Here's a sneak peek of Tuesdays with Tyler, a new video series that debuts tomorrow. In this series, you'll get the inside scoop on different areas of campus as he attempts to learn their craft. From singing lessons to goal tending, stay tuned!
We continue to celebrate
#BlackHistoryMonth
. This time by speaking with Sophomore Timothy Bearden, a wide receiver on
@RockfordRegents
football team. In this chat, he talks about one of his mentors, his pastor, and more.
Read here:
Cheers to the Class of 2021! 💜 We are so thankful we were able to celebrate our graduates in person last weekend with a commencement ceremony at our Sam Greeley Field. We can't wait to see all they achieve as RU alums!
#rocksolid
Today, President Eric Fulcomer presented the Jane Addams Medal for Distinguished Service to Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
@IDPH
The Lincoln Academy named Rockford University senior, Tanner Elliott, a Student Laureate! He is one of only 55 students in the state of Illinois who received this prestigious honor. And we sure are proud of him! Congratulations, Tanner! Read more here:
It’s move-in day! Today our residential students arrived at the dorms and members of our school community, including President Fulcomer and his Executive Council, the football team, and our Regent Experience Guides, pitched in to lend a helping hand.
Welcome to campus! 💜
Congratulations to our men’s basketball team on a remarkable season! From winning its first-ever NACC South Division Tournament title to other countless team accomplishments, our men’s basketball team showed what it means to be a Regent. Learn more:
“Whether a native Rockfordian or not, you spend 4 years of your life living and representing this city…why wouldn't you want to help the city improve itself?”
Read a reflection by Maurice Williams, a student-athlete, on his experience giving back.
Welcome to Rockford University, Class of 2026! The new Regents moved in on campus for the first time today and are getting ready for an amazing orientation this weekend.
Thanks to our faculty, staff, and students for helping move-in day go smoothly!
Today we had our Honors Day Ceremony for RU Students, Staff and Faculty who have done outstanding work at our University in all of our colleges, from Arts and Humanities to Science, Math and Nursing, and more. Congrats to all award recipients!
#RegentPride
In May of 2020, the first two Rockford Promise Scholars to attend Rockford University will graduate. Jennifer Rosales and Alondra Torres, both alumnae of Jefferson High School, are grateful and humbled by the unique experience they share.
Read more:
@RockfordUniv
's groundbreaking celebration today marks the official start of construction on the $3.5 million, 3,800 sq.ft. addition to the Seaver Center. It's exciting to see construction underway and we can't wait to watch its progress!
We are excited to announce a new partnership with
@rockfordhealth
as our exclusive sports medicine provider. We look forward to working with Mercyhealth for the benefit of our more than 280 student-athletes!
All we can say is: THANK YOU.
We raised $120,300 from 375 donors yesterday for RU student scholarships and set a new Day of Giving record. That's a 34% increase in dollars raised and 6% increase in the number of donors.
Shout out to all our runners who participated in the Regent Ramble 3 Miler race this morning!
What a great way to spend a crisp fall morning on this unique course that winds its way through our beautiful campus.
#RUReunion
Cheers to the Class of 2022!
This weekend we celebrated the accomplishments of these graduates at the university’s 168th Commencement Ceremony.
Congratulations to these amazing Regents!
RU extends warmest congratulations to our first full class of 20 students entering this vital community-serving partnership with
@RPS205
to help promising public high school graduates pursue their degrees and become teachers right here in
#Rockford
.
#educationpathway
#scholarship
Rockford University officials announced the new Horizon Grant today. Eligible prospective Illinois students can attend for just $5,000 a year. Learn more here! ➡️
The 2022-2023 academic year formally began today with the President's Opening Convocation!
Held since 1851, the longtime tradition featured a faculty procession in full regalia and remarks from Rockford University President Eric Fulcomer.
Join us to celebrate our amazing graduates! RU's virtual ceremony opens at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 17. Visit . View graduate slides, watch video messages for the class of 2020, and send your congratulations to
#RegentsRock2020
Tomorrow is the day! Stop by anytime from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Nelson Hall for our Admit-a-thon! Counselors will be available to help you apply and be accepted on the spot! Learn more from counselor Tyler Ratts on
@23WIFRMorning
Blend. .
A significant Day for
@RockfordUniv
as we celebrate the successful completion of the Rock Solid & Ready Campaign. Original goal of $17.3M exceeded with $18.2M raised to date. Read more and view our wrap up video!
#RockSolidandReady
#RUThanksYou
.
The first episode of Tuesdays with Tyler is here!
We hope you learn, you laugh, and share! Watch as Admission Counselor Tyler Ratts, chats with our soccer teams!
Where will Tyler be next?
Meet Dez, an international student-athlete from Calas, France. Dez came to RU to play basketball while earning his degree in computer science. His favorite thing about RU is the friends that he’s able to make, coming from all around the world with different cultures and origins.
This year Rockford University celebrates its 175th anniversary. Today we launch 175 Faces of Rockford University: a social media campaign honoring 175 notable alumni, faculty, founders, and friends who have made RU what it is today.
Happy Birthday RU 💜 Today, we had a successful Charter Day Convocation with speaker Interim President Dr. Patricia Lynott. She touched on how women in higher ed have persevered since the university’s inception.
"I was an average math student that had incredible support,” said Anthony Capriotti ‘11/ ’19, now Guilford High School’s head football coach, loved the game and wanted to stay involved. Read more about how two RU professors helped him achieve this goal:
Happy
#ThrowbackThursday
! Take a look at this image of the 1981 Rockford College baseball team.
The RU baseball team will have their home opener this weekend at Rivets Stadium. Check out the schedules for all spring sports by clicking here:
We are excited to announce the addition of two new NCAA sports to RU's line-up for the start of the 2019-20 academic year! Welcome future Regent Men's Volleyball and Women's Golf athletes!
Congrats to RU alumna Kika Young on being named one of
@rrstar
's People to Watch 2018! Young is director of human resources at
@ForestCityGear
, which is making parts for the
@NASA
rover set to launch and explore the surface of Mars this year.
#rocksolid
The 2022 Jane Addams Day of Service is in the books!
Thank you to the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement for organizing a great day filled with service from our students, faculty, staff, and alumni to organizations all around the Rockford area and sites on campus.
This February marks 175 years since the founding of Rockford University. Today, we recognize three individuals who have had lasting impacts on our university and community. Learn more below. Be sure to follow along as we continue to showcase
#175FacesofRU
throughout 2022.
A looked forward tradition for new
@RockfordUniv
students. It's a beautiful evening for the ice cream social at the
@fulcomer
residence. Welcome to Rockford University!
Due to extreme weather conditions,
@RockfordUniv
will be closed on Friday, February 9. All classes and activities are cancelled. Offices are also closed. Be safe everyone.
We wouldn't be us without the women of the Rockford University community, past and present. Happy International Women's Day to our inspiring, powerful, and brilliant Lady Regents.
#InternationalWomensDay
#WomensHistoryMonth
Attention current students! Are you interested or involved in community service? Then apply for RU's Jane Ashcraft Alexander Scholarship which highlights the importance of community service. Applications are open until March 31, 2022.
Apply today:
The Lincoln Academy named Ryan Callahan, RU senior, a Student Laureate. We are so proud of Ryan, he is 1 of 55 students selected for this honor. The ceremony was held virtually, so Dr. Fulcomer presented the award to Ryan on campus. Congrats Ryan!
Over spring break, a group of Rockford University students and staff traveled down to Starkville, Mississippi, to participate in the Alan Hutchcroft Alternative Spring Break.
The group spent their time building a house for people in need and living out the mission of RU.
Due to the extreme weather conditions, campus will be closed on Monday, Nov. 26 until 1 p.m. Morning classes are cancelled. Afternoon and evening classes will be held as scheduled. Dining services on campus will operate as normally scheduled.
In honor of
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth
, we sat down with Kristen Clarke, the Director of the university’s Lang Wellness Center, to discuss the importance of mental health and how Lang supports our students.
Learn more about the resources for students:
What a way to celebrate the end of another academic year!
The End of The Year Bash, held on Friday night, gave RU students, faculty, staff, and their families a chance to enjoy live music, play fun games, and eat delicious bites from local food trucks.
Looking for an internship or a job? We are partnering with
@rvcgoldeneagles
to host a Virtual Job & Internship Fair on Monday, November 16 from 2 - 4 PM.
Simply go to to research career and internship opportunities and chat LIVE with employers!
Warm wishes this holiday season! Have a happy and safe winter break Regents. University offices will be closed beginning Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1.
Finals are over, and the break is underway! Stay safe and healthy during the holiday season. Comment below what you are planning on doing with your time off!
Dr. Karen Walker shared her thoughts on the importance of celebrating Black history as part of the Rockford Register Star's Black History Month Q&A series! Read the article to learn more about Dr. Walker and her insights as a local Black leader.
Provost Perry wanted to make sure he wasn’t the only one ready for the Star Trek: Picard premiere today, so he came in proper attire for the RU staff meeting. The rest of the staff missed the memo! Are you a Star Trek fan too?
#ProvostPerry
#LiveLongAndProsper
#StarTrekPicard
Does Tyler have what it takes to go up against RU's softball & baseball teams? Find out in this week's episode of
#TuesdaysWithTyler
! Also, hear what the coaching staff & student-athletes have to say about RU!
#RockfordUniversity
#RegentExperience
Reggie the Regent visited Dr. Deborah Breiter’s Biochemistry class today to wish the students good luck on their finals and celebrate the end of the semester!
President Ratts? Find out what happens when Tyler takes over President Fulcomer's position and learn a little about what makes Rockford University a great place to learn and grow.
#RockfordUniversity
#TuesdaysWithTyler
Watch the full episode at
Meet Mack Freeze! Freeze is a Criminal Justice major, set to graduate in a few weeks. Freeze will start her new job immediately after graduation as an Admissions Counselor here at RU! We are so happy to have her!
Read more about Mack here:
As
@SJRbreaking
reports, we are a proud partner with
@RPS205
in creating degree-to-job pathways so our hometown graduates can become teachers right here in
#Rockford
. We think this innovative program is one
#RockSolid
solution to Illinois' teacher shortage.
Fun Fact: Rockford University was named as one of the Best Regional Universities by U.S. News and World Report. Whether it's our small class sizes or individual learning experiences, RU is here to help you accomplish your academic goals. Learn more:
In honor of Black History Month, Rockford University has been highlighting some of our invaluable employees. Next up is alum and Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach TJ Lacey.
A fun fact about TJ: “I love singing karaoke!”
#rockforduniversity
This week Rockford University celebrates its annual Pride Week.
Yesterday, students, staff, and faculty participated in an inclusion walk around campus to celebrate diversity and show that equity and inclusion matters to the RU community.
We are just one month away from the start of the 2023-2024 school year, and we can't wait to see you all on campus again! Follow us here to stay updated on important add/drop dates, other academic deadlines, events, and Rockford University news.
#rockforduniversity
We are getting some work done around campus this summer!
Crews have been repairing roads and tackling various projects to prepare for the upcoming school year. Thank you to all those who have been working hard to keep our campus up to date!