997. Selected by the chairman of the Department of Political Science, in consultation with the History and Philosophy Department chairs, the award goes to a student who has completed both junior and senior years at Rockford University and who has demonstrated extraordinary interest in the theory and the practice of politics.

Marion Carlson Seedoff, Class of 1962, and many of her family members graduated from Rockford College. Marion taught in the Rockford Public Schools for more than 10 years. The Marion Carlson Seedoff Memorial Award, given to an outstanding junior or senior in elementary education, is granted to encourage a student with an interest in the primary grades to enter the teaching field.

Named for Professor Emerita Dorothy Delman, renowned professor of sociology and 1942 graduate of Rockford College, who passed away in 2007. The prize is based on the outstanding academic performance of any full- or part-time student who has completed 30 hours in the study of anthropology and sociology.

Established in 1991, The Shirl Shanhouse Morris Prize in Sociology is funded by Mrs. Morris' husband, Raymond F. Morris, and her children, to honor the 1941 Rockford College alumna. The prize is awarded to an outstanding student majoring in sociology.

The Harriet Rheingold Outstanding Psychology or Human Development Major Award is designed to recognize a commitment to learning and excellence. Awarded to a student that has demonstrated extraordinary intellectual curiosity and determination.