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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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Intro to Creative Writing Debuts During Winterim Schedule

Exciting news for creative minds at Rock Valley College! Our Intro to Creative Writing class, ENG 108, is now being offered during the Winterim class schedule. This addition aims to fill the void in the winter course offerings for the Composition/Literature department, providing students with a unique opportunity to delve into the world of creative writing during a focused period.


Rock Valley College Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Rock Valley College for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.


RVC Testing Center Soars to New Heights

Each year, the Rock Valley College Testing Center administers thousands of tests. During the 2023 academic year, the staff delivered over 5,600 tests. Over 200 of those exams were three Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) computerized exams students needed to complete in order to obtain their Airframe and Powerplant licenses to perform maintenance on aircraft.


2024-2025 FAFSA Changes: What Students Need to Know

Big changes are coming to how students apply for financial aid in the 2024-2025 school year.


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