Published on October 7, 2025
Randolph Community College Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) apprentices from Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC) visited Uwharrie Charter Academy (UCA) and Asheboro High School (AHS) on Friday, Oct. 3, to share their experiences and highlight the opportunities available through RCC’s IMT Apprenticeship Program.
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Published on September 30, 2025
Randolph Community College will host its Fall FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Day Event on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in rooms 106 and 108 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center (CEIC).
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Published on September 30, 2025
Randolph Community College recognized 19 students as recipients of the State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation Bridge to Career Scholarships during a ceremony held Thursday, Sept. 25, in the Martha Luck Comer Foundation Conference Center.
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Published on September 25, 2025
Randolph Community College proudly announces the appointment of Lisa R. Carlson, M.B.A., as the College’s new Vice President of Student Success, effective Oct. 1. Carlson brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education leadership having led transformative initiatives that set institutional records for student retention, graduation rates, and support for all students.
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Published on September 24, 2025
Randolph Community College is thrilled to announce that its Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program has been named the No. 3 Nursing School in North Carolina for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.org in its 10th annual rankings.
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Published on September 18, 2025
Randolph Community College’s Office of College Marketing (OCM) made a powerful debut at the annual Public Relations, Information, and Marketing Association (PRIMA) NC Conference, held September 17-19 at Isothermal Community College, earning a prestigious award for branding in the inaugural PRIMA NC Awards competition.
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Published on August 26, 2025
Randolph Community College celebrated continuity and new beginnings at its Aug. 21 Board of Trustees meeting. Longstanding Trustee Andy Sykes was sworn in for another term, marking his 34th year of service to the Board.
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Published on August 21, 2025
Randolph Community College (RCC) marked the start of its 63rd academic year Thursday, Aug. 14, with its annual Fall Convocation, held in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium. Faculty, staff, and leadership gathered to celebrate past successes, outline the current state of the College, and set the tone for the 2025-26 academic year, which began Monday, Aug. 18.
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Published on August 20, 2025
Randolph Community College hosted its 9th Annual Apprenticeship Randolph Graduation and Signing Ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 5, celebrating both the accomplishments of eight graduating apprentices and the promise of 17 new signers — 14 in the manufacturing pathway and three in Information Technology — joining the Class of 2028.
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Published on August 11, 2025
Randolph Community College (RCC) is rolling out the welcome mat for new and returning students with three days of events designed to set them up for success this fall. From in-depth campus introductions to last-minute enrollment support, RCC is removing barriers, giving every student the tools they need to thrive.
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Published on August 7, 2025
Randolph Community College (RCC) is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of its students during the 2025 Summer Semester. The President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List honor the hard work, determination, and dedication shown in the classroom.
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Published on August 5, 2025
Randolph Community College is taking bold action to strengthen child welfare education with the launch of its new Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) courses — the first program of its kind in the county.
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Published on July 9, 2025
Randolph Community College’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is celebrating a five-year milestone of excellence. The College announced that its May 2025 ADN graduates achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) — the fifth consecutive year its graduates have accomplished this feat.
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Published on July 2, 2025
Randolph Community College (RCC) is now enrolling students in its new Medical Administrative Assistant program, a fully online credential designed to prepare graduates for a variety of essential administrative roles within the healthcare industry. The program will begin on Aug. 18.
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Published on June 25, 2025
Eighteen high school students across Randolph County launched their careers this summer through Apprenticeship Randolph, a dynamic, work-based learning program made possible through collaboration between Randolph Community College and local industries.
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Published on June 24, 2025
Randolph Community College celebrated the graduation of its 98th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class on Wednesday, June 11, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium. This cohort marks a historic milestone as the first in North Carolina to graduate under sweeping curriculum reforms that took effect in January 2025.
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Published on June 11, 2025
Randolph Community College (RCC) has been awarded $493,000 in funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation to establish a Heavy-Duty Equipment Operator program, reinforcing the College’s mission to deliver workforce-relevant education that meets the region’s evolving economic needs.
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Published on June 10, 2025
Randolph Community College is proud to recognize two exceptional students for their academic excellence and leadership. Jacob Mraz of Asheboro has been named the 2025 RCC Academic Excellence Award Winner, a testament to his outstanding academic performance and unwavering commitment to success. Additionally, Neil Rice of High Point has been nominated for the esteemed 2025 Dallas Herring Achievement Award, which celebrates students who have demonstrated a remarkable dedication to education and community engagement.
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Published on June 4, 2025
Randolph Community College (RCC) is proud to announce it has been awarded two significant grants totaling nearly $1 million aimed at bolstering its Radiography program and expanding access to critical healthcare services in Randolph County and beyond.
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Published on June 2, 2025
Dr. Richard Carpenter, Chancellor Emeritus of the Lone Star College System (Houston), was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony, held Wednesday, May 14, at New Horizon Coliseum. More than 1,100 students earned over 1,600 credentials across RCC’s academic and workforce programs, with close to 350 graduates participating in the ceremony.
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Published on May 29, 2025
In a powerful celebration of achievement, resilience, and community, Randolph Community College honored the Class of 2025 on Wednesday, May 14, during its annual Commencement Ceremony at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. The event marked a turning point for more than 1,100 students who earned over 1,600 credentials across RCC’s academic and workforce programs.
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Published on May 22, 2025
The Randolph Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday, May 15, to bestow the honor of Trustee Emeritus upon Mac Sherrill, a stalwart advocate for two-year education and retiring Board member, during its regular meeting in the Martha Luck Comer Foundation Conference Center.
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Published on May 20, 2025
Randolph Community College announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2025 Spring Semester.
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Published on May 20, 2025
Randolph Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Beta Theta Rho, welcomed 58 new inductees during its Spring Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 26, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. This celebration marked the chapter’s 26th year and its 22nd consecutive year maintaining prestigious 5-Star status — Phi Theta Kappa’s highest level of achievement.
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Published on May 6, 2025
Randolph Community College student and employee identification cards have been officially approved by the North Carolina State Board of Elections for use as valid photo identification for voting in the 2025 and 2026 elections.
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Published on April 30, 2025
Randolph Community College hosted 70 of the region’s most influential leaders from industry, education, government, and the broader community on Friday, April 25, at the Pinewood Country Club for its Legislators' Appreciation and President’s Advisory Council Breakfast.
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Published on April 30, 2025
Randolph Community College Radiography students, alongside program faculty, traveled to Raleigh on Tuesday, April 15, to meet with their senators and representatives in support of Senate Bill 415 and House Bill 590, legislation that would require licensure for radiologic technologists in North Carolina.
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Published on March 28, 2025
Randolph Community College had the privilege of hosting the 2025 Mayor’s Report to the Citizens of Asheboro on Wednesday, March 26, at the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center.
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Published on March 19, 2025
Randolph Community College was thrilled to bring back the Jerry Howell Lecture Series with a powerhouse speaker in the world of photography: Internationally-renowned fashion and beauty photographer Lindsay Adler. The event took place on Wednesday, March 27, in RCC’s Photographic Technology Building.
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Published on March 12, 2025
Randolph Community College (RCC) is proud to announce that Apprenticeship Randolph has been named the 2025 Outstanding Apprenticeship Partner by ApprenticeshipNC, recognizing its groundbreaking contributions to workforce development, industry collaboration, and hands-on training.
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Published on February 21, 2025
Randolph Community College (RCC) was in the spotlight at the State Board of Community Colleges meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, as former Career & College Promise (CCP) student Isaias Hernandez and his former Career Coach, Misty West, shared his remarkable journey and highlighted the impact of RCC’s CCP program. Due to a winter storm, the presentation was conducted virtually, but that did not stop Hernandez and West from making a lasting impression on the Board.
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Published on January 16, 2025
Randolph Community College welcomed faculty and staff back for the semester during its annual Spring Convocation, held on Friday, Jan. 10, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium.
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Published on January 9, 2025
Randolph Community College (RCC) is proud to celebrate the academic achievements of its students by announcing the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the Fall 2024 Semester.
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Published on December 18, 2024
Randolph Community College (RCC) proudly hosted its first-ever graduation ceremony at the Randolph Correctional Center on Thursday, Dec. 12, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between education and rehabilitation.
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Published on December 16, 2024
For the second consecutive year, Randolph Community College’s Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) apprentices took their knowledge and enthusiasm for manufacturing into local third-grade classrooms on Monday, Nov. 18, as part of National Apprenticeship Week and Youth and Young Adult Apprenticeship Day.
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Published on December 11, 2024
Just as Randolph Community College (RCC) prepares to welcome students for the upcoming Winter Term, the institution hosted its Partnership Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, Dec. 5, in the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center. This timely event brought together a room full of leaders and practitioners from K-12 education, industry, universities, and government to celebrate collaboration, share RCC’s latest achievements, and plan for an even brighter future.
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Published on December 9, 2024
Randolph Community College kicked off the holiday season with its beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, bringing joy and community spirit to the campus.
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Published on December 3, 2024
Randolph Community College (RCC) hosted a successful Apprenticeship Randolph Community Night on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center.
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Published on November 20, 2024
Randolph Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter, Beta Theta Rho, commemorated its 25th anniversary and held its Fall Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 16, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium.
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Published on November 20, 2024
Randolph Community College (RCC) held its Fall President’s Advisory Council Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Pinewood Country Club, welcoming more than 80 of the region’s most influential individuals from industry, education, government, and private citizens.
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Published on November 8, 2024
Randolph Community College (RCC) Director of Apprenticeships Stacey Miller represented the College and Apprenticeship Randolph (AR) at the White House Apprenticeship Ambassador Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
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Published on October 23, 2024
Randolph Community College (RCC) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Asheboro City and Randolph County school systems to expand Career Academies.
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Published on October 22, 2024
Local business leaders, Randolph Community College Board members, state legislators, and college faculty and staff gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at RCC’s Allied Health Center for Business After Hours, presented by the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, RCC, and RCC Foundation.
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Published on October 11, 2024
In a celebration of opportunity and perseverance, 23 Randolph Community College students were awarded $500 Bridge to Career (BTC) Scholarships from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation.
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Published on October 10, 2024
Tim Timken, a Timken Foundation of Canton trustee, visited Randolph Community College on Tuesday, Oct. 8, underscoring the deep and multifaceted partnership between the organization and the College.
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Published on September 6, 2024
Randolph Community College (RCC) has reached new heights, staying in the top spot as the No. 1 community college in North Carolina, according to Niche.com, and soaring to an impressive No. 2 ranking nationwide by SmartAsset. These prestigious recognitions reflect RCC’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success, solidifying its position as a leader in education and job training.
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Published on September 4, 2024
Your 2025 could look very different with a career change or skills upgrade through Randolph Community College (RCC). RCC is now accepting applications for the third cohort of its Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) Apprenticeship program. Launched in 2023, this innovative program offers the opportunity to earn an associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology while gaining hands-on, paid experience with local employers.
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Published on August 28, 2024
Randolph County’s first-ever Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Academy, a pioneering collaboration with Randolph Community College, marked a significant milestone with its inaugural graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 22, in the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center.
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Published on August 20, 2024
Randolph Community College’s Asheboro Campus was filled with excitement Friday, Aug. 16, as the college community gathered for the annual Fall Convocation, marking the start of RCC’s 62nd academic year.
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Published on August 19, 2024
Jonathan Matson and Bill Wittenberg were sworn in as the newest members of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees during the Board’s monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 15, in the Martha Luck Comer Foundation Conference Center.
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Published on August 15, 2024
Randolph Community College is proud to announce that Giovanni Bustamante, a dedicated student in the Automotive Systems Technology program, was the lucky winner of a brand-new laptop at the FAFSA Fiesta, held Aug. 12.
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Published on August 8, 2024
Randolph Community College celebrated a significant milestone Tuesday, Aug. 6, as 18 local students embarked on their professional journeys by signing on as apprentices with local companies.
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Published on July 31, 2024
Randolph Community College is proud to announce the recipients of the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2024 Summer Semester.
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Published on July 23, 2024
Franklinville’s Cindy Booth has been recognized as Randolph Community College’s 2024 Academic Excellence Award Winner, proof of her outstanding academic achievements and dedication. Additionally, Jill West, also of Franklinville, has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Dallas Herring Achievement Award, highlighting her remarkable contributions and commitment to the college community.
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Published on June 19, 2024
Twenty-one area high school students have been chosen by Apprenticeship Randolph (AR) employer partners for a summer pre-apprenticeship.
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Published on May 28, 2024
Randolph Community College (RCC) proudly hosted a significant meeting that brought together Reid Wilson, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), and other prominent leaders on Thursday, May 23.
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Published on May 15, 2024
Sean Suggs — President of Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC) — was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 8, at the Greensboro Coliseum.
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Published on May 13, 2024
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2024 Spring Semester.
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Published on May 10, 2024
Amidst cheers, applause, and a palpable sense of pride, the Randolph Community College community came together to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and academic excellence on May 8 for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony at the Greensboro Coliseum.
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Published on May 6, 2024
Apprenticeship Randolph (AR) Vice Chair Kevin Cox, several AR apprentices, and Randolph Community College leadership and staff gathered in the College’s McCrary Boardroom on Thursday, May 2, as RCC President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan signed a Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW) proclamation.
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Published on April 30, 2024
Seventy-seven students were inducted into Randolph Community College’s Five-Star Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Chapter, Beta Theta Rho, in a ceremony held Saturday, April 20, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.
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Published on April 23, 2024
Students gather around W.T. Brewer’s 1966 Ford F100, checking out the engine and the interior and even lying on the floor to catch a glimpse of the undercarriage. Brewer, the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Department Head at Randolph Community College, smiles. This is what Randolph NEXT is all about — sparking high school students’ interest in their future careers.
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Published on April 16, 2024
Randolph Community College Vice President for Instructional Services and Acting Vice President for Workforce Development and Continuing Education Suzanne Rohrbaugh and Uwharrie Charter Academy senior and RCC Career and College Promise (CCP) student Isaias Martinez-Hernandez participated in a panel discussion with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Governor Roy Cooper; U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Amy Loyd, Guilford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley, and other local students on Monday, April 15, a Guilford Technical Community College’s Greensboro campus.
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Published on April 12, 2024
Randolph Community College recently made improvements and upgrades to networking and security across campus thanks to the Rural College Broadband Access Project from the North Carolina Community College System. In total, RCC was given just over $1.5 million in two allocations.
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Published on April 8, 2024
Dr. Shah Ardalan, President/CEO of Randolph Community College (RCC), presented a visionary proposal to the Randolph County Commissioners during their April 1 board meeting, outlining RCC’s commitment to fostering economic growth and prosperity through strategic partnerships and workforce development initiatives.
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Published on March 29, 2024
As Randolph Community College continues its commitment to community engagement, the College held its first President’s Advisory Council meeting Thursday, March 28, at Pinewood Country Club
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Published on March 21, 2024
For the 21st year in a row, Beta Theta Rho, the Randolph Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, has achieved the prestigious Five Star Chapter designation.
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Published on March 19, 2024
Randolph Community College's Truck Driver Training program has proven to be a resounding success, with its inaugural class of graduates now embarking on their journeys as skilled and qualified drivers.
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Published on March 5, 2024
Randolph Community College welcomed 180 local 10th grade students for Automotive Day on Friday, Feb. 16. The event was created to increase exposure for an important career pathway to students from the Randolph County, Asheboro City, and Uwharrie Charter Academy school systems.
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Published on March 5, 2024
In an exciting development, the Randolph County Commissioners wholeheartedly endorsed Randolph Community College’s ambitious plans for a new Liberty Center. During Monday’s meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved the College’s funding request, allocating $1,498,000 for the acquisition of 22 acres in Liberty to establish a cutting-edge new center.
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Published on February 20, 2024
Randolph Community College hosted two events at the end of January — one to spark interest in its Career and College Promise (CCP) program and the other to bring in more instructors to the College — both on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
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Published on February 7, 2024
In a landmark move towards shaping the future of education and fostering innovation in Randolph County, Randolph Community College Strategic Planning and Development Officer Linda Brown presented an outline of College’s 2024-2030 Strategic Plan process at the Randolph County Commissioners’ monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 5.
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Published on January 29, 2024
Building on Randolph Community College’s 60-plus-year legacy, plans for RCC 2.0 have been approved by the College’s Board of Trustees and were presented to the Randolph County Commissioners on Monday, Jan. 22.
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Published on January 9, 2024
Randolph Community College faculty, staff, and Board members gathered Friday, Jan. 5, to celebrate the starting of the 2024 Spring Semester and to officially launch the 2024-2030 strategic plan process.
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Published on January 4, 2024
Seventy-seven individuals participated in three December ceremonies at Randolph Community College.
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Published on December 14, 2023
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2023 Fall Semester.
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Published on December 7, 2023
Both Sonia Perez Gobellan and Tiffany England had full-time jobs when they enrolled in Randolph Community College’s Cosmetology Program. Both had kids. Both had dreams. The only thing, or, to be more exact, things missing were each other.
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Published on December 7, 2023
Things got a little more automated at Asheboro City and Uwharrie Charter Academy’s elementary schools recently as Randolph Community College’s Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) Apprentices and Early Childhood Education (ECE) students visited local classrooms Thursday, Nov. 16, to teach all about robots. Students were read “Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete” by James Dean, got to try their hand at a robotic arm made of Legos, and then made their own robotic arm out of popsicle sticks.
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Published on December 6, 2023
Forty-eight students were inducted into Randolph Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Chapter, Beta Theta Rho, in a ceremony held Saturday, Nov. 18, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. Sarah and Sophia Wright were awarded the sixth annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
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Published on November 30, 2023
Leaders of the Randolph County community gathered in Randolph Community College’s Corporate Training Center on Monday, Nov. 27, for the “State of the County” — a discussion of the current and future workforce needs and the educational pipeline of Randolph County.
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Published on November 28, 2023
More than 200 local 10th graders visited Randolph Community College on Friday, Nov. 3, for Manufacturing Day to spark interest in both the College’s programs and available manufacturing jobs.
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Published on November 16, 2023
Alvin Battle was sworn in as the newest member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees at the Board’s meeting Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Martha Luck Comer Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. Battle replaced Larry Reid, who passed away in September.
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Published on November 9, 2023
On Thursday, Nov. 9, Randolph Community College (RCC) and Western Carolina University (WCU) formalized an agreement to ease the transition for RCC graduates seeking admission to WCU. The memorandum, signed by WCU Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and RCC President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan, outlines specific criteria for guaranteed admission.
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Published on October 25, 2023
Five Randolph Community College students recently earned $500 Bridge to Career (BTC) Scholarships from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation.
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Published on October 20, 2023
Randolph Community College was recently ranked in the top 10 on Intelligent.com’s list of the Best Community Colleges in North Carolina for 2024.
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Published on October 13, 2023
Linda Brown, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber President, is joining the Randolph Community College staff as the College’s Strategic Planning and Development Officer. Brown will be at her new post Nov. 1.
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Published on October 10, 2023
Randolph Community College (RCC) welcomed several esteemed state legislators to its Asheboro Campus on Friday, Oct. 6, for a Legislators Appreciation Reception.
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Published on October 9, 2023
Randolph Community College recently became official partners in the Pirate Promise with East Carolina University. This means the application fee will be waived for admission to ECU when the student finishes their degree at RCC. The Pirate Promise application is due by Nov. 1.
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Published on September 28, 2023
Each year, in accordance with the Campus Security Act of 1990 and the Cleary Act, Randolph Community College publishes a Campus Safety and Security Report along with conducting an annual review of all campus safety plans. The report was presented at the College’s Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20, with only one incident over the past three years and zero unfounded crimes.
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Published on September 21, 2023
Presidents from 10 North Carolina community colleges, including Randolph Community College President Dr. Shah Ardalan; the N.C. A&T State University and N.C. State University presidents, and six workforce development board representatives gathered Thursday, Sept. 21, at Central Carolina Community College’s Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center at a signing event for the AdvanceNC charter.
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Published on September 12, 2023
Published on September 8, 2023
Randolph Community College is thrilled to announce its exciting new partnership in the Transfer Promise program with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). The collaboration aims to provide students with an enhanced and seamless transition to UNCG.
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Published on September 1, 2023
Randolph Community College is proud to announce the College has been recognized in two prestigious national rankings for 2024. RCC has secured its position as the leading community college in North Carolina, according to Niche’s latest rankings, and has also clinched an impressive fourth-place spot on BestColleges’ list of Best Online Associate in Information Technology Programs nationwide.
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Published on August 30, 2023
Randolph Community College is pleased to announce that Dr. Richard Weldon has been named the Vice President for Administrative Services.
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Published on August 29, 2023
The Asheboro Campus of Randolph Community College was buzzing with excitement Friday, Aug. 11, as the entire college community came together for RCC’s annual Fall Convocation. The event kicked off the College’s 61st school year and was marked by the debut of President Dr. Shah Ardalan, RCC’s seventh leader. Prior to the convocation, a breakfast meet and greet with President Ardalan was hosted at the Armadillo Café, bringing together the College’s dedicated faculty and staff, and setting the tone for the academic year ahead. Students returned to campus Tuesday, Aug. 15, with the start of RCC’s Fall Semester as the College is seeing a growth in enrollment post-pandemic.
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Published on August 21, 2023
Randolph Community College hosted the first of three NCWorks Career and Resource Fairs on Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Continuing Education and Industrial Center (CEIC) on the Asheboro Campus. The fairs are in response to the recent closing of Klaussner Furniture, which left more than 800 people without employment. More than 400 people received help at Tuesday’s fair. There are two more fairs planned — Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at RCC’s Archdale Center and Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the CEIC from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Published on August 18, 2023
Local administrators and community leaders, along with faculty and staff from Randolph Community College, the Randolph County School System, Asheboro City Schools, Uwharrie Charter Academy, Faith Christian School, and homeschool, family, and friends gathered on RCC’s Asheboro Campus Tuesday, Aug. 8, to both celebrate Apprenticeship Randolph’s third and largest graduating class and witness 16 more apprentices signed to the program.
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Published on August 9, 2023
In light of the recent closing of Klaussner Furniture, Randolph Community College is offering its resources to help the company’s former employees.
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Published on August 9, 2023
A la luz del reciente cierre de Klaussner Furniture, Randolph Community College está ofreciendo sus recursos para ayudar a los ex empleados de la empresa.
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Published on July 26, 2023
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2023 Summer Semester.
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Published on July 21, 2023
Randolph County Partnership for Children Executive Director Lisa Hayworth was sworn in as the newest member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees on Thursday, July 20, in the Martha Luck Comer Foundation Conference Center as the Board held its first meeting since newly-hired President Dr. Shah Ardalan started his tenure at the College. Reynolds Lisk was elected board Chair, replacing long-time member F. Mac Sherrill, and James Gouty was elected Vice Chair.
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Published on July 10, 2023
Life could have turned out so much differently for Randolph Community College graduate and Lead Instructor for College and Career Readiness Emma Lambirth. When she was 10, Lambirth found her dad after he had had a stroke, and her niece passed away at 18 months old. Two years later, her dad, Michael, died on November 9 — just over a week after his 47th birthday. While he was on his deathbed, Lambirth promised her dad four things: She would finish high school, she would go to college, she would take care of her mom, and she wouldn’t get married until she was 30.
This April, Lambirth turned 30 with a master’s degree in Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling, the support of her mom, Brenda; and no ring on her finger — yet. All that while helping raise her nephew and being the breadwinner.
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Published on June 15, 2023
A standing-room-only crowd packed into Randolph Community College’s R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center on Thursday, May 11, as 35 College and Career Readiness students earned their Adult High School and High School Equivalency diplomas.
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Published on June 9, 2023
On April 20, Kassandra Ciriza Monreal was introduced as the Governor Robert W. Scott Leadership Award winner — the first-ever honor for Randolph Community College.
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Published on May 23, 2023
Randolph Community College recently held several pinning ceremonies for its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assisting, Nursing, and Radiography students.
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Published on May 15, 2023
Jeremy Grant, Product Marketing Director of LendingTree and Founder and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Knocked-Up Money, was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Curriculum Graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 10, at the Special Events Center of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. More than 400 students applied to graduate with their associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates this spring with more than 200 graduates participating in the ceremony.
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Published on May 15, 2023
Hundreds of Randolph Community College students took a huge step in their journeys — and across the stage — Wednesday, May 10, as the College held its 2023 Curriculum Graduation.
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Published on May 12, 2023
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2023 Spring Semester.
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Published on May 12, 2023
On Saturday, April 22, Randolph Community College (RCC) hosted its second Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) induction ceremony of the academic year.
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Published on May 9, 2023
Dr. Shah Ardalan has been named the seventh president of Randolph Community College.
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Published on April 26, 2023
Randolph Early College High School senior Abigail Maze of Climax, an Associate in Arts-College Transfer student, was honored as Randolph Community College’s 2023 Academic Excellence Award Winner, while Bryson Hicks of Lexington, an Electrical Systems Technology student, was honored as the College’s nominee for the Dallas Herring Achievement Award.
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Published on March 21, 2023
Randolph Community College announced its final candidates for the permanent President of the College on Tuesday — John Grosskopf, current President of North Florida College (Madison, Fla.); Dr. Jeremy Thomas, Provost of Oklahoma City Community College; Dr. Shah Ardalan, current President of Lone Star College-University Park (Houston); and Dr. George McNulty, current President of Gogebic Community College (Ironwood, Mich.).
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Published on March 14, 2023
Randolph Community College may have started Spring Break on Tuesday, March 7, but the Asheboro Campus was still humming as RCC hosted the second annual Randolph NEXT — an event where local high school seniors learned about the educational opportunities at the College and a job fair for the community wrapped into one.
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Published on February 20, 2023
More than 200 Randolph County 10th graders explored opportunities in Randolph Community College’s Automotive Systems Technology and Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology programs Friday, Feb. 17, in the Richard Petty Education Center on the Asheboro Campus as part of Automotive Day.
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Published on February 7, 2023
Randolph Community College was named Business of the Year at the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce’s 97th Annual Meeting Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Jan. 27 at Pinewood Country Club.
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Published on February 6, 2023
Randolph Community College hosted 225 local high school students for Manufacturing Day on Friday, Feb. 3.
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Published on January 12, 2023
Randolph Community College board, faculty, and staff members gathered Friday, Jan. 6, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium for the College’s annual Spring Convocation. RCC honored Kim Kimrey as its 2023 Excellence in Teaching award winner and David Richardson as the 2023 Staff Person of the Year.
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Published on January 11, 2023
Intelligent.com and Niche have included Randolph Community College in their lists of the Best Community Colleges in North Carolina in 2023.
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Published on January 10, 2023
Randolph Community College faculty, staff, and Trustees gathered Thursday, Dec. 15, as the College held the 2022 December College and Career Readiness Graduation in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. Approximately 35 students received their Adult High School or High School Equivalency diplomas with 21 graduates participating in the ceremony.
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Published on December 14, 2022
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2022 Fall Semester.
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Published on November 28, 2022
Family, friends, and Randolph Community College faculty and staff gathered Saturday, Nov. 19, as the College held its first in-person Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) induction ceremony in three years. Forty-three students entered the RCC chapter of the honor society, Beta Theta Rho, and Business Administration student Shannon Mixon was awarded the fifth annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
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Published on October 25, 2022
Randolph Community College’s Nursing program was recently ranked third in the state for 2023 by RegisteredNursing.org, an organization of RNs based in California whose mission is to “promote excellence in nursing by enabling future and current nurses with the education and employment resources they need to succeed.” It was the seventh nursing school and program rankings for the organization.
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Published on September 15, 2022
While looking back at years of successes and looking toward an even brighter future, the Randolph Community College community celebrated Founders’ Week Sept. 4-9 as the College turned 60 years old.
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Published on September 12, 2022
Randolph Community College students and staff, and representatives from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) gathered Thursday, Aug. 25, in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus as the SECU presented the College with $18,000 in Bridge to Career Scholarships.
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Published on September 2, 2022
It’s not every day you get an invitation to the White House, but Randolph Community College Director of Apprenticeships and Pathways Stacey Miller received this in her inbox: “The White House cordially invites you to attend an event to highlight your role in the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to expand, diversify, strengthen, and modernize Registered Apprenticeship across the country through the Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative.”
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Published on September 1, 2022
In an ever-increasing paperless world, knowing your way around a computer can not only help boost your job prospects, but also help you navigate shopping and paying bills. This spring, Randolph Community College’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) department launched a Digital Literacy program. Since its inception, its students have earned 201 certificates using the NorthStar program and 42 students have earned their nationally recognized NorthStar certification.
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Published on August 25, 2022
Is your business looking to be on the cutting edge with higher-skilled workers? Is turnover hurting your bottom line? Randolph Community College is starting a new workforce initiative to train unemployed and underemployed adults.
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Published on August 22, 2022
Local administrators and community leaders, along with faculty and staff from Randolph Community College, the Randolph County School System, Asheboro City Schools, Uwharrie Charter Academy, Faith Christian School, and homeschool; family, and friends gathered on RCC’s Asheboro Campus Tuesday, Aug. 9, to both celebrate Apprenticeship Randolph’s second graduating class and witness 17 more apprentices signed to the program.
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Published on August 18, 2022
Faculty, staff, and members of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board gathered in the Armadillo Café on the Asheboro Campus Friday, Aug. 12, as Randolph Community College kicked off its 60th school year with a breakfast and convocation.
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Published on July 28, 2022
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2022 Summer Semester.
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Published on July 26, 2022
Apprenticeship Randolph was recently recognized as an Apprenticeship Ambassador by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship (OA) as a part of its Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative.
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Published on July 26, 2022
Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education division recently received the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Bridge to Career Scholarship from the SECU Foundation.
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Published on July 25, 2022
The Randolph Community College Board of Trustees has chosen Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education Elbert Lassiter as Acting President for the College while the search for a permanent president is underway.
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Published on July 1, 2022
Recently, Randolph Community College’s Information Technology (IT) program was ranked 15th in the country by ZDNet, a business technology news website, in a list of online associate in information technology degrees.
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Published on June 7, 2022
Bryson Hicks has been awarded the Randolph Community College Foundation Retiree Scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year. The scholarship was established to honor retired RCC faculty and staff members.
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Published on June 2, 2022
On May 25, Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, inducted new members into its Five Star chapter and moved into its 23rd year. A ceremony was pre-recorded and sent to new members due to COVID-19.
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Published on June 2, 2022
Shawn Barr of Asheboro was chosen as Randolph Community College’s Academic Excellence Award winner for 2022, while Devin Owens of Randleman was RCC’s nominee for the 2022 Dallas Herring Achievement Award.
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Published on May 31, 2022
Denisse Sanchez loves giving people shots.
It’s just one of the many hats she gladly wears as a Medical Assistant at White Oak Family Physicians in Asheboro. She wouldn’t be wearing those hats, however, without her degree in Medical Assisting from Randolph Community College — or without her children.
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Published on May 26, 2022
Petra Suarez Hernandez could have given up on earning her High School Equivalency diploma when the COVID-19 pandemic started. She could have given up when her husband lost a family member. She could have given up when her mother was in a car accident that put her in the hospital.
“In that moment, the only thing coming to my head was, ‘I need to quit.’ ”
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Published on May 18, 2022
Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. made his way down the ramp and into the crowd for one last photo Wednesday evening as the College held its first in-person graduation since 2019. The moment was bittersweet. While RCC lauded its Class of 2022, which achieved the milestone despite a global pandemic, it also honored its retiring President of 15 years.
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Published on May 17, 2022
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2022 spring semester.
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Published on May 13, 2022
Bill McBrayer, Vice Chair of the North Carolina Community College System State Board, was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s 2022 Curriculum Graduation ceremony May 11 at the Special Events Center of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Over 500 students applied to graduate with their associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates this spring with more than 220 graduates participating in the ceremony.
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Published on April 29, 2022
Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. was awarded the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine on Wednesday, April 27, as the College not only honored its president, but also hosted a long-awaited ribbon cutting for the Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Allied Health Center as part of a celebration of the President’s upcoming retirement.
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Published on April 21, 2022
Randolph Community College and Pfeiffer University faculty and staff, along with members of the RCC Board of Trustees and RCC Foundation Board, gathered Tuesday, April 19, in the Martha Luck Comer Conference Center for an agreement signing ceremony. The bilateral articulation agreement will make it easier for RCC students to seamlessly transfer credits upon graduating from the College and admission into Pfeiffer.
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Published on April 20, 2022
Five exceptional Randolph County high school students have been chosen in a competitive process as Presidential Scholars at Randolph Community College for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Published on April 19, 2022
At the start of the 2021-2022 school year, Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. announced an initiative to “support the development of excellent educators in Randolph County.” Starting this fall, students interested in becoming teachers can earn their Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) or Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) at the College.
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Published on April 15, 2022
Ready for a new career? You don’t have to go to school for years or even leave your computer to do it. Randolph Community College is offering an online Medical Office Administration certificate that can be earned in just one semester.
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Published on April 14, 2022
Thanks to a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation, Randolph Community College can go forward with a venture with Central Carolina and Sandhills community colleges to provide training for truck drivers.
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Published on April 4, 2022
A new, in-depth economic impact analysis found Randolph Community College has a $101.4 million annual impact on the regional economy — supporting more than 2,350 jobs or one out of every 27 jobs across Randolph County.
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Published on April 1, 2022
Lindsey Pizzola is enrolled in Randolph Community College’s Adult Basic Life Skills Education (ABLE) program, which helps adults with developmental disabilities. Students take academic-based classes that focus on helping them become as independent as possible. That extends into life outside of RCC as many of the College’s ABLE students also have jobs. For Pizzola, it’s folding paper towels and unwrapping canvases every Tuesday at The Preppy Possum, a paint-and-sip studio in Asheboro.
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Published on March 31, 2022
Members of the Randolph County community gathered in Randolph Community College’s JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on Tuesday, March 29, for the “State of the County” — a discussion of the current and future workforce needs and the educational pipeline of Randolph County.
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Published on March 29, 2022
Von Harmon Jr., Santiago Avila Ponce, and Apryl Smith may have disparate backgrounds, but they are all a part of Randolph Community College’s Radiography program and are hoping to help change the face of those working in medical fields.
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Published on March 21, 2022
Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College’s Five Star Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, won several awards at the Carolinas Regional Convention at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem on March 4.
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Published on March 15, 2022
Spring Break officially started Tuesday, March 8, at Randolph Community College, but you could have fooled visitors to the Asheboro Campus. Classrooms and labs bustled with activity and students, faculty, and staff filled the hallways. The College, in partnership with Asheboro City Schools, Randolph County School System, Uwharrie Charter Academy, NCWorks, and the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber, hosted the inaugural Randolph NEXT — a job fair featuring more than 40 local businesses and the career and educational opportunities at RCC.
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Published on February 28, 2022
Local Black entrepreneurs don’t have to travel far to get their ideas off the ground. For the second straight year, Randolph Community College’s Small Business Center (SBC) is partnering with VentureAsheboro, Midstate Rotary, the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber, and the City of Asheboro for a Black Business Accelerator program.
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Published on February 24, 2022
Randolph Community College, Asheboro City Schools, Randolph County Schools, and Uwharrie Charter Academy are joining forces for Randolph NEXT, a unique job fair featuring more than 40 local businesses and the career and educational opportunities at RCC.
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Published on February 21, 2022
Randolph Community College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development and College and Career Readiness departments and the College’s Small Business Center are partnering with Kingdom Life Community Church to offer GED, Adult High School, and computer courses on the church campus.
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Published on February 21, 2022
Industry is ever-changing, which means Randolph Community College’s Industrial Programs Department Head Wesley Moore has to stay one step ahead to ensure the programs’ graduates have the skills they need to enter the workforce. The latest step is changing the College’s Industrial Systems Technology Program to Automation Engineering Technology this coming fall semester to be more in-line with what industries are demanding of their workforces.
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Published on February 17, 2022
Interested in a career in criminal justice, but unsure how to pay for college? Randolph Community College is a part of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Fellows Program (CJFP), which funds fellowships for high school senior graduates. In order to qualify, students must have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to the school and community, and a desire to serve the state of North Carolina in a field within the criminal justice profession. The application process closes May 31.
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Published on January 21, 2022
Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford announced his retirement Thursday, Jan. 20, reading a letter during the Board of Trustees meeting that was later emailed to faculty and staff. Shackleford said, while there will never be a perfect time in his mind to retire, it’s time for him to spend more time with his family. His retirement is effective July 1.
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Published on January 12, 2022
More than 180 board, faculty, and staff members joined Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. on Zoom for the College’s annual Spring Convocation on Friday, Jan. 7. RCC honored Wesley Moore as its 2021 Excellence in Teaching award winner, Matthew Needham as the 2021 Staff Person of the Year, and Donald Shoaf as the Adjunct Faculty of the Year award winner.
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Published on January 4, 2022
Students in Randolph Community College’s Veterinary Assisting program can now sit for the Approved Veterinary Assistant exam as the College’s program was approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). RCC is the only NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program in the state and one of 28 programs approved at technical or community colleges nationwide.
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Published on December 17, 2021
Randolph Community College held its December 2021 graduation ceremony for 45 students in the College and Career Readiness (CCR) program Dec. 16. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the graduation aired virtually on YouTube.
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Published on December 16, 2021
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2021 fall semester.
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Published on December 15, 2021
On Dec. 8, Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), inducted new members into its Five Star chapter, and moved into its 23rd year. A ceremony was pre-recorded and sent to new members due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual ceremony was led by Phi Theta Kappa Advisor and RCC English/Communication Instructor Clark Adams, who welcomed the new inductees.
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Published on December 15, 2021
Randolph Community College is listed as number 16 nationally on Niche’s Best Community Colleges list for 2022 — the top college in North Carolina.
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Published on December 15, 2021
Randolph Community College student Shannon Calderon was presented with the fourth annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship in a ceremony Friday, Dec. 10, in room 018 of the Administration/Education Center on the Asheboro Campus. The scholarship provides $500 to the recipient to attend RCC.
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Published on November 19, 2021
Zeb Holden of Archdale was appointed as a new member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners to replace the late Jorge Lagueruela.
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Published on November 9, 2021
On a chilly, windy October evening on the Randolph Community College Asheboro Campus, four students and an instructor pulled up decorative potato vines from a flowerbed by the parking horseshoe. The group discovered dark red, pumpkin-sized potatoes that look like something out of an alien movie. Instructor Michaelia Comer told her students you could eat the mutant potatoes, but they wouldn’t taste as good as the ones that come out of your garden — or from the produce section at the grocery store.
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Published on October 1, 2021
North Carolina Community College System President Thomas Stith III toured Randolph Community College’s Asheboro Campus on Thursday, Sept. 30.
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Published on September 22, 2021
More than 770 Randolph Community College students applied to graduate with their associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates this past school year. The 2021 Curriculum Graduation ceremony, slated for Aug. 27 in Greensboro, was canceled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Published on August 25, 2021
Faculty, staff, and members of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board were on hand in person and virtually Friday, Aug. 13, for Randolph Community College’s fall convocation in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. The College opened its 59th year when classes began Monday, Aug. 16.
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Published on August 24, 2021
Every fall, Randolph Community College’s Design of Advertising class learns what it’s like to work with an actual client, each student designing a logo for a local company. At the end of the project, the client chooses the student’s design that is the best fit, giving the client a fresh logo and the student a foot in the graphic design door.
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Published on August 17, 2021
Randolph Community College Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors member Jorge Lagueruela passed away Aug. 11 at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with cancer. Lagueruela joined the College’s Board Trustees in July 2018.
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Published on August 17, 2021
Several local administrators and politicians, along with faculty and staff from Randolph Community College, the Randolph County School System, and Asheboro City Schools; family, and friends gathered on RCC’s Asheboro Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 10, to both celebrate Apprenticeship Randolph’s inaugural graduating class and witness 14 more apprentices signed to the program.
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Published on August 9, 2021
Need to create a resumé or cover letter or to work on interview techniques? Want to learn how to job search or how to use technology to enhance your job search? Need assistance with an application or training in soft skills? Randolph Community College is here to help with its Employability Skills Lab.
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Published on August 5, 2021
Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education division recently received the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Bridge to Career Scholarship from the SECU Foundation.
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Published on August 5, 2021
Randolph Community College recently gave approximately 200 students a fresh start by paying off outstanding debt, totaling nearly $113,000.
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Published on August 3, 2021
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2021 summer semester.
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Published on July 14, 2021
If students were mulling over whether or not to go to college, now is the time to take that step. Randolph Community College is making the commitment to ensure that each student has money to pay for college with the RCC Commitment Grant.
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Published on June 16, 2021
Several Randolph Community College students recently received $500 scholarships thanks to the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation’s Bridge to Career Program.
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Published on June 16, 2021
Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. was selected as one of the Triad Business Journal’s C-Suite Award winners Monday, June 14.
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Published on June 16, 2021
Eligible 2021 high school graduates can attend Randolph Community College free if they qualify as part of the Longleaf Commitment Grant.
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Published on June 14, 2021
Brenna Bestmann of Asheboro was chosen as Randolph Community College’s Academic Excellence Award winner for 2021, while Brooke Richardson of Asheboro was RCC’s nominee for the 2021 Dallas Herring Achievement Award.
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Published on June 4, 2021
Randolph Community College student and Apprenticeship Randolph apprentice Caleb Baudoin has always wanted to follow in his grandpa’s and dad’s footsteps. Both have been machinists since they were 19. And neither toots his own horn. But, Baudoin’s coworkers at Hubbell Industrial Controls (HIC) took notice of not only the apprentice’s work ethic, but also his teamwork, enthusiasm, patience, and willingness to learn. The result was Baudoin earning the Outstanding Registered Apprentice Award at the annual ApprenticeshipNC Conference, held virtually April 27-28.
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Published on May 24, 2021
When someone entered the small classroom at Randolph Community College’s Chevy Centre on Saturday, May 8, they saw a table holding a red, white, and blue cake along with patriotic plates, cups, and napkins; they heard “God Bless the U.S.A.” playing on the screen; and they were greeted by students dressed to the nines and smiling eyes behind masks. It wasn’t a Fourth of July party in May, though it might as well have been. No, this was a celebration for eight students who passed their U.S. Citizenship test after taking the RCC course.
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Published on May 22, 2021
Randolph Community College held its May 2021 graduation ceremony for 27 students in the College and Career Readiness (CCR) program Thursday, May 13. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the graduation aired virtually on YouTube.
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Published on May 19, 2021
On Saturday, April 24, Randolph Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Beta Theta Rho, inducted 52 new members. A virtual ceremony was pre-recorded and sent to new members of the Five Star chapter. In addition, new members were able stop by the campus to pick up their membership materials.
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Published on May 3, 2021
Eighteen area high school juniors and seniors recently signed up with Apprenticeship Randolph (AR). These 18 new pre-apprentices, 16 in the Manufacturing Technology pathway and two in the Information Technology pathway at Randolph Community College, join 53 current apprentices at RCC who are distributed among 18 company partners.
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Published on April 20, 2021
Five outstanding Randolph County high school students have been chosen in a competitive process as Presidential Scholars at Randolph Community College for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Published on April 20, 2021
Grace Latham has been awarded the Randolph Community College Foundation Retiree Scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year. The scholarship was established to honor retired RCC faculty and staff members.
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Published on April 20, 2021
Randolph Community College and University of Mount Olive faculty and staff, along with members of the RCC Board of Trustees, gathered Thursday, April 15, in the Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center for an agreement signing ceremony.
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Published on April 9, 2021
Earnestine Sherrod isn’t your typical college student. Then again, Randolph Community College isn’t your typical college. The 50-year-old student has had an uphill battle, emotionally and physically, from food insecurity to multiple surgeries on her feet to asthma and diabetes. None of that is keeping her from earning her degree at RCC. Along the way, Sherrod has had a constant cheerleader in her corner: Pam Wiggins — one of two Success Coaches at RCC, who, along with fellow coach Dr. Jae Archer, is making a marked difference in not only keeping students in class, but also making sure underserved student populations stay in school.
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Published on March 2, 2021
With COVID-19 restrictions in place across Randolph County and in-person tours cancelled, Randolph Community College Pathways Activities Coordinator Stacey Miller had to get creative with marketing to middle and high school students thinking about their future opportunities for college and career.
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Published on February 26, 2021
Close to 200 board, faculty, and staff members joined Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. on Zoom for the College’s annual Spring Convocation Friday, Jan. 15.
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Published on January 4, 2021
Tommy Alderin found his dream car in Yanceyville. He just didn’t know it yet. For years, Alderin drove his rusty 1968 Mustang to church. One day, the pastor at his church, who was taking an auto body class at Randolph Community College, suggested that Alderin sign up for the course, and fix up his Mustang.
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Published on December 17, 2020
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Published on December 17, 2020
Gus Hernandez has been in the spa industry for 15 years. That doesn’t mean he’s stopped learning. In May 2019, Hernandez was part of Randolph Community College’s first graduating class from the Therapeutic Massage program. He said the program not only created opportunities for him, but also changed his life.
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Published on December 17, 2020
Gus Hernandez has been in the spa industry for 15 years. That doesn’t mean he’s stopped learning. In May 2019, Hernandez was part of Randolph Community College’s first graduating class from the Therapeutic Massage program. He said the program not only created opportunities for him, but also changed his life.
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Published on December 15, 2020
Randolph Community College held its December 2020 graduation ceremony for 33 students in the College and Career Readiness (CCR) program Thursday, Dec. 10. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the graduation aired virtually on YouTube.
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Published on December 14, 2020
On Saturday, Nov. 21, Randolph Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Beta Theta Rho, inducted 47 new members into its Five Star Chapter.
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Published on November 12, 2020
Harvey Boone of Asheboro was recently appointed as a new member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees by the North Carolina Governor’s Office. Boone signed his oath of office Tuesday, Sept. 15, and replaces Shirley McAnulty.
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Published on October 9, 2020
Randolph Community College was recently reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the governing body that helps to uphold the educational quality of degree-granting institutions throughout the South.
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Published on September 25, 2020
Randolph Community College student Cameron Jackson was presented with the third annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship in a ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 22, in room 018 of the Administration/Education Center on the Asheboro Campus.
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Published on September 2, 2020
Quinton Louris has joined Randolph Community College as the new Small Business Center Director. He is responsible for organizing, implementing, and administering the Small Business Center program, which provides free seminars, small business counseling, and links to resources for local entrepreneurs.
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Published on August 24, 2020
Upon the May graduation of 14 students, the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) approved RCC’s Health & Wellness Coach program for the education and training of health and wellness coaches. RCC now joins Duke Integrative Medicine as the only two NBHWC-approved programs in North Carolina, as well as the second community college nationally to have an approved program.
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Published on August 21, 2020
With faculty, staff, and board members tuned in on Zoom, Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. opened the College’s fall convocation Friday, Aug. 14. The College began its 58th year when classes started Monday, Aug. 17, with an alternative course delivery, where possible and practical, to maximize student progress while minimizing risks and the spread of COVID-19.
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Published on August 21, 2020
Community leaders have established an endowed scholarship for minority students in honor of Randolph Community College Trustee Larry Reid, who is also the Station Manager and Morning Show host of The NEW 94.9 FM/1260-AM WKXR Radio, in an effort to encourage minority students during this difficult time.
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Published on August 19, 2020
Elastic Therapy Inc. recently donated 4,800 masks to Randolph Community College. The donation was part of more than 40,000 sent to all the local school systems — Asheboro City Schools, Randolph County Schools, and Uwharrie Charter Academy — to cover all students, faculty, teachers, and staff.
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Published on August 10, 2020
Twenty-one area students signed as registered apprentices on Apprenticeship Randolph’s annual Signing Day Aug. 3, held in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium at Randolph Community College.
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Published on August 10, 2020
Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education division recently received the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Bridge to Career Scholarship from the SECU Foundation.
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Published on August 6, 2020
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2020 Summer Semester.
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Published on July 7, 2020
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Published on July 6, 2020
Randolph Community College was granted $3,600 for the year 2020 as part of the North Carolina Community College System’s Project Skill Up.
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Published on June 18, 2020
Randolph Community College’s Curriculum Graduation ceremony was held virtually Monday, June 8. The original ceremony was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In all, 422 students received their degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
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Published on June 12, 2020
Twenty-two area students recently signed up with Apprenticeship Randolph, including four in the newest apprenticeship track, Information Technology. Sixteen students signed up in 2017 — the first year of the program, and 17 signed in 2018. With the addition of Automotive Systems Technology in 2019, 22 signed.
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Published on June 8, 2020
As President of Randolph Community College and as a citizen of our nation, I cannot remain silent in a time as consequential as this.
People are hurting. RCC students are hurting. RCC faculty and staff are hurting. People in our community are hurting. I am hurting. Where am I and where is RCC on these matters?
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Published on June 8, 2020
Across the country, the Class of 2020 has seen graduation ceremonies cancelled, rescheduled, or turned into virtual or drive-thru events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After its in-person ceremony was canceled, Randolph Community College debuted its 2020 Curriculum Graduation virtually Monday, June 8.
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Published on May 22, 2020
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2020 spring semester.
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Published on May 22, 2020
Randolph Community College held a virtual ceremony for its 2020 College and Career Readiness (CCR) Graduation on Thursday, May 14. The in-person ceremony was to take place the same date, but was changed due to COVID-19.
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Published on May 18, 2020
Ten Randolph Community College students recently received $500 scholarships thanks to the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation’s Bridge to Career Program.
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Published on April 16, 2020
Five outstanding Randolph County high school students have been chosen in a competitive process as Presidential Scholars at Randolph Community College for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Published on April 16, 2020
Zachariah Mabe has been awarded the Randolph Community College Foundation Retiree Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year. The scholarship was established to honor retired RCC faculty and staff members.
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Published on March 12, 2020
Randolph Community College recently hosted 120 local eighth-grade students for I.T. (Information Technology) Day on Friday, Feb. 28.
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Published on January 27, 2020
Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. was given the inaugural Bert Lance-Stone Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce’s 38th Annual Membership Meeting at Colonial Country Club in Thomasville.
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Published on January 17, 2020
Chris Yow of Asheboro was appointed as a new member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees by the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education to replace the late Curt Lorimer. Yow signed his oath of office at Thursday’s Board meeting in the Martha Luck Comer Conference Center.
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Published on January 15, 2020
Randolph Community College honored W. Clark Adams as its 2020 Excellence in Teaching award winner and Joey Trogdon as the 2020 Staff Person of the Year during its Spring Convocation held Jan. 10 in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. The College also introduced its first-ever Adjunct Faculty of the Year award winner, Betty Wainwright.
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Published on January 6, 2020
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2019 fall semester.
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Published on December 18, 2019
The Timken Foundation has awarded a grant of $110,000 to purchase a hi-fidelity patient simulator mannequin for Randolph Community College’s Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center, which will house the Associate Degree Nursing, Radiography, and Medical Assisting programs as well as the Emergency Medical Services continuing education program.
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Published on December 18, 2019
Twenty-eight students participated in the College and Career Readiness graduation ceremony out of 40 High School Equivalency Diploma graduates and five Adult High School Diploma graduates who were eligible Thursday, Dec. 12, at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium at Randolph Community College.
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Published on December 5, 2019
Randolph Community College (RCC), the Randolph County School System (RCSS), and Asheboro City Schools (ACS) faculty and staff; local agriculture industry representatives, and community partners gathered Tuesday, Dec. 3, in RCC’s JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center for an Agriculture Summit to share what has developed out of and share new ideas for the Pathways to Prosperity Agriculture Pathway that was released in April 2018.
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Published on December 2, 2019
On Nov. 23, Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, inducted 60 new members and celebrated its 20th Anniversary as a student organization at the College during its fall induction ceremony.
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Published on November 15, 2019
Randolph Community College faculty, staff, and Trustees heard the results of a review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges’ (SACSCOC) Reaffirmation On-Site Committee on Thursday, Nov. 14.
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Published on November 15, 2019
Randolph Community College held a celebration for National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 13, 2019, in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus.
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Published on November 12, 2019
Randolph Community College hosted 200 eighth-graders from the eight Randolph County School System and Asheboro City Schools middle schools on Friday, Nov. 8, for Automotive Day to kick off National Apprenticeship Week.
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Published on November 5, 2019
Randolph Community College Early Childhood Education students recently donated more than 700 books to Randolph County Partnership for Children Tuesday, Nov. 5, as part of the third annual ECE Department Book Drive.
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Published on October 24, 2019
Several Randolph Community College Adult Basic Life-Skills Education (ABLE) students joined the nearly 800 participants Friday, Oct. 18, in the 6th Annual Disabilities Awareness Day Parade.
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Published on October 16, 2019
Randolph Community College recently renamed one of its Asheboro Campus buildings in honor of Ken Kinley, who retired Sept. 30 after 40 years of service — the longest tenure of any employee. The building, which houses the College’s Human Services and Massage Therapy programs, will now be known as the Kinley Center.
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Published on October 4, 2019
Randolph Community College hosted 225 eighth-grade students from nine Randolph County middle schools as part of its annual Manufacturing Day celebration Friday, Sept. 27. The students toured local industries before participating in hands-on activities in RCC’s machining, mechatronics, and welding labs.
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Published on September 20, 2019
Dozens gathered, including faculty, staff, and trustees, in the Randolph Community College plaza Thursday afternoon as the College named the new Allied Health Center after current President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr.
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Published on September 18, 2019
Paul Newby, the Senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, visited Randolph Community College on Tuesday, Sept. 17, as part of the Supreme Court’s bicentennial celebration and to mark Constitution Day.
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Published on September 6, 2019
Cheri Beasley, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, paid a visit to the Randolph Community College’s Asheboro Campus on Tuesday, Sept. 3, as part of the Court’s bicentennial celebration.
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Published on September 5, 2019
Randolph Community College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday as the College increased its number of welding booths at the Archdale Center to 31. Approximately 2,000 square feet of classroom and office space was converted into lab space to accommodate more students.
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Published on August 14, 2019
With songs like ACDC’s “Thunderstruck” and Alicia Keys’ “Girl On Fire” booming from the speakers, 22 area students signed on as new apprentices during Apprenticeship Randolph’s 2019 Signing Ceremony held Aug. 8 in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium at Randolph Community College.
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Published on August 6, 2019
During the last two weeks of June, Randolph County teachers and students braved welding sparks, learned how to put on a neck brace, and hung out with alpacas. The learning experiences — and the fun — were all part of three Pathways Camps put on by Randolph Community College, the Randolph County School System, and the Asheboro City Schools.
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Published on July 31, 2019
Randolph Early College High School student Yasmin Cervantes of Liberty was sworn in as Randolph Community College’s next student trustee July 15. Cervantes is the first-ever RECHS student to serve as RCC Student Government Association President.
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Published on July 22, 2019
Larry Reid of Asheboro was recently appointed as a new member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees. Reid signed his oath of office at the July 18 meeting of the Board held in room 301 of the Administration/Education Building on the Asheboro Campus. He was appointed to a four-year term ending June 30, 2023.
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Published on July 3, 2019
Two Randolph Community College students recently were presented with the annual Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. Associate in Arts student Carmen Garcia and Medical Assisting student Regina Hoover both received $500 in a ceremony Friday, June 28, in the Student Services Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus.
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Published on June 11, 2019
Six Randolph Community College students recently received $500 scholarships thanks to the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU).
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Published on June 11, 2019
For the first time, Randolph Community College is offering the chance for students to earn a degree, diploma, or certificate in Agribusiness Technology with the opportunity to continue at North Carolina State University (NCSU).
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Published on June 11, 2019
Malinda Blackwell of Liberty, an Advertising and Graphic Design student, was chosen as Randolph Community College’s Academic Excellence Award winner for 2019.
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Published on June 7, 2019
Southwestern Randolph High School senior Ben Cross and Uwharrie Charter Academy senior Daryn Trogdon walked in Randolph Community College’s Curriculum Graduation on May 8, both earning Associate in Arts degrees before they graduate from high school.
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Published on June 7, 2019
The sense of pride was palatable May 31 as Randolph Community College conducted its first Therapeutic Massage graduation in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus.
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Published on May 23, 2019
Members of Randolph Community College (RCC), the Randolph County School System (RCSS), Asheboro City Schools (ACS); local industry representatives, and community partners gathered Tuesday, May 21, in RCC’s JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center for an AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Pathway) Summit to share what has developed out of the Pathways to Prosperity Advanced Manufacturing Pathway that was released in April 2015.
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Published on May 20, 2019
Randolph Community College recently announced the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2019 spring semester.
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Published on May 20, 2019
Destiny Diaz-Townsend has been awarded the Randolph Community College Foundation Retiree Scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. The scholarship was established to honor retired RCC faculty and staff members.
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Published on May 17, 2019
Close to 300 Randolph Community College graduates crossed the stage to receive their degrees, diplomas, or certificates Wednesday, May 8, at the Fieldhouse at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.
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Published on May 17, 2019
Peter Hans, North Carolina Community College System President, was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Curriculum Graduation ceremony May 8 at The Fieldhouse of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.
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Published on May 16, 2019
Twenty students participated in the May 9 College and Career Readiness ceremony out of 29 High School Equivalency Diploma graduates and six Adult High School Diploma graduates who were eligible at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium at Randolph Community College.
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Published on May 6, 2019
Two Randolph Community College photojournalism students won awards in the North Carolina Business Committee for Education’s statewide Experience More Video Competition, shadowing two former RCC students and learning about the internship experiences that led them to their current careers.
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Published on April 29, 2019
For the second straight year, Randolph Community College photojournalism students boast a documentary film featured in the annual Longleaf Film Festival in Raleigh. “Blue & Gold Marching Machine” is an official selection for the festival, which takes place May 10-11, 2019.
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Published on April 29, 2019
Five outstanding Randolph County high school students have been chosen in a competitive process as Presidential Scholars at Randolph Community College for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Published on February 21, 2019
Four local high school students placed at the SkillsUSA North Carolina Southwest Regional Rally at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in Salisbury Friday, Feb. 15, and advanced to the state conference.
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Published on February 5, 2019
Five of Randolph Community College’s Board of Trustees and two members of the RCC Foundation’s Board were on hand Friday, Aug. 16, to welcome the more than 200 RCC faculty and staff members gathered for the school’s fall convocation in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium. The College opened its 57th year when classes began Monday.
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Published on February 5, 2019
Ten Randolph Community College students were presented with $500 scholarships Nov. 18 thanks to the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation’s Bridge to Career Program.
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Published on January 17, 2019
Two Randolph Community College photojournalism students won awards in the North Carolina Business Committee for Education’s statewide Experience More Video Competition, shadowing two former RCC students and learning about the internship experiences that led them to their current careers.
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