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RVC Alumnus Named 2025 Citizen of the Year

At the annual Greater Rockford Chamber dinner on August 14, Rock Valley College Distinguished Alumnus Jim Pirages was honored with the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award, a recognition reserved for those whose “legacy of service and lifetime of impact” have left an indelible mark on the Rockford Region.

Academy Award-Nominated Filmmaker Visits RVC

Rock Valley College alumnus and Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Bing Liu returned to campus on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, as the keynote speaker for RVC’s Professional Development Day.

Finding Purpose Through Criminal Justice

For Brent Murphy, choosing Rock Valley College was an easy decision. A Rockford native, Brent wanted to stay close to home while pursuing his education and RVC offered just that. "It allowed me to stay close to home as well as work at the same time. So, it was just a good situation for me," he said.

Turning Health Challenges into Educational Purpose

My name is Audrey J. Brilinski and I am a 2025 graduate of Rock Valley College. I attended RVC for almost three years and I recently completed my Applied Science degree in Business Administration. I chose RVC because of the amazing facility and community, and I was not disappointed.

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