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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

Eaglemania 2016

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! The first session will be held June 20-23 with additional session beginning each week through mid-July. Advanced robotics, tennis, ACT/SAT Prep, sewing, musical  Read More

Forklift Operator Training

Forklift Operator Training at RCC Saturday, April 16, 8am-4pm This one day training will include classroom and hands-on instruction in the operation of an industrial forklift truck. Topics to be covered include safety, OSHA regulations, general operating rules, balance for loads, safe fueling and recharging. The student will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful  Read More

RCC Students Attend NCCCS Conference

RCC students Savanah Powell, Andrew Ingram, and Margaret Peele, (pictured left to right), represented RCC’s Student Government Association at the annual Spring conference of the NC Community College System Student Government Association, April 1-3, in Durham, NC. They are pictured here in front of Duke Chapel while on a tour of Duke University during the  Read More

When there’s a need, Rockingham Community College answers the call.

RCC faculty, staff, retirees and students donated over 1,300 Pounds of Food When there’s a need, the faculty, staff, retirees and students of Rockingham Community College answer the call. Rockingham Community College participated in the annual County-Wide Food Drive that will benefit 8 local agencies. Early this month Associate Vice President for Administrative Services Dr.  Read More

RCC Partners With Local Schools Career and Technical Education Department

RCC Dual Enrolled Machining Students and Morehead High School Students after their trip to Machine Specialties Inc (MSI) in Whitsett last Friday. Students had the opportunity to learn about the history of MSI, the diversity of their business, skills needed to be successful and tour the facility to see potential careers of interest. This trip  Read More

Homemade Music Feb 26, 2016

Homemade Music is back for the 18th year! Rockingham Community College’s Musicians’ Guild will present “Homemade Music” on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the RCC college auditorium. Homemade music is a concert to benefit the Rockingham County chapter of Habitat for Humanity. All musicians volunteer their time, and all of the money collected  Read More

RCC Baseball – Young Energy for the 2016 Season

WENTWORTH – The Rockingham Community College baseball program is excited to announce the opening of the 2016 spring season. Led by new faces, both on the coaching staff and on the roster, the Eagles are looking forward to great success this spring. Rockingham was a pre-season favorite, as mentioned by the National Junior College Athletic  Read More
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