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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Jose May

From Basic Studies to bachelor's degree

October 8, 2018

Jose 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.

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Carl Harris

Student finds hope and determination at RTC

September 10, 2018

An Air Force veteran, he struggled to return to civilian life, and survived violence, racism, jail, and homelessness.

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Kathryn Forman smiling to the camera in front of a green-leafed tree Kathryn Forman poses with her All-WA Academic Team medal next to RTC President Kevin McCarthyKathryn and her family smiling to the camera, outside, with lush green trees behind them

Student endures hardships to become a nurse

August 8, 2018

Kathryn 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.

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2018 commencement; #succeedatRTC

June 21 Commencement honors student success

June 18, 2018

More than 1,800 graduates received degrees, certificates, and diplomas from Renton Technical College this year.

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Alma Meza

Alma Meza receives award for teaching excellence

April 26, 2018

Alma Meza first discovered her love of teaching when she volunteered to tutor classmates in her home country of Mexico.

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RTC receives $1 million to support student success

RTC receives $1 million to support student success

April 6, 2018

Renton Technical College will receive $1 million to create educational tracks to help students design their education around their interests and graduate sooner.

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