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Final Beam Installed at RVC鈥檚 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 Weather Alert for January 23, 2026
Due to tomorrow鈥檚 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.
Celebrating Excellence in Assessment and Student Learning
Meaningful assessment is at the heart of student success.
RVC Announces Fall 2025 President's and Dean's Lists
The following students have earned recognition on Rock Valley College's Spring 2025 President's and Dean's Lists.
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