<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/explore/news-updates/rcc-connect-grand-opening.html" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>11/24/2025</pubDate><title>Successful Grand Opening of RCC Connect!</title><article_text>RCC celebrated the official launch of its RCC Connect student support center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 20. This one-stop solution, located in the heart of the RCC campus, makes it easy for students to register for classes and engage with support staff in a fun, interactive setting. It’s a place where students can get answers to critical questions about financial aid, course registration, and academic planning. </article_text><author/><image><img src="/_main_images/news/rcc-connect-ribbon-cutting-featured-image.png" alt="RCC administrators, students, faculty, and President Jonathan K. Jefferson celebrate the opening of RCC Connect during the official ribbon-cutting ceremony."/></image><caption>Students, staff, and leadership celebrate the grand opening of RCC Connect.</caption><video/><layout>right</layout><color>orange</color><tags><tag>General News</tag><tag>Home Page News</tag><tag>Website News Feed</tag></tags></item>