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RVC Breaks Ground on New Campus

Rock Valley College (RVC) officially broke ground on its new Downtown West Campus on Thursday, March 27, celebrating with nearly 100 employees, stakeholders, and community partners in attendance. The campus, located at the intersection of Chestnut and Winnebago Streets in downtown Rockford, will house a variety of programs targeted at adult learners and is scheduled to open in August 2026.

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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.


RVC Students Peyton Fitchie and Isabelle Schadle Named to All-Illinois Academic Team

Peyton Fitchie and Isabelle Schadle were recognized as members of the All-Illinois Academic Team at a banquet in Springfield on April 24, 2025.


Jocelyn Perez is Breaking Barriers at RVC

Jocelyn Perez, a high school dropout who earned her GED during the COVID-19 pandemic, never let anything get in the way of her dreams.


Shaping Family Tradition at RVC

For Josh Frank, a Running Start student from Pecatonica High School, pottery is more than just an art – it’s a family legacy.


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