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12/10/2024

Finals stressing you out? Read some tips on how to manage your stress in the Front Street Journal: https://www.thefrontstreetjournal.com/

12/10/2024

Today in the Front Street Journal: Escobar's Hippo by Latisha Kelly:

RACC Presents Local Premiere of Escobar’s Hippo Latisha Kelly December 9, 2024 - On November 17, 2024, Reading Area Community College (RACC) Theater Department performed Escobar's Hippo: Based on a True Colombian Conundrum, a new play by award-winning playwright Franky D. Gonzalez. The play, direc...

12/02/2024

RACC's Scholarship Dinner - article in The Front Street Journal: https://www.thefrontstreetjournal.com/

11/19/2024

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11/16/2024

November is Native American Heritage Month. New article in the Front Street Journal: Staff writer Latisha Kelly interviews Amanda Funk (RACC class of '09) of the Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge. www.thefrontstreetjournal.com

11/06/2024

New article in the Front Street Journal today:

Trump Holds Rally in ReadingCynthia GingerichNovember 6, 2024- Monday afternoon, the last day before elections, of all the places in our nation to be, President Donald Trump could be found right here in Reading, Pennsylvania holding a rally at the Santander arena. He and his team of supporters were....

10/28/2024

New editorial in the Front Street Journal today: "Democrats are Losing the Latino Vote. Why?" https://www.thefrontstreetjournal.com/editorial-2

10/04/2024

Shana Tova! Read our newest article on the Jewish New Year.
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09/29/2024

"A Story of Survival with Kevin Hines" on the Front Street Journal today. https://www.thefrontstreetjournal.com/

09/20/2024

Two new articles in the Front Street Journal today!

National Recovery Month: A Personal Reflection on the Journey of SobrietyLatisha Kelly 9/19/2024National Recovery Month, observed every September, is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of those in recovery. For me, it holds a particularly deep significance as someone who has b...

05/17/2024

On April 18, RACC hosted a Moot Court with local high schools at the Miller Center with Third US Circuit Court Judge the Honorable Marjorie Rendell. Read about it here! https://www.thefrontstreetjournal.com

05/09/2024

RACC Celebrates Making a Difference with campus clubs and organizations.

Making a Difference LuncheonAngela Caldero Pérez4/28/2024On Friday, April 26th, Reading Area Community College celebrated its annual Making a Difference Luncheon. This event is meant to celebrate and appreciate students, advisors, and staff who spend extra time outside of their classes and duties, ...

04/16/2024

Two new articles in The Front Street Journal today: Inclusivity and Accessibility in the New Weitz Hall Renovations and a Reflection on Ramadan. Have a look!

The Welcome Center Encompassing Weitz Hall's Transformation: Ensuring Inclusivity and AccessibilityNoemi Gonzalez4/15/2024As many of you may be aware, Weitz Hall is undergoing a significant transformation into Reading Area Community College's new Health Care Pavilion. This nearly $20 million project...

04/11/2024

Editorial from RACC Graduate: "Caring about the Planet Sucks, but we Need to Care" by Nick Fulwood
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Caring About the Planet Sucks, but We Need to CareNicholas Fulwood4/4/2024When confronted with the state of the environment, there are a relatively limited number of possible responses. Most people begin with outrage (or denial), and this outrage is perfectly understandable and even beneficial. Howe...

04/04/2024

Celebrating Women in STEM
Every March, we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the achievements of women from all backgrounds who have paved the way and fought in the struggle for gender equity in the United States. Read the article here! https://www.thefrontstreetjournal.com/news

03/29/2024

Alpha Sigma Rho, RACC's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, is doing amazing work! Read about it at

Art, Food, and Music: The Black History Month Celebration at RACC On Friday, February 29th, the Black Student Union Club held its last event to celebrate Black History Month. This celebration was held in the Student Union Building and showcased art from black creators, crafts, and a delicious lineup...

03/20/2024

Governor Shapiro visted RACC on February 29 to discuss his Blueprint for Higher Education.

Shapiro holds Press Conference at Reading Area Community CollegeJason BrownOn Thursday, February 29, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro visited RACC and met with Dr. Susan Looney and RACC students, visiting the Schmidt Technology building and the E-Sports lab before holding a press conference....