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RVC Breaks Ground on New Campus

Rock Valley College (RVC) officially broke ground on its new Downtown West Campus on Thursday, March 27, celebrating with nearly 100 employees, stakeholders, and community partners in attendance. The campus, located at the intersection of Chestnut and Winnebago Streets in downtown Rockford, will house a variety of programs targeted at adult learners and is scheduled to open in August 2026.

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RVC Awarded 1.28 Million To Help Close Education And Employment Gaps

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) has granted $1.28 million to Rock Valley College (RVC) to help address education and unemployment gaps for African American and other minority communities.


Reverse Transfer Student Gets New Start At RVC

Like many college students, Audra Ettelbrick was at a four-year university when COVID was in full swing. In the spring of 2021, this education major and Rockford native decided to transfer to RVC, and she has not looked back.


RVC Announces Fall 2021 Presidents And Deans Lists

The following students have earned recognition on Rock Valley College's Fall 2021 President's and Dean's Lists. Students must have taken at least 12 credit hours during the semester to qualify for the President's or Dean's lists.


RVC Approved For Comprehensive Transition And Postsecondary Program

Rock Valley College Disability Support Services is excited to announce that our Raising Aspirations through an Inclusive Student Experience (RAISE) program has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education to become a Comprehensive Transition & Postsecondary (CTP) program.


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