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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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