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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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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.


Hard Work Pays Off for RVC Nursing Grads

The Rock Valley College Nursing program class of 2023 has more to celebrate than graduation this year. The class of 2023 has earned a 100% pass rate on the registered nurse licensure exam, NCLEX-RN.


Welding Student Expands Career Opportunities

Joshua "Red" Redding was curious about bigger opportunities for his career when Rock Valley College announced the opening of the Advanced Technology Center. Tuition waivers were available for CTE programs like Welding, Machining, and Mechatronics, and he saw it as an opportunity to learn additional skills. 


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