RCC graduate Teddy Walston comes full circle as advising assistant
Travel around RCC’s Riverside Campus with Teddy Walston and soon it becomes crystal clear that this man has never met a stranger. All kinds of folks say “Hey, Teddy!” as he rolls along in his wheelchair. Walston conveys positive encouragement to everyone he greets, and his megawatt smile lights up the downtown Medford neighborhood. more...
Military gave student Bryan Studebaker skills to succeed
When Bryan Studebaker was discharged from military service in August 2007, attending Rogue Community College was a natural next step. Wanting to further his education, Studebaker chose RCC based on location, cost and availability of the programs he was interested in: Fire Science and Emergency Medical Technology. more...
College gave Jamie Smedley technical skills and courage to succeed
Meeting Jamie Smedley, it would be hard to guess that shyness had ever held her back.
For the past two years, this ebullient, outgoing Rogue Community College graduate has worked as a marketing specialist for Fire Mountain Gems. more...
Healthcare mission inspires Brazilian Marcos Cordeiro
No matter the challenges, RCC graduate Marcos Cordeiro stays focused on his goal — delivering medical services to remote Amazon jungle villages. more...
RCC Manufacturing Technology graduate Shane Loveland
Shane Loveland completed the RCC Manufacturing Technology program and went right to work for a White City manufacturing company that produces gunsmithing tools and gun parts. more...
Criminal Justice student Matt Kruger shows juveniles road to redemption.
Matt Kruger is helping youngsters in the juvenile justice system become productive members of society. “I am exactly right where I wanted to be when I came back to school,” Kruger said. “I love my job, and I couldn't be happier.” more...
RCC Certified Nursing Assistant graduate Faith Kindell
Now working as a certified nursing assistant, Faith Kindell recalls how she felt drawn to the health care field all her life. “My mother had some serious medical issues, so we spent a lot of time in hospitals, and I feel comfortable in that setting,” she said. “My heart is huge — I like helping people.” more...
Lori Kainer RCC Computer Science student
“Online classes are great because
you have freedom to do
the work any time day or night.” Hard work and a focus on academic success have earned Lori Kainer a 2009 Outstanding Student Scholar award from the Oregon Community College Association. more...
RCC gave Ellen Johnson career basics
Working as development manager for Options for Southern Oregon has allowed former RCC student Ellen Johnson the opportunity to blend her expertise, beliefs, and experience into a meaningful livelihood. more...
RCC fulfills Mike Hicks' need for knowledge
Over the past 20 years, Mike Hicks has come to know Rogue Community College well, having been both a student and an instructor. “RCC is a great place to learn and teach. There’s a very flexible, wide selection of classes,” said Hicks, a self-described lifelong learner. “Instructors are down to earth and helpful. If you put forth the work, they really make the extra effort." more...
Kelly Gustafson RCC graduate
Kelly Gustafson combined her education, longtime interests, and life experiences to create a livelihood she truly enjoys—landscape design. “I knew I wanted to do something that involved botany,” she said. “And I’m very interested in sustainable building and design practices.” more...
Mike Costello meets obstacles head on
Perseverance and resilience have kept Mike Costello moving forward through life’s challenges, setbacks, and losses, both big and small. more...
Fire Department Mechanic Richard Copenhaver trained at RCC
Serving as chief mechanic, Copenhaver maintains the agency’s sizeable fleet of ambulances and fire trucks — even lawnmowers. “I love what I do for a living,” he said. “When crews save the day, you get personal satisfaction in knowing you played a role. A truck on the repair rack is useless, so I’m motivated to get it back on line. more...
Early college credit gave Kelsey Biencourt a head start
By the time Kelsey Biencourt finished high school, she’d already earned enough college credits to enter Rogue Community College as a third-term sophomore. more...
