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RCC Career Expo Successful

During the annual Career Expo and RCC Day hosted Rockingham Community College, approximately 600 community members, RCC students, and local high school students attended and received information from local employers and community agencies. RCC faculty and staff were out in full force sharing information about programs of study, the admission process, financial aid and distance  Read More

Career College Graduates Receive Certificates

On April 27, eight RCC students graduated for RCC’s Career College. The Career College at RCC is a one semester integrative post-secondary certificate program of study. This entry-level program provides a foundation for transitioning into a career or additional coursework. The students enrolled further develop reading, math, and computer skills along with participation in hands-on  Read More

Respiratory Therapy Graduates

Pinning Ceremony Held for Respiratory Therapy Students On April 27, 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: Crystal Carter, Kalynn Dillard, Ryan Joyce, Mignon Manuel, Sabrina Parks, Catlin Rierson, Jennifer Sigmon, Ernest Wilkerson,  Read More

Faculty and Students Named Winners of Fine Arts Festival

As the 2017 Rockingham County Fine Arts Festival came to an end, Rockingham Community College Fine Arts Professor Ray Martin received the best in show award for the second consecutive year. Martin received best in show during the 2017 exhibit for his photograph Silver Siblings. During the 2016 exhibit Martin received best in show for  Read More

Student Awards 2017

During spring 2017 Student Awards Ceremony, numerous Rockingham Community College students received awards and recognition for their academic excellence, commitment, service, leadership, and contributions to the college and to their communities. Student Organization Awards Outstanding Service Award for RCC Art Club : Kirsten Willoghby Outstanding Service as Officers of the RCC Criminal Justice Club: Lavonne  Read More

2017 Honor Society Induction

Students join international honor society at RCC Forty-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  Read More

HAAS Foundation Awards Scholarship to RCC

RCC Receives $20,000 Scholarship from Gene Haas Foundation Rockingham Community College has received a gift of $20,000 to be awarded to computer-integrated machining students from the Gene Haas Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded over a two-year period. It is the goal of the Gene Haas Foundation to introduce students to careers in machine technology and  Read More

RCC Employees Build Food Truck

RCC Employees Participate in County Food Drive Rockingham Community College employees collected 1,000 pounds of canned food for the County-Wide Food Drive. Cheryl Evans, RCC Technology Specialist, organized and motivated the group to collect cans and items that were used to construct a food truck. The County-Wide Food Drive benefits the following local agencies: American  Read More

RCC Receives $700,000 Gift from Duke Energy

Rockingham Community College Receives $700,000 Gift from Duke Energy A program to prepare students for careers in outdoor recreation and education will start this summer at Rockingham Community College, thanks to a $700,000 gift from Duke Energy which is the largest single gift given to a North Carolina community college. The program, named “Duke Energy  Read More

Student Government Officers Visit Governor’s Mansion

RCC Student Government Officers Visit Governor’s Mansion RCC’s Student Government Association officers attended the annual N4CSGA Spring Conference in Durham April 7-9. This is one of two conferences each year for the SGA officers from North Carolina’s community colleges. During the Spring conference, students had the opportunity for a variety of activities Saturday afternoon. Our  Read More

Eaglemania 2017

Register Now for RCC’s Eaglemania Summer Enrichment Program It is time to register for Eaglemania, RCC’s summer day camp for kids ages 7-17. Eaglemania is a day camp experience where kids can get creative, physically fit, learn and have fun! This year, students of all ages have the opportunity to learn more about STEM (science,  Read More

Respiratory Therapy Students Meet Recruiters

Respiratory Therapy Students Meet With Recruiters Rockingham Community College respiratory therapy students met with recruiters from Novant Health and Carolinas HealthCare System to learn about job opportunities and the many available positions in the region. Rita Heath, Respiratory Supervisor with Carolinas HealthCare System, described the variety and large amount of open positions on the following  Read More

RCC Science Club Gives Back

RCC Science Club Gives Back to Community RCC’s Science Club sponsored a pet supply drive for the Rockingham County Animal Shelter. The club delivered over $200 worth of supplies, including dog food, cat food, puppy food, cat litter, blankets, and beds, to the shelter. Members of the club washed puppies, walked dogs, played with cats,  Read More

Paramedic Information Session May 11

Paramedic Course Informational Session May 11 What: Paramedic Course Informational Session When: May 11, 2017, 6pm-8pm Where: Advanced Technologies Building Auditorium Why: How to register, cost of the class, what students will need to purchase, length of course, etc. The Paramedic Course provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to extend advanced emergency medical  Read More

Students Travel to Washington, D.C.

RCC Criminal Justice Club Travels to D.C . The Rockingham Community College Criminal Justice Club explored Washington, D.C. during the college’s spring break. Lead by Ken Hux, Public Safety Department Chair and Anne Wade, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice; students toured the United States Capitol, Supreme Court Building, Arlington National Cemetery, the Law Enforcement Memorial,  Read More

Fuller Receives SECU Scholarship

RCC nursing student Jennifer Fuller of Reidsville received a State Employee’s Credit Union (SECU) Foundation Continuing Education Scholarship for $750 to be used as needed to pursue her education. The scholarship is funded by the SECU Foundation. The foundation established the program to help meet the needs of North Carolina’s unemployed and underemployed residents, focusing  Read More

Early College High School Update

Rockingham Early College High School Update Academic Challenge Competition Team The Rockingham Early College High School (RECHS) Academic Challenge Competition (ACC) Team is a group of bright, capable students who enjoy sharing their knowledge and academic skill. The team members showcase their knowledge and skills by participating in quiz bowl format competition with other school  Read More

Career Expo April 20

A Career Expo will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 in 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

50th Anniversary Concert April 21

Help Rockingham Community College celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a free concert featuring local talent, Penn Family Music. This free concert will be held on April 21, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium located in the Advanced Technologies Building. Penn Family Music will present an evening of big band, swing, and jazz along  Read More

RCC Eagles Ranked #9 Nationally

The RCC Eagles men’s baseball team is ranked #9 in the United States by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Winning their last seven games, they tied 5-5 last night against the Greensboro College JV team. RCC Eagles record is 15-11 overall and 3-0 in conference competition. The Eagles travel to Danville Community College  Read More
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