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Final Beam Installed at RVC’s Downtown West Campus

Rock Valley College celebrated a key construction milestone with a Last Beam Celebration at its new Downtown West Campus on Friday, August 15, at 1 p.m. The event was held on-site at the intersection of Chestnut and Winnebago Streets in downtown Rockford.

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Program Sunsets and Student Advising Updates

Rock Valley College continuously evaluates programs, degrees, and certificates to ensure that offerings are relevant and lead to employment or transfer.


Sankofa Ceremony Celebrates Legacy, Resilience, and Achievement at RVC

Since 2009, RVC has annually hosted the Sankofa Ceremony and Celebration. This year's event occurred on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Stenstrom Student Center Atrium on RVC's main campus.


Expanding Access and Opportunity

Illinois has an opportunity to take a bold, student-centered step forward by allowing community colleges to offer select, high-demand baccalaureate degrees. As president of Rock Valley College, I strongly support this legislation, not to compete with universities but to complement them.


Cultural Celebration Honors Graduates

Rock Valley College proudly celebrated graduates' cultural heritage, academic achievements, and personal journeys at the Nuestras Raíces event on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Translating to "Our Roots," the annual celebration brought together nearly 60 graduating students, their families, and community members in a vibrant and heartfelt tribute to identity, perseverance, and community.


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