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RVC Earns Best for Vets Designation

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• 12/08/2025

Rock Valley College was recently named to the Military Times' 2025 Best for Vets: College Rankings. This year’s list includes 357 institutions, marking an increase from 304 in 2024. The growth underscores the expanding network of colleges prioritizing veteran success through targeted programs, financial support, and student-veteran communities.

BroadwayWorld Chicago Recognizes RVC Starlight

• Awards
• 12/05/2025

Each summer, the Rock Valley College campus comes alive as five major musicals take center stage on the Bengt Sjostrom Theatre, produced by RVC Starlight Theatre. Excellence is at the heart of this one-of-a-kind outdoor theatre, and that excellence is being recognized with nearly fifty 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Nominations.

RVC Starlight Takes Center Stage at Annual Lou Awards

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• 10/09/2025

Rock Valley College Starlight Theatre delights stateline area audiences each summer with five major musical productions and Shakespeare on the lawn. Once again, their excellence in theatrical storytelling and artistry has caught the eye of the Lou Awards.

RVC Named Finalist for National Awards

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• 02/17/2025

Rock Valley College (RVC) continues to gain national attention for its dedication to student success and workforce development. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has named RVC a finalist in two distinguished award categories, recognizing the college’s leadership and innovation in higher education.