Student welding

Radio show highlights opportunities at RTC

December 29, 2021

With opportunity on the rise, RTC is the right place to be.

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RTC land survey student Gabriella Cotogna

A dream deferred comes true at RTC

November 30, 2021

Gabriella Cotogna always wanted to go to college, even when people said her aspirations were stupid.

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Diners say Bravo to Seattle’s own Shota Nakajima

November 18, 2021

Chef Shota Nakajima’s good-natured chuckle and cheerful demeanor earned him the title of Fan Favorite on Bravo TV’s Top Chef, and his exquisite Japanese cuisine got him to the final of the hit show.

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Instructor Don Mee Choi receives 'Genius Grant'

November 8, 2021

Longtime Renton Technical College Instructor Don Mee Choi received a coveted MacArthur Foundation Fellow "Genius Grant.

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RTC donors, sponsors and students

Foundation raises over $103,000 for scholarships

November 8, 2021

Thanks to the generous support of donors and sponsors, the Renton Technical College Foundation raised more than $103,000 to support students during its virtual Student Success Week.

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Testing Center earns national certification

November 8, 2021

Renton Technical College’s Testing Center received national certification from National College Testing Association (NCTA).

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MacKenzie Scott earmarks $5 million to RTC

November 8, 2021

Renton Technical College received a transformative gift of $5 million from Mackenzie Scott through her participation in the Giving Pledge.

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Aspen Prize

RTC remains an Aspen Institute Top 150 college

November 2, 2021

The Aspen Institute again named Renton Technical College one of the top 150 community colleges in the country.

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Annual report cover and pages scattered behind iPad showing RTC Facebook page; NCMPR Medallion Awards 2020 logo to the right top corner.three-column photo collage with RTC team; from the left, Evyson Beasley, Katherine Hansen, and Ken Vensel.

Communications team wins regional awards

November 10, 2020

Renton Technical College received two regional awards for marketing and communications projects, including a gold award for social media for its Facebook account.

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Tiffiny in black blouse, jean jacket, and red earrings, looking off in the distance; RTC campus in the backgroundTwo-column photo, on the left shows the photographer, interviewer, and student outside during interview; on the right column, shows a close up of Tiffiny, outside, on campus.

Nursing graduate grateful for support

September 18, 2020

Tiffiny Thrash believes being a nurse requires compassion, dedication, and strength.

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Rose in the RTC Bakery Kitchen, preparing some cakes, with a black mask on and white chef uniform. Rose happily holding a pink boxed cake she prepared with Tiffany holding a birthdaydreams.org sign in a shape of a cloud and two balloons outside. Rose stands next to the three cakes she prepared in the RTC Bakery kitchen.

Student makes cakes for homeless children

July 28, 2020

A 7-year-old boy living in a homeless shelter wanted an Avengers cake for his birthday.

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5 panel collage showing five RTC staff with sewing machines sewing masks Red RTC masks piled on top of tableRTC staff sewing masks while maintaining physical distancing protocols in the cafeteriaNona May sewing masks

Five staffers making masks for the RTC Community

May 14, 2020

Nona May loves to sew and was already making masks at home for the friends and family.

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Student says his positive attitude keeps him going

February 28, 2020

Whether he's tutoring students, trouble-shooting staff computer problems, or helping with campus events, Renton Technical College student Alan Abdullah always wears his trademark smile.

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Ronnie Larry sits and smiles to the cameraRTC instructor Brian Thompson and Ronnie Larry stands together smiling during the 2019 Student Success Breakfast

Student doesn’t let his past define him anymore

February 26, 2020

One of Ronnie Larry’s earliest memories is sitting next to his mom as she shot up drugs.

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NYC chef Angie Mar will serve as the 2020 Celebrity Chef

February 4, 2020

Executive Chef and Owner of the famed Beatrice Inn in the West Village of Manhattan, Chef Angie Mar will serve as Renton Technical College Celebrity Chef January.

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Angie Mar smiles, culinary students behind her in front of the demo kitchenRTC President Kevin McCarthy and emcee Christopher Chan standing with two Lunar dragon suited performers on either sideCollage, Left and bottom photos: Chef Angie Mar demonstrating how the main course is cooked; Top, middle: Chef Angie Mar signing her book, Butcher + Bease.; Top right: RTC culinary students preparing the night's various dishes.

Angie Mar impresses guests at Celebrity Chef Dinner

February 4, 2020

Renowned New York City Chef Angie Mar wowed guests at the Celebrity Chef Dinner and reception with her luxurious cuisine and signature style, and RTC culinary students had the opportunity to learn from one of the best.

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Extraordinary bequest will benefit RTC students

December 16, 2019

Thanks to a generous gift of nearly $10 million from the Eva Gordon Estate, students at Renton Technical college and 16 other Washington colleges will have the opportunity to fulfill their dreams.

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Student Success Center named for RTC champion

Student Success Center named for RTC champion

December 16, 2019

Family, friends, and fellow Renton Technical College supporters gathered Nov. 5 to honor the memory of Andee Jorgensen, a former trustee, Foundation board member, and longtime supporter of students.

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Aspen Prize, top 150 school

Aspen again names RTC a Top 150 Community College

November 5, 2019

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named Renton Technical College one of top 150 community colleges in the country.

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Katherine Hedland Hansen and Evyson Beasley with their 2019 NCMPR Awards

RTC wins Gold Award for communications

November 1, 2019

Renton Technical College received three regional awards for marketing and communications projects, including a gold award for flyer design.

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