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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.

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.

Granted to a junior student majoring in science or mathematics who has achieved excellence in course work, research and citizenship.

The A. Francis Johnson Physics Award is presented to a deserving student in physics. Given in honor of A. Francis Johnson, a long time faculty member and professor emerita.

This award is given to a student based on excellent academic achievement who has completed at least 30 credit hours in mathematics.

Given annually to the undergraduate student deemed by the Department of Mathematics to show the greatest promise of success in careers in mathematics or closely related subjects.

Granted to the student that achieved the highest average in the calculus sequence during the academic year.

Granted in honor of Professor Emeritus, Dr. Fred Hadley.

This award was established in recognition of C. Robert and Elizabeth Hutchcrofts inspiration as teachers and their belief in the importance of reading.

The award is granted for an outstanding performance by an undergraduate chemistry or biochemistry major. The award is provided by the National Information Center for Polymer Education.

Awarded to a student demonstrating great achievement and promise through the first-year chemistry sequence. The recipient receives a special Freshman Award edition of the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.

The Francis V. Ellis Award recognizes a student for exceptional achievement in the study of Greek or Latin.

Established by Stephen Ellis in memory of Sally Lo Ware, Professor of French at Rockford College, from 1960-1990. The awards are presented to students who excel in Modern Language study.

Established by Stephen Ellis in memory of Sally Lo Ware, Professor of French at Rockford College, from 1960-1990. The awards are presented to students who excel in Modern Language study.

Established by Stephen Ellis in memory of Sally Lo Ware, Professor of French at Rockford College, from 1960-1990. The awards are presented to students who excel in Modern Language study.

The Senior History Achievement Award is presented to the history major with the highest grade point average.

Established by Leonard Bernstein after his 1966 commencement address to the College, the Leonard Bernstein Award in Performing Arts is presented to a student who has made the greatest contribution to the performing arts at Rockford University.

Named after 1956 graduate Colleen Holmbeck, a tireless advocate of the University and an advocate for the advancement of poetry. The award was first granted in 2007.

Named after 1956 graduate Colleen Holmbeck, a tireless advocate of the University and an advocate for the advancement of poetry. The award was first granted in 2007.

Awarded to a student that has shown tremendous dedication in the Fine Arts. This award is given in memory of Professor Emeritus of Art History, Philip Dedrick.

The Rockford University baseball team had four individuals honored by the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference on Thursday morning when it released its all-conference teams. Freshman pitcher Adam O'Malley (Elk Grove, Ill.) earned a spot on NACC All-Freshman Team.

The Rockford University baseball team had four individuals honored by the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference on Thursday morning when it released its all-conference teams. Senior first baseman Brian Wiest (Lake Zurich, Ill.) earned Second Team All-NACC honors.

The Rockford University baseball team had four individuals honored by the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference on Thursday morning when it released its all-conference teams. Junior third baseman Cole Logemann (Lena, Ill.) earned Second Team All-NACC honors.

The Rockford University baseball team had four individuals honored by the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference on Thursday morning when it released its all-conference teams. Junior pitcher Michael Murray (Princeton, Ill.) highlighted the group with his First Team All-NACC selection.

Senior Tim Lydy (Aurora, Ill.) has been named Regent of the Week for the week ending May 3, 2015. Lydy recorded a pair of top ten finishes including Rockford's best performance at the NACC Championships. He placed 4th in the 10,000 meter run with a personal best time of 33:35.40 and was less than 7 seconds away from medaling in the event. Lydy also took 10th in the 5,000 meter race crossing the finish line in 4:41.23.

Junior third baseman Cole Logemann (Lena, Ill.) was named Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Position Player of the Week for the second time this season on Monday. Logemann joins teammate Michael Murray as the only two Regents to earn multiple NACC Player of the Week honors this year. This also marks the third time in his collegiate career that he has received a weekly award from the conference.

Junior third baseman Cole Logemann (Lena, Ill.) has been named Regent of the Week for the week ending April 26, 2015.

Senior first baseman Brian Wiest (Lake Zurich, Ill.) has been named Regent of the Week for the week ending April 19, 2015. Last week Wiest recorded an impressive .522 batting average with a .783 slugging percentage. The senior had 3 multi-hit games including a 5-hit performance against Lakeland. In that game, Wiest also broke the RU single game school record with 4 doubles. For the week he tallied 12 hits, 6 doubles, 3 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.