Rockford University (formerly Rockford College) has been linked to a haunted theater, with claims of a former professor, Fowler, still lingering in the Clark Arts Center theater. Students and staff have reported seeing Fowler's shadowy presence, and one aspiring actress claimed a face-to-face encounter with him near a corner. A specific chair is also said to be a favorite spot for Fowler in the theater. Clark Arts Center Theater: This is the main area on campus where alleged paranormal activity related to Fowler occurs. People have reported seeing a shadowy figure, identified as Fowler, around the theater. One student working in the center claimed to have seen Fowler peeking around a corner and, upon investigation, found no one there. A particular chair in the theater is said to be a favorite spot for Fowler to "sit".