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Jessica Smith’s Path to Academic Excellence

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

Outstanding Student: Laura Palmer

Laura Palmer was named Rockingham Community College’s Outstanding Student of the Year for 2025-2026, RCC’s highest honor.

The Moore Family’s Legacy of Education

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.

What’s Happening on Campus

Discover what’s coming up on campus. Our calendar highlights college events, community activities held here, and key student deadlines.

Spring 2026 Honor Students

RCC is pleased to announce that 93 students were named to the President’s List and 112 to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.

May 2026 Graduates

RCC is pleased to announce that 316 students completed their programs this May, earning 211 associate degrees, 9 diplomas, and 135 certificates.

Flexibility That Makes College Possible

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.

What’s Happening on Campus

Discover what’s coming up on campus. Our calendar highlights college events, community activities held here, and key student deadlines.

Summer, Fall 2026 Classes

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

Register Now for Summer Camps

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.

Spring 2026 Student Awards

Rockingham Community College recognized dozens of students on April 20 during the 2025-2026 Student Awards ceremony.

Honor society inducts 33

RCC inducted 33 students into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Wednesday evening, April 8.

Envision Youth Career Expo for Employers

Connect with Students. Build Your Future Workforce. The Envision Youth Career Expo connects Rockingham County employers with local students through interactive, hands‑on career experiences. Hosted by Rockingham Community College in partnership with Rockingham County Schools and Economic Development, Envision helps strengthen the local talent pipeline. Become an Envision Business Partner What Is the Envision Career  Read More

Board of Trustees Executive Committee to meet April 9

The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold an Executive Committee meeting at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026.

What’s Happening on Campus

Discover what’s coming up on campus. Our calendar highlights college events, community activities held here, and key student deadlines.

Early College, Big Dreams

Now a RECHS senior preparing to graduate in May with her Associate in Arts degree, Gwendolyn Goad says the experience has shaped both her future and her sense of self.

UNCG historians share ‘Limits of Freedom’ exhibit

RCC hosted a program Monday featuring UNC-G public history faculty and graduate researchers’ exhibit examining the experiences of local Black residents from the Revolutionary era through the early 20th century.

Rockingham Roots, Comic Book Dreams

William Withers’ father often brought home coloring books and comic books for his sons, unknowingly setting the stage for a lifelong artistic journey.

Summer 2026 Classes

Registration is OPEN! RCC is registering for its Summer term 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. Are You a New Student? It’s not too late to get started! If you’re thinking about joining us for the  Read More

Connect Your Business Online

Nick Hawks is teaching entrepreneurs about websites pertinent to their small businesses.
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