Grad Aims High After Beginning Journey with Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s High School Equivalency Program
SALISBURY, N.C. – A little over a decade ago, Daphné Moore had not finished high school and was stuck doing jobs that didn’t challenge her, barely paid the bills, and offered little room for growth. “I remember thinking, ‘There has to be something way better than...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Receives National Validation for its Cybersecurity Program
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has received Program of Study Validation for its cybersecurity program from the National Security Agency (NSA). This special designation from NSA’s National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)...
Kannapolis-Based Home Business Startup Grateful to Rowan-Cabarrus Small Business Center for Assistance, Resources
SALISBURY, N.C. – One of the first things to know about the proprietor of Mason’s Mixer is that his name is not Mason. It’s Juan Irby. The second is that his home-based bakery business produces the freshest, most delicious, most original cookies you’ll find anywhere....
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Selects 2021-2022 Student Excellence Award Finalists, State Nominees
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College named 11 students as finalists for its 2021-2022 Student Excellence Awards. Two of the finalists were chosen to represent the College in competition at the state level, with a third selected as the Rowan-Cabarrus...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Announces Student Impact Grants for 2021-2022
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College students recently got a chance to enjoy a free lunch and relaxation activities as they prepared to take final exams, thanks to a Student Impact Grant funded by the Rowan-Cabarrus Foundation. The College’s Tutoring...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Presents Keith Wayne Cook Scholarship to Automotive Student Ashley Goodrich
SALISBURY, N.C. – The Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Foundation has awarded the first Keith Wayne Cook Automotive Scholarship to Ashley Goodrich of Spencer. The scholarship honors Keith Wayne Cook, a former Rowan-Cabarrus student with a lifelong love of automotive...
Rowan-Cabarrus Names Excellence in Teaching Award Winners
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has recognized two instructors as its 2020-2021 Excellence in Teaching award recipients. The award recognizes superior faculty members who go above and beyond expected levels of instruction and elevate educational...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and Pfeiffer University Announce Completion Partnership to Offer Guaranteed Admission for Transfer Students
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College students will soon be able to take advantage of guaranteed admission to Pfeiffer University, thanks to a new bilateral articulation agreement between the two institutions. The agreement was signed by leaders from both...
New Nursing Grads Talk About Beginning Careers During COVID-19
SALISBURY, N.C. – Holly Casper and Amber Yow knew that nursing was a personal calling that required compassion, dedication and selflessness in addition to sharp clinical skills. What they didn’t expect was having to tackle their first jobs during a global pandemic....
Governor’s Longleaf Commitment Grant Expanded to Offer Free Community College Tuition for Eligible 2020 and 2021 High School Grads
SALISBURY, N.C. – High school students who graduated in either 2020 or 2021 may now be eligible to have tuition and fees covered when they enroll at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and other North Carolina community colleges. The state has expanded eligibility...