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Hispanic Heritage Month at RVC

• Events
• 09/14/2023

For 55 years, Hispanic Heritage has been observed in the United States. Under the leadership of President Lyndon Johnson, it began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. Fast forward twenty years to 1988, when President Ronald Reagan expanded the observation from one week to a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.

Illinois Small Business Development Center Returns to RVC

• Faculty/Staff
• 09/11/2023

After nearly a decade, the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) returned to Rock Valley College this spring. This move was made possible with a $150,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

RVC Welcomes New Concert Band Director

• Staff
• 08/17/2023

Rock Valley College is pleased to welcome Mr. Jeremiah Kramper as the new Concert Band Director. With a rich history of musical excellence, the Concert Band continues to captivate audiences with its performances, and Mr. Kramper’s extensive experience and passion for music promise to bring new heights to the ensemble.

RVC Student Awarded 2023 Gustafson Prize for Mathematics

• Students
• 08/03/2023

Rock Valley College's Mathematics Department is proud to announce Massimo Chiarelli as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 R. David Gustafson Prize. This esteemed award is given annually to a student who has demonstrated exceptional mathematical talent at RVC.