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Finalist trophy for 2020 Bellwether Award
In 2020, RCC was awarded a trophy for being a finalist for the prestigious Bellwether Award, a national award celebrating innovation in community colleges. RCC was a finalist in the Instructional Programs and Services category, specifically recognizing the work done by the college’s Math Department.
Vaccination areas in the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center.
In March of 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic health emergency due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. In 2021, after vaccinations against the virus became available, RCC partnered with the City of Boston to allow the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center to be used as a vaccination center, a valuable resource for the community.
In 2021, the U.S. Department of Education classified RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution.
In 2021, the U.S. Department of Education classified RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI), the only school in New England with such a designation. The new classification provides the school with more opportunities for federal funding while also enabling students to access to scholarships traditionally open to students at Historically Black colleges and institutions and PBIs.
Jackie Jenkins-Scott became the interim president of Roxbury Community College in February, 2022.
In February, 2022, Roxbury Community Community came under the leadership of interim president Jackie Jenkins-Scott. Among other roles, President Jenkins-Scott was previously the President and CEO of Dimock Community Health Center and later President of Wheelock College in Boston. President Jenkins-Scott, along with interim executive vice-presidents Dr. Joyce Taylor Gibson and Marta T. Rosa, arrived at the college with a commitment to responding to the challenges faced by community colleges, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read President Jenkins-Scott’s welcome message here!
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu addresses an audience at RCC’s 50 Pioneers event in February, 2023.
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Roxbury Community College, with celebrations being held across the 2023-24 school year. These events include a Homecoming ceremony, a 50 Pioneers event honoring individuals and their contributions to the college, and an academic symposium.
Learn more about RCC’s 50th Anniversary celebrations here!
