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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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Rock Valley College Earns the Designation of Hispanic Serving Institution

In recognition of its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, Rock Valley College (RVC) has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)* by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).


Rock Valley College Foundation Receives Grant to Enhance RAISE Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

On behalf of Rock Valley College, the Rock Valley College Foundation is honored to announce it has received a $14,630 grant for the Raising Aspirations through an Inclusive Student Experience (RAISE) program.


ALAS 27th Annual Leadership Conference Empowers Future Leaders

Rock Valley College's Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) held its 27th Annual Leadership Conference on Friday, April 19.


RVC and Community College Partners receive Federal Grant to expand Manufacturing Training

Rock Valley Community College, in partnership with McHenry County College and Highland Community College, is set to bolster access to workforce training and skill development in high-demand manufacturing fields following the receipt of a $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.


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