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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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Online Associate Of Arts Offers Flexibility Affordability

At Rock Valley College, we strive to provide the same first-class learning experience online as students have come accustomed to in the face-to-face classroom. Our online learning is affordable, convenient, and flexible to fit your busy life.


Positivity Determination Leading To Bright Future

For many students, college can be overwhelming. Between late-night study sessions and early morning classes, students rely on developing study habits, maintaining healthy relationships, and taking advantage of campus resources. But what about students who double major?


RVC Students Find A Sense Of Belonging At Starlight

As a freshman in high school, Jacob Thiede got involved with Rock Valley College's Starlight Theatre as a member of the running crew for The Addams Family. Jacob, now a freshman at RVC, is excited to be treading the boards in Starlight's latest production, How I Became a Pirate.


Supportive Experience Leads To Students Success

By now, it is not a secret that the pandemic has impacted the mental health of college students across the nation. According to BestColleges.com, "over 90% of college students have experienced negative mental health symptoms due to the pandemic."


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