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It seems like yesterday that Robeson Community College graduated its largest class in history this past May, and now with the start of the new school year just days away, […]
READ MORE »RCC’s University Transfer graduate Hannah Pearson has a goal – to become a licensed teacher for the State of North Carolina by the age of 19. At the age of […]
READ MORE »RCC’s Chef James Ingram talks with Mark Hunter on 100.9 The Cross about the Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality Management programs at Robeson Community College. RCC is […]
READ MORE »“Hopeful” is how attendees walked away feeling from the myFutureNC meeting recently held at Robeson Community College. RCC hosted myFutureNC last week for an attainment goal planning session. The State […]
READ MORE »Taking just one class at Robeson Community College could change your life forever. That was the case for Lumberton native, Dr. Ross Masters, who decided to try out the medical […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College signed a Strategic Regional Partnership agreement with Fayetteville Technical Community College on Tuesday. The agreement will allow RCC students an opportunity to compete for seats in the […]
READ MORE »One of Robeson Community College’s newest programs, Simulation and Game Development, teaches students the fundamentals of video game design, animation, and production, allowing them to turn their hobby of gaming […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College recently added a new course to its lineup of transportation courses – Behind the Wheel B to A. The class was added as an attempt to get […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is extending its student services hours of operations to provide more opportunities for students to register, complete financial aid, and pay for Fall 2023. “We will be […]
READ MORE »This July, 19 students completed the requirements for the practical nursing program at Robeson Community College. Kedsmond Brown, Bryana Carrington, Erika Castrejon, Belinda Goff-Kroes, Yaquelin Gonzalez, Tahlya Graham, Madison Hammonds, […]
READ MORE »RCC’s Kenny Locklear was featured on 100 9 The Cross during an interview with Mark Hunter. Learn about all the doors of opportunity that training in Emergency Medical Services can […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is adding new short-term training solutions to its portfolio of classes beginning this August. “We are increasing access to education in a variety of areas,” stated RCC […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is excited to announce a new venture in partnership with TimelyCare, the premier virtual health and well-being solution in higher education. Beginning this fall, the college will […]
READ MORE »When Christian Williams set out on his journey to Robeson Community College a few years ago, he wasn’t sure what to expect. But through his struggles and perseverance, he has […]
READ MORE »RCC’s newest Vice President, Dr. Johnny Smith, was featured on 100.9 The Cross in an interview with Mark Hunter. Dr. Smith is excited to be a part of Robeson County […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College has a new assistant vice president – Kenny Locklear, who has been selected to lead facilities, contractual services and emergency medical services at the college. “I’m really […]
READ MORE »RCC’s Loretta Allen, cybersecurity instructor, was featured on 100.9 The Cross! RCC’s Cybersecurity degree program can open up a lot of doors to job opportunities in education, healthcare, business […]
READ MORE »Last week, Robeson Community College honored its recent SkillsUSA champions and Lumbee Wing Warrior competitors with ice cream served by the RCC Executive Team! Check out the photos below.
READ MORE »This summer, Robeson Community College has hosted numerous camps welcoming children, adolescents, and teens to its campus for career exploration, learning, and fun-filled activities. This year’s camps have included a […]
READ MORE »RCC’s Mary Ransom, program director of cosmetology, was recently featured on 100.9 The Cross with radio host Mark Hunter. There’s lots of exciting things happening in Cosmetology, including a new […]
READ MORE »On Monday, July 12, two members of the Robeson Community College Board of Trustees were re-appointed and sworn in during the bi-monthly meeting. Dr. Danny Stedman begins his 3rd term […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will host its second College Admissions Day event on July 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Student Center located in Building 13. “This special […]
READ MORE »In times of crisis, blood donations become the lifeline of those in need. With many people travelling for the summer, giving from blood donors has declined, putting a strain on […]
READ MORE »The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, well-known for being the largest tribe east of the Mississippi, continues to grow exponentially – but not just in membership. The Tribe has a […]
READ MORE »Starting this August, you can earn an associate’s degree in Welding Technology at Robeson Community College. The addition of the degree program complements the credentials already currently available – a […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will be featured in a special broadcast titled Discover Robeson Community College, that will begin airing this weekend on local stations WPDE, WBTW, and WWAY. “Join me […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is pleased to announce that after a nationwide search, it has selected Dr. Johnny Smith to lead as the new Vice President of Instruction and Student Support […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is excited to announce that its Culinary Arts program took first place in the First Annual LRDA Wing Warrior Competition held on July 1 during the 2023 […]
READ MORE »Starting July 5, catch updates about Robeson Community College on 100.9 FM The Cross, a broadcast radio station located in Fairmont. Tune in each Wednesday between 4pm – 4:30pm during […]
READ MORE »Two recent graduates have helped to put Robeson Community College’s Mechatronics program on the map. Jeremiah Locklear and Angel Santiago brought home silver from the National SkillsUSA competition held in […]
READ MORE »Graduates of the Respiratory Therapy program at Robeson Community College have something to celebrate – the 2021-2023 cohort obtained a 100% pass rate on the National Board of Respiratory Care, […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is gearing up for its first College Admissions Day this summer on June 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will offer current and prospective […]
READ MORE »Two years ago, Robeson Community College formed a partnership with the Public Schools of Robeson County in an effort to combat the firefighter shortage in our area. Together, both entities […]
READ MORE »Haircuts. Facials. Beard Trimming. Shaves and Fades. You name it, and a student studying in the barbering program at Robeson Community College can probably do it. Barbering is one of […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College has received an overwhelming response to the new classes being offered in Maxton, as the college seeks to increase access to educational opportunities on the west side […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College recently graduated 13 cadets from its Basic Law Enforcement Training Day Academy in May. Omar Almazo Martinez, Logan Hunter Bowman, Lena Denise Franks, Sabeth Lynn Hunt, Jarrett […]
READ MORE »Interested in becoming a Paramedic? Join Robeson Community College’s EMS faculty for an information session at 9:00 a.m. on June 22 or June 29 for an overview of the programs […]
READ MORE »Put on your poker face and head out to the RCC Foundation’s First Annual Casino Night on Friday, July 28th for a chance to ‘win big’ by helping Robeson Community […]
READ MORE »For the seventh year in a row, students in the Radiography Program at Robeson Community College have achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists […]
READ MORE »“What else can I say but outstanding,” AISES Vice Chair William Tiger stated. Tiger is a member of the Miccosukee Tribe in Florida. He is one of the elders that […]
READ MORE »Each year, Robeson Community College selects one special student from its graduating class to be the recipient of the Academic Excellence Award. This award is given out at each of […]
READ MORE »Last Friday, Robeson Community College held a special commencement for its Project SEARCH graduates. The program is part of a grant secured by RCC in partnership with NC Vocational Rehabilitation […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is coming soon to Maxton! The college will begin offering classes in June at the Maxton Learning Academy, located at 305 North Hooper Street. The first set […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will hold a Memorial Day Observance on Thursday, May 25 at 3:00 p.m in front of the three flagpoles between Building 13 and Building 14, near the […]
READ MORE »If you’re interested in starting a small business, Robeson Community College’s Small Business Center is offering several free upcoming workshops. A six-part series titled “How to start a Farm2Fork business […]
READ MORE »This week, several students enrolled in the English as a Second Language program at Robeson Community College completed the NorthStar Digital Literacy course. RCC plans to expand the program in […]
READ MORE »Community members really showed their love and support to Robeson Community College during RCC Spirit Night at Zaxby’s. The college was recently presented with a check for $385.22 by the […]
READ MORE »Man’s best friend might be getting a smart upgrade to housing soon, thanks to a newly designed prototype doghouse by RCC graduate Jeremiah Locklear. Locklear’s one-of-a-kind design features all the […]
READ MORE »Paying for college just got easier thanks to special funding available at Robeson Community College for Summer 2023 courses. “RCC has multiple sources of funding available to help students pay […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is excited to announce that it is the recipient of a $4216 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation and Lumberton Rotary Club District 7730. The grant will […]
READ MORE »Tuesday’s Associate Degree Pinning ceremony at Robeson Community College was a dream come true as students were finally able to realize the harvest of their hard work had become a […]
READ MORE »During the Robeson Community College Board of Trustees Meeting on May 8, 2023, RCC President Melissa Singler was presented with a Certificate of Achievement by Board Chair Shirley Stockton. The […]
READ MORE »The 2023-2024 catalog and student handbook has been released by Robeson Community College. Programs have been updated and the most accurate information is available for students pertaining to their program […]
READ MORE »“This stage has never looked better graduates,” RCC President Melissa Singler proclaimed to the record-breaking number of graduates of Robeson Community College as she took to the podium to welcome […]
READ MORE »Throughout the day, you might find Ashley McLaughlin training new tellers and customer service representatives at one of the 14 branches with Lumbee Guaranty Bank, but for the last year, […]
READ MORE »When Lucille Ward started her career in 1963, she never dreamed she would one day retire alongside with her daughter, Angela Lamb. In fact, her daughter hadn’t even been born […]
READ MORE »Radiography students at Robeson Community College received a proper “sendoff” celebration before graduation by way of a pinning ceremony held Friday at the campus. “To the graduates, congratulations on your […]
READ MORE »The accomplishments of education students were celebrated with a pinning ceremony Thursday night at Robeson Community College. Many of these students will be going on to four-year institutions to further […]
READ MORE »Respiratory Therapy students received one final farewell from Robeson Community College on Thursday during a pinning ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments over the last two years. Nine students were pinned […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College celebrated its 2023 Emergency Medical Science graduates with its first-ever coining ceremony to commemorate their hard work and dedication in the emergency medical services field. During the […]
READ MORE »With recent cooler temperatures, this year the Spring season quietly arrived. With Summer just around the corner, one photo by RCC student Shaiquita Jackson helps us to remember the beauty […]
READ MORE »Students at Robeson Community College can proudly say “We are the champions.” They are the champions, champions of the North Carolina SkillsUSA competition that was just held in Greensboro in […]
READ MORE »A local women’s group, 4×4 Perfect Timing, is giving back by paying it forward for students at Robeson Community College. The organization recently donated $500 to the RCC Foundation to […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College welcomed counselors, advisors and career coaches from the Public Schools of Robeson County today to show appreciation for all that they do. The goal of the event […]
READ MORE »It’s that time of year when the accomplishments of students are celebrated through pinning ceremonies and graduations. The main graduation ceremonies for Robeson Community College will be held on Wednesday, […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College has released its 2022 President’s Annual Report. The report highlights significant events and accolades the college experienced in the previous year. “What an amazing year we had […]
READ MORE »If you’re looking for something to watch on TV, we’ve got some great programming lined up for you during the month of May. Robeson Community College will be featured in […]
READ MORE »As part of an effort to get more students prepared for the job fair taking place tomorrow, students at Robeson Community College were given an opportunity to receive waffles in […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is pleased to announce that Cecilia Holden, the President and CEO of myFutureNC, will serve as its Commencement speaker for the 2023 graduation. Holden joined myFutureNC in […]
READ MORE »With just a few more weeks until graduation, Robeson Community College’s health science students have been getting prepared for life on the front lines as medical providers. Many already have […]
READ MORE »Preparations are currently underway for RCC’s Outdoor Career and Resource Fair, which will be held next Tuesday, April 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event will take place […]
READ MORE »Faculty and staff at Robeson Community College are busy putting on the finishing touches for the upcoming AISES Conference. “You can feel the excitement in the air,” RCC President Melissa […]
READ MORE »The RCC Foundation is asking all alumni, retirees, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the college to please dine out at The Wing Company Restaurant and Sports Bar, May 4, […]
READ MORE »At 72 years young, Anniatha McMillan isn’t going to let anything get her down. Throughout her life, she has had to overcome adversity, but she says the key to success […]
READ MORE »More and more veterans are making the decision to return to the classroom as they transition from a life of service in the military to life as a civilian. Education […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College and the RCC Foundation celebrated its donors and student scholars Tuesday, with a special appreciation dinner. It was a night to honor RCC’s exceptional scholarship recipients and […]
READ MORE »Electrical systems technology might be one of Robeson Community College’s best-kept secrets, but it shouldn’t be. Graduates of this program leave making $40 an hour, and in some instances make […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College welcomed high school students from East Bladen High School on Wednesday. The Foods II class came by for campus taking a tour, which included a stop in […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will hold its annual trauma rodeo event on Wednesday, April 5. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is a practice […]
READ MORE »Cecilia Holden, President and CEO of myFutureNC was invited to visit Robeson Community College on Tuesday. During her visit, she took a tour of the campus and served as the […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College had the pleasure of meeting the next generation of college students last week during its March Huddle: Making University Acceptance a Slam Dunk. The event included a […]
READ MORE »“Without honey bees we would not exist,” Christy Locklear told elementary students at Long Branch Elementary during a special presentation she gave on pollination. Christy serves as the interim dean […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College Information Technology students turned interns received a passing grade with Communities in Schools this week. Adrian Barrales and James Lucas gave a presentation to the CIS Board […]
READ MORE »Cosmetology students had a chance to give back today at Robeson Community College by providing the ultimate spa treatment to young ladies as a part of an outreach program with […]
READ MORE »With North Carolina and other states across the country facing a shortage of EMTs and paramedics, it is good news to report that the EMS program at Robeson Community College […]
READ MORE »The Battle of the Butts has become an annual tradition at Robeson Community College. The competition turned drive-thru fundraiser raises money for Communities in Schools by allowing culinary arts students […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College welcomed many 9-1-1 telecommunicators to its campus recently for the NENA CMCP Conference. NENA which stands for National Emergency Number Association offered the 40-hour Center Manager Certification […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is bringing Chick-fil-A to you! Starting tomorrow, March 21st through mid-April RCC will be conducting a trial run for food services on campus. Please show your support for continued availability. […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College was honored to welcome North Carolina Senator Danny Britt, and North Carolina House Representatives Brendan Jones and Jarrod Lowery, to its campus today. “This is our first […]
READ MORE »The upcoming AISES Conference is gaining steam after adding a major sponsor to the lineup. Lumbee Tribe Holdings, Inc. has been added as an “Eagle” sponsor, which equates to a […]
READ MORE »Mechatronics is high-tech with a big paycheck, and it’s the future of engineering. Today students at Robeson Community College are busy learning about the tools of the trade, for the […]
READ MORE »At the age of 50, Karen White can finally say “I did it.” Just recently she was named the Lead Kindergarten teacher at Long Branch Elementary, a dream come true […]
READ MORE »On Tuesday, March 21, Robeson Community College invites students and others in the community that are interested in earning a bachelor’s degree to its campus for its 2nd Annual March […]
READ MORE »There was ‘cause for applause’ at Robeson Community College this week, as leaders set out to celebrate employees with a luncheon and awards ceremony. With students out on Spring Break, […]
READ MORE »Story as published in The Robesonian, by Sarah Nagem with the Borderbelt Independent As Melissa Singler tells it, her story is typical of many community college students: Dropped out of […]
READ MORE »As they say, it’s all in a day’s work. For soon-to-be cosmetologists studying at Robeson Community College, transforming clients and making them feel their very best is how they get […]
READ MORE »Ready, set, read! Many of Robeson Community College’s faculty, staff, and students took part in the ‘Read Across America’ initiative celebrating the joy of reading and the birthday of the […]
READ MORE »An instructor at Robeson Community College celebrated Black History Month in a unique way. Lylia Nichols, who teaches nursing, set out to showcase some of the accomplishments of African American […]
READ MORE »Dine In. Take out. Drive Thru. Whatever your preference, please make plans to help Robeson Community College raise money for student scholarships on March 21 at Zaxby’s, located at 5011 […]
READ MORE »A career in STEM can be lucrative, but it isn’t always one that women consider. “While we’ve made great progress in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our […]
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