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RVC Professor Awarded Grant to Preserve Rockford Education Desegregation Stories
Dr. Mathew Oakes has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Grant for a two-year oral history, archival, and instructional project on the legal and community history of desegregation and education in Rockford. The $60,000 grant will fund his project, “Chronicles of Change: Archiving Stories of Desegregation in Rockford Public Schools, 1989-2002.”
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Rock Valley College Celebrates Excellence at 4th Annual Hispanic Student Recognition Ceremony
Rock Valley College honored outstanding achievements of its Hispanic students at 4th Annual Hispanic Student Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, May 14 at the main campus Physical Education Center (PEC). This event stands as a testament to the college's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and academic excellence.
Polished to Perfection: Rock Valley College Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 Shines at Pinning Ceremony
“I don’t think we will ever forget the smell of the clinic. We conquered all of our fears here,” said Michelle Sanchez, student speaker at the Rock Valley College Dental Hygiene pinning ceremony. This milestone event marked the culmination of hard work and dedication for 15 graduates, each eager to embark on their professional journeys.
RVC's Sankofa Celebration: Honoring Achievement, Unity, and Empowerment
Since 2009, RVC has annually hosted the Sankofa Ceremony and Celebration. This year's event took place on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Stenstrom Student Center Atrium on RVC's main campus.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Excellence Honored at Rock Valley College's 3rd Annual Eagle Awards
Rock Valley College celebrated its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the 3rd Annual Eagle Awards for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Excellence.
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