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On Wednesday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 21, new prospective students at Robeson Community College will have an opportunity to receive assistance to complete their application to RCC, file their […]
READ MORE »Summer 2021 Registration at Robeson Community College continues! The college has added several more classes to meet a growing demand for college transfer courses this summer. The following 4-week mini […]
READ MORE »New Career and College Promise classes are available for high school students in Robeson County. New options that students can choose from include Fire Technology I / II, Cyber Security, […]
READ MORE »The Board of Trustees meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 17, 2021. The meeting will begin at 4:00pm via Zoom. The agenda will remain the same as the meeting […]
READ MORE »The RCC Board Meeting that was scheduled to begin tonight at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom will have to be rescheduled later this week due to technical difficulties. A notice will […]
READ MORE »Going to college just got a lot more affordable for many families in Robeson County and throughout the State of North Carolina. Students who graduated from a high school in […]
READ MORE »Ismael Virgile always dreamed of becoming a nurse, but when she and her family moved to the United States three years ago from Haiti, she wasn’t sure she was […]
READ MORE »Recognizing the value of the COVID-19 vaccination in ensuring the safety of its students, faculty, staff and community, Robeson Community College proudly accepts the challenge to participate in the White […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is excited to announce a new lineup of classes this July. The college will begin offering pre-licensure insurance classes to meet a growing need in Robeson County. […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is proud to release the official list of the Spring 2021 Academic Scholars. Academic Scholars are full-time students enrolled in a two-year associate degree or one-year diploma […]
READ MORE »A statewide awareness campaign, called “Time for a New YOU,” launched today for the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund that is available for eligible North Carolina community college continuing […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is proud to release the official list of the Spring 2021 Presidential Scholars. Presidential Scholars are full-time students enrolled in a two-year associate degree or one-year diploma […]
READ MORE »Say goodbye to bad hair days. The salon at Robeson Community College will be re-opening on June 2. The salon will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week from […]
READ MORE »This is always an exciting time of the year, as graduations are held and students begin the next chapter in their life. As one door closes, another always opens. This […]
READ MORE »Darlena Moore remembers what it was like to become a foster kid. Born poor in the Appalachian Mountains, Moore says that she was happy, loved, and cared for. She […]
READ MORE »Towns and communities across North Carolina are in need of more firefighters, as the number of volunteer firefighters is steadily decreasing. The shortage of those trained in fire technology could […]
READ MORE »Emergency Medical Science students at Robeson Community College will have an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on training on Thursday, May 27. Students will have a simulated wreck scene that they […]
READ MORE »If you have ever wondered where a graduate from RCC may land, the answer is anywhere. Robeson Community College recently asked our university transfer graduates about the plans they were […]
READ MORE »An oasis of success awaits students at Robeson Community College with the opening of the Summer Advising Center in Building 13. “The opening of the center will hopefully help […]
READ MORE »It was always a goal of Wendy Fields to teach at the college level, who started her career teaching English at various high schools in Robeson County. “That’s why I […]
READ MORE »On Wednesday, May 19, students at Robeson Community College will have an opportunity to talk one-on-one with case managers from the Southeastern Community Action Partnership about the Family Empowerment Self […]
READ MORE »The list of 2021 Robeson Community College candidates for graduation has been released. Marjavis Lamar Alston, Diploma, Welding Technology Emmalie Elizabeth Atherton, Diploma, Practical Nursing Alexandra Ayala, Associate in Applied […]
READ MORE »When Tomas Perez arrived in America eight years ago, he had no idea of the future that awaited him. He had always dreamed of going to college and getting a […]
READ MORE »Graduating students in the Associate Degree Nursing program were recently honored during a pinning ceremony held on the RCC Campus in Lumberton. The ceremony was held May 11 in the […]
READ MORE »Today, Robeson Community College and the Robeson County Executive Law Enforcement Officers Association paid tribute to officers that were killed in the line of duty in honor of National Police […]
READ MORE »Even though the weather was not the best today, there was still a lot of light shining through as Robeson Community College celebrated its 332 graduates with a special drive-thru […]
READ MORE »When Caitlin Smith started her studies in 2019 at Robeson Community College, she had no idea that in a few years she would be graduating at the same time as […]
READ MORE »For Barbara Deal, graduation from Robeson Community College is more than just a milestone, it is a celebration of life and of overcoming adversity to achieve her dreams. “I just […]
READ MORE »Summer registration is currently in full swing at Robeson Community College. New, current, and returning students can register anytime this week. Those that have registered will need to complete payment […]
READ MORE »Now is the time to get a therapeutic massage at Robeson Community College. The Massage Therapy Department at RCC is now accepting appointments for 1-hour sessions. Sessions are available on […]
READ MORE »Come out for a yard sale like no other at Robeson Community College on Saturday, May 15 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The college will have chairs, desks, office […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will be offering several continuing education classes in the coming weeks. Students are encouraged to register early to reserve a seat in the class they would like […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College celebrated its 2021 Education graduates with a pinning ceremony on its campus, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. Students were pinned with a ribbon and also received a […]
READ MORE »For more information, contact Kim Jacobs at 910-272-3353 or email kjacobs@robeson.edu
READ MORE »April was National Poetry Month. To celebrate, Robeson Community College held a poetry contest for faculty/staff and students. The themes for this year’s contests were: The Power of Good Don’t […]
READ MORE »Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society!
READ MORE »On behalf of the First Americans’ Pathway to STEM Success (FAPSS) Program and LRDA, we welcome all Native American students to a presentation by WIOA on Thursday, April 29. The […]
READ MORE »Student Government Association (SGA) participated in Earth Day on April 22, 2021 to do their part to save the planet! Those in attendance received a flowering plant, longleaf pine seedling, […]
READ MORE » READ MORE »Come see us at the Lumberton Food Truck Festival on April 25th from 11 – 5! We will be on hand to assist you and answer any questions you may […]
READ MORE »April is Nation Poetry Month! We would like to share a poem written by Edgar Albert Guest titled “Don’t Quit”. Don’t Quit By Edgar Albert Guest When things go wrong, […]
READ MORE »Join us in celebrating our students’ academic achievements from Fall 2020! Agenda: 0:19 – President Melissa Singler’s Remarks 1:00 – Dr. Patrena Elliott’s Remarks 1:51 – Fall 2020 President’s Scholars […]
READ MORE »The Perfect Stepping Stone Heather Hunt Oxendine knew since the 9th grade that she wanted to be an electrical engineer. She shares fond memories of Mr. Jerry Shooter, her 9th-grade […]
READ MORE »North Carolina students who need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will have the opportunity to get one-on-one guidance from the safety of their car on […]
READ MORE »The following is a message from our President, Mrs. Melissa Singler: Dear Students, As Easter approaches, I wish you and your loved ones continued blessings, great health, enduring […]
READ MORE »On behalf of the First Americans’ Pathway to STEM Success (FAPSS), please join in the educational and cultural event on March 31st at 5:00 pm on zoom, “Talking Circles.” This […]
READ MORE »April will be National Poetry month, so to celebrate our love for poetry, the Robeson Community College English department is sponsoring a poetry contest. The contest began March 3rd and […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College Student Government Association (SGA) met with the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce Image Committee on March 16th and agreed to participate in “Operation Spring Cleaning.” Part of […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will operate on a remote-learning schedule for students on Thursday because of the threat of severe weather. Visitors and students may contact the campus via email or […]
READ MORE »SEATS Tickets are available to purchase in the Bookstore with Financial Aid. Tickets available March 12-16, 2021 for the second 8 week semester. All sales are final. For more information, […]
READ MORE »For Black History Month, Student Government Association (SGA) held a Knowledge of the Day Challenge for a week to inform and try students’ knowledge of historical events and people. Meet […]
READ MORE »There will be a Vaccination Event on the campus of Robeson Community College. When: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 12PM – 7PM. Location: A.D. Lewis Auditorium on the Main RCC […]
READ MORE »If you were unable to attend the scheduled on-campus order days of Tuesday, March 2 or Wednesday, March 3, please be sure to mail your order form with your deposit […]
READ MORE »On Wednesday, February 3rd, SGA delivered the coats and socks collected from our campus drive to local shelters for the homeless. Someone once said, “Your greatness is not what you […]
READ MORE »The RCC Foundation presents the “Hearts Together Emergency Fund Campaign.” This campaign is designed to raise money for the Foundation’s emergency student fund which assists students in need of financial […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is pleased to announce it has partnered with Fayetteville State University. RCC graduates with an Associate Degree can now complete a four-year degree at FSU online with […]
READ MORE »Registration is still ongoing for 14 and 12 week classes! Contact us today so we can get you registered! For a list of courses for the Spring semester, click here. […]
READ MORE »Dear RCC Students, The year 2020 was an extremely difficult year. Some of us have lost loved ones and friends or are experiencing great challenges due to COVID-19. I want […]
READ MORE »The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 7 and RCC English Department recently sponsored a writing contest for students. Students had to submit writings related to the topic of Veteran Sacrifices. […]
READ MORE »Rob Jacobs, a Robeson County native, has made a career out of working with and empowering Native Americans. Jacobs, a 2003 graduate of Robeson Community College, has a long history […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is pleased to announce it is a Ellucian PATH Campaign and Scholarship Fund recipient. RCC is one of 25 schools nationwide selected to receive the scholarship fund […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will operate on the following schedule during the Thanksgiving holiday: Wednesday, November 25 No classes for students College operating hours: 8am – 3pm Thursday, November 26 Closed […]
READ MORE »Turning lemons into lemonade is Brittany “Paige” Jones’ new motto. The 30-year-old Red Springs resident hopes that her small business, Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Lemonade Stand, will be a new […]
READ MORE »In support of Manufacturing Month (October), RCC typically hosts a Made in Robeson Day. We regret that due to COVID-19, we were unable to host this event this year. However, […]
READ MORE »Join Robeson Community College along with the Robeson County Veterans Honor Guard and members of the Disabled American Veterans organization on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020, at 11:00 AM for a […]
READ MORE »Classes for the newly added winter session are scheduled to take place Nov. 30-Dec. 29. “In these unprecedented times, RCC is well aware of the effects of COVID-19 and how […]
READ MORE »In conjunction with the Robeson Community College Board of Trustees and President Melissa Singler, the Breathe Free Initiative is pleased to announce that RCC is now a Tobacco Free/Smoke Free […]
READ MORE »The 2020-2021 SGA elections will be held October 7-8. You will have the option to vote electronically or Face-to-Face on the sidewalk from Building 4 to Building 13 on October […]
READ MORE »Earlier this week, Building 3 got a new name; Piedmont Natural Gas Building. Our good friends at Piedmont Natural Gas contributed $100,000 to the RCC Foundation in 2019. Their generous […]
READ MORE »Hyde Park will deliver 50 FOOD BOXES each Wednesday September 30 – October 28, 2020. The boxes contain vegetables, fruits, deli meats, and cheese from the NC Department of Agriculture. […]
READ MORE »This webinar series, offered through College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC), is for Cumberland and Robeson County high school seniors and is intended to help them prepare for the college […]
READ MORE »On Monday, September 14, 2020, Robeson Community College leaders cut the ribbon on a new burn building. The 3,121 square feet building is located at the Emergency Services Training Center. […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training cadets, along with members of the Public Safety and Emergency Services community, will remember the victims and honor the heroes of the 9/11 […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College’s College and Career Readiness (C&CR) Department announced the Adult High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the class of 2020. James Zamor, the Valedictorian, was born in Saint-Marc, […]
READ MORE »Patrick McMurray’s personal theme for the 2020 year of the nurse and midwife is “Nursing Outside the Box!”, and his passion is to aid in creating nursing champions. Patrick hails […]
READ MORE »The COVID-19 Virus continues to evolve globally. The RCC Bookstore places the highest value on the well-being, health, and safety of our students, community, and the staff. We have been, […]
READ MORE »On this graduation day, we would like to recognize the ADN Class of 2020. Though the current global event changed the way we can celebrate, it does not take away […]
READ MORE »As we prepare for the Fall 2020 semester, we are working to create course schedules to support the varied needs of our students. Courses will be delivered in a face-to-face, […]
READ MORE »Graduation Timeline for July 23, 2020! 9:00 a.m. Ceremony Gates Open at 7:30 a.m. Graduates should be at A.D. Lewis Auditorium and parked by 8:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Ceremony Gates […]
READ MORE »The Red Cross has two big needs right now. There are volunteer opportunities for: 1. Supporting our blood drives in Robeson County by volunteering once a month for a […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Center has received $50,000 grant from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation to help recruit fire-fighters. The funds are […]
READ MORE »If you are interested in learning new skills, adding more education to your resume, or changing careers, attend our Virtual Interest Meeting! Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88119742346 (Meeting ID: 881 1974 2346)]
READ MORE »The NC COVID-19 Student Response Corps is a collaborative effort to match students without summer internships or jobs due to COVID-19 with local government and nonprofit organizations in need of […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will be awarding 5 scholarships in the amount of $5,000 for 1 year (or $2,500 per semester) for eligible PackTrac students. PackTrac is a collaboration between N.C. […]
READ MORE »Book’em NC, originally scheduled for September 26, 2020, has been rescheduled for February 27, 2021.
READ MORE »The Robeson Community College Foundation is an organization known for its philanthropic efforts to bring people together to help each other. Both were on display in the Robeson Community College […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will be offering a FREE online COVID-19 Awareness course. The course is available June 1 – June 29. Register at www.robeson.edu/ems and select “click to register”. […]
READ MORE »Patrick Chavis is the kind of guy who says “hey” to everyone. In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Patrick is working at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York and […]
READ MORE »Textbook Buyback and Rental Returns can be done in 3 easy steps! 1. Go to https://robeson.bncollege.com 2. Locate the images below and click the appropriate link 3. Follow the on […]
READ MORE »Dear RCC Students, You have passed a major milestone as you have completed your first month of our new normal. These past weeks have not been easy and is certainly […]
READ MORE »The RCC Student Government Association will be hosting a virtual spirit week April 27 – May 2! Monday – Mental Health – Video – Instructor, Joey Hinson Tuesday – Talent […]
READ MORE »After monitoring the current situation, Robeson Community College has made the difficult decision to postpone the Spring 2020 graduation until August 13, 2020. The graduation ceremony will be for all […]
READ MORE »#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020. Now, more than ever, so many people need help. Just here in our […]
READ MORE »We are happy to announce our 2020 Student Recognition Awards. Our scholars will be recognized in a series of videos starting Tuesday, April 21, 2020 and concluding Friday, April 24, […]
READ MORE »Recently, Robeson Community College’s Learning Lot was highlighted in a newsletter called Higher Education Matters. This newsletter is published by Higher Ed Works. Higher Ed Works is a nonprofit organization […]
READ MORE »Registration for Summer and Fall is underway! Contact your advisor via email to schedule an appointment to discuss course options for summer and/or fall semester. Your advisor will assist you […]
READ MORE »Starting Wednesday, March 25, 2020, The Learning Lot will be a place for you to access the internet from the comforts of your vehicle. If you don’t have internet access […]
READ MORE »The RCC Bookstore will temporarily close to the public on Wednesday, March 25th at 2pm. During the closure, the bookstore will continue to offer uninterrupted service to students and the […]
READ MORE »As part of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Robeson Community College is closing the Library, the Learning Center, and all computer labs to students. Please note this […]
READ MORE »rntobsnprogram.com has featured Robeson Community College as one of the Best Nursing Schools in the area. “A two-year accredited institution providing students with the necessary skills set to enter their […]
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