Several years ago, Cameron Stewart looked at her older sister who went to college, and said, “That will never happen for me.” Cameron Stewart But with her mom’s encouragement, she changed her thinking, and not only plans to graduate in July 2023 with an Associate in Arts degree from Rockingham Community College, she is touring …Read More
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. The Trustees will meet in person in Room 105 of the Advanced Technologies Building (ADT). The public is invited to listen to the meeting’s open session by phone by calling 336-791-6933 and entering pass code …Read More
Cosmetology Program Director Gale Gregory speaks with local journalist Mike Moore about the program, enrollment, new classes, students, opportunities, and the salon that is open to the public.
Rockingham Community College welcomed Randy Hunt in July as its new Small Business Center director. No stranger to small businesses in local municipalities, the UNC-Wilmington graduate comes to RCC from the City of Eden, where he was Main Street manager for five years and also took on the role of Community and Economic Development manager …Read More
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees welcomed three new members during its July 19 meeting. Myla Barnhardt, of Eden, was appointed by N.C. Senate Pro Tempore Phil Berger. James “Jim” C. Burnette, of Eden, was appointed by the Rockingham County Board of Education. Michael “Mickey” W. Wilson, of Stoneville, was appointed by the Rockingham …Read More
Pansy Graves, Mandy Gibson, Brandon Fleming, and Skye Herron gather outside after accepting their High School Equivalency diplomas from Rockingham Community College. Rockingham Community College held a graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 21, honoring graduates of its High School Equivalency and Adult High School programs. Finishing the programs this year were 40 students. The ceremony …Read More
Rockingham Community College has formed a partnership with WGU North Carolina, an affiliate of online nonprofit Western Governors University, enabling a seamless transfer of course credits for graduates to attend the online university. RCC President Dr. Mark Kinlaw hosted WGU North Carolina Chancellor Dr. Ben Coulter on the RCC campus for a signing of the …Read More
Jennifer Lester, Corporate Education and Training director and Apprenticeship coordinator, talks with local journalist Mike Moore about RockATOP and new programs in many fields.
Rockingham Community College President Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw conferred 82 credentials on 79 students during the summer 2022 commencement exercises on July 22. The following students earned certificates, diplomas and degrees: Concord Charles Anthony Botello – Associate in Arts Degree Jacqueline Ezana Thurston-Griggs – Criminal Justice Technology Certificate Daniel Messiah Vigil – Associate in Arts Degree …Read More
Rockingham Community College is pleased to announce that 17 students were named to the President’s List and 6 to the Dean’s List for the summer 2022 semester. Grade-point averages are computed at the end of each semester and grades received in any previous semester are not included in computing the GPA for the current semester. …Read More
Gerri Hunt/RCCJasmine Johnson took a leap of faith and enrolled at RCC, excelled, and graduated in December 2021. Jasmine Johnson wanted to see a change in her life. “I was a trying to figure out who I was and where I wanted to go. Certain people had said things to me such as you are …Read More
Rockingham Community College President Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, center, presented resolutions to outgoing RCC Board of Trustees members Janice Tate and Mark Collins during the board’s May 17 regular board meeting. Collins and Tate will step off the board on June 30, 2022. Collins was appointed in 2006, serving as chair for two years, 2015-2017. …Read More
Director of Enrollment Services Derick Satterfield talks with local journalist Mike Moore about new classes, registration, short-term certifications, the Longleaf Commitment Grant, financial aid, and free tuition.
Rockingham Community College’s 58th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Class graduated on June 20, 2022. The 7 graduates are Jamie Brooks Boles, Dominic David Hamlett, James Craton Herring Jr., Eric Scott Hicks, Charles Rhett martin, Tyler Jay Norman, and Winnie Ortega. This session of BLET was sponsored by the Caswell and Rockingham County sheriff’s offices, …Read More
Dayahna Blatchley was named Outstanding Student of the Year for 2021-2022. During Rockingham Community College’s May graduation ceremony, Dayahna Blatchley received the 2021-2022 Outstanding Student Award – RCC’s highest recognition each year. Faculty nominates students for the award who have a grade point average of at least 3.25. The nominees are then interviewed by a faculty …Read More
The Rockingham Community College Foundation squeezed in an additional Benefit Golf Tournament on May 19, 2022, less than a year after its 31st annual tournament in September 2021. Held at Deep Springs Country Club in Stoneville, the event raised $26,890. The Foundation thanks the following tournament sponsors: Major Sponsor: First National Bank Gold Eagle Sponsors: ADW …Read More
Rockingham Community College is pleased to announce that 55 students were named to the President’s List and 101 to the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. Grade-point averages are computed at the end of each semester and grades received in any previous semester are not included in computing the GPA for the current semester. …Read More