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109 finish short-term health care programs

Jun 11, 2025
Rockingham Community College held pinning ceremonies on Sunday, June 1, FOR 109 students who graduated from the Certified Medical Assistant Phlebotomy, and Nurse Aide short-term training programs. These programs run for 12 to 18 weeks – a very short time period for students to gain skills for a new career. Nurse Aide graduates are Sarah Anthony, … Read More

Donor Jack Webster visits campus

Jun 11, 2025
Jack Webster, a Rockingham Community College supporter from before the college even existed, visited campus on Tuesday, June 10 to see for himself how much progress RCC has made. “I was one of the first people they employed here,” Webster said. A Madison attorney, he was tasked in the mid-1960s with handling the title and … Read More

Golden LEAF supports LevelUp

Jun 9, 2025
At a time when North Carolina’s employers are facing critical workforce shortages, Rockingham County is rising to the challenge. Golden LEAF is backing a powerful, community-led solution that connects students to career pathways and strengthens the region’s economy by building strong local roots. In February 2024, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $800,000 to … Read More

Start short-term training in June, July

May 30, 2025
If you are interested in beginning a new career or looking for a new job, improving your computer skills, becoming a better employee, or looking for a new hobby, Rockingham Community College offers a variety of short-term courses designed to meet your needs. Additional information and registration are available by calling 336-342-4261 ext. 2333 or … Read More

RCC caps, pins Nursing grads

May 30, 2025
Rockingham Community College held capping and pinning ceremonies for graduates from Nursing programs on Tuesday, May 13. Graduates from the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, not all pictured, are Yeiny Balderas, Maegan Barnette, Kary Chavis, Amber Davis, Kaitlyn Edwards, Brittany Fay, Luzcelene Flores-Velasquez, Taylor Hines, Xiomara Micciulla, Daniel Parrish, JohnMark Powell, Katherine Roach, and Heidi … Read More

Golf tournament raises $26k

May 29, 2025
The 35th annual RCC Foundation golf tournament on May 22 raised $26,645, through the efforts of the Foundation and major sponsor First National Bank. Ninety-two golfers hit the Oak Hills Golf Club course that Thursday afternoon, with weather as great as everyone’s mood. “I get so excited about seeing some of you that I’ve seen … Read More

Sen. Berger, Rep. Pyrtle visit campus

May 29, 2025
North Carolina legislators, Sen. President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and Rep. Reece Pyrtle, visited Rockingham Community College on Wednesday, May 28 as part of their ongoing support of Rockingham County and RCC. The pair spent much of their week off from Raleigh connecting with local leaders and entities. RCC Dean of Applied & Industrial Technologies … Read More

RCC pins Surg Tech, Respiratory Therapy grads

May 23, 2025
Students who graduated from two of Rockingham Community College’s curriculum programs, Surgical Technology and Respiratory Therapy, were pinned during special ceremonies in May. Eight students in Rockingham Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program received their pins during a special ceremony on May 8: Tamia Leake, Laura Jane Lynn, Jermaine McKoy, Bailey McMillan, Tim Petty, Haley Pulliam, … Read More

Spring 2025 Honor Students

May 22, 2025
Rockingham Community College is pleased to announce that 91 students were named to the President’s List and 103 to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. Students were eligible because they attempted at least 12 college-level credit hours during the semester, with a 4.00 grade-point average for the President’s List and a 3.25 grade-point … Read More

May 2025 Graduation

May 20, 2025
Rockingham Community College is pleased to announce that 281 students completed their programs this May, earning 205 associate degrees and 92 certificates. Some students earned more than one credential. The graduation ceremony was held on Friday, May 16. The May graduates are: ASHEBORO Reed Holdaway – Emergency Medical Science Bridging Associate Degree BLANCH Makaylyn Tatum … Read More

Trustees to meet May 20

May 16, 2025
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The Trustees will meet in the Gwyn Boardroom in the Administration Building on the RCC campus. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda: *Action Item       ** A closed session may be called as provided in … Read More

CJ grads can transfer to Mars Hill

May 7, 2025
Criminal Justice students at Rockingham Community College can now seamlessly continue their education at Mars Hill University. After completing an Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice at RCC, students are able to transfer into the Criminal Justice program at Mars Hill to complete a bachelor’s degree in two years or less. These students … Read More

Spring 2025 Student Awards

Apr 25, 2025
Rockingham Community College recognized dozens of students on April 21 during the annual Student Awards Ceremony. The following awards were presented: Division of Arts and Sciences Christina Brown – Academic Excellence in Early Childhood Education Maleah Gaynor – Outstanding Associate in Arts Graduate Lillian Shoemaker – Outstanding Early College Associate in Arts Graduate Johnathan Hart … Read More

RCC, Duke Energy reestablish campus trails

Apr 15, 2025
More than 75 people attended a ribbon-cutting on March 27 at Rockingham Community College to celebrate improvements to the system of nature trails on campus.

RCC inducts 45 into Honor Society

Apr 9, 2025
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Rockingham Community College has inducted 45 new members.

Eden baker got start at RCC

Mar 31, 2025
Ingrid Talbott McCraw grew up in Eden, the only child in a close-knit family. She graduated in the top 10 percent of the Morehead High School Class of 1994, and had offers from numerous colleges and universities. “I had aspirations to go to Chapel Hill, but I didn’t really want to go off to college. … Read More

‘Just find your path and keep going’

Mar 24, 2025
As a student at RCHS, Kaylie Ratcliffe scored high enough on her PSAT to start taking college-level courses as a sophomore.

Job Fair set for April 2

Mar 18, 2025
Job seekers will have a chance to meet employers in person at the 2025 Rockingham Community College Job Fair on Wednesday, April 2. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on campus at the Keys Gymnasium, 558 County Home Road, Wentworth. Employers will be there with jobs in manufacturing, government, healthcare, … Read More

Trustees to meet March 18

Mar 13, 2025
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The Trustees will meet in the Gwyn Boardroom in the Administration Building on the RCC campus. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda: *Action Item       ** A closed session may be called as provided in … Read More

College bids farewell to Dr. Kinlaw

Feb 28, 2025
Rockingham Community College, the local community, family, friends and colleagues from near and far gathered on Feb. 18 to celebrate Dr. Mark Kinlaw’s retirement as the college president. Dr. Kinlaw has led RCC for 10 years, and has been with the N.C. Community College system a total of 40 years. RCC Board of Trustees Chair … Read More
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