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RVC Professor Awarded Grant to Preserve Rockford Education Desegregation Stories

Dr. Mathew Oakes has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Grant for a two-year oral history, archival, and instructional project on the legal and community history of desegregation and education in Rockford. The $60,000 grant will fund his project, “Chronicles of Change: Archiving Stories of Desegregation in Rockford Public Schools, 1989-2002.”

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RVC Partnership Wins State Recognition

Each year, the Illinois Community College Trustee Association (ICCTA) recognizes an Illinois business that has built successful workforce-training alliances with their local community college. This year, Bourne & Koch received the 2024 Business/Industry Partnership Award for their collaboration with Rock Valley College, selected from 11 nominations.


Rock Valley College Celebrates HCCTP Graduation Ceremony

Rock Valley College (RVC) held the graduation ceremony for participants of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) on Thursday, June 6, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Main Campus ERC—PAR.


WEI Graduation Ceremony at Rock Valley College

On Friday, May 31, Rock Valley College proudly celebrated the graduation of its Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) participants. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for students who have dedicated themselves to short-term educational programs designed to enhance their employability and secure meaningful careers.


RVC Computer and Information Systems Students Shine in National Cyber League Competition

This year, six RVC Computer and Information Systems students recently received Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver medals during the National Cyber League Competition.


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