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RVC Vice President Selected for Rising Presidents Fellowship

• Staff
• 06/30/2025

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Amanda Smith, Vice President of Academic Affairs, is one of 40 leaders nationwide selected for the 2025-26 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Rigorously selected from among over 120 applicants, fellows will learn from—and apply to their own contexts—lessons from over a dozen years of Aspen research about how to lead an institution to higher and more equitable levels of student success.  

Starlight Theatre Receives Lou Recommended Honors for All Four Main Stage Shows

• Community
• 06/27/2025

Starlight Theatre is proud to announce that all four of its 2025 main stage productions have been awarded a “Lou Recommended” designation by the Lou Awards, recognizing excellence in community theatre.

Rock Valley College Board Approves Artificial Turf for Outdoor Athletic Fields

• Community
• 06/26/2025

In a significant move to enhance its athletic facilities and student-athlete experience, the Rock Valley College Board of Trustees approved the installation of artificial turf on the college’s baseball, soccer, and softball fields during its meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

RVC Partnerships with Local Employers Empower Student Success

• Students
• 06/23/2025

Rock Valley College’s partnership with Accelerated Machine Design and Engineering gives students more than just internships, it gives them a chance to grow and discover what they are capable of.