News Round-up, June 1-7, 2026

St. Ambrose and Mount Mercy name new VP of strategic growth and marketing: KCRG Cedar Rapids, June 2, 2026 GP’s Ely gets shot at redemption, wins 6A state title in 300 hurdles: Grants Pass Daily Courier, June 2, 2026 Phoenix High teen mom set to graduate with ‘a whole village behind her’: Rogue Valley Times, June 3, 2026 Not your usual awards: Grants Pass Daily...

Celebrate Juneteenth in the Rogue Valley

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it’s a time for celebration and also an opportunity for reflection. Our nation’s founding document is a work of remarkable literary and rhetorical importance. To some extent, it could be seen as our foundational moral compass. But it also reveals a paradox: the idea all humans have the right to “Life, Liberty and the...

dental students in the RCC dental assistant lab

RCC Accepting Applications for Dental Assistant Program in Grants Pass, White City

Jackson and Josephine counties (June 2, 2026) – Rogue Community College has extended the application deadline to Aug. 20 for its fall 2026 Dental Assistant cohort, giving prospective students additional time to prepare for careers in one of healthcare’s in-demand support professions. Dental assisting is a three-term special admissions program that begins fall term and culminates with a practicum in a dental office. Several prerequisite courses are required before starting the program.  Attending an information...

Information for Commencement

Greetings, fellow Ospreys! We are on our final countdown to Commencement and have a few notes to make sure everyone is ready, plus we have an exciting announcement to share: RCC employees who have a family member graduating this year may join President Weber on stage to hand the diploma to them. If you would like to participate, please let us know by using this...

Welcome Alex Auzas as New RVC Library Specialist I

Please join us in welcoming Alex Auzas to the Library team as our new RVC Library Specialist I. Alex brings a strong background in library services and student event planning, along with exceptional attention to detail, impressive multitasking skills and a true passion for delivering outstanding customer service. If you see Alex around campus, please take a moment to say hello and help make their...

How to Access Annual Curriculum Documents

Since 2021, summaries listing all details of course and program changes have been posted in Teams. Previously under another name, this Team is now titled Annual Curriculum Documents. To review these summaries, go to Shared within the Team. Changes effective 2026-27 will post to this Team on June 8, 2026. If you do not have access to this Team, send a request to Denise Kerr.

Transportation Technology Building Construction

The new Transportation Technology buildings at the Redwood and Table Rock campuses are now underway. As construction activities begin, site mobilization efforts — including the installation of temporary fencing — will be implemented to ensure the safety and security of the campus community and construction operations. Below are the current site logistics plans for both campuses, which identify pedestrian access routes and available parking areas...

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The Power of Giving: Meet RCC’s Rogue Heroes

At Rogue Community College, we believe in the power of education and support our students every day in ways both big and small. RCC has a long history of faculty and staff who not only dedicate themselves to student success but choose to strengthen that impact through charitable giving. These employees are known as Rogue Heroes. The “Rogue Hero Campaign” started in 2011 and has...