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Cox installed as 6th president

Sep 24, 2025
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, RCC officially installed Dr. Sylvia Cox as its sixth president – the beginning of a new chapter for nearly 60-year-old college.

Trustees to meet Sept. 16

Sep 11, 2025
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 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

Madison donates fire engine to RCC

Aug 28, 2025
The Madison Board of Aldermen donated a fire engine to Rockingham Community College for use at the Fire Academy.

Trustees call special meeting

Aug 28, 2025
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees has called a special meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 at 10 a.m. 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       Call to Order and Reading of Ethics Statement Associate … Read More

RCC, RCS cut ribbon for CTE High School

Jul 31, 2025
WENTWORTH – Rockingham County Schools and Rockingham Community College came together on Thursday, July 31 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Career and Technical Education Innovative High School. Housed on the RCC campus in the Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, the CTE Innovative High School will open this fall with 40 students training in advanced manufacturing, … Read More

Short-Term Training: Aug-Sept

Jul 28, 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, RCC offers a variety of short-term courses designed to meet your needs.

Summer 2025 Honor Students

Jul 28, 2025
Rockingham Community College is pleased to announce that 29 students were named to the President’s List and 9 to the Dean’s List for the Summer 2025 term.

Isley joins RCC Board of Trustees

Jul 25, 2025
Alan Isley joined the RCC Board of Trustees on July 15, and a new chair and vice-chair were elected.

42 earn high school diplomas

Jul 18, 2025
Forty-two students earned their GEDs this summer at RCC. They were celebrated a graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 17.

Trustees to meet July 15

Jul 10, 2025
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 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

Grant funds STEM teacher training

Jul 3, 2025
Six local Career and Technical Education teachers underwent training at RCC to teach Mechatronics.

Retirees’ scholarship becomes endowed

Jul 2, 2025
Lucille Blankenship stopped by Rockingham Community College on July 2 to sign a scholarship agreement from the RCC Retired Faculty/Staff Association.

RCC leads to half-century career

Jun 30, 2025
More than five decades ago, Janet Silvers enjoyed her business classes in high school. “I could actually type a little over 100 words a minute,” she said. “At that time, Rockingham Community College had a great program in secretarial science.” Silvers enrolled at RCC in fall 1972 for the two-year program. She remembers the campus … Read More

From GED to a bioinformatics future

Jun 23, 2025
Elle Liberty is set to graduate this summer from Rockingham Community College, with an Associate in Science degree, and then head to UNC-Charlotte to study bioinformatics.

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
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