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As we look back on 2021, RCC remembers one of its own, a beloved colleague, friend, and advocate for students Rocky Peterkin. Peterkin passed away in late September at the […]
READ MORE »The Basic Law Enforcement program at Robeson Community College received an array of donations this week from Money Quick Guns. The donation, valued at $2000, included a reactive steel combat […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is pleased to announce that Deborah Kauba, the assistant director of financial aid, has graduated from the North Carolina Community College System Financial Aid Leadership Academy. The […]
READ MORE »The Criminal Justice and Basic Law Enforcement Training programs at Robeson Community College received an early Christmas present this year. The division received brand-new equipment that will be used during […]
READ MORE »The holidays are getting brighter at Robeson Community College, as the RCC Foundation recently was the recipient of a $30,000 gift. The gift is from the Robert P. Holding Foundation […]
READ MORE »The Student Government Association at Robeson Community College held a creative photo contest to motivate departments across campus to get into the Christmas Spirit. SGA received 8 entries in the […]
READ MORE »This week 17 cadets graduated from the Fall 2021 Basic Law Enforcement Training program at Robeson Community College. “I want to congratulate these cadets that have worked extremely hard […]
READ MORE »With COVID-19 outbreaks and variants of the virus on the rise, Robeson Community College will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on its campus, Thursday, December 9 from 10:00 a.m. to […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College held a graduation for its barbering students on Monday, December 6. In all, eight students completed the program. The RCC 2021 barber graduates are: Brandt Baker, DeShawn […]
READ MORE »Most people run from danger, but firefighters run to it. They are the unsung heroes we often take for granted everyday. We expect them to be there when we need […]
READ MORE »It’s beginning to look a lot like registration at RCC, everywhere you go. And in anticipation of a wonderful registration season, Robeson Community College will hosting the ‘The Twelve Days […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College received a special visit today from the President of the North Carolina Community College System, Thomas Stith, III. Stith was joined by North Carolina Senator, Danny Britt, […]
READ MORE »The RCC Foundation is excited to announce that it raised more than $4000 during Giving Tuesday. The Right of Way Group, LLC of Lumberton pledged $1000 in support of RCC […]
READ MORE »The RCC Foundation is pleased to announce that a donor, The Right of Way Group, LLC of Lumberton, has agreed to match all donations made on Giving Tuesday up to […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will be embarking upon a new idea on Monday, November 29 as it launches its virtual Cyber Monday Registration event. “We wanted to try something different, and […]
READ MORE »Paying for classes just got easier for many students at Robeson Community College. RCC has announced that free college is now available to all eligible students who enroll in at […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is pleased to announce that two of its students, Michaela Gayle Mickles and Decarius McKeithan are the recipients of a $5,000 scholarship from the State Employees Credit […]
READ MORE »Dr. Gaylyn Eddy, program director for the Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences programs at RCC will be representing the college on an international level when she takes part in […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College was proud to participate in the 2021 Lumberton Christmas Parade. Students, faculty and staff gathered together to spread Christmas cheer during the event. Several students and RCC […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College graduated 18 from its Crisis Intervention Training. The training is offered in partnership with Eastpointe. Graduates were pinned during the ceremony and each received a certificate. Graduates […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College hosted a college transfer fair on Thursday, November 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. In attendance were over 20 colleges from across North Carolina and South […]
READ MORE »This is the good news story of the day, in which students showed appreciation to their fellow students, teachers, and administrators. The Student Government Association at Robeson Community College gave […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College closed its campus on November 16, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for an Appreciation Day event for faculty, staff, elected officials and members of the […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College would like to recognize its employees who have achieved one, five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty, and thirty-five years of service in addition to programs that have […]
READ MORE »The results are in from the 2021 Campus Fund Drive at Robeson Community College! Faculty and staff at RCC donated almost $45,000, collectively, to the RCC Foundation. “We are so […]
READ MORE »Donations are now being accepted for this year’s Marine’s Toys for Tots Campaign at Robeson Community College. The RCC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is sponsoring the Toys for Tots […]
READ MORE »The 37th Anniversary Clifford Bullard Memorial Golf Tournament raised over $50,000 during the event held on Thursday, October 14 at Pinecrest Country Club in Lumberton. In all, the RCC Foundation […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is pleased to announce that the RCC Foundation has received a $50,000 gift that will establish ‘The Bowen Family: Lonnie, Dorothy, Woody Memorial Endowment.’ The gift has been bestowed […]
READ MORE »The 2021 Trauma Rodeo was a very successful event. The college had 4 helicopters from area regional medical centers land on campus today, and it had ambulances and fire trucks […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College invites students, faculty, staff, students and members of the community to join us on Thursday, November 11 as we honor all who served during our Veterans Day […]
READ MORE »Southeastern Community Action Partnership is hosting a contactless drive-thru distribution event on Tuesday, November 9 at Robeson Community College for families impacted by COVID-19. The event is open to the […]
READ MORE »The eligibility criteria for the North Carolina Longleaf Commitment grant has been expanded, which will allow more recent high school graduates the opportunity to possibly earn an associate’s degree from […]
READ MORE »The pandemic has highlighted the importance of sign language and sign language interpreters for those who are deaf. Many times, first responders – police officers, EMS/EMTs, firefighters – find that […]
READ MORE »A ‘trauma rodeo’ will take place on November 10 at Robeson Community College from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event will incorporate most of the health sciences disciplines at […]
READ MORE »If you have visited the www.robeson.edu website, you may have noticed something a little different. Robeson Community College has launched a new chatbot service, which will assist prospective and current […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a cultural exhibition that featured guest speakers Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin and the President and CEO of Cummings Aerospace Dr. […]
READ MORE »Registration is now open for the Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 semesters at Robeson Community College. Students are urged to register early to get the classes they want and to […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will host a college transfer fair on Thursday, November 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. To date, 28 colleges are expected to be in attendance including: […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College in partnership with the North Carolina Gang Investigators’ Association hosted a three-day course in Basic Street Gang Investigator Training for sworn law enforcement officers. The training, which […]
READ MORE »The North Carolina Board of Nursing has approved the enrollment expansion of the Licensed Practical Nursing program at Robeson Community College. The enrollment will be allowed to increase by 24 […]
READ MORE »The nursing students at Robeson Community College decided to get in the spirit of Halloween this year, dressing up in various outfits, including Florence Nightingale, the founder of nursing, and […]
READ MORE »The Robeson Community College Foundation was bestowed with a $24,000 gift from the Julian T. Pierce Memorial Initiative on Thursday, October 28. The money donated will go towards scholarships for […]
READ MORE »The general public is invited to a Halloween Carnival at Robeson Community College, Saturday, October 30 from 5pm – 9pm. The carnival will feature games, crafts, a glow-in-the-dark scare maze, […]
READ MORE »Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Drive-Thru Trick or Treat event at Robeson Community College has been rescheduled for Monday, November 1 from 6pm – 8pm.
READ MORE »How would you like to receive $100? It’s easy. Just follow the steps below. Step 1: Enroll in a class, or be employed, at Robeson Community College between July […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College invites all students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to its campus on November 3, 2021 for a celebration of Native American Culture in honor of […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College and the RCC CyberConnect Grant hosted a virtual presentation on Cybersecurity, in honor of October being Cybersecurity month. Guest presenter Domingo Rivera, the Cybersecurity Advisor for the […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College and the RCC CyberConnect Grant invite students, faculty, staff and the general public to a virtual presentation on Cybersecurity, taking place tomorrow, Monday, October 25, 2021 at […]
READ MORE »Everyone is invited to join Robeson Community College for the free FAFSA Drive-In event taking place on Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. COVID-19 safety protocols will […]
READ MORE »As part of their “Extra Miles” listening tour, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, leaders in the healthcare industry, paid a visit to Robeson Community College. Blue Cross […]
READ MORE »Students, faculty and staff had an opportunity to listen to a lecture titled Understanding China in the 21st Century: A Historical Perspective by UNC World Scholar Donald Santacaterina. The lecture […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is gearing up for its 4-week Winter Session and has a special promotion to help kick it off. For a limited time only, students can get one […]
READ MORE »The Global Distinction program at Robeson Community College will host a talk by Donald Santacaterina titled Understanding China in the 21st Century: A Historical Perspective. Santacaterina is a Ph.D. Candidate, […]
READ MORE »In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Robeson Community College has several festivities planned for students for them to get involved and learn more about the cultural and historical significance and […]
READ MORE »In celebration of FAFSA month, the Financial Aid Office at Robeson Community College will be giving away a free Visa gas card to a lucky student who files their 2022-2023 […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is excited to announce that Basketball Legends Dereck Whittenburg and Al Wood will be in attendance at RCC Foundation’s 37th Anniversary Clifford Bullard Memorial Golf Tournament. The […]
READ MORE »If you have driven onto the campus of Robeson Community College this month, you may have noticed the large pink bows on display. The pink bows are wrapped around the […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College in partnership with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on October 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the ‘Made in […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will host a job fair on October 15 immediately following the ‘Made in Robeson Day’ event from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The job fair is open […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will host an apprenticeship summit on November 4 for all business and industry leaders in an effort to increase apprentice opportunities for students. The summit will feature […]
READ MORE »The Effective Teacher Training class at Robeson Community College is the largest class to date. Currently, 21 students have signed up for the class, and they are scheduled to complete […]
READ MORE »Due to the possibility of inclement weather this Thursday, the RCC Foundation’s 37th Anniversary Clifford Bullard Memorial Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 14th. The announcement was made […]
READ MORE »If you’re thinking about starting a new business, you may want to enroll in one of the upcoming workshops available at the RCC Small Business Center in Lumberton. Each year, […]
READ MORE »The Small Business Center at Robeson Community College will offer ‘The Business of Farming in Indian Country,” a 10-week training program designed for entrepreneurs and farmers. In this program, students […]
READ MORE »The Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP) is a partnership between Robeson Community College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. C-STEP is designed to foster success by identifying talented […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is excited to announce that the RCC Foundation raised more than $800 today with the assistance, and talents, of the RCC Culinary Department. “Let’s do lunch,” an […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College took part in the Lumberton Food Festival which was held this past weekend at Biggs Park Mall. The festival itself drew more than 10,000 attendees, of which […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College in partnership with the American Red Cross will be hosting another blood drive this month to assist with meeting the needs of the community and ensuring an […]
READ MORE »The counseling and career services at Robeson Community College will host a Suicide Prevention Awareness event tomorrow, September 28 in partnership with Eastpointe. “September is the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month,” […]
READ MORE »The US Department of Education is requiring all colleges across the country to that received HEERF III (Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund) package to provide direct outreach to all financial […]
READ MORE »Administrators hope that new and current students will ‘fall into’ RCC during the coming weeks, either to get a jumpstart on their degree or to fast-forward to the next stop […]
READ MORE »RCC has received new equipment for its culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, and hospitality programs. The equipment was purchased over the summer to enhance the program and the quality […]
READ MORE »In celebration of National Manufacturing Month, Robeson Community College will be hosting ‘Made in Robeson’ on October 15. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. “We […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College in partnership with the North Carolina Gang Investigators’ Association will present a free, three-day course in Basic Street Gang Investigator Training for sworn law enforcement officers. This […]
READ MORE »Demand for blood continues to rise and the supply of blood continues to decrease due to the pandemic. Blood supply levels remain at a critical stage in Robeson County and […]
READ MORE »‘Get vaccinated. Get $100. It’s that easy!’ reads an advertisement from Robeson Community College geared towards students, faculty, and staff. Robeson Community College is offering a one-time payment of $100 […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College will be hosting an emergency blood drive on Monday, September 13 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot located by the auditorium / building […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College would like to remind everyone that it will host a joint COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic on September 15, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “This […]
READ MORE »With the arrival of new simulation equipment, Robeson Community College has begun to offer several new training courses for law enforcement in a safe environment. Officers will have several opportunities […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) articulation agreement today with Lees-McRae College. “This is another great opportunity for our students to attend a wonderful institution […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is excited to announce that it will sign a MOU Articulation Agreement with Lees-McRae College today at 2pm. This agreement will allow students to seamlessly transfer to […]
READ MORE »This September will mark the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that took the lives of more than 3,000 people. The attacks took place on a beautiful sunny day […]
READ MORE »Many practical nursing graduates at Robeson Community College have been busy preparing to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination. One student, Nicolette Locklear, is hoping that all of those […]
READ MORE »They say when you follow your heart and stay true to yourself, great things will begin to happen. That is what one student discovered when she decided to enroll in […]
READ MORE »This past summer shined brightly for one student at Robeson Community College. Jessica Thomas-Davis, a criminal justice student, decided to give college another chance and her experience has been better […]
READ MORE »If students missed the start of Fall 2021 classes, they will have another opportunity get a jumpstart on their degree this September. Robeson Community College will offer several late start […]
READ MORE »If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to “STEM like a girl,” Robeson Community College has a great opportunity lined up for you. The First Americans’ Pathway to STEM success […]
READ MORE »To meet the growing demand and need for law enforcement officers, Robeson Community College will offer a ‘last chance’ night time Basic Law Enforcement Academy. The night BLET academy will […]
READ MORE »United States Representative Dan Bishop will visit Robeson Community College on Wednesday, August 25. Bishop is expected to arrive on campus at 11:30 a.m. The congressman will meet with RCC […]
READ MORE »Students, faculty and staff at Robeson Community College will have an opportunity to express & de-stress on Wednesday, August 25 during a Color Me Calm Paint Party. The paint party […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College is proud to announce that its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program has ranked #1 among rural colleges in Southeastern North Carolina in terms of FTE. RCC achieved […]
READ MORE »Twenty law enforcement officers across North Carolina graduated Friday, August 20 from Robeson Community College’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training. Participants included members from the Robeson County Sheriff’s Department, the […]
READ MORE »Registration is now open for the Effective Teacher Training program at Robeson Community College. The Effective Teaching Training (ETT) course is a requirement for becoming a substitute in North […]
READ MORE »Back by popular demand, Robeson Community College will host a 2nd Career and College Promise Open House on August 26 at 6pm. The event will take place in the auditorium […]
READ MORE »It is an exciting time to be a student at Robeson Community College. With the Fall semester in full swing, the college has come alive with the presence of over […]
READ MORE »New scholarships and endowments have been established at Robeson Community College thanks to new donors who have generously given to the RCC Foundation. The RCC Foundation has announced the addition […]
READ MORE »As many associate degree nursing students head back to the classroom this coming week at Robeson Community College, they will be pleased to know that they are entering a very […]
READ MORE »Robeson Community College welcomed back faculty and staff today for the start of the Fall 2021 semester, during Convocation. The theme for this year’s Convocation was ‘The Power of One. […]
READ MORE »A flu vaccination clinic has been scheduled for September 15 at Robeson Community College. The free clinic, being offered in partnership with Walgreens, will take place in the Student Center, […]
READ MORE »This is just a friendly reminder that payment for all tuition and fees must be completed by 4:00 p.m. on August 11. If you have an outstanding balance at the close of […]
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