Don Hawkins at Renton Technical College, smilingDon Hawkins with the LRCC team

Harvard-bound graduate grateful for RTC’s support

October 2, 2019

Growing up in Oklahoma City, Renton Technical College graduate Don Hawkins didn’t seriously consider going to college.

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Welding class with RTC President, Mr. Piggot, and others in front of the welding robotRebecca Howard (welding student) showing the welding robot machine

Students learn cutting-edge tech with robotic welder

October 1, 2019

The latest technology will give Renton Technical College welding and machining students an advantage in the workforce.

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LRCC team with the RealNetworks Foundation holding the big check

CHIPS wins grant from RealNetworks Foundation

October 1, 2019

Renton Technical College’s student-run computer help program will soon expand and start a new laptop loan program thanks to a donation from the RealNetworks Foundation and matching gifts.

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RTC student at graduation holding a baby

RTC named best two-year college for adult learners

September 6, 2019

Renton Technical College is the best two-year college in the country for adult learners, according to Washington Monthly, a Washington, D.C.,-based magazine.

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CCE students lined up on the podium with the program director at last year's CCE DinnerCCE Director Shana Peschek smiling

Construction Center of Excellence wins grant

August 22, 2019

The Construction Center of Excellence, hosted by Renton Technical College, received a $150,000 grant to expand youth apprenticeship pathways for high school aged youth.

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College welcomes new Vice President for Instruction

August 8, 2019

Longtime community college administrator Dr. Stephanie Delaney is the new Vice President for Instruction at Renton Technical College. She assumed her new role Aug. 5.

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Elizabeth Demong, smiling with a blue green dress and red scarf, globe, US map, and an ornate lamp behind herMarty Cooksey and Elizabeth Flanagan smiles at the camera

Teachers partner to demystify math

August 7, 2019

All of Elizabeth (Demong) Flanagan’s math students know her story.

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Lee Gordon smiles at the camera

Reaching for the stars: from biotech to astro-informatics

July 8, 2019

Joseph Lee Gordon has been fascinated with astronomy and the universe since he saw NASA's Apollo missions as a small child.

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Foundation raises over $100,000 for scholarships

May 30, 2019

Providing opportunities for students to succeed was the theme of the Renton Technical College Foundation’s annual fund-raising breakfast, which raised over $101,000 to support scholarships.

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Renton Mayor Denis Law with RTC President Kevin McCarthy and Dean of College and Career Pathways Jodi Novotny cutting the ribbon to launch the center.3 part photo collage; on the left shows Renton Mayor Denis Law mingling with the crowd; top right, shows attendees gather by the food line; bottom right, shows attendees smilingPasserby looks out to RTC Downtown Center Burnett Avenue facade with the newly developed displays featuring RTC student and message Students Succeed at RTC.

RTC launches Downtown Center to serve community

May 30, 2019

Mayor Denis Law, center, joined President Kevin McCarthy, right, and Dean of College and Career Pathways Jodi Novotny in cutting the ribbon to officially launch the center.

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Anna White

Resilient student finds her place at RTC

April 23, 2019

By the time she was just 13 years old, Anna White had lost both her parents to addiction. Her 22-year–old sister became her guardian, and Anna found herself on a bad path.

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Math instructors honored for excellent teaching

April 23, 2019
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Rachel Houghton sitting on a parked motorcycle looking at something in the distanceRachel Houghton sitting on parked motorcycle in front of RTC building C

Single mom found success in computer science

April 9, 2019

Wearing a black Ramones T-shirt that shows off her colorful tattoos, her black hair pulled into two long ponytails, Rachel Houghton recalls her younger days.

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 on the left is Michael Greer; on the right is Ana Carolina de Souza MendesRTC student Michael Greer inspects the robotic machine RTC student Ana smiling toward the camera

Two students honored for their academics and service

March 14, 2019

Two top Renton Technical College students have been named to All-Washington Academic Team. Michael Greer and Ana Carolina de Souza Mendes will be recognized at a ceremony in Olympia on March 21. Gov. Jay Inslee is the keynote speaker for the event.

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Renton School District students visiting RTCVisiting student smiles at the camera, sitting in the cafeteria Outreach Director, Anthony Covington speaks to a couple of students about the programs

New dual credit math class builds bridge to college

March 9, 2019

Hazen High School senior Zack Hinesley was already making plans to attend Renton Technical College, so when he found out he could receive college credits for a high school math class, he was eager to sign up.

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RTC Instructor Camille Pomeroy smiling.

RTC downtown center to offer classes and serve community

March 7, 2019

Renton Technical College will open a convenient location in downtown Renton to serve students this winter. RTC Downtown will provide classes, meeting spaces, and other services to students at 232 Burnett Ave.

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RTC student Anna White, a glass enclosed servers behind herAnna looking at the camera, a computer monitor in front of her with lines of codes

Resilient student wins Transforming Lives award

January 22, 2019

By the time she was just 13 years old, Anna White had lost both her parents to addiction. Her 22-year–old sister became her guardian, and Anna found herself on a bad path.

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Alma Meza is RTC's first regional faculty award winner

January 16, 2019

Renton Technical College instructor Alma Meza has received the prestigious 2018 Pacific Regional Faculty Member Award from the Association of Community College Trustees.

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State Rep. Debra Entenman after a Board of Trustees meeting at RTC

RTC Board Chair Entenman joins State Legislature

January 16, 2019

The Washington State Legislature now has another advocate for community and technical colleges in Rep. Debra Entenman. Entenman, chair of RTC Board of Trustees, is a newly elected representative for the 47th District.

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Chef Tom Douglas instructs RTC culinary students in the kitchenRTC culinary student Jess Vickers looks over to Chef Tom Douglas as they prepare food in front of the room for the event guests.

Renowned Chef Tom Douglas wows RTC community

December 12, 2018

RTC’s culinary students cooked alongside one of the most renowned chefs in the country when Tom Douglas served as Celebrity Chef.

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