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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RTC fosters inclusive community
Renton Technical College begins its fall quarter with an even more intentional commitment to creating an inclusive community.
RTC ranked one of the country’s best colleges
Renton Technical College is one of the best two-year colleges for adult learners in the country, according to a new ranking.
Trustees honored for supporting student success
The national Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society selected the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees to receive the first-ever Hallmark Award.
Welding program shapes metal and transforms lives
Welding is all about heat, sparks, and the creation of something useful and sometimes beautiful out of raw metal.
Two Renton Technical College students honored at All-Washington Academic Team ceremony
Two Renton Technical College (RTC) students were honored today at the All-Washington Academic Team recognition ceremony in Olympia.
RTC student selected to All-USA Community College Academic Team
RENTON, 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.
RTC Faculty Profile: Lynn-Dee Spencer
Lynn-Dee Spencer gave up a full career as a paralegal to teach others to be pharmacy technicians.
RTC Faculty Profile: Jessica Ganska
It 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.
Renton Technical College Secures $200,000 NSF Grant to Support New I.T. Bachelor's Degree
Renton, 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.