RTC News
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RTC named a Most Promising Place to Work
RTC is one of the best places to work, according to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development.
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Trustees and president receive state Equity Award
Equity 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.
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Celebrating Black History Month at RTC
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.
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Instructional designer wins eLearning Award
Instructional designer Yun Moh won the Connie Broughton Innovation in eLearning Award for his work implementing the FLEX courses at Renton Technical College.
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Radio show highlights opportunities at RTC
With opportunity on the rise, RTC is the right place to be.
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A dream deferred comes true at RTC
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
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'
Longtime Renton Technical College Instructor Don Mee Choi received a coveted MacArthur Foundation Fellow "Genius Grant.
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MacKenzie Scott earmarks $5 million to RTC
Renton Technical College received a transformative gift of $5 million from Mackenzie Scott through her participation in the Giving Pledge.
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Foundation raises over $103,000 for scholarships
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.