News

Rakestraws donate to CWD

Apr 6, 2023
Rockingham Community College President Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, at left, accepts a $437,000 check from Charles Rakestraw on behalf of the Rakestraw Family, in support of RCC’s new Center for Workforce Development. “Ten years ago, I-73 was the most important thing in the county. Now, it’s workforce development training,” Rakestraw said. “It helps recruit industry to the county, and to retain … Read More

April at RCC

Mar 31, 2023
Rockingham Community College has a busy calendar for April, including guest speakers, a job fair, and many Continuing Education classes. For information or to register for any of the courses listed, call 336-342-4261 ext. 2333. All courses are held on campus. Summer Enrollment: Registration continues for the summer term, for both new and returning students. … Read More

Trustees to meet March 21

Mar 17, 2023
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The Trustees will meet in the Gwyn Boardroom in the Administration Building on the RCC campus. The public is invited to listen to the meeting’s open session by phone by calling 336-791-6933 and entering pass … Read More

Job Fair set for April 18

Mar 17, 2023
Job seekers will have a chance to meet employers RCC Job Fair, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18. 

Pandemic pulls curtain on ballerina’s dream

Mar 15, 2023
The first 17 years of Kylee Rieger’s life were dedicated to dance. Then, the pandemic caused a shift in her future.

Industrial Tech podcast

Mar 2, 2023
David Dillard, Department Chair of Applied and Industrial Technologies, talks about Mechatronics Engineering Technology, expansion of the Welding program from 17 to 40 booths, the new Certified Production Technology program, mini-semester classes, and the progress of RCC’s Center for Workforce Development construction.

Lowdermilk retires from higher ed

Feb 27, 2023
Rockingham Community College bid farewell to Dr. Bob Lowdermilk III, who retired from his position as vice president for Student Development after 16 years.  At a party in his honor on Feb. 23 in the Whitcomb Student Center, RCC President Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw called Lowdermilk a coworker and a friend.  “Bob has had an incredible impact on this college. … Read More

RockATOP: Bringing the state’s students into the workforce

Feb 22, 2023
North Carolina’s community college system has a $19 billion impact on the state’s economy each year. But that number is made from the individual impacts of the state’s 58 community colleges.

December 2022 Graduates

Jan 20, 2023
Rockingham Community College announces a slate of 43 students who earned a total of 45 credentials in December 2022: BOONVILLE Christopher Brock Money – Associate in Arts Degree EDEN William Edward Fannon – Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Technology Cassie Michelle Hailey – Associate in Applied Science Degree in Cosmetology Ricardo Guevara Hernandez … Read More

Trustees to meet Jan. 17

Jan 17, 2023
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. The Trustees will meet in the Gwyn Boardroom in the Administration Building on the RCC campus. The public is invited to listen to the meeting’s open session by phone by calling 336-791-6933 and entering pass … Read More

Construction update podcast

Jan 3, 2023
RCC President Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw and Associate Vice President for Facilities & External Affairs talk with local journalist Mike Moore about the progress of capital projects on campus, including the construction of the Center for Workforce Development.

Grace Gross returns after 15 years

Dec 29, 2022
Grace Gross was a student at Rockingham Community College a decade and a half ago. Then life happened. “I thought I had to go to college; it was the societal next step. I had no plan, and then making money took precedence over college, to be honest,” said the Wentworth resident. Then life happened again. … Read More

Honor Roll: Fall 2022

Dec 23, 2022
Rockingham Community College is pleased to announce that 76 students were named to the President’s List and 101 to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. 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 … Read More

8 graduate from EMT Academy

Dec 22, 2022
The inaugural EMT Academy class of eight graduated on Dec. 15, 2022, finishing the program with a 100 percent pass rate on the first try.

Earn college credits in short sessions

Dec 15, 2022
Many classes are offered in short 8-week sessions at Rockingham Community College this spring, making it easier for busy students to earn the credits they need. The first 8-week session runs Jan. 9-March 6, and the second session runs March 7-May 5, which enables students to earn more credits in one semester by taking back-to-back … Read More

Osborne, Dunn land scholarships

Dec 9, 2022
The SECU Foundation awarded TJ Dunn and Jesse Osborne $5,000 scholarships.

Enrollment Services podcast

Nov 30, 2022
Learn about new programs, certifications, degrees, financial aid and more.

Trustees to meet Nov. 15

Nov 10, 2022
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. The Trustees will meet in the Gwyn Boardroom in the Administration Building on the RCC campus. The public is invited to listen to the meeting’s open session by phone by calling 336-791-6933 and entering pass … Read More

Applied and Industrial Tech podcast

Oct 28, 2022
Applied and Industrial Technologies Department Chair David Dillard talks to local journalist Mike Moore about programs, degrees and certificates, classes related to Industry 4.0, robotics and automation, RCC’s new Center for Workforce Development, and construction on campus.

Nov.-Dec. Continuing Ed Classes

Oct 27, 2022
Are you interested in learning a new skill, developing a hobby, or earning a certification? Rockingham Community College has several courses starting before the end of the year to get you started. Develop computer skills essential for success in today’s technology-driven workplace with the Computer Basics course, which runs Fridays, Nov. 4-Dec. 2. Learn the … Read More
1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 31
Address

Rockingham Community College
PO Box 38
215 Wrenn Memorial Rd.
Wentworth, NC 27375

Hours

Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact

336-342-4261
336-349-9986 (fax)
info@rockinghamcc.edu

©2024 Rockingham Community College | Notice of Non-Discrimination | Privacy Statement | Reporting Misconduct/Title IX | Designed by Springer Studios
To Top