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RCC gains green light to expand nursing program

Jackson and Josephine counties – Rogue Community College (RCC) received final approval this week from the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) to nearly double the size of the Associate Degree of Science in Nursing Registered Nurse (ADN-RN) training program, increasing available training spots by up to 24 students annually.  “Leaders in our nursing program worked quickly and effectively to expand offerings,” said President Randy Weber....

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RCC Foundation Plans ‘Revive the Bowl Community Festival’

Outdoor amphitheater is focus of June 24 event Josephine County – The Rogue Community College Foundation invites the community to save the date for an upcoming free, family-friendly community festival slated for June 24 from 2-8 p.m. The festival will include a selection of food trucks, live music from local bands, a kids’ zone with games and activities, live theater, a radio broadcast booth, and...

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Rogue Community College Enrollment Jumps 13 Percent

Jackson and Josephine counties – The signs of spring are evident at all three Rogue Community College (RCC) campuses. According to President Randy Weber, like the warmer weather, students are returning and enrolling in courses and programs, netting a 13 percent increase over enrollment numbers at the same time last year. “Our team has really worked hard to reach out and reengage our community,” said...

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Four RCC students receive All-Oregon Academic honor

Four students from Rogue Community College have been named to the Oregon Community College Association’s 2023 All-Oregon Academic Team. This honor recognizes high-achieving two-year college students from around the state who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and community service.  Teri Evans, Desiree Remick, Mackenzie Shirley and Caroline Tinker are among 52 students statewide who will be recognized April 21 at the 2023 All-Oregon Academic Team Luncheon at Chemeketa Community College...

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RCC Seeks Stellar Alumni Nominations

Jackson and Josephine counties – The Rogue Community College (RCC) Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award given annually to a former student who has attended or graduated from RCC. The deadline for nominations is April 21, 2023. “Rogue Community College has many alumni who have gone on from RCC to contribute greatly to our communities,” said Jodi Simons, RCC Foundation interim...

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GP Business Wins Oregon’s Family Business of the Year Award

RCC Small Business Development Center client nets top honor from nomination Josephine County – Selma native Kevin Gill and his wife, Helen, are set to receive a top honor from the United States Small Business Administration Portland District Office that serves 30 counties in Oregon and four counties in southwestern Washington. Winning the only 2023 Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award for Oregon, the...

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Apply now for fall scholarships at RCC

It’s time to apply for scholarships for the 2023-24 school year at Rogue Community College.  Current and incoming students planning to attend RCC during the 2023-24 academic year are invited to apply for about 125 scholarships provided through the Rogue Community College Foundation. The application is open through June 1 on the foundation’s website, roguecc.edu/scholarships. Students who apply by April 1 will be entered into...

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RCC to host two free music concerts

The Rogue Community College Music Department invites the public to two student concerts next week in Grants Pass and Medford.  The Rogue Chorus will present Spring Harmonies at 7 p.m. Monday, March 13 at the Rogue Auditorium at the RCC Redwood Campus in Grants Pass. To access the auditorium, take the East Entrance off Redwood Highway to Demaray Drive then follow College Drive to the...

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RCC Weld-A-Thon postponed due to weather

The 2023 Rogue Community College Weld-a-Thon scheduled for Wednesday, March 1 has been postponed due to weather. RCC was set to host more than 180 local high school students from 12 high schools for a skill-based welding competition at the Table Rock Campus in White City. The event will be rescheduled. For more information on the event, contact welding instructor Anthony Knight at aknight@roguecc.edu or 541-956-7341.

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RCC March 1 Weld-A-Thon fires up local teens

Jackson and Josephine Counties – More than 180 local high school students who have a spark for creation and a fire for high-paying careers are participating in the 2023 Rogue Community College (RCC) Weld-a-Thon on March 1. Students compete for skill-based honors, prizes and one of five scholarships to RCC’s welding program. Hosted at RCC’s Table Rock Campus in White City, students from 12 Southern...