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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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How To Prepare For A Successful Job Interview

Did you know only 20% of job applicants make it to the interview round? Preparing for an interview in advance can help you ace the interview and secure a job offer. RVC’s Career Services Team recommends several steps before (and after) the interview to ensure that you make a terrific impression on your potential employer.


RVC Trustees Appoint Richard Kennedy To Board Vacancy

The Board of Trustees of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) appointed Richard Kennedy to fill the seat vacated by Jarid Funderburg after his resignation on January 1, 2023.


Black History Month Kickoff & Opening Ceremonies

RVC kicked off Black History Month last Friday, February 3, with an Ebony Breakfast and Opening Ceremonies. The program included "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which reminds Black Americans that each generation has had to lift their voices, along with those within their community, to demand and protect their human rights. T


RVC Graduates Filmmakers And Prepares For Program Expansion

On Saturday, Feb. 4, 15 students will celebrate the completion of the Illinois Film Office (IFO) Film/TV Workforce Training Program at Rock Valley College. This specialized training program was a joint effort between RVC, the IFO, and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.


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