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Resilient student wins Transforming Lives award
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
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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RTC Board Chair Entenman joins State Legislature
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.
![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.](https://www.rtc.edu/sites/default/files/20181212-tdouglas-1.jpg)
Renowned Chef Tom Douglas wows RTC community
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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From Basic Studies to bachelor's degree
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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Student finds hope and determination at RTC
An Air Force veteran, he struggled to return to civilian life, and survived violence, racism, jail, and homelessness.
![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](https://rtc.edu/sites/default/files/20180806-kforman-cover-img.jpg)
Student endures hardships to become a nurse
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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June 21 Commencement honors student success
More than 1,800 graduates received degrees, certificates, and diplomas from Renton Technical College this year.
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Alma Meza receives award for teaching excellence
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
Renton Technical College will receive $1 million to create educational tracks to help students design their education around their interests and graduate sooner.