RVC News
Featured News
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.
Most Recent News
A Breath of Dedication: Celebrating Respiratory Care Graduates
The atrium of Rock Valley College’s Stenstrom Student Center was filled with emotion and pride on Wednesday, May 14, as friends, family, faculty, and clinical partners gathered to honor the Respiratory Care Program’s Class of 2025. The pinning ceremony recognized graduates for their academic achievements and unwavering dedication to a profession that literally helps people breathe.
Cultural Celebration Honors Graduates
Rock Valley College proudly celebrated graduates' cultural heritage, academic achievements, and personal journeys at the Nuestras Raíces event on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Translating to "Our Roots," the annual celebration brought together nearly 60 graduating students, their families, and community members in a vibrant and heartfelt tribute to identity, perseverance, and community.
Sankofa Ceremony Celebrates Legacy, Resilience, and Achievement at RVC
Since 2009, RVC has annually hosted the Sankofa Ceremony and Celebration. This year's event occurred on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Stenstrom Student Center Atrium on RVC's main campus.
Expanding Access and Opportunity
Illinois has an opportunity to take a bold, student-centered step forward by allowing community colleges to offer select, high-demand baccalaureate degrees. As president of Rock Valley College, I strongly support this legislation, not to compete with universities but to complement them.
Stay Connected
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok,
Media Contact
- RVC Public Relations
- (815) 921-4510
- Email RVC Public Relations
- RVC Communications Page
What's Happening at RVC
From on-campus events to important dates and deadlines, the College Calendar contains a lot of information.
College Calendar