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Cummins Partners with RichmondCC for Milestone Investment in Training for Employees

January 8, 2026

Richmond Community College and Cummins’ Scotland County facility kicked off the new year by signing the College’s largest NC Edge training project, which will provide a meaningful investment in training to the company over the next three years.

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FCC Adopts Rules to Help Families Afford Better Internet Service

January 20, 2022

The FCC voted to formally adopt a Report and Order and Further Notice that provides detailed guidance for the Affordable Connectivity Program, a $14.2 billion federal initiative that offers qualifying households discounts on their internet service bills and an opportunity to receive a discount on a computer or tablet from participating providers.


Big Dreams Lead RichmondCC Graduate One Step Closer to Medical School

January 18, 2022

Richmond Community College graduate Morgana Viana is not afraid to dream big. Big like leaving her native country of Brazil to come to the United States of America to become a medical doctor.


Nursing Students Get Vital Experience at Clinical Rounds During Pandemic

January 14, 2022

At the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic in the early part of 2020, Richmond Community College’s nursing students were being pulled from the hospitals where they normally get valuable clinical hours. However, as the pandemic spread and the number of patients grew, the hospitals realized they needed help and allowed them back in.


Pre-pharmacy Tech Classes Offered for Free to Help People Prepare for RichmondCC Program

January 13, 2022

Richmond Community College is offering free pre-pharmacy technician classes that will help people brush up on skills they will need to be successful in the Pharmacy Technician I program.


RichmondCC Gives Certificates to VBC Employees for Completing Professional Training

January 12, 2022

Five employees at VBC | Manufacturing in Hamlet recently completed the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification class that teaches people working in an industrial or manufacturing setting how to improve business processes.VBC employees stand with their course instructor and the college president for a photo. The class is coordinated by Richmond Community College and supported by state funding


Industrial Mechanics Graduate Lands New Job, Heads Back to College for More Training

January 10, 2022

Jerry Rose of Laurel Hill recently completed a short-term workforce training class at Richmond Community College that not only landed him a new job, but also got him back in college.


Future Truck Driver Training Program in Scotland County Result of Joint Effort

January 6, 2022

Richmond Community College will be bringing new career training opportunities to Scotland County this spring with its own truck driver training program.


RichmondCC Announces Honor Lists for 2021 Fall Semester

January 4, 2022

Richmond Community College has announced its honor lists for the 2021 Fall Semester.Congratulations with confetti The President’s List identifies students who earn an “A” in all courses and have a 4.0 grade point average while carrying 12 or more semester credit hours excluding developmental courses. The Dean’s List identifies students who attain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 with no grade lower than a “B” while carrying 12 or more semester credit hours excluding developmental courses.


1998 Graduate Wins Alumni of the Year Award

November 4, 2021

Gregory Thompson has been named Richmond Community College’s 2021 Outstanding Alumni Award winner.


Innovative Business Leader Named 2020 Alumni of the Year

November 12, 2020

The Richmond Community College Foundation has named Mark Scott, president and CEO of Thermal Metal Treating Inc., its 2020 Alumni of the Year.