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217 graduate this spring

May 16, 2021
WENTWORTH – Rockingham Community College held its commencement exercises on Friday, May 14 for the Class of 2021. Mirroring last year’s ceremony with health and safety in mind, the event was spread out over the entire day, enabling small groups into the Robert Keys Gymnasium at a time. President Dr. Mark Kinlaw prerecorded his message … Read More

7 complete Respiratory Therapy program

May 13, 2021
Seven students have completed the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy at Rockingham Community College. An official pinning ceremony was held on Thursday, May 6; the students will graduate on Friday, May 14. The Respiratory Therapy graduates are Megan Glenn and Tena Madren Shaver of Reidsville, Catherine Troxler of Ruffin, Jatinder Kaur and … Read More

Trustees to meet May 18

May 12, 2021
Public can listen via phone The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2021. While the Trustees traditionally meet in person in the Gwynn Boardroom in the Administration Building, they continue to meet in the Activity Room of the Whitcomb Student Center in order … Read More

Student Art Show debuts virtually

May 12, 2021
Torri Parson, “Float”, oil pastel on paper. The Rockingham Community College Art Club curates and hangs an exhibition at the end of every semester for the art students at RCC. Spring 2021 is the first time the exhibition will be held virtually. Calen Howerton, “Self Portrait: Age 20”, oil on canvas “Due to circumstances brought … Read More

Eagles capture regional baseball crown – again

May 11, 2021
RCC will host District III Championship on May 21-22 The Rockingham Community College Eagles baseball team has won its third regional championship in a row. The victory has launched the Eagles into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Mid-Atlantic District Tournament – which will be held on Gilliland Field at RCC on Friday and … Read More

Sales tax aids programs

May 7, 2021
Rockingham County 411, informational show covering the local area, featured several College employees who spoke about how the county’s quarter-cent sales tax has helped programs on campus. John Ayers, Program Lead and Faculty in Agribusiness Technology, as well as Thomas Knight and Lucien Pere, Information Technology (IT) Faculty, explained new RCC campus upgrades, improvements and enhancements. Their presentation explained how … Read More

Eagles Baseball 10-5 in conference

May 5, 2021
RCC is #2 seed in the Region 10 tournament, starting Friday, May 7 WENTWORTH – Rockingham Community College’s Eagles Baseball team has finished the season 21-13 overall, and 10-5 in the conference. “We will be the No. 2 seed in the Region 10 tournament,” said Head Coach Reece Honeycutt. That National Junior College Athletic Association … Read More

Fall and Summer classes enrolling

May 3, 2021
Rockingham Community College is here for you – come take a course with us! RCC is accepting applications for the Fall term, and is still enrolling for the Summer term. The live schedules can be found here:  https://www.rockinghamcc.edu/programs/credit-course-schedules/ SUMMER TERM Summer classes are perfect for university students who want to earn credits that will transfer … Read More

Student Success: Roberto Reyes

Apr 30, 2021
Asthma. It is no trip in the park to suffer from that condition, especially for a child. Growing up in Chicago and moving to Eden as soon as he hit his teen years, Roberto Reyes has always lived with it. But he never let it stop him. By the time he was out of high … Read More

New Teacher Prep associate degree podcast

Apr 21, 2021
Celeste Allis, Donata Worrell, and Dr. Chaka Walker talk to local journalist Mike Moore about RCC’s brand new Teacher Preparation Associate Degree program.

Eagles Baseball 16-9 overall

Apr 14, 2021
#34 sophomore Jarred Simpson (Morehead HS) heads to the dugout after a grand slam on Saturday, April 10, 2021 against Surry. The Rockingham Community College Eagles Baseball team is now 16-9 overall and 5-2 in the conference, following several wins this month. Over the weekend, RCC beat Surry Community College 17-6 on Saturday at home … Read More

Altamirano wins excellence award

Apr 8, 2021
‘The Great within the 58’ recognizes outstanding students at each of NC’s community colleges Karol Altamirano came to the United States from Mexico at the age of six. With hardly any English spoken in her home, she had to repeat kindergarten so she could learn the language better – and something clicked in just a … Read More

Eagles 3-0 in conference

Apr 6, 2021
On the heels of a 2020 season cut short, the 2021 season for the Rockingham Community College Eagles baseball team is gaining the momentum for which it’s known. Despite restrictions of large gatherings, cancelations due to COVID-19 and inclement weather, many away games, several injuries, and tough virtual classes, the Eagles have managed a 13-7 … Read More

Environmental Planning & Development podcast

Mar 30, 2021
Dr. Trevor Flanery talks with local journalist Mike Moore about RCC’s brand new Environmental Planning & Development associate degree, developed following the success of the College’s Duke Energy TRAILS program.

Student Success: Carson Wray

Mar 18, 2021
Approaching his 2020 graduation from Morehead High School, Carson Wray was set on heading to Tennessee to pursue diesel mechanics. “But I started getting offers for baseball, and then our season got cut short,” he said. “I wanted to continue to get the offers, so I decided to come to RCC and take welding.” Working … Read More

Former dean joins Elon

Mar 16, 2021
Tiffany Morris is the now chair of Elon University’s brand new Department of Nursing From our friends at YES! Weekly: Tiffany Morris has joined the faculty in the Elon University School of Health Sciences as the inaugural chair of the Department of Nursing as the university prepares to welcome its first nursing students this fall. … Read More

April 2021 Continuing Ed courses

Mar 15, 2021
If you are interested in beginning a new career or looking for a new job, improving your computer skills, becoming a better employee, or looking for a new hobby, Rockingham Community College offers a variety of short-term, continuing education courses designed to meet your needs: Health CPR: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, April 9 or Saturday, … Read More

Trustees to meet March 16; public can listen via phone

Mar 11, 2021
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021. While the Trustees traditionally meet in person in the Gwynn Boardroom in the Administration Building, they will meet in the Activity Room of the Whitcomb Student Center in order to space out due to the … Read More

EMS program expansion podcast

Mar 10, 2021
Rockingham Community College Director of Emergency Medical Services Jason Collins and EMS Program Coordinator Andrew Davis talk with local journalist Mike Moore about their programs in this 18-minute podcast.

Yoder wins Constitution Day photo contest

Mar 9, 2021
Tracy Yoder, at left, won the Constitution Day photo contest with this photo, featuring members of her Team ROC kickboxing gym class. Aug. 18, 2020 marked the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment – women’s right to vote. A month later was Constitution Day on Sept. 17, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution in … Read More
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