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Rock Valley College Celebrates National Adult Education Week

• Students
• 09/19/2023

National Adult Education and Literacy Week, September 18-23, 2023, underscores the continued demand for programs and services for adult students who need to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math and obtain a State of Illinois High School Diploma. More than 36 million adults nationwide, including 1.2 million here in Illinois, lack basic literacy skills that limit their ability to advance in education and at work.

RVC Student Awarded 2023 Gustafson Prize for Mathematics

• Students
• 08/03/2023

Rock Valley College's Mathematics Department is proud to announce Massimo Chiarelli as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 R. David Gustafson Prize. This esteemed award is given annually to a student who has demonstrated exceptional mathematical talent at RVC.

RVC Launches Common Reading Initiative

• Students
• 08/01/2023

Rock Valley College is excited to launch its first common read program featuring the bestselling novel Educated by Tara Westover. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to take part in this shared experience. Individuals read at their own pace throughout the summer and attend an in-person celebration and discussion scheduled for 1-3 p.m. on August 17.

RVC Graduate Named Illinois Student Veteran of the Year

• Students
• 07/31/2023

Ryan Russell, a 2023 graduate of Rock Valley College, has been named Illinois Student Veteran of the Year by the Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs (IDVA) and the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH). This marks the fourth year for the award and the first community college recipient.