Rock Valley College

The 5th Annual Eagle Awards of Excellence celebrated unwavering commitment to cultural excellence and belonging! Congratulations to the six outstanding individuals and three community partners recognized with Eagle Awards this year! rockvalleycollege.edu/news/Transform…

When Logan Lott graduated from RVC @RVC_Athletics @RVC_Baseball, he carried more than memories of the baseball diamond he carried a dream that would take him from the dugout to the umpire’s plate, with hopes of one day standing among the game’s elite. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/RVC-Grad-…

RVC Communications & Marketing earned three 41st Annual Educational Advertising Awards: • Gold – Outdoor Signage: RVC Downtown West • Gold – Television Advertising-Series: Your Pathway to RVC • Bronze – Student Viewbook: RVC Athletics Viewbook rockvalleycollege.edu/news/Creatives…

Members of the RVC Student Government Association took their voices to the state capitol last week, advocating for higher education and connecting directly with lawmakers during a key statewide event. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/RVC-Stude…

“I began as a student in the school of architecture but switched majors when an art teacher had me tested to find out if I was color blind,” said Jim Waddell, longtime CLR and Community Member. “That was the first I was aware of this issue.” rockvalleycollege.edu/news/Painting-…

Join us for the 14th Annual David H. Caskey Memorial Lecture featuring Chris Kramer, Assistant Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Santa Barbara City College, as he explores the role of playfulness and humor in philosophy. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/14th-Annu…

RVC received a 2025 Bronze Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR)! The award, for Print Materials, celebrates the college’s marketing team for its work on the RVC Career and Technical Education Viewbook. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/National-…

A new economic impact analysis shows that RVC is a powerful driver of economic growth + workforce development in Northern Illinois, contributing millions of dollars annually to the regional economy while delivering strong returns for students + community. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/RVC-Drive…

When Belvidere North High School student Lauren Schaefer told her mom she would make the National Honor Society; she meant it. Image Description: Lauren Schaefer holding completion of certificate, set to graduate from the Media Production program in May. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/Striking-…

RVC is proud to announce the awarding of tenure to four faculty members (Matthew Cole, Samantha Flygare, Johnathan Cole Regnery, Anthony Schiassi ) whose dedication to teaching, service, and student success has made a lasting impact on the institution. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/RVC-Facul…

RVC is celebrating the Week of the Young Child (WOYC), an annual initiative led by the National Association for the Education of Young Children that highlights the importance of early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/Rock-Vall…

In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, Rock Valley College will host a powerful and engaging panel discussion on Monday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Stenstrom Student Center Atrium. The event is free and open to the public. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/RVC-Annou…

With over 50 faculty nominated, Rock Valley College proudly names history professor Dan Blumlo, Ph.D. as the 2026 Faculty of the Year following a campus-wide nomination and selection process. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/RVC-Histo…

Reminder, there are no classes today as employees are engaging in spring professional development. All RVC locations will be closed tomorrow (Friday, April 3). Have a great weekend!

RVC’s Dental Hygiene Program is looking for adult patients who have not received regular routine dental hygiene treatment (cleanings) for at least three years. To schedule an appointment, call (815) 921-3235. For more info, visit the link below. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/Patients-…

Students can help shape the 2026-27 academic year by voting online in the Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Trustee elections. Voting opens April 1 at 12 PM and closes April 3 at 12 PM. Ballot links will be emailed to all enrolled students.

Rock Valley College will host the Rock Valley Culture of Belonging Academy Summer 2026 Kickoff Conference on June 11-12, 2026, a two-day regional event focused on advancing belonging and community engagement across organizations in the Rockford area. rockvalleycollege.edu/news/Rock-Vall…

When Kayla Hesano graduated from Rock Valley College just a few years ago, she carried more than a diploma, she carried a dream that would soon make her one of the youngest pilots in her field. Read more at rockvalleycollege.edu/news/Running-S…

Fall 2026 Registration is now open through August 14, 2026. For more information, visit RockValleyCollege.edu/Apply

Congratulations to all the high school artists featured in the Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition! The show runs through April 2. It is free to view during Estelle M. Black Library hours. Learn more at rockvalleycollege.edu/news/Creativit…