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National Marketing Council Honors RVC

• Awards
• 04/17/2026

Rock Valley College (RVC) has received a 2025 Bronze Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference in March in Washington, D.C. The award, for Print Materials, celebrates the college’s marketing team for its work on the RVC Career and Technical Education viewbook.

RVC Drives $130M Impact for Students and Region

• Community
• 04/16/2026

A new economic impact analysis shows that Rock Valley College (RVC) is a powerful driver of economic growth and workforce development in Northern Illinois, contributing millions of dollars annually to the regional economy while delivering strong financial returns for its students and community.

14th Annual David H. Caskey Memorial Lecture

• Events
• 04/15/2026

Join us for the 14th Annual David H. Caskey Memorial Lecture featuring Chris Kramer, Assistant Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Santa Barbara City College, as he explores the role of playfulness and humor in philosophy with his talk, “Thinking Seriously About Thinking Playfully.”

Skilled Trades Fair at RVC Opens Doors for In-Demand Careers

• Events
• 04/14/2026

Rock Valley College, in collaboration with the Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI), invites students, jobseekers, and the community to explore career opportunities and build professional connections at the upcoming Skilled Trades Career Fair.