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RCC to Celebrate 52nd Commencement June 17 

Jackson and Josephine counties – The 52nd Rogue Community College (RCC) Commencement will be held at the RCC Redwood Campus in Grants Pass at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023.   RCC will confer 479 degrees and 158 certificates. Forty-five students will also receive their GED® diploma at this year’s ceremony. GED® students will walk first followed by students receiving college certificates and degrees.   The event...

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RCC Slates Four Free Concerts June 12-15

Jackson and Josephine counties – On June 12, the Rogue Community College Music Department will kick off a series of end-of-term concerts with a pair of choral performances simultaneously presented in Grants Pass and Medford. The melodies continue June 14 with the RCC Concert Band giving a patriotic performance in Grants Pass and conclude June 15 with the RCC Chamber Music Ensemble performing “Blended Harmonies”...

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RCC Alum Lauded for Community Contributions

Jackson and Josephine counties – The Rogue Community College Foundation is awarding Providence employee Daniel Schram its distinguished 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award, with the formal presentation slated for May 12 during the RCC employee inservice. The award honors a single RCC graduate each year who demonstrates success in their profession, success in their community and significant contributions to the betterment of society through involvement in...

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RCC Seeks Mural Contest Entries from Community Members

Jackson and Josephine counties – A region-wide competition to design and install “We are Ospreys” murals on each of the three Rogue Community College (RCC) campuses is now open for entries. Students, RCC employees and community artists are invited to participate. The theme for the project is “Spread Your Wings at RCC.” According to Elizabeth Butler, the RCC marketing department staff member leading the project,...

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RCC Open Houses Slated for May

Jackson and Josephine counties — Rogue Community College (RCC) is hosting two free open-house events this month to introduce the public to the college’s academic programming and support services. Events are scheduled from 3-6 p.m. on different dates: May 16 on the Redwood Campus (3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass) and May 18 at the Table Rock Campus (7800 Pacific Ave., White City). In addition to...

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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...