Upcoming Events
August 11
The New Look of Learning
Learning will have a new look at Midlands Technical College this fall. New virtual offerings will make up 45% of fall courses, with another 16% being online courses, 33% being delivered on-campus, and 6% in the hybrid format. Watch demos of virtual...
August 11
MTC Reopening Focuses on Flexibility and Student Success
Flexibility is an MTC priority when planning for students to return to campus for fall classes this month. The college is providing access to real-time help in multiple services, including in virtual and face-to-face environments. Here are a few of...
August 03
MTC Welcomes Home Soldier with Diploma
On Friday August 31, Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald Rhames presented a diploma and academic certificate to Spec. Doug Long of the South Carolina Army National Guard. Long complete five courses in the Spring 2020 semester while...
August 01
"SC nursing graduates authorized to work in hospitals before getting licensed"
WLTX News 19 journalist Julia Kauffman reported " SC nursing graduates authorized to work in hospitals before getting licensed ." In exploring how a "temporary order helps understaffed hospitals and recent nursing graduates looking for employment,"...
July 28
Midlands Technical College Flips the Script in Response to COVID-19
The largest technical college in central South Carolina is leading the way in real-time instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Midlands Technical College (MTC) announced details of its highly-revised course delivery options. As part of the...
July 22
“Technical colleges share plans for fall semester”
On Tuesday July 21, Columbia’s WLTX News 19 published “Technical colleges share plans for fall semester.” Journalist Julia Kauffman reported on Midlands Tech, Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech and Central Carolina. The news article began: COLUMBIA, S.C. —...
July 16
"Affordable education: SC technical colleges expect enrollment boost amid coronavirus"
On July 16, 2020 Columbia's The State newspaper reported " Affordable education: SC technical colleges expect enrollment boost amid coronavirus ." Lucas Daprile called on Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ron Rhames in searching for insight...
July 16
Pandemic reveals true value in technical education
Years from now, histories will be published about the worldwide impact of COVID-19 in 2020. While we do not yet know what those pages will hold, I want to get on the record about how the leaders of South Carolina technical colleges are responding to...
July 14
Safe Value, Close to Home
As MTC prepares to fully reopen this fall to students, I was recently asked what will success look like? My answer is simple. I want to be able to shake the hands of hundreds of our students in December as they triumphantly walk across the...
July 02
"Midlands colleges get ready to safely welcome students back to campus"
Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald Rhames spoke with ABC Columbia for a report that aired on the evening of July 1, 2020. He was one of three guests to talk with reporter Tim Scott about how colleges in the Midlands will approach campus...