RoCo Youth Career Expo set for Sept. 30, Oct. 1 The countdown is on! Rockingham Community College is excited to host the 4th Annual Envision RoCo Youth Career Expo on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for 7th-grade students and Thursday, October 1, 2026, for 10th-grade students. Envision is a collaborative workforce development initiative of Rockingham Community …Read More
RockATOP celebrated the achievements of five graduating apprentices and welcomed five new apprentices during its annual Signing and Graduation Ceremony.
Rockingham Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Z. Dodson to its Board of Trustees. Dodson was appointed by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners in 2026 and will serve a term that expires June 30, 2027. A longtime business leader, certified public accountant, and community advocate, Dodson brings decades of leadership …Read More
Rockingham Community College congratulates the following 53 students who earned degrees, diplomas, or certificates this summer. The college is proud of these graduates and their accomplishments as they prepare for careers, transfer opportunities, and continued educational success. BROWNS SUMMITTimothy Milton Cook Jr. – Practical Nursing diploma BURLINGTONDiamond Renee Daye – Practical Nursing diploma EDENKelsey Erin …Read More
Josh Osborne has graduated from a prestigious six-month leadership development program designed for mid-career community college professionals across North Carolina.
Rockingham Community College congratulates the following students who earned academic honors for the Summer 2026 semester. RCC commends these students for their hard work, dedication and commitment to academic excellence. President’s List Browns Summit Timothy M. Cook Jr. Burlington Diamond R. Daye Danbury Emma K. Nelson Eden Kelsey E. Barnes Breanna S. Evans Natalie E. …Read More
On an Information Technology path, Franklin Spangler discovered something that didn’t just complement his IT background, it reshaped how he saw himself and his career: Mechatronics.
For Jessica Smith, success hasn’t come from a straight line—it’s come from perseverance, patience, and a refusal to give up. This spring, Smith—an LPN-to-RN Bridge student finishing up at Rockingham Community College—was named the college’s Academic Excellence Award winner, a recognition that honors not just academic achievement, but determination and purpose. For Smith, the award …Read More
What began as a $25,000 gift is now a $1 million Walter H. and Marilyn Moore Endowed Promise Scholarship for local graduating high school students to attend RCC for free.
The quarter-cent sales tax has added flexibility to some RCC classes, so students can attend in person, live online, or later when their schedules allow.
Registration is OPEN! RCC is registering for its Summer and Fall terms right now. Whether you’re planning to get ahead, catch up, or explore something new, now’s the perfect moment to start mapping out your academic journey. Programs Check out the wide array of programs RCC offers, in Healthcare, Business Administration, Accounting & Finance, Agribusiness, …Read More
RCC is offering five summer learning opportunities designed to strengthen academic skills and expose students to future career pathways, with programs for students from rising seventh graders through high school.
