2026 News Articles

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College opens Education and Engagement Center in downtown Asheboro

Published on January 23, 2026

Randolph Community College officially opened its new Education & Engagement Center (EEC) at 135 Sunset Ave. in downtown Asheboro with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, Jan. 23. The new location expands RCC’s ability to deliver workforce training, small business support, and student services in close proximity to local employers and the business community.

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RCC and Uwharrie Charter Academy partner to create first high school math tutor internship

Published on January 15, 2026

Randolph Community College (RCC) is celebrating a first-of-its-kind milestone as Career and College Promise (CCP) student Claire Hargett becomes the College’s first high school student intern to serve as a math tutor — outside of Apprenticeship Randolph.

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People, Progress, and Possibilities anchor College’s Spring Semester launch

Published on January 14, 2026

Randolph Community College (RCC) officially launched the Spring 2026 Semester with its annual Spring Convocation on Friday, Jan. 9, bringing faculty, staff, trustees, and college leadership together to celebrate accomplishments, recognize employee excellence, and outline priorities for the year ahead.

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Randolph Community College honors Fall 2025 academic standouts

Published on January 12, 2026

Randolph Community College proudly announces the students named to its Fall 2025 President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List — recognizing those who achieved outstanding academic success during the semester.

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UPDATE: College offering free one-on-one help to navigate paying for college March 10

Published on January 7, 2026

Randolph Community College will host a free FAFSA Evening on Tuesday, March 10, from 4-7 p.m. in rooms 106 and 108 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus, because paying for college can feel overwhelming, especially for students and families who aren’t sure where to start.

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RCC celebrates graduation of 99th Basic Law Enforcement Training class

Published on January 7, 2026

Randolph Community College celebrated the graduation of its 99th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class on Monday, Dec. 16, during a ceremony held in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium.

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Apprenticeship Randolph opens applications

Published on February 2, 2026

Apprenticeship Randolph (AR) has opened applications for high school juniors and seniors interested in earning college credit from Randolph Community College (RCC), industry credentials, and paid, hands-on experience while still in high school. Applications opened Jan. 23 and will remain open through March 10.

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