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News & Updates

News & Updates

RCC is an inclusive environment where student success and academic innovation are prioritized. Read through our latest news to learn more about why RCC is a unique, exceptional institution. 
RCC administrators, students, faculty, and President Jonathan K. Jefferson celebrate the opening of RCC Connect during the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Successful Grand Opening of RCC Connect!
November 24, 2025

RCC celebrated the official launch of its RCC Connect student support center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 20. This one-stop solution, located in the heart of the RCC campus, makes it easy for students to register for classes and engage with support staff in a fun, interactive setting. It’s a place where students can get answers to critical questions about financial aid, course registration, and academic planning.

L to R: Jonas Meyer, Dr. Tariana Little, and Doğa Somer at the SBA Microenterprise of the Year award ceremony. Photo: EmVision Productions.
Alumni Spotlight: From RCC Student to Social Impact Leader
October 24, 2025

Born and raised in Dorchester in a Spanish-speaking, multigenerational family, Dr. Tariana Little grew up a few minutes from world renowned universities like Harvard and MIT. Still the possibility of attending college felt worlds away.

Judge Leslie Harris
Roxbury Community College Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Judge Leslie Harris
October 17, 2025

The Roxbury Community College (RCC) Community mourns the passing of Judge Leslie Harris, a lifelong advocate, educator, and friend of RCC. Judge Harris’s connection to the College dates to the I-95 protests, where he played a pivotal role in securing the land for RCC’s current campus. During the late 1970s, he shared his knowledge and passion with students as an instructor of both Biology and African American Literature.

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