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RVC Breaks Ground on New Campus
Rock Valley College (RVC) officially broke ground on its new Downtown West Campus on Thursday, March 27, celebrating with nearly 100 employees, stakeholders, and community partners in attendance. The campus, located at the intersection of Chestnut and Winnebago Streets in downtown Rockford, will house a variety of programs targeted at adult learners and is scheduled to open in August 2026.
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RVC Receives National Diversity and Inclusion Award
RVC received the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for its dedication to improving campus climate and culture for all students and employees.
New Transfer Opportunity for RVC Rockford Promise Scholars
For first-generation college student Camila Marquez, Rockford Promise provided her an opportunity to start her college journey at Rock Valley College (RVC). Thanks to a new partnership between Rockford Promise, RVC, and Northern Illinois University (NIU), she may now have the opportunity to continue her education at NIU tuition-free.
Sheila Weir's Journey from RVC to the U.S. Department of State
Sheila Weir decided to attend Rock Valley College because it was a smart financial choice that allowed her to explore her interests before committing to a four-year college.
Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the ACEN
The Rock Valley College Nursing Program wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
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