Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Students Capture Accolades During 2021 State SkillUSA Competition
SALISBURY, N.C. – Nine students from Rowan Cabarrus Community College competed in the 2021 SkillsUSA North Carolina Championships. The virtual conference showcased Career and Technical Education, with students participating in approximately 120 trade, technical and...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Honors Student Leaders at Annual Awards Banquet
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College honored student leaders, clubs and organizations during its 15th Annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet held at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis. “A complete college experience extends beyond the classroom, and...
Driving change with an impact wrench: Brehanna Daniels is breaking barriers and promoting diversity in NASCAR
SALISBURY, N.C. – The sport’s first Black female tire changer recently visited Rowan-Cabarrus Community College for motorcycle training as a featured brand ambassador for Can-Am On-Road vehicles. Brehanna Daniels is no stranger to flashy, super-fast vehicles, but...
Rowan-Cabarrus Names Excellence in Teaching Award Winners
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College recognized the 2019-2020 Excellence in Teaching award recipients at a recent meeting of the Board of Trustees. The award recognizes superior faculty members who go above and beyond expected levels of instruction and...
Rowan-Cabarrus Virtual Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Conference Drew More Than 1,500 Registrants from the United States and Abroad
SALISBURY, N.C. – When members of the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Diversity and Inclusion Committee began planning for a community professional development event focusing on diversity, inclusion and equity, they never dreamed it would draw national, and even...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Graduation Set for December 18 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College graduates will, quite literally, cross the finish line on Friday, December 18, as commencement ceremonies that were postponed in May are held at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. To accommodate the expected number...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Awarded $1.3 Million Federal TRIO Grant
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has been awarded a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant of $1.3 million, to be used over a five-year period. The funding will support low-income students, first-generation students, and students with...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Offers Solutions for Students Wanting a Jump-Start on College During COVID
SALISBURY, N.C. – As many new and returning college students wrestle with decisions about higher education, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College abounds with opportunities for students whose goal is to earn a four-year degree. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a leader...
As COVID-19 Challenges Continue, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Provides Personal Support for Students in Need
SALISBURY, N.C. – Sophia Pimentel knows it’s a subject that most people don’t talk about much, but “period poverty” was very real to her as a teen, and she knew it affected other girls, too. Women lacking access to feminine hygiene products is a topic that has sparked...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Selects New Student Ambassadors
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has named five outstanding students as official Ambassadors for the 2020-2021 term. The student leaders were recognized and welcomed by the College at a recent Board of Trustees meeting. Sara Ahmadi came to the United...