RVC News
Featured News
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.
Most Recent News
RVC Celebrates a Decade of Excellence at Massage Therapy Certificate Ceremony
Rock Valley College marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, May 13, as the Massage Therapy program celebrated its 10th anniversary and honored its 16th graduating cohort
A Breath of Dedication: Celebrating Respiratory Care Graduates
The atrium of Rock Valley College’s Stenstrom Student Center was filled with emotion and pride on Wednesday, May 14, as friends, family, faculty, and clinical partners gathered to honor the Respiratory Care Program’s Class of 2025. The pinning ceremony recognized graduates for their academic achievements and unwavering dedication to a profession that literally helps people breathe.
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.
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.
Stay Connected
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok,
Media Contact
- RVC Public Relations
- (815) 921-4510
- Email RVC Public Relations
- RVC Communications Page
What's Happening at RVC
From on-campus events to important dates and deadlines, the College Calendar contains a lot of information.
College Calendar