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WEBSep 19, 2024 · Welcome to Rockford University’s newsroom, the official site for university news, storytelling and resources for media. Visit our Marketing & Communications page for more information on news releases, Merit Badges, and Rock Solid Stories, or contact us at [email protected]. Catalyst E-Edition. Publications Library.
See Our New Softball & Baseball Fields » Rockford University
WEBSep 19, 2024 · In late November of 2023, RU broke ground on two brand new baseball and softball fields thanks to a $3.58 million grant from Illinois’ Independent College Capital Investment Grant. These new fields will “bring Rockford University baseball and softball players back home to play on their own turf,” said Linda Sandquist, former VP of ...
Alumna Emily Hartzog Rises to the Top » Rockford University
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Alumna Emily Hartzog Rises to the Top. 09/09/2024 4:04 pm. By Sara Myers, Digital Media & Communications Specialist. Though she grew up in San Diego, California, RU Alumni Emily Hartzog’s mother convinced her to look at a small, private school in Illinois when Hartzog was looking at colleges. Her mother grew …
Rockford University Forum Series & the Jane Addams Center for …
WEBSep 12, 2024 · ROCKFORD, ILL.-Native American activist, Harvard-educated economist, and author Winona LaDuke will visit Rockford University on Wednesday, September 18, to celebrate the International Day of Peace. The event will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Fisher Chapel located on Rockford University’s campus.
Rockford University Names Dr. Patricia Lynott Interim President
WEBOct 19, 2022 · Rockford University is home to one of only 11 Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) chapters in Illinois, the most prestigious honor society in the United States. Named by The Princeton Review as a Best Midwestern College and is a U.S. News & World Report Best Midwest Regional University, Rockford University …
Rockford University Announced News to Lock-In Tuition for New …
WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 3, 2023. University officials hosted a press conference on campus . Rockford University, the region’s leading private four-year educational institution, held a press conference Friday, Nov. 3, to officially announce the news that new students who enroll at Rockford University for the 2024-2025 academic year will lock in their tuition for four years at a rate of ...
Student Achievements - Merit » Rockford University
WEBRU proudly shares their good news on our Rockford University Merit page. Merit is a media platform that helps RU publish online news about student accomplishments through students’ hometown newspapers and via social media. News can also be shared with students’ high schools and elected officials. Just some of the Rock Solid achievements ...
How David Koch (‘86) Accidentally Found Himself a Successful ...
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Culver and Koch became friends and Koch watched as Culver’s restaurant became successful. In 1999, Koch thought starting a Culvers store in the Rockford area would be a good investment. “I did not intend to go into the restaurant business,” Koch said. “My oldest son (David K. Koch) started the store that was on Harrison Avenue.
Alumna Lisa Blakeley-Snyder ‘17/’20 Makes Her Mark in HR
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Blakeley-Snyder received her B.S. in psychology and a minor in business from RU in 2017. She said that earlier in life, she wanted to “change the world” and help people, so she originally planned to pursue a career in counseling or social work. Some of her favorite classes at RU were taught by Dr. Joel Lynch in the Psychology Department.
Regents Reign! » Rockford University
WEBRegents Reign! 09/12/2024 3:32 pm. By Kayla Eddy, Social Media & Web Coordinator. In the Fall 2023 semester, the Regents Esports Overwatch team won the conference championships, prevailing over Camden County College. In addition to their conference win, they finished the season undefeated (8-0).