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Smiles Built Through Sacrifice
Rock Valley College marked a special milestone on Wednesday, May 13, celebrating the Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 at its 24th annual pinning ceremony.
Graduates Honor Their Roots at Nuestras Raíces
Rock Valley College celebrated the achievements, heritage and resilience of its graduating students during this year’s Nuestras Raíces ceremony, an event recognizing Hispanic and Latino graduates as they prepare to cross the commencement stage. Family members, friends, faculty and staff filled the stands in the Physical Education Center on the college’s Main Campus on Wednesday, May 13 to honor the students’ academic accomplishments while celebrating the cultural identities and traditions that helped shape their journeys.
Student Workers and Supervisors Honored at W Awards
The W Awards kicked off an annual celebration on Monday, May 12, 2026 recognizing outstanding student employees and their supervisors for excellence, growth, reliability, service, and positive impact on campus.
Celebrating the Power of Nursing One Pin at a Time
Rock Valley College’s Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, began with a simple but powerful reminder from Dr. Carrie Gulbrandsen, RVC Dean of Health Sciences: nursing is one of the most trusted and impactful professions in the world.
Students Breathe Life into Their Futures
Respiratory Care students celebrated with Dr. Howard Spearman and Trustee Bob Trojan during the Respiratory Care Pinning Ceremony held Wednesday, May 13, in the Stenstrom Student Center Atrium.
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