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Every year, the Rogue Community College Foundation invites students to apply for more than 100 scholarships through a single general application. After the application closes on June 1, 2026, we rely on the help of reviewers to read and score applications. It is a small time commitment but an impactful and inspiring volunteer opportunity. Reviews are completed online at your convenience during a two‑week window...
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 big and small. RCC has a long history of faculty and staff who not only dedicate themselves to student success but also choose to strengthen that impact through charitable giving. These employees are known as Rogue Heroes. The...
At Rogue Community College, heroes stand beside our students, lifting them up and believing in the power of education. Rogue Heroes are RCC employees who support students through voluntary giving. Every dollar donated through payroll deduction, or one-time gifts goes directly to scholarships, emergency aid and programs that change lives. Your Philanthropy at Work During the past five years, staff members have contributed over $135,000...
The RCC Foundation scholarship application for the 2026-27 academic year opens on Feb. 1, 2026. Students who submit their application by April 1, 2026, will be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 Early Bird Scholarship. The final deadline to apply is June 1, 2026. Eligibility requirement: Why encourage students to apply? Please help spread the word to your students and encourage them to apply....
As many of you know, April closed her chapter at RCC in December 2025. Even then, it was clear she embodied the spirit of leadership and generosity we strive to celebrate, making her the perfect choice for our very first Rogue Hero Spotlight. April didn’t just support our mission; she inspired it. Through her creation of the One-One-Ten Challenge, she encouraged staff to step up,...
JACKSON and JOSEPHINE counties (Dec. 5, 2025) — The Rogue Community College Foundation Board has approved an unprecedented $650,000 investment to support RCC programs during a time of significant financial uncertainty for higher education in Oregon. Last month, the Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office directed state agencies to prepare for a potential budget cut for the 2025-27 biennium in response to a projected shortfall to the state budget. For RCC,...
At Rogue Community College, heroes don’t always stand in the spotlight — they stand beside our students. They show up, lift others up and believe deeply in the power of education to change lives. These are our Rogue Heroes. Rogue Heroes are RCC employees who choose to support the college and students through voluntary monthly giving. Their kindness fuels scholarships, strengthens academic programs, supports emergency...
Rogue Community College has been home to many dedicated educators — and few have made an impact like longtime humanities instructor Lutz Kramer. For over 50 years, Lutz has inspired RCC students and colleagues alike with his curiosity, humor and passion for learning. Now, as Lutz faces some serious health challenges, friends and colleagues in the Rogue Gateway Rotary Club wanted to do something special to show how much he means...
Rogue Community College (RCC) and the RCC Foundation have named Zackary Salem-Bango, MD, a 2015 RCC graduate, the 2025 Alum of the Year. Salem-Bango, a former Peace Corps volunteer now working as a resident physician in Seattle, was selected for his professional accomplishments and dedication to service, mentorship and the community where his journey began. He will be formally recognized at the President’s Circle dinner...
The Rogue Community College Foundation is proud to announce Steve Roe, general manager of Roe Motors in Grants Pass, as the 2025 Citizen of the Year. Roe will be honored at the President’s Circle later this month for his unwavering commitment to the community and steadfast support of RCC’s mission to transform lives through education. A longtime Grants Pass resident, Roe exemplifies the spirit of...