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Joseph Smith interns with Eden IT department

Apr 8, 2019
WENTWORTH – When Joseph Smith was a kid, playing video games “was a big thing,” he said. “I would spend time on computers, and would have computer problems, and I would want to know how to fix them so I wouldn’t have to go get anyone else to fix them.” That’s also how Taylor Rorrer … Read More

Talented RCC students prepare for county Fine Arts Festival

Apr 6, 2019
WENTWORTH – Shelby Nelson glanced down at her dog Sissy, who looked back expectantly with her ears straight up, her fur a gentle swirl of colors that matched Nelson’s red sweatshirt. Behind Nelson against the wall, Caleb Howerton picked up two of his friends off the floor. “This is my friend from high school who … Read More

RCC baseball player Gavin Taylor wins academic award

Apr 1, 2019
WENTWORTH – Gavin Taylor, a second-year student studying criminal justice at Rockingham Community College, has been named one of “The Great Within the 58” – an academic excellence award presented to one student at each of North Carolina’s 58 community colleges. Taylor, who holds a 3.892 grade point average, will receive his Associate in Arts … Read More

RCC Career Expo Week set for April 8-11

Mar 29, 2019
WENTWORTH – Rockingham Community College has expanded its Career Expo this year, to include four days of career-related events. The expo itself will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, in the Robert C. Keys Gymnasium located at 558 County Home Road. Over 30 employers have signed up to participate in the … Read More

Blue Cross NC invests $1M across RCC and 4 other community colleges

Mar 23, 2019
WENTWORTH – From the campus of Rockingham Community College on Friday, March 22, Blue Cross Blue and Shield of North Carolina President and CEO Dr. Patrick Conway announced a $1 million investment shared among five community colleges, to help fund associate degree programs in emergency medical science (EMS). The investment will address health care needs … Read More

Golden Leaf invests $200k into high school machining program

Mar 21, 2019
REIDSVILLE – Another community partnership is leading to the growth of local workforce development. Dan Gerlach, president of the Golden Leaf Foundation, on March 14 presented a $200,000 check to Rockingham County Schools, for the formation of a manual machining lab at Reidsville High. Partners in the project include Rockingham Community College, Rockingham County Schools, … Read More

RCC takes virtual reality fieldtrips

Mar 12, 2019
WENTWORTH – Have you ever been face to face with an eoraptor or gone swimming with an elasmosaurus? For most people, it’s improbable, as those creatures roamed land and sea  235 million and 80 million years ago, respectively. But for Kelsey Weems, a sophomore working toward his Associate in Science degree at Rockingham Community College, … Read More

Finish Line Grants help students through unexpected emergencies

Feb 26, 2019
WENTWORTH – In July 2018, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced the implementation of a Finish Line Grants program to assist community college students who face unforeseen financial emergencies to complete their educational programs. The program is funded through approximately $7 million made available through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Students often incur … Read More

RCC donates to RCMS backpack program

Feb 20, 2019
Thanks to faculty, staff and students across the Rockingham Community College campus, fewer children at Rockingham County Middle School will go hungry. Valentine-themed boxes set out in RCC’s buildings rapidly filled up with donations for the middle school’s backpack program. “On Fridays, Rockingham County Middle School sends some kids home with food because they might … Read More

Rockingham County celebrates February as Career and Technical Education Month

Feb 5, 2019
Rockingham Community College Press Release – Feb. 5, 2019 High school, college and industry leaders gathered with 27 high school students on Monday afternoon, Feb. 4 at Rockingham Community College to kick off the second year of RockATOP – the Rockingham Apprenticeship and Technical Opportunities Partnership. To start things off, County Manager Lance Metzler proclaimed … Read More

Rockingham Community College Announces Fall 2018 President’s List and Dean’s List

Jan 24, 2019
Rockingham Community College is pleased to congratulate those students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester. President’s List President’s List recipients must achieve a 4.00 grade point average within the semester with at least 12 college level credit hours attempted during Fall or Spring or 9 credit … Read More

Rockingham Community College December 2018 Graduates

Jan 24, 2019
Rockingham Community College congratulates the following students who completed graduation requirements in December 2018: Eden Nasreem Asghar – Associate in Applied Science Degree (Medical Office Administration) Garret Walker Bailey – Associate in Science Degree Eric Anthony Barton – Associate in Arts Degree Lance Tyler Chrismon- Associate in Applied Science Degree (Electronics Engineering Technology) Robert Leonard … Read More

Architect Firm Selected for Proposed Center for Workforce Development

Dec 6, 2018
Rockingham Community College Press Release – Dec. 3, 2018 ADW Architects has been selected as the designer for Rockingham Community College’s proposed Center for Workforce Development. The Charlotte firm was among 17 companies that submitted proposals to the college. The RCC Board of Trustees approved a selection committee’s recommendation of ADW at its September 4, … Read More

Student Art Show

Dec 5, 2018
Please join us this week at the closing reception for the RCC Student Art Show on Thursday December 6th for Free Food, Great Art, and Cool People. Time: 6pm-8pm Location: RCC Campus (Center for Creative Arts) You can also see the show this Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm in the art building on … Read More

Bid for Auctioneering School Approved at Rockingham Community College

Nov 20, 2018
WENTWORTH—The N.C. Auctioneer Licensing Board (NCALB) has unanimously approved Rockingham Community College’s application for an accredited Auctioneering School. Classes will begin on January 15, 2019, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings through May 2019 and concluding with a live mock auction. Training is completed in one semester and will prepare students to apply for licensure … Read More

Oct 27 FAFSA Day

Oct 3, 2018
Need Help With FAFSA? October 27 is FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Day at Rockingham Community College. Staff will be on hand to help anyone complete the FAFSA application. Bring 2017 tax returns, 2017 W-2 forms, social security number, and date of birth. This is a free event. Come to the Advanced Technologies … Read More

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY WILL CELEBRATE NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY 2018

Oct 1, 2018
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY WILL CELEBRATE NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY 2018 Program Designed to Expand Knowledge of Manufacturing, Improve Public Perception of Manufacturing Career Opportunities Rockingham County, NC (September 28, 2018)– In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2018, Rockingham County leaders, Rockingham Community College, Rockingham County Schools and local workforce partners have planned a week of events and activities … Read More

Duke Energy TRAILS One-day Classes Begin Soon

Sep 6, 2018
Duke Energy TRAILS is offering one-day classes as part of the sustainable trail skills training sequence These classes provide a great opportunity for individuals and trail volunteers who want to explore their interest in trails and the outdoors with a minimal time commitment and at a low cost. For those who are interested in a … Read More
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