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    Roll call taken for area collegians  Sep 25, 2008
    Freshman Danny Joyce and sophomore Nick Norton, former Hall Red Devil teammates, have been reunited at Rockford College. Volleyball. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Rea's late field goal gives Zorbo first win  Sep 14, 2008
    The Hornets fought back from a 14-point deficit against Rockford College and capped their 17-14 victory with a 20-yard field goal by senior Jon Rea with two seconds remaining. It felt great,'' Zorbo said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)

    NIACC Roundup: Men's soccer team stays undefeated  Sep 8, 2008
    The Trojans scored 25 points to easily outdistance second-place Rockford College, which finished with 57 points. CHIEF INVITATIONAL. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    What back-to-school gadgets students need  Sep 5, 2008
    For those who want more bells and whistles with their school experience, here are some ideas from Rockford College ... Personal digital assistant: Bonnie Johnson, director of information technology at Rockford College, suggested the hand-held computers for nursing students and some pursuing teaching degrees. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Oakland A's Prospect Q&A: Fabian Gomez, P  Jun 27, 2008
    By Vancouver CorrespondentDate: Jun 27, 2008 Last season, the Oakland A's selected Fabian Gomez, a left-hander from Rockford College, in the 31st round. Gomez threw 21. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)

    John Howard and the Inextricable Link Between Freedom and Faith  Jun 22, 2008
    As President of Rockford College in Illinois for seventeen years, John Howard had a profound influence on students, but he recognized that many colleges and universities were slipping into mediocrity, so he served a three-year term as the National President of the American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities so that he could influence higher education to embrace the religious ideals on which member institutions were founded. Dr. Howard later turned his attention to... (Townhall.com)

    Newquists adjusting to new roles  May 12, 2008
    A performing arts and physical education teacher at Rockford College, Newquist has not only an athletic background, but one in dance, Pilates and yoga as well. Newquist has instilled Pilates and a few dance moves into Indian Creek's practice routine in order to increase the team's physical fitness and core strength. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Hall High School announces top 2008 students  May 10, 2008
    She plans to attend Rockford College and then attend medical school to specialize in forensic pathology. Her honors include two first ratings at this year s solo and ensemble contest for a flute solo and a flute duet. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Experts on call, can offer advice on money  May 8, 2008
    Brenden earned a degree in business at Rockford College in Illinois. He worked for Chrysler Corp. for 30 years, where he helped manage its health, disability, 401(k) and pension plans. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Joyce to play football at Rockford College  May 2, 2008
    Hall senior Danny Joyce signs to play football this fall for Rockford College, flanked by his mother, Lee Ann Joyce, and Hall head coach Gary Vicini ... SPRING VALLEY Hall senior linebacker Dan Joyce has announced he will continue his football and academic career at Rockford College, for the Regents. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    NIU, KC to receive $50,000 grants for campus security  Apr 16, 2008
    The other Illinois colleges receiving 50,000 each are Rockford College, Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Highland Community College in Freeport and Rock Valley College in Rockford ... McHenry County College, Rock Valley College, Rockford College, Highland Community College and Sauk Valley Community College also will receive funds. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Baseball Beats Rockford, 10-3  Apr 10, 2008
    - A five-run eighth-inning outburst capped a stretch of eight unanswered runs during the UIC baseball team's 10-3 victory over Rockford College at Les Miller Field on Wednesday night. went 4-for-5 and stole a pair of bases for the Flames (19-10). (Uicflames.com)

    Baseball Hosts Rockford On Wednesday Night  Apr 10, 2008
    - The UIC baseball team hosts Rockford College at Les Miller Field this Wednesday night. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m.. (Uicflames.com)

    Scott Roberts  Apr 3, 2008
    Roberts, who is a second-year member of the Rockford College s UN team, is serving as president this year. He helped organize this year s trip. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Hitters are needed for St. Bede baseball Bruins  Mar 27, 2008
    The Bruins lost a lot of hitting due to the graduation of Adam and Noah Emmerling and Jimmy Polster, who is now playing baseball at Rockford College. Bellino will be looking to some of his returning lettermen to fill those vacancies in the batting order. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    20-SOMETHING: Perijan Muaremi - Putting a college education to work for the family  Mar 15, 2008
    She graduated from Rockford College last fall with her degree in Business Administration, and now works full time at her family's restaurant ... After finishing up her college education in the fall of 2007 at Rockford College, earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Muaremi is more than prepared to help run the restaurant in every way, she said ... Finally, she attended and graduated from Rockford College. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Women's Basketball to  Feb 17, 2008
    Tip-off: 2:36 p.m. CTArena: Mizzou Arena (15,061)TV: FSN-Midwest (Brent Stover, play-by-play; Missy Heindrick, analyst)Radio: KFRU 1400-AM (David Lile, play-by-play / Gary Link, color)Rankings: Kansas State: No. 17 (AP, ESPN/USA Today Coaches polls)Series: Kansas State leads 37-34 (Last meeting: MU 69, KSU 61; Feb. 21, 2007)Coaches Missouri: (Illinois, 1984); 158-134 at Mizzou (10th season) Kansas State: Deb Patterson (Rockford College, 1979) 235-134 at KSU (12th season). COLUMBIA, Mo. (Mutigers.com)

    Slater breaks Rockford Colleges all-time assist record  Feb 8, 2008
    Slater breaks Rockford Colleges all-time assist record - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star ... Slater breaks Rockford Colleges all-time assist record ... Point guard Chelsea Slater (Forreston) broke Rockford College s career assists record Saturday as she led the Regents (13-5, 9-3 NAC) to 74-52 victory over Marian. (Rockford Register Star)

    Supporters say Obama’s success reflects the appeal of his message  Feb 8, 2008
    Obama s message of change is one that must be handled carefully as his campaign proceeds, said Taren Stubbs, 25, a Rockford College education student. A student teacher at Gregory Elementary School in Rockford, Stubbs said Obama must convince voters that the change he offers is for the better: affordable education, affordable health insurance and an improved economy. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)

    TOWN TRAVELS: Jane Addams burial site - Nobel prize winner buried in Cedarville cemetery  Feb 3, 2008
    He encouraged her to pursue a higher education and she was educated and graduated from what is now Rockford College. She later traveled to London, where she continued her education and is known to have been influenced by an essay written by Andrew Mearn entitled, The Bitter Cry of Outcast London, which highlighted slum conditions in that city. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Knapek keeps on improving  Feb 1, 2008
    Next year Knapek would like to continue his football career and has narrowed his list of schools down to Aurora University, Carroll College, Rockford College, and Rock Valley Community College. Knapek said he will take the skills learned on the mat back onto the gridiron next fall. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Huskies enjoying playing at Convocation Center  Jan 15, 2008
    The Huskies scored 68 bench points in a 121-88 victory over Rockford College on Dec. 6, 2000. The Eagles (5-9, 1-1) enter Wednesday's tilt coming off their own big victory, an 81-71 triumph over Western Michigan. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Rose Bowl, Big Ten, Pac-10 stand in way of plus-one playoff  Jan 9, 2008
    You don t ever want to say you are disappointed when you go to a BCS bowl, but we were, said Babcock, who now coaches the defensive line for Rockford College. The Rose Bowl holds a special place to anybody who has played in the Big Ten. (Rockford Register Star)

    Spartans Head To Mexico For Caribbean Challenge  Nov 19, 2007
    KSU: Deb Patterson (Rockford College, 1979) Overall: 220-129 (12th year) At KSU: same. SPARTANS HEAD TO MEXICO FOR CARIBBEAN CHALLENGE After going 2-1 in the Preseason WNIT to start the season, the Michigan State women's basketball team heads south of the border to compete in the Caribbean Challenge Nov. 21-22 in Cancun, Mexico. (Msuspartans.com)

    Participating colleges  Nov 5, 2007
    Schools taking part in NSSE - USATODAY.com. Take the first step towards finding a better job. (USA Today)

    20-SOMETHING: Aaron Oppenheimer: Settling down closer to home  Oct 27, 2007
    Aaron Oppenheimer, who graduated from Northern Illinois University, Rockford College and Highland Community College, has just landed his fourth public administration job, which includes an internship he held in Janesville, Wis ... The 29-year-old, who earned a Master's degree at NIU after leaving Rockford College with a degree in political science. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Five-year development pitch: Pledge $7.5M to bring in $2.8B  Oct 10, 2007
    Rapid Granulator, Rasmussen College, Riverside Community Bank, Rock River Valley Blood Center, Rockford Anesthesiologists Associated, Rockford College, Rockford Orthopedic Associates, Rockford Transport, Schmeling Construction, Sheet Metal Workers Local 219 SMACNA, Stillman Bank, Testing Service Corp., Tote Cart Co., U of I College of Medicine, U.S. Bank, Whitehead Inc. Realtors, William Charles, Williams-Manny, Workforce Investment Board and WQRF-39/WTVO-17. Source: Rockford Area Economic... (Rockford Register Star)

    Struggling Blue Jays try to get back on track vs. Blackburn on Saturday  Oct 6, 2007
    After his Blue Jays lost to Rockford College 36-14 last week to open the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference South Division schedule, Westminster College head coach John Welty has simplified this week's theme in practice. e have to win, Welty said. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Blue Jays play South Division opener Saturday  Sep 29, 2007
    Saturday's 1 p.m. matchup at Rockford College (Ill. against the Regents marks the first game of Upper Midwest Athletic Conference South Division play, or as Westminster head coach John Welty likes to call it, the hird season. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Blue Jays back home after earning first win  Sep 22, 2007
    Northwestern (1-2) is coming off a 23-16 UMAC victory over Rockford College last week, and figures to be a much tougher test for the Blue Jays. hey very well could be 3-0, Welty said of Northwestern. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Second half of season to bring mighty foes to Gaines Field  Sep 21, 2007
    Most recently he was a defensive coordinator at Southern Oregon University, an NAIA institution, after serving stints at Rockford College and Loras College in Iowa. He inherited a group that currently occupies the league s cellar. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Franzisi's hat trick leads Tigers in big win  Sep 19, 2007
    Marie, Canada) tied a school record with three goals and the Iowa Wesleyan College women's soccer team lit the scoreboard often in a 9-1 win over Rockford College Sunday. Six different players scored for IWC, which had its biggest scoring outburst in three years and improved to 3-5 on the season. (Washington Journal, IA)

    KC welcomes 11 new full-time instructors  Aug 29, 2007
    He holds an M.A. in Spanish from Middlebury College, an M.A. in philosophy from Washington University and a B.A. in mathematics from Rockford College. Joining the nursing faculty is Lisa Baj. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    FREEPORT VOLLEYBALL SEASON PREVIEW: Role reversal  Aug 26, 2007
    For a two-year stint, he coached the Rockford College volleyball team and is impressed by the team he will now lead. "Working with the players so far has been great," Pritchett said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Kougars aim for repeat  Aug 24, 2007
    Story Photos Meghan Lawler (right) blocks a kill as Autumn Harms (left) leaps toward the play during Wednesday s unofficial scrimmage against Rockford College in Malta. The Kougars are looking to repeat as NJCAA Division II national champs. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Christiansen sits on opposite side  Aug 24, 2007
    Wednesday's unoffical scrimmage between Rockford College and Kish was Christiansen's first against his old team ... Story Photos Rockford College coach Wil Christiansen watches his team during an unofficial scrimmage against Kishwaukee in Malta on Wednesday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    • Special education crisis in Racine Unified  Jul 29, 2007
    She started working at the same time on her license through the National Teacher Education Center, a program at Rockford College. "They make it possible for you to teach and get a license," Hollow said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Moosehaven welcomes new director  Jul 28, 2007
    A graduate of both Rockford College in Illinois and Michigan State University, Capes has also worked for American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, United Methodist Homes of New Jersey Inc., Philadelphia Presbyterian Homes Inc. and United Methodist Retirement Communities Inc.. Capes was responsible for numerous facilities and unable to connect on a personal level with the residents at each home or community. (Florida Times-Union)

    (More)2007 All-BCR baseball team  Jun 26, 2007
    Polster will continue his baseball career and education, in the fall, at Rockford College. Ty Potthoff, sr, St. Bede Coach John Bellino needed someone to step up and be a leader on the mound and Potthoff more than answered the call, at times shutting down opponents bats. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Local poet takes ‘Centerstage' with works about Lebanon  Jun 22, 2007
    A professor of English at Rockford College, Porterfield is working on a book delving into Lebanon from her family's perspective and will relate to ongoing political struggle in the region. Benji Feldheim can be reached at. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    A's notes: Street visits Canadian doc  Jun 15, 2007
    The others are righty Brent Lysander (16th round, Sonoma State), shortstop Matt Ray (18th, Middle Tennessee State), catcher Michael Napoleon (19th, Iowa), outfielder Dan Wentzell (20th, George Fox), outfielder James Pruitt (23rd, Montevallo), third baseman Justin Frash (27th, Hawaii), righty Charles Kerfoot (30th, Delaware), lefty Rosalio Gomez (31st, Rockford College), righty Bryan Collins (32nd, Central Missouri State), righty John Quine (33rd, San Francisco), catcher Ben Barrone (44th, Winona... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)

    MIZUNO SUPER 60 SOFTBALL CLASSIC  Jun 11, 2007
    The 5-foot-2 pitcher is hoping that playing in the Super 60 will only help her when she continues her softball career at Rockford College next year. specially with me being smaller, this is kind of what it's going to be like with me going away to college, Hagemann said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Hall's Norton signs with Rockford College  Jun 2, 2007
    Hall standout Nick Norton has signed a letter of intent to attend and play football for Rockford College. Witnessing the signing were his parents (seated) Lisa Norton and Jeff Norton; Rockford College football coaches Skip Eckhardt (middle row) Patrick Babcock, head coach Randy Schrader, Rob Goode; and Hall football coaches (back row) Pete Kasperski, Steve Smith and Joe Furlan. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Tim Buckley Returns to Marquette Staff  Jun 1, 2007
    "Tim was the first person I ever hired. It took me about 10 minutes to call him when I got the job. He's directly responsible for a lot of things that happened after he left, especially with us having an involvement with Dwyane (Wade). He was constantly in my ear talking about how good he thought was. Our friendship has remained strong for a lot of years, and he really was here on the true ground floor, said Crean.Buckley brings with him 10 years of experience as a college head coach. He was... (CollegeInsiders.com)

    ON CAMPUS REPORT  May 14, 2007
    n Lena-Winslow grad Shaun Dascher led Rockford College to an its first ever Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Title. Rockford blasted Marian College (7-0), before defeating Concordia University-Chicago (7-5, 10-6) to win the title. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Wagoner says farwell  May 3, 2007
    GALESBURG - Knox gave head coach Kathy Wagoner a perfect send off, sweeping a doubleheader from Rockford College, in Wagoner's final games coaching the Prairie Fire. In the final games of the season, Knox won the twinbill by scores of 6-5 and 13-2 thanks in large part to the bat of Kate Latshaw and the pitching of Cory Bieber. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)

    OUR VIEW: We should listen to each other  May 1, 2007
    And Rockford College, a conservative campus in Illinois, severely heckled New York Times reporter Christopher Hedges when he spoke against the war in Iraq during a commencement address in 2003. President Bush s commencement address at Yale University in 2001 was boycotted by many faculty members and students. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Amtrak meeting tonight  Apr 24, 2007
    FREEPORT The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold an informational meeting on proposed Amtrak routes to connect Dubuque and Chicago from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Grace Roper Lounge at Rockford College tonight. The purpose of tonight's meeting is to help local leaders get input from the public. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    College signings  Mar 29, 2007
    SPRING VALLEY St. Bede senior Jim Polster achieved one of his goals last week when he announced he was going to continue his education and baseball career at Rockford College for head coach Bob Koopman. Polster batted. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Drew Boandl Named Player of the Week at Keystone College  Mar 27, 2007
    Keystone took two from Rockford College (13-1, 8-2) and two from Lebanon Valley College (19-12, 6-4). The Giants also hung a loss on Westminster College (9-6) and split a twinbill with Dennison (5-3, 3-6). (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)

    2007 St. Bede baseball preview  Mar 22, 2007
    Polster, who on Wednesday signed to play baseball at Rockford College, will also look to lead his young teammates to a successful season. Also, back for the Bruins, this season, is Noah Emmer-ling, who manned the plate for St. Bede and batted. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Area teams springing into action  Mar 20, 2007
    College signing: St. Bede senior Jim Polster will sign a letter of intent to play baseball for Rockford College and coach Bob Koopman, formerly of IVCC.. Comments - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Viewpoint: Time for Phillips to wipe slate clean  Mar 8, 2007
    A game later, Hammel stepped down following the Huskies' first victory over Division III Rockford College. Six years later, I'm going to slip into the shoes of Northern Illinois Athletic Director Jim Phillips. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    INSIDE AREA FOOTBALL  Feb 1, 2007
    He also served as an assistant at Rockford College for two seasons (2004 and 2005) and as a coach at Freeport (2001, 2002 and 2003). Before he began coaching, Kinney played football at Monmouth and Rockford College. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    DeKalb chorus director gets spot in Tattoo  Jan 19, 2007
    She holds a bachelor's degree in piano from Rockford College and a master's degree in choral conducting from Northern Illinois University. Her experiences includes school choral director, church music director and piano teacher. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Hanford surgeon took roundabout path to his calling  Jan 8, 2007
    for 13 years, graduating magna cum laude from Rockford College in Illinois, earning his M.D. from Loma Linda University and completing his surgical residency training through East Tennessee State University. And now Kings County residents reap the benefits of his decision. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Pizza Hut Classic tips off  Nov 25, 2006
    The Fighting Scots and the Prairie Fire will host women's teams from Blackburn College and Rockford College and men's teams from Hannibal-LaGrange College and William Penn University. Game times Saturday are 5 and 7 p.m. in Monmouth and 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. in Galesburg. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)

    Blue Jays break down in critical loss to Regents  Oct 1, 2006
    Westminster dealt a major blow to its recent dominance in the UMAC South Division with a 35-20 loss to Rockford College on Saturday at Priest Field. The Blue Jays committed five second-half turnovers seven total and watched a 7-6 halftime deficit balloon to 28-6 within a three-minute span in a disastrous third quarter. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Blue Jays hope to replicate success against Regents  Sep 30, 2006
    It's been the same story for the past three seasons, and the Westminster College Blue Jays hope this year's matchup with Rockford College is just another chapter. Since 2003, the matchup between the two schools has determined the South Division winner in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Turnovers always critical between Blue Jays, Eagles  Sep 23, 2006
    After playing Northwestern, the top-ranked team in the UMAC North Division, Westminster hosts Rockford College next Saturday in a game that could determine the UMAC South race. The Regents barely fell to the Eagles 21-14 in an overtime contest last week. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Alford adds two new assistants at Iowa  May 4, 2006
    Before his stint at Ball State, Buckley spent four seasons as the head coach at Rockford College (Ill. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)


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