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News
Lori Ragland starts as President of Rend Lake College
INA, Ill. (July 3, 2025) — Lori Ragland started a new chapter Tuesday as Rend Lake College's eighth president. With more than 25 years of service to the college, the Sesser...
Terry Wilkerson closes out presidency; Agronomy Innovation Center named in his...
INA, Ill. (July 2, 2025) — Terry Wilkerson put in his last shift as President of Rend Lake College on June 30. After more than 30 years of service (13 as president) and...
Jones steps down from RLC Board, Aiken seated as new Trustee
INA, Ill. (June 18, 2025) — Jeff Jones, longtime owner and operator of Burton's Café in Whittington, officially stepped down from the Rend Lake College Board of Trustees...
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Resources
RLC's Guide to CAREER Agreements (Joint Agreements)
Guide to CAREER Agreements (Joint Agreements) Rend Lake College District No. 521 is part of an interdistrict Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational...
RLC's 58th Commencement readies for nearly 400 graduates Saturday
INA, Ill. (May 16, 2025) — The stage is set outside the Wayne Arnold Rec Center on the Rend Lake College Campus in Ina where nearly 400 students will graduate tomorrow. The...
Application now open for Continental Apprenticeship with RLC
Continental has opened the door for a new class of apprentices in the Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technology field. Get accepted and you’ll learn at Rend Lake...
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Student Success
RLC Announces President's & Vice President's Lists For Spring 2025
INA, Ill. (July 2, 2025) — Rend Lake College administrators, faculty and staff would like to congratulate the 393 students who made the President's and Vice President's...
Rend Lake College hosts 2025 LPN Pinning Ceremony
INA, Ill. (June 26, 2025) Rend Lake College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program proudly presented the 2025 LPN Pinning Ceremony today in the college theater. The event...
Rend Lake College STARS Program Visits Chicago for Cultural and Educational...
INA, Ill. (June 24, 2025) — The Rend Lake College STARS program recently provided 10 students and 3 advisors the opportunity to explore the city of Chicago through a unique...
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In the Community
Rend Lake College hosts 2025 Summer CTE Camps
INA, Ill. (July 8, 2025) — Rend Lake College summer Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps took place from June 16-18, 2025. These one-day camps were free and provided...
RLC hosts first SIMA Fest to Celebrate Local Makers and Manufacturers
MT. VERNON, Ill. (June 9, 2025) — Rend Lake College, in the spirit of advancing shared manufacturing goals within the community, hosted its inaugural SIMA Fest. This event...
Thompsonville High School Students tour Rend Lake College
INA, Ill. (June 3, 2025) — A group of Thompsonville High School students recently took advantage of a career-focused tour of the campus and programs at Rend Lake College. ...
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Student Ambassadors
WHAT IS THE STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM? The student ambassador program is a leadership opportunity for an honorary group of students who are dedicated to serving and...
Student Emergency Fund
About The Emergency Fund: The Rend Lake College Emergency Fund was created to assist RLC students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event which...
