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LPN program ranks third in state

2018-10-312017-12-09 by Dwight Boyum

Echo staff report Rochester Community and Technical College’s Licensed Practical Nursing program was ranked third in Minnesota, according to a ranking from TopNursing.org. “The major attribute of the college is an enjoyable and learning environment,” TopNursing.org said of RCTC in its report, noting the programs 95.42 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical … Read more

I want people to know they can be happy, and they can change the world’

2025-02-132017-12-09 by Dwight Boyum

By Munira Alimire Arts and Entertainment Editor [email protected] “I’ve been writing mostly fiction since I was quite young,” said creative writer and RCTC student Ari Bailey. “Currently, I write urban fantasy, but I love any fiction that’s toeing the line between being realistic and unrealistic. I like to write short pieces, and I hope to … Read more

Pieces of Our Lives’ captures essence of being RCTC student

2025-02-132017-12-09 by Dwight Boyum

By Munira Alimire Arts and Entertainment Editor [email protected] On Dec. 2, RCTC’s creative writing club held their first public reading. Called “Pieces of Our Lives,” it featured essays, poems and short stories written by club members during the semester. Munira Alimire’s essay “Memories of Not Belonging” told her story of growing up an outsider in … Read more

Under New Management – RCTC President swap

2025-02-132017-12-09 by Dwight Boyum

Dr. Mary Davenport and Student President Sarah Brakebill-Hacke swap places and take turns in each others’ shoes for a day this semester.

RCTC Student — Brakebill-Hacke begins her day as acting president by going over the day’s agenda with presidential executive assistant Judy Kingsbury.

Smiling RCTC Student in President's Office chair — Acting President Sarah Brakebill-Hacke met with and answered questions from several media representatives during her day as RCTC’s president.

RCTC Student in President's Office — Acting President Sarah Brakebill-Hacke met with and answered questions from several media representatives during her day as RCTC’s president.

RCTC President with Students — Dr. Davenport revisits her student days, listening for instructions at a Bootcamp class as she takes Brakebill-Hacke’s place as student president for a day.

RCTC President and Student — Dr. Davenport revisits her student days, listening for instructions at a Bootcamp class as she takes Brakebill-Hacke’s place as student president for a day.

Echo photos by Nathan Hoover

Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society inducts 15 students

2025-09-232017-11-15 by Dwight Boyum

The Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society recognizes the academic excellence of students in the Associate Degree Nursing major.

Nursing program prepared to meet demand

2025-09-242017-11-15 by Dwight Boyum

Faculty and students from RCTC’s nursing program explain why the Practical Nursing program was ranked 3rd in the state of Minnesota.

Got a question about the latest art exhibit?

2025-09-242017-11-15 by Dwight Boyum

Everywhere you look at RCTC, you will see students with jobs and perhaps many more that are trying to find one that will work with their busy schedules. Rebakah Lobdell says her position as a work-study student in the art gallery is “the best way to make use of my time.”

Chemistry class gives student freedom to study what I love’

2025-02-122017-11-15 by Dwight Boyum

Lul Sharif, a full-time PSEO student and high school senior, is one of four students partaking in Dr. Heather Sklenicka’s chemistry research class.

Crossfit coach recalls time with Olympians

2025-09-242017-11-15 by Dwight Boyum

Kendrick Bachman, a coach at the Crossfit Credence gym in Rochester, currently attends RCTC for a few classes. As an athlete and a swimmer, he’s also had the opportunity to swim against and hang out with professional swimmers like Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps, Matt Grevers, Brendan Hansen, and Aaron Peirson.

Earth Science students are seeing stars in 3D

2025-09-302017-11-10 by Dwight Boyum

“What we’ll be using is the HTTC Vive, which is one of the kinds of goggles you can use for virtual reality,” said Dr. John Tacinelli, describing new virtual reality lab technology RCTC is using thanks to a grant from Minnesota State.