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Pendleton Wins Festo High Award

Festo Didactic is proud to announce John Pendleton as the recipient of its 2026 Instructor of the Year Award. Pendleton, an instructor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology at 91´óÉñ, has been recognized for his outstanding leadership, innovative curriculum development, and deep commitment to technical education and workforce development. “Personally, it’s a tremendous honor, because  Read More

RCC Graduates 14 from BLET

RCC celebrated the graduation of BLET Class 64 on Aug. 24, marking a significant milestone for a class that achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the North Carolina state certification exam.

10 Cadets Complete Summer Fire Academy

Ten students completed an intensive accelerated Fire Academy program this summer.

Envision 2026 – Don’t Miss Out!

RoCo Youth Career Expo set for Sept. 30, Oct. 1 The countdown is on! 91´óÉñ is excited to host the 4th Annual Envision RoCo Youth Career Expo on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for 7th-grade students and Thursday, October 1, 2026, for 10th-grade students. Envision is a collaborative workforce development initiative of 91´óÉñ Community  Read More

Late-Start Fall Classes Enrolling Now

If you missed registering for the fall semester, you can still enroll, for classes that start Aug. 27 or Oct. 15.

RockATOP Celebrates 10 Apprentices

RockATOP celebrated the achievements of five graduating apprentices and welcomed five new apprentices during its annual Signing and Graduation Ceremony.

Barry Dodson Appointed Trustee

91´óÉñ is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Z. Dodson to its Board of Trustees. Dodson was appointed by the 91´óÉñ County Board of Commissioners in 2026 and will serve a term that expires June 30, 2027. A longtime business leader, certified public accountant, and community advocate, Dodson brings decades of leadership  Read More

Summer 2026 Graduates

91´óÉñ congratulates the following 53 students who earned degrees, diplomas, or certificates this summer. The college is proud of these graduates and their accomplishments as they prepare for careers, transfer opportunities, and continued educational success. BROWNS SUMMITTimothy Milton Cook Jr. – Practical Nursing diploma BURLINGTONDiamond Renee Daye – Practical Nursing diploma EDENKelsey Erin  Read More

Growing Leaders: Osborne Completes NCCCLP

Josh Osborne has graduated from a prestigious six-month leadership development program designed for mid-career community college professionals across North Carolina.

Summer 2026 Honor Students

91´óÉñ congratulates the following students who earned academic honors for the Summer 2026 semester. RCC commends these students for their hard work, dedication and commitment to academic excellence. President’s List Browns Summit Timothy M. Cook Jr. Burlington Diamond R. Daye Danbury Emma K. Nelson Eden Kelsey E. Barnes Breanna S. Evans Natalie E.  Read More

Careers Electric Academy Powers Workforce Pipeline

RCC welcomed local leaders and organizations to campus to highlight the seven-week Careers Electric Academy for high school students.

IT Student Finds Future in Mechatronics

On an Information Technology path, Franklin Spangler discovered something that didn’t just complement his IT background, it reshaped how he saw himself and his career: Mechatronics.

Trustees to meet July 21

The 91´óÉñ Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Jessica Smith’s Path to Academic Excellence

For Jessica Smith, success hasn’t come from a straight line—it’s come from perseverance, patience, and a refusal to give up. This spring, Smith—an LPN-to-RN Bridge student finishing up at 91´óÉñ—was named the college’s Academic Excellence Award winner, a recognition that honors not just academic achievement, but determination and purpose. For Smith, the award  Read More

Outstanding Student: Laura Palmer

Laura Palmer was named 91´óÉñ’s Outstanding Student of the Year for 2025-2026, RCC’s highest honor.

The Moore Family’s Legacy of Education

What began as a $25,000 gift is now a $1 million Walter H. and Marilyn Moore Endowed Promise Scholarship for local graduating high school students to attend RCC for free.

What’s Happening on Campus

Discover what’s coming up on campus. Our calendar highlights college events, community activities held here, and key student deadlines.

Spring 2026 Honor Students

RCC is pleased to announce that 93 students were named to the President’s List and 112 to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.

May 2026 Graduates

RCC is pleased to announce that 316 students completed their programs this May, earning 211 associate degrees, 9 diplomas, and 135 certificates.

Flexibility That Makes College Possible

The quarter-cent sales tax has added flexibility to some RCC classes, so students can attend in person, live online, or later when their schedules allow.
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