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Schoolfield Reappointed

Clerk of Court Mark Pegram administers the oath of office to Tom Schoolfield of Reidsville. Schoolfield was reappointed to serve on the Board of Trustees at Rockingham Community College by the Rockingham County Board of Education. His term will expire June 30, 2020.

Don’t Wait! Apply Now for Fall!

Final deadline for completing the fall 2016 application process is August 2 at 4 p.m. All new students must begin the application process now in order to attend RCC this fall. The four step process is easy. First, complete the application for admission. The application is available at www.rockinghamcc.edu or you may come to the  Read More

RCC Student Named Duke Energy Intern

Johnnie Kingston of Eden was awarded an internship with Duke Energy through its Power Careers Program. Kingston has been a student at Rockingham Community College since 2015 and is currently enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science Electrical Systems Technology program. Kingston will begin the internship this month at the Belews Creek Steam Station. The  Read More

Men’s Baseball Closes Out 2016 Season

It’s not unusual for an intercollegiate community college baseball team to play 45 or more games during the regular season. To win at least 20 of those games is a goal that most teams strive for. For the fifth consecutive season, Rockingham Community College’s 2016 baseball team achieved a 20-win season, which ended May 14  Read More

New Women’s Volleyball Coach at RCC

Rockingham Community College has named Emily Brooke Hensley, a native of Rockingham County, as the new women’s volleyball coach. The fall 2016 season will be her first to lead the Lady Eagles as the team continues to build upon the successes of recent years. Stewart McClintock, Director of Student Life, also oversees intercollegiate athletics, and  Read More

Memorial Day Closing

Rockingham Community College will be closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. The college will reopen on Tuesday, May 31 at 7:30 a.m.

Eaglemania Day Camp

– Are you planning activities for your kids for the summer? If so, RCC has the answer to your prayers! Eaglemania 2016 is a day camp experience where kids can get creative, physically fit, learn, and have fun. Day Camp sessions begin in June and are designed for children ages 7-17. This year’s schedule includes  Read More

Drone Class Anyone?

Have you wanted to learn more about Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)? If yes, then RCC has the class for you! This course introduces students to different types of drones, personal and commercial uses, software used, laws and regulations regarding use of drones and safety procedures. The final day of class will include hands on time  Read More

Spring 2016 President’s List & Dean’s List

Rockingham Community College announces those named to the fall semester 2016 President’s List and Dean’s List. President’s List To be eligible for the President’s List students must maintain a 4.00 GPA within the semester with at least 12 college level credit hours attempted during Fall and Spring or 9 credit hours attempted during Summer. Those  Read More

RCC Faculty and Staff Recognized

The following members of the faculty and staff at Rockingham Community College were recognized for their service to the college: Laverne Lancaster, Admissions Processing Specialist received recognition for 30 years of service. Wendy Martin, Program Accountability Specialist received recognition for 25 years of service. Celeste Allis, Dean of Arts and Sciences received recognition for 20  Read More

2016 Outstanding Student

RCC’s Outstanding Student Award for 2016 was presented to Kristie M. Tripp during the May 13 Spring Commencement Ceremony. Each year RCC faculty presents the Outstanding Student Award to a May graduate. The student is selected based on academic excellence, contribution to the College community, and potential for continued study or occupational advancement. Tripp received  Read More

Eco-Tourism Seminar

The Rockingham Community College Small Business Center will hold a free, Eco-Tourism Seminar on June 7 at the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce located at 112 W Murphy Street in Madison. Business owners will learn to reach more customers by and capture the growing economic development potential of rivers and trails in Rockingham County. Rockingham  Read More

RCC Spring 2016 Graduates

Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, president of Rockingham Community College, conferred degrees, diplomas and certificates during the May 13 graduation exercises held at 10 a.m. in the Robert C. Keys gymnasium. Ms. Dana M. Weston, President and Chief Executive Officer for Morehead Memorial Hospital, delivered the commencement address. The following students, faculty, and staff were presented  Read More

Nursing Students Receive Caps and Pins

– The 10 graduating associate degree nursing students at Rockingham Community College held their capping and pinning ceremony May 5 at 6 p.m. in the RCC auditorium. It is a special ceremony for those entering the nursing field. Each year during the ceremony, individuals are chosen to receive special awards. This year, Mary Kovach was  Read More

Digital LIteracy Certification Awarded

On Friday, six Rockingham Community College students received Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification in a ceremony held at CenterPoint Wellness Center in Eden. AT&T, The Rockingham County Education Foundation and RCC partnered to begin offering the Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification earlier this year. Underwritten by a $5,000 contribution from AT&T, the program provides training in basic  Read More

Pinning Ceremony Held

On April 28, graduating respiratory therapy students at Rockingham Community College were honored with a pinning ceremony attended by their friends and family, along with faculty, staff, and college administration. Graduates are: David Bent, Juanita Cosby, Jennifer Hawkins, Ashley Holcomb, Autumn Lagamba, Robert Luvaga, Joseph Meeks, Mallory Minichello, Rexanna Murphy, Jean Palmer, Alicia Price, Kristin  Read More

PTK Honor Society

Fifty-eight students were inducted into Alpha Kappa Pi, Rockingham Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society and the largest honor society in American higher education. To be eligible for membership, a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate degree course work and generally earn a grade point average  Read More

Career Expo at RCC

A Career Expo will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Robert Keys Gym on the campus of Rockingham Community College at 558 County Home Road in Wentworth, N.C. Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill), a leader in providing career development services and work opportunities for people with employment needs,  Read More
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