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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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RVC Massage Therapy Program Receives Grant for Student Advancement

Rock Valley College’s Massage Therapy program has been selected as one of five recipients of the 2025 Spring Schools Grant, receiving a $10,000 award to enhance its curriculum, student training, and community outreach.


Milana Herman Recognized as One of Illinois' Women Veteran Leaders of 2025

For over 20 years, Milana Herman has been dedicated to supporting students, championing veterans, and creating pathways to opportunity through education.


RVC Vice President Selected for Rising Presidents Fellowship

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

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.


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