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RTC Student Profile: Katie Kelly
When Katie Kelly talked about what she wanted to be when she grew up, her parents told her to act like a girl.
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RTC student leader wins prestigious national awards
Carl Harris, a student leader at Renton Technical College, has received two of the nation’s top scholarships recognizing outstanding academic achievement.
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Governor will honor RTC student for civic leadership
Margarita “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.
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Computer student thrives at RTC despite tragedy
Jasmine 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.
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Student Carl Harris receives Transforming Lives award
Renton Technical College’s Carl Harris was among the outstanding students honored as 2018 Transforming Lives award winners Monday night in Olympia.
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Foundation raises $100,000 for student scholarships
The 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.
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Men of Merit program supports students of color
A new program at Renton Technical College will establish a brotherhood of development for RTC students who are Men of Color.
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RTC named Aspen Prize Top 150 College for the third time
Renton Technical College (RTC) has again been named one of top 150 community colleges in the country by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program.
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Veterinary Assistant program earns national accreditation
Students 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.
Watt, Lesmeister families provide generous funding
A generous contribution will allow Renton Technical College to purchase a diesel truck for its automotive program.