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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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RVC Graduate Named Illinois Student Veteran of the Year
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.
The Fab Five
You've likely heard of the "Fabulous Four," but have you heard of the Fabulous Five? And no, we are not referring to Yoko Ono. Rather, we are referring to the most recent graduates of Rock Valley College's Massage Therapy program: Lilia Mendoza, Shauniqua Jones, Jozlynn Overton, Monica Snyder, and Tracy Orims. So, how did they earn this title?
Jaden Newson Crosses the Line at RVC
Jaden's decision to attend college far away was underlined by crossing the line, a running theme in her family. The road to success at RVC was challenging, but Jaden met every hurdle head-on.
A Journey of Resilience and Success
Belvidere native Alyssa Bird embarked on her academic journey at Rock Valley College with a clear vision and desire to make a difference in people's lives.
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