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Angela Hernandez Callejas joined RCC’s English as a Second Language program in the summer of 2023, coming to us from Hidalgo, Mexico. She expressed her interest in both ESL and citizenship classes, with the goal of transitioning from her role on the cleaning staff at a local hospital to a career in healthcare. While waiting for her citizenship exam, Angela diligently prepared for both the...
Congratulations to the newest members of the Ford Family community! Each year, the Ford Family Foundation awards more than 250 renewable scholarships to exceptional students from Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. The following are current RCC students who were honored with the outstanding scholarship award for the 2024-25 academic year! Ford Transfer Scholars• Andrew Breeden• Logan Koester The Ford Transfer Scholars Program is an undergraduate...
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, Noelani Beard made Ospreys Athletics history by becoming the first athlete in the program’s history to sign a professional contract. A storied start to her collegiate career led Noelani to Shaw University in North Carolina, becoming the first NCAA transfer in Rogue history. At Shaw, she built upon her success before graduating with honors and returning for her master’s degree...
When did you decide to come to RCC? Why? In 2018, I had just moved home and was going through a divorce. I knew that I wanted to go back to school so I could give my kids a good life. RCC was the local college in my area with a GED® program. Once I started attending the GED® classes I heard about the SOHOPE...
The RCC Rainbow Club (ASG) organized and created an entry in the local Southern Oregon Pride Parade on Saturday, Oct. 7. A large group of 20-25 students, faculty and staff walked together handing out Rainbow Rogue Community College stickers and candy (provided by the Marketing department) to a large, enthusiastic and supportive crowd in Ashland. It was a wonderful representation of RCC’s core values of...
Desirae Buracker has lived in Grants Pass for the past 11 years and is a first-generation college student. She started her higher education journey at Rogue Community College in the fall of 2017. “I’m a late-in-life college student, but energetic and young at heart,” she said with a chuckle. During her time at RCC, Desirae explored different general education classes and eventually settled on psychology...
Education has the power to change the trajectory of someone’s life. Nick Johnson, who graduated from Rogue Community College in June 2023 with two associate degrees, experienced firsthand the positive impact of a community college education. Nick lives in Talent and moved to Southern Oregon in March 2012. As a teenager, he struggled and had some legal troubles. “Once I got to Oregon, things improved,”...
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Victor Martinez. Back in March, Victor was diagnosed with cancer and we learned that he passed away on Friday of last week. Victor was a high school superstar on the soccer field for Phoenix and had transferred that skill to Rogue for the Ospreys — a charismatic, charming and hard-working man who had developed an...
Seventeen colleges and universities from across Oregon are participating in Invent Oregon — an event where the brightest and most innovative minds bring their ideas to life. Invent Oregon provides a platform for students to create, build, present and market their creations, all while vying for $30,000 in cash prizes. After a year of workshops and semifinal competitions, the 2023 Invent Oregon Collegiate Challenge Finals...
After graduating from Rogue Community College and taking their next steps in the world, RCC alumni spread their osprey wings near and far. Alumna Noel Rapley, born and raised in Grants Pass, attended RCC from 2015-2017 and received her associate degree. She completed her university prerequisites at RCC and pursued her lifelong love of art. “I had a great experience at RCC,” said Rapley. “I...