Rural Community College Alliance

06/18/2026

The latest episode of the "ECC Insiders" discusses the strength of rural community collegs in America. You can listen anywhere you normally listen to podcasts.

The Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) is an advocate for the nation's rural community colleges. The RCCA helps its member institutions serve the 89.3 million people who reside in rural America.

There are 600 publicly controlled rural community and tribal college that provide access to general education for transfer, as well as techncial, vocational and occupations programs.

Joel and Leigh were joined by members of the RCCA board, that include Dr. Leah Barrett of Northeast Community College in Nebraska, Jon Bauer of East Central College, and Dr. Ron Slinger of the Miles Community College Pioneers

The college presidents share their impressions and opinions of the value and importance of the nation's community colleges.

https://www.eastcentral.edu/podcast/

06/18/2026

The 2026 RCCA National Conference is coming to Northwest Mississippi Community College this September! Join rural community college leaders from across the country September 16-18 for three days of connection, conversation, and real talk about Leading Where It Matters Most.

Registration is open! We'll see you at Northwest Mississippi Community College this fall!

We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 RCCA/ATEA National Conference hosted by Northwest Mississippi Community College.

06/18/2026

Madison College honored 400 graduates who earned their high school credentials through the college's General Educational Development (GED) and High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) programs during its High School Completion Recognition Ceremony on June 3 at the Truax Campus.

The graduates represent a wide range of life experiences and backgrounds, including first-generation college students, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, incarcerated learners, multilingual students and adults returning to education after years away from the classroom. Their achievements mark significant milestones on pathways to college, careers and economic mobility.

Read their story: https://madisoncollege.edu/about/news/madison-college-celebrates-400-adult-learners-earning-high-school-credentials

06/18/2026

Bay College Announces Winter 2026 Graduates!

Bay de Noc Community College proudly announces the names of the students who have completed all the requirements for an Associate Degree or Certificate during the Winter 2026 semester.

This winter, the college conferred 200 degrees and certificates, marking the highest number of awards granted during a winter semester since 2019. This achievement reflects the determination and commitment of Bay College students and the continued support of faculty and staff.

Congratulations to all our Winter 2026 graduates!

For the complete article and a listing of the graduates, click on the link: https://shorturl.at/l3LDE

06/05/2026

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Hill College Police Academy! 👮‍♂️🎓👮‍♀️

This marks the culmination of months of hard work, discipline, perseverance, and dedication to serving others. These graduates have challenged themselves mentally and physically to prepare for careers dedicated to protecting and strengthening our communities.

As they take the next step in their law enforcement journey, we are proud to celebrate their achievement and the commitment they have shown to excellence, integrity, and public service.

Congratulations, graduates. Your Hill College family and your department family are proud of you, and we look forward to seeing the impact you'll make across Texas and beyond.

For all the pictures from the ceremony, click here: https://flickr.com/photos/hillcollege/albums/72177720333990958/.

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06/05/2026

A perfect pass rate! 🥇

All 13 graduates from ECC Rolla's May 2026 Radiologic Technology class passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification exam on their first attempt. 🩻

This outstanding achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our students, as well as the support and guidance of our faculty.

Congratulations to these new Registered Technologists (Radiography), RT(R)s! 🩺

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