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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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RVC Ignites Innovation and Skills Development for Middle School Students

Summer Manufacturing and Readiness Technology (SMART) Camp is back at Rock Valley College in summer 2024. Sparking interest in the world of automation and fabrication, these one-week, non-credit summer camps allow middle school students to explore the career areas of welding, mechatronics, and CNC machining. In addition, participants will also learn about principles of entrepreneurship and how that relates to careers.


2024-2025 FAFSA Delay

FAFSA information delivery to institutions is expected to be delayed until at least mid-March.


RVC Students Receive Medals in National Cyber League Competition

Four RVC Computer and Information Systems students recently received prestigious GOLD and Diamond medals during the National Cyber League Competition.


Intro to Creative Writing Debuts During Winterim Schedule

Exciting news for creative minds at Rock Valley College! Our Intro to Creative Writing class, ENG 108, is now being offered during the Winterim class schedule. This addition aims to fill the void in the winter course offerings for the Composition/Literature department, providing students with a unique opportunity to delve into the world of creative writing during a focused period.


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