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Final Beam Installed at RVC’s Downtown West Campus
Rock Valley College celebrated a key construction milestone with a Last Beam Celebration at its new Downtown West Campus on Friday, August 15, at 1 p.m. The event was held on-site at the intersection of Chestnut and Winnebago Streets in downtown Rockford.
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RVC Starlight Theatre: Favorite in the Chicagoland Area
According to the voters of BroadwayWorld Chicago, Rock Valley College Starlight Theatre is a fan favorite. Through public voting, RVC Starlight took the top spots in eight out of 20 of the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards categories.
Storytelling and Civic Engagement Highlight RVC's MLK Observance
Rock Valley College observed the National Day of Racial Healing, focused on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of justice and community.
RVC Weather Alert for January 23, 2026
Due to tomorrow’s winter weather warning forecasting dangerously low temperatures, RVC will move to virtual learning and a remote workday on Friday, January 23, 2026, and all in-person events will be cancelled.
Robotic Welders Expand Workforce Training Opportunities
Rock Valley College (RVC) has recently added robotic welding systems to its Advanced Technology Center in Belvidere, expanding how the College supports both welding students and regional employers. The new equipment responds to a growing shift in manufacturing toward automation and robotics. While some RVC welding students are already working with the robotic welders as part of their coursework, the systems were primarily purchased to support customized training for business and industry partners.
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