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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. 
Four RCC leaders in a square portrait grid: Lauretta Siggers-Benton and Amy Nishman above Dr. Jonelle Knox and Maithily Erande.
Announcing RCC’s New Leaders
October 8, 2026

As Roxbury Community College enters a third year of unprecedented enrollment growth and continues transforming from Roxbury 2.0 into Roxbury 2030, the College is pleased to announce that four exceptional leaders have joined the College in pursuit of excellence and student success. Please join us in welcoming these four talented, mission-driven professionals to the college community!

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RCC and Skilled US Announce Workforce Training Partnership
October 5, 2026

RCC and Skilled US are pleased to announce a new partnership designed to help hundreds of students complete high-demand workforce training programs and move into stable, well-paying careers. Under the partnership, Skilled US will serve as an intermediary connecting RCC's academic programs to the community, wraparound student support, and employer opportunity — closing the gap between enrollment and economic mobility for adult learners across the region.

RCC community members gather beneath a Makerspace mural as a blue ribbon is cut with oversized scissors.
RCC Opens Free Makerspace to Build Students’ Tech and Job Skills
September 23, 2026

Roxbury Community College (RCC) celebrated its Makerspace with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 16, 2026. As the Northeast’s only Predominantly Black Institution, RCC offers students free, hands-on access to 3D printing, virtual reality and computer-aided design (CAD) technology through the space, helping them build job skills for the region’s growing tech sector.

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