Kyle's Rock Valley College News
Expanding Access and Opportunity
Illinois has an opportunity to take a bold, student-centered step forward by allowing community colleges to offer select, high-demand baccalaureate degrees. As president of Rock Valley College, I strongly support this legislation, not to compete with universities but to complement them.
Cultural Celebration Honors Graduates
Rock Valley College proudly celebrated graduates' cultural heritage, academic achievements, and personal journeys at the Nuestras Raíces event on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Translating to "Our Roots," the annual celebration brought together nearly 60 graduating students, their families, and community members in a vibrant and heartfelt tribute to identity, perseverance, and community.
Sankofa Ceremony Celebrates Legacy, Resilience, and Achievement at RVC
Since 2009, RVC has annually hosted the Sankofa Ceremony and Celebration. This year's event occurred on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Stenstrom Student Center Atrium on RVC's main campus.
Celebrating Student Leadership at the 2025 RVC Student Life Leadership Awards
The Rock Valley College Student Life Leadership Awards were held on Wednesday, May 7, at the Stenstrom Student Center on the main campus.
RVC's Phi Theta Kappa Wins Award for Promoting College Pride
Rock Valley College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter received a “CCsmart Champion Award” from Phi Theta Kappa’s International Headquarters for a series of events in the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 academic years that highlighted the outstanding educational opportunities available at RVC.
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