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ROCKLAND, NY [September 6, 2023] — Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Among the schools, Rockland Community College (RCC) has been invited to return for year five and will continue to receive Metallica Scholars funding to enhance career and technical education programs. The …

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[Rockland, NY] – August 8, 2023 — Rockland Community College (RCC) has been selected to participate as a member of New America’s prestigious Community College Workforce Transformation & Implementation Cohort. This esteemed recognition reflects RCC’s commitment to advancing workforce development and ensuring student success through innovative programs and partnerships. New America, a leading non-partisan, diverse …

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[Rockland County] August 3, 2023 — Rockland Community College (RCC) in Suffern, New York, is proud to announce its collaboration with ReUp Education, a recognized leader in engaging and supporting adult learners. This strategic partnership aims to expand opportunities by empowering individuals to enroll and graduate as they pursue economic and social mobility in today’s …

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RCC and The Arts Council of Rockland County work together to help young, diverse artists learn to build a successful career in the arts. Suffern, NY (July 26, 2023) – Through RCC’s partnership with The Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR), RCC students looking to build careers within the arts world can get a helping hand …

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Rockland Community College President Lester Sandres Rápalo, EdD, MBA, MA In an era when higher education is plagued by skyrocketing tuition fees, exorbitant student debt, and the burden of high-interest rates, community colleges emerge as the unsung heroes of education. As the cost of attending traditional four-year institutions continues to rise, community colleges provide an …

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. (July 17, 2023) – Rockland Community College (RCC) is proud to announce that Patricia Maloney-Titland, Distinguished Professor and Program Director for Visual and Performing Arts, was awarded the prestigious SUNY Distinguished Service Professorship. This outstanding achievement has been recognized by the State University of New York (SUNY) system in a special ceremony …

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Professor Mitchell will participate on three panels, sharing insights on the role of diversity and the influence of science and technology in comic books. Suffern, NY. (July 17, 2023) – Dr. Shamika Mitchell, professor of English at Rockland Community College, and founding member of the San Diego Comic-Con Museum, will participate in three panels at …

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