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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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Love, Legacy, and Learning at the Heart of the 2024 Respiratory Care Pinning Ceremony

Rock Valley College (RVC) Trustee Robert “Bob” Trojan knows firsthand the profound impact that respiratory therapists have on their patients. His beloved late wife, Norma, suffered from COPD, and during her time in hospice care, Bob witnessed the dedication and compassion of respiratory therapists who helped improve her quality of life in her final months.


Safeguarding Success: The Role of the RVC Police Department

In the bustling world of academia, safety is paramount. Ensuring the security and well-being of students, faculty, and staff is a top priority for any college or university. However, not all campuses boast a police force equipped to handle the unique challenges of a college environment. Enter the Rock Valley College Police Department, a dedicated team of professionals committed to safeguarding the campus and beyond.


RVC Starlight Theatre Earns Nominations for the 2023 Broadway World Chicago Awards

The 2023 Starlight Season exemplified excellence in so many ways. That work is being recognized as several incredible members of the RVC Starlight family have been nominated for the 2023 Broadway World Chicago Awards!


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