Only Black Americans often recognize Black History Month because members of other ethnicities and racial groups may not feel Black history is vital to American history.Dr. Chris Carter, dean of Allied Health03/02/2022 12:00:00 P.M.2022Evyson Beasley, the Creative Services Director at Renton Technical College, received a prestigious regional Rising Star Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations.10/19/2022 12:00:00 P.M.2022Renton Technical College received three regional awards for marketing and communications projects, including a gold award for flyer design. 11/01/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Renton Technical College nominated Elmi Abdalla and Johnathon Kersey for the 2022 All-Washington Academic Team. Elmi Abdalla05/09/2022 12:00:00 P.M.2022Nearly 800 graduates participated in Commencement.featured07/01/2025 04:54:00 P.M.featured2025Hazen 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.03/09/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019The 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.01/16/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019RTC’s culinary students cooked alongside one of the most renowned chefs in the country when Tom Douglas served as Celebrity Chef.12/12/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018Doris Martinez, a leader committed to empowering change and dismantling systemic barriers for students is Renton Technical College’s Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 09/20/2022 12:00:00 P.M.2022trueThe five-year Strategic Equity Plan centers equity and students.featured09/30/2024 03:11:00 P.M.featured2024Nona May loves to sew and was already making masks at home for the friends and family.05/14/2020 12:00:00 P.M.2020Growing up in Oklahoma City, Renton Technical College graduate Don Hawkins didn’t seriously consider going to college. 10/02/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Students interested in a career in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity can enroll in a new program at Renton Technical College.05/08/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023trueRenton Technical College is proud to announce the opening of the Unity Center, a welcoming space for all students, staff, and faculty to gather.featured10/03/2025 09:51:00 A.M.featured2025In January 2023, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hosted the inaugural MLK Commemoration honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 01/08/2024 12:00:00 P.M.2024The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named Renton Technical College one of top 150 community colleges in the country. 11/05/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Three smiling RTC graduates04/23/2018 08:08:58 A.M.2018Renton Technical College received two regional awards for marketing and communications projects, including a gold award for social media for its Facebook account. 11/10/2020 12:00:00 P.M.2020Renton Technical College is the best two-year college in the country for adult learners, according to Washington Monthly, a Washington, D.C.,-based magazine.09/06/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019The 2018 Renton Technical College Foundation Student Success breakfast raised more than $100,000 to fund student scholarships. More than 300 people gathered at RTC on Valentine’s Day for an inspiring morning.RTC News02/23/2018 12:00:00 P.M.RTC News2018Renton Technical College instructor Alma Meza has received the prestigious 2018 Pacific Regional Faculty Member Award from the Association of Community College Trustees. 01/16/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Welding is all about heat, sparks, and the creation of something useful and sometimes beautiful out of raw metal. 06/07/2017 12:00:00 P.M.2017The College is one of 200 in the country to qualify for a national award. Cindy Marten, deputy secretary for the U.S. Department of Education, and President Yoshiko Harden at the Pathways Summit. featured10/15/2024 03:50:58 P.M.featured2024Instructional designer Yun Moh won the Connie Broughton Innovation in eLearning Award for his work implementing the FLEX courses at Renton Technical College.02/22/2022 12:00:00 P.M.2022Graduates receive degrees and certificates in joyous ceremonyfeatured06/23/2024 02:08:58 P.M.featured2024A grant from the National Science Foundation will provide more career training opportunities for Information Technology students at Renton Technical College.05/29/2024 08:08:58 P.M.2024Kathryn Forman’s determined nature serves her well as a student in Renton Technical College’s Registered Nursing program. That resolve is rooted in her difficult childhood in Russia, and a painful transition to America. 08/08/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018A 7-year-old boy living in a homeless shelter wanted an Avengers cake for his birthday. RTC Professional Baking student Rose Milianta.07/28/2020 12:00:00 P.M.2020RTC is one of the best places to work, according to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development.04/20/2022 12:00:00 P.M.2022Eleven men and two women received their diplomas in person at separate ceremonies inside the jail on June 18. The occasion was a major achievement not only for each individual grad, but also for a partnership between Renton Technical College and the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.featured07/21/2025 02:39:00 P.M.featured2025The latest technology will give Renton Technical College welding and machining students an advantage in the workforce.10/01/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Renton Technical College’s anonymous Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey is now open to all students, staff, and faculty.05/16/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023With a focus on inclusion, Renton Technical College kicked off the 2022-23 academic year with the first in-person celebration since 2019.09/16/2022 12:00:00 P.M.2022Whether 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.02/28/2020 12:00:00 P.M.2020Renton, Wash. – Renton Technical College (RTC) has been awarded a $200,000 grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the development of a new bachelor’s degree in the high-demand field of computer network architecture.04/26/2016 12:00:00 P.M.2016A retired union carpenter who wants to empower others to attain family-wage careers has joined the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees.  04/18/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023Joseph Lee Gordon has been fascinated with astronomy and the universe since he saw NASA's Apollo missions as a small child.07/08/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Executive 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. 02/04/2020 12:00:00 P.M.2020Renton 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.03/07/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Jasmine Holman’s mom always wanted her to go to college. That thought – and the supportive atmosphere at RTC – helped Holman persevere in her computer science studies even through the loss of her mom.03/12/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018The Boeing Company has awarded a $250,000 grant to support the expansion of the Renton Promise program, enabling more Renton students to continue their education at Renton Technical College.featured02/13/2026 08:30:00 A.M.featured2026Carl Harris, a student leader at Renton Technical College, has received two of the nation’s top scholarships recognizing outstanding academic achievement.03/19/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018Renton Technical College's new student-focused website and a story about Renton Promise students earned regional Gold Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations.RTC Communications & Marketing team members Evyson Beasley and Katherine Hansenfeatured10/25/2024 01:51:00 P.M.featured2024RENTON, Wash. – Mohamed (Mo) Abdullahi, a computer science student at Renton Technical College (RTC), has been selected as one of 20 community college students in the nation to be a member of the All-USA Community College Academic Team.04/28/2017 12:00:00 P.M.2017The Aspen Institute again named Renton Technical College one of the top 150 community colleges in the country.11/02/2021 12:00:00 P.M.2021With opportunity on the rise, RTC is the right place to be.12/29/2021 12:00:00 P.M.2021Job seekers, professionals, and employers are invited to attend RTC’s Fall 2023 Career Fair. 10/17/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023October is Washington State Disability Awareness Month and the college is celebrating its diverse community with a month of programming around the intersectionality of disability experiences. 10/12/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023When Katie Kelly talked about what she wanted to be when she grew up, her parents told her to act like a girl.04/04/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018Jessica Norouzi, an educational leader with a background in community and technical colleges, has joined the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees. 08/09/2022 12:00:00 P.M.2022RTC Art Show celebrates community, culture, and connectionfeatured06/30/2025 09:06:00 A.M.featured2025October is Disability Awareness Month in Washington. To celebrate, join Renton Technical College for Disability Justice Week, October 20–24!featured10/13/2025 09:53:00 A.M.featured2025falseRenton Technical College offers more than 50 associate degree and certificate options in a variety of fields, designed to meet students where they are and move them ahead to greater opportunity, including short- and long-term career training programs, college transfer courses, and adult basic education.featured09/11/2025 10:22:25 A.M.featured2025Renton Technical College begins its fall quarter with an even more intentional commitment to creating an inclusive community. 10/13/2017 12:00:00 P.M.2017Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed a new representative to the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees.02/12/2026 01:44:00 P.M.2026Renton Technical College has been awarded a $996,276 grant from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program to expand innovative educational pathways that help students earn credentials more quickly and enter high-demand advanced manufacturing careers.featured07/28/2026 09:32:00 P.M.featured202604/20/2017 12:00:00 P.M.2017trueRenton Technical College will hold a public hearing as part of the permanent rule-making process on October 6, 2025, at 2 p.m.featured09/22/2025 10:02:00 A.M.featured2025Funds will support students toward graduation and transferfeatured10/03/2025 12:09:00 A.M.featured2025Career Technical Education students from the Renton School District can advance their careers with a new scholarship. The $6,000 Career Launch Scholarship will help students cover tuition, tools, books, or other classroom materials at Renton Technical College.featured02/19/2025 03:43:00 P.M.featured2025Wearing 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.04/09/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019A new program at Renton Technical College will establish a brotherhood of development for RTC students who are Men of Color.01/16/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018Renowned 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.02/04/2020 12:00:00 P.M.2020Two 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.03/14/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Students showcase hands-on trainingfeatured04/01/2026 01:01:00 P.M.featured2026Renton Technical College is one of the best two-year colleges for adult learners in the country, according to a new ranking.10/11/2017 12:00:00 P.M.2017Whether you want to advance your career, take transfer credits, or take college preparatory courses, RTC has a place for you. Spring Quarter starts on April 7, and it’s time to register for classes.featured02/19/2025 03:34:58 P.M.featured2025Image provided by the Renton Chamber of Commerce (Gary Palmer, photographer).04/23/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019By 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.01/22/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Graduates of Renton high schools could receive up to two full years of tuition to attend Renton Technical College through a new program spearheaded by State Rep. Steve Bergquist.05/19/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023Student Services offices will be open late during first week of the quarter featured04/04/2025 11:38:00 A.M.featured2025Resilience and achievement were the themes of Renton Technical College’s joyous 2026 Commencement Ceremony, as more than 700 students crossed the stage to earn a diploma, certificate, or degree.featured06/25/2026 03:24:00 P.M.featured2026We are thrilled to announce exciting info sessions designed to provide information and insights into our programs, open to everyone interested in pursuing a career.11/06/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023Chef 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.11/18/2021 12:00:00 P.M.2021Valeria has overcome more fears and found greater confidence as an RTC student and Renton Promise Scholar.featured01/15/2026 02:18:00 P.M.featured2026The national Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society selected the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees to receive the first-ever Hallmark Award.Board of Trustees Member Susan Palmer, third from right, accepts the PTK award at the Association of Community College Trustees’ Annual Leadership Congress.10/02/2017 12:00:00 P.M.2017The Construction Center of Excellence, hosted by Renton Technical College, received a $150,000 grant to expand youth apprenticeship pathways for high school aged youth. 08/22/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Thanks 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.11/08/2021 12:00:00 P.M.2021RTC's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is hosting its third annual commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.featured01/06/2025 02:21:00 P.M.featured2025Renton Technical College will receive $1 million to create educational tracks to help students design their education around their interests and graduate sooner. 04/06/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018By 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.04/23/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019More than 1,800 graduates received degrees, certificates, and diplomas from Renton Technical College this year.06/18/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018Renton Technical College launched a new website on June 24.06/21/2024 12:08:58 P.M.2024Renton 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.10/01/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Gabriella Cotogna always wanted to go to college, even when people said her aspirations were stupid. 11/30/2021 12:00:00 P.M.2021Renton Technical College’s Testing Center received national certification from National College Testing Association (NCTA). 11/08/2021 12:00:00 P.M.2021All of Elizabeth (Demong) Flanagan’s math students know her story. 08/07/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019An innovative partnership between electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian and Renton Technical College will provide paid training to prepare technicians for the workforce.11/27/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023Tiffiny Thrash believes being a nurse requires compassion, dedication, and strength.09/18/2020 12:00:00 P.M.2020Family, 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. 12/16/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Completed your program requirements? Celebrate your success!featured04/07/2025 11:32:00 A.M.featured2025trueInformation about Canvas outage05/07/2026 01:57:58 P.M.2026Students in the Veterinary Assistant Program at Renton Technical College will have an edge in their education and careers as part of the only accredited program of its kind in Washington.12/12/2017 12:00:00 P.M.2017Dr. Yoshiko Harden, a leader with broad experience in the state community and technical college system, will be the next president of Renton Technical College. 04/21/2022 12:00:00 P.M.2022Renton Technical College received a transformative gift of $5 million from Mackenzie Scott through her participation in the Giving Pledge. 11/08/2021 12:00:00 P.M.2021RTC's Registered Nurse program has extended its fall quarter application deadline.07/31/2024 02:30:00 P.M.2024Providing 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.05/30/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Jose May sat in the audience at his daughter’s school, listening to parents at Career Day telling their stories. Every speaker talked about how they graduated from high school, enjoyed dorm life, and went on to fulfilling jobs.10/08/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018Abubacar Kanteh always wanted to work with vehicles. After many turns in his life, he found his place in Renton Technical College’s Automotive Technology Program.01/24/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023Renton Technical College’s Carl Harris was among the outstanding students honored as 2018 Transforming Lives award winners Monday night in Olympia. 03/09/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018Two Renton Technical College (RTC) students were honored today at the All-Washington Academic Team recognition ceremony in Olympia.05/22/2017 12:00:00 P.M.2017Longtime Renton Technical College Instructor Don Mee Choi received a coveted MacArthur Foundation Fellow "Genius Grant.11/08/2021 12:00:00 P.M.2021The Renton King County Justice Alliance (RJKA) is hosting the annual Black History Month Community Forum on Saturday, February 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RTC Library. 02/05/2024 12:00:00 P.M.2024Longtime community college administrator Dr. Stephanie Delaney is the new Vice President for Instruction at Renton Technical College. She assumed her new role Aug. 5.08/08/2019 12:00:00 P.M.201907/26/2023 08:08:58 P.M.2023truePhi Theta Kappa presents national and state awards to four RTC studentsfeatured04/24/2026 09:00:00 A.M.featured2026A generous contribution will allow Renton Technical College to purchase a diesel truck for its automotive program.Bob and Juanita Watt present a check to President Kevin McCarthy to go toward the automotive program.11/16/2017 12:00:00 P.M.2017As part of a new statewide requirements, students must complete a Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA) before signing up for classes.featured10/17/2025 10:06:00 A.M.featured2025College administrators and tribal leaders from across Western Washington strengthened relationships at a day-long gathering at Renton Technical College.09/07/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023King is the acclaimed author of the "The 400-Year-Holocaust."04/23/2024 08:08:58 P.M.2024Di Zhang joined Renton Technical College in February 2021 after nearly 10 years with the Seattle Public Library.09/30/2022 12:00:00 P.M.2022Margarita “Maggy” Esquivias admits she’s a little shy. But that has not stopped her from becoming a strong voice at RTC, advocating for students and bettering the community. 03/13/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018RTC will upgrade Mechatronics labfeatured03/10/2026 09:44:00 A.M.featured2026Renton Technical College hosted a delegation of senior officers from the Technical and Vocational Education Division of the New Taipei City Government to discuss possible partnerships.12/13/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023Alma Meza first discovered her love of teaching when she volunteered to tutor classmates in her home country of Mexico. 04/26/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018trueHafnia Proctor and Leo Ragual were honored for their academic achievement and leadership.Leo Ragual and Dr. Yoshiko Harden celebrate Ragual's academic successfeatured05/14/2025 04:50:58 P.M.featured2025Renton Technical College will commemorate Martin Luther King Day with two days of programming.01/09/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023An Air Force veteran, he struggled to return to civilian life, and survived violence, racism, jail, and homelessness.09/10/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018“Birdbrains” includes 107 notes by Dr. Stephanie Delaney.featured11/19/2025 01:50:00 P.M.featured2025Healthcare administrator Timothy Cooper joined the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees.01/19/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023Mayor 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.05/30/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Lynn-Dee Spencer gave up a full career as a paralegal to teach others to be pharmacy technicians.03/30/2017 12:00:00 P.M.2017Free tuition and a supportive environment make a difference for Renton graduates.Mason Nelson and Vanessa Garcia with welding instructors Rick Geist (left) and Elisa Westcrook (right)06/20/2024 08:08:58 P.M.2024Thanks 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. 12/16/2019 12:00:00 P.M.2019Renton Technical College will hold a Public Hearing, as part of the permanent rule-making process, on October 23rd, 2024, at 2 p.m.featured09/23/2024 01:45:58 P.M.featured2024Cloud Network Technology instructor Ren Tarvin spent 10 years at Verizon Wireless solving the company’s technical support challenges.01/11/2023 12:00:00 P.M.2023One of Ronnie Larry’s earliest memories is sitting next to his mom as she shot up drugs.02/26/2020 12:00:00 P.M.2020Renton Technical College (RTC) has again been named one of top 150 community colleges in the country by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program.01/12/2018 12:00:00 P.M.2018Equity and inclusion are at the heart of Renton Technical College's mission, and that commitment led to a statewide award for the Board of Trustees and President Kevin McCarthy. 04/19/2022 12:00:00 P.M.2022It takes one to know one. Jessica Ganska, Renton Technical College’s new Band Instrument Repair Technician program instructor, understands her students because she is an alumnus.12/12/2016 12:00:00 P.M.2016