RCTC Opens State-of-the-Art Dental Simulation Lab

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Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is excited to announce the opening of its new Dental Simulation Lab, a project designed to expand dental education and increase access to essential oral health services in southeastern Minnesota. The $1.57 million project Read More …

RCTC Launches New Youth Theatre Training Program

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Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is excited to announce the launch of Spotlight Academy, a dynamic new 8-week youth theatre program for students in grades 3 through 12. This engaging initiative will meet eight times over four months, beginning in November Read More …

RCTC Celebrates Its 109th Commencement

2025 Commencement

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 346 students celebrated their graduation from Rochester Community and Technical College with their family and friends at the Commencement Ceremony. They are among the 923 students who completed their program of study across the 2024 Read More …

Mike Lester Honored for Coaching Career

RCTC Athletic Director to Be Inducted into Saint Mary’s University Hall of Fame

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) congratulates Mike Lester, RCTC Athletic Director, on being selected as an inductee into the Saint Mary’s University (SMU) Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes his exceptional coaching career and lasting contributions to SMU’s athletic program. Read More …

Wrestling Team Wins National Championship Title

Wrestling National Title Winners

RCTC Men’s Wrestling Secures Seventh National Title at NJCAA Championships Yellowjackets Earn Back-to-Back Championships and Three All-American Honors The Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) men’s wrestling team clinched its seventh national title, finishing first among non-scholarship Division III schools Read More …

MJ Wagenson Honored by the NFL

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RCTC is proud to share that instructor MaryJane “MJ” Wagenson has been named by the NFL as part of the High School Officiating Crew of the Year. The five Minnesota-based high school officiating crew members include: MJ Wagenson, Patrick Bergquist, Kevin Britt, Pete Read More …