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News
RLC celebrates success at the 2025 RLC Faculty and Staff Awards
INA, Ill. (May 20, 2025) — Rend Lake College acknowledged the success and achievements of its employees on May 3 during the annual RLC Faculty and Staff Awards, held this...
Rend Lake College celebrates the Graduating Class of 2025
INA, Ill. (May 17, 2025) — Rend Lake College is proud to share that more than 650 degrees and certificates were conferred at the 58th Annual Commencement Ceremony held on the...
Join RLC for chocolate and manufacturing at SIMA Fest
INA, Ill. (May 16, 2025) — Rend Lake College is excited to invite the community to the first ever SIMA Fest at the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy in Mt. Vernon. ...
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Resources
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...
Learn About the Nursing Program by Attending a Spring Information Meeting
INA, Ill. (Jan. 8, 2025) — Attend a Nursing Informational Meeting on Jan. 23, Feb. 3, Feb. 18, March 14, or March 17 in person to discover more about the Rend Lake College...
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Student Success
Celebrating the Success of STARS Students at Rend Lake College
INA, Ill. (May 15, 2025) — More than 100 students from Rend Lake College's STARS (Student Transfer and Retention Support) program were honored and some received awards at the...
RLC students lead campaign for Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month
INA, Ill. (May 14, 2025) — Rend Lake College is proud to share that students from the Child Psychology course conducted their Prevent Childhood Awareness Campaign in April. ...
RLC celebrates student success at the 2025 Upward Bound Banquet
INA, Ill. (May 13, 2025) — Rend Lake College's Upward Bound program recently recognized student accomplishments at its 2025 banquet. Front Row (L-R): Rylee Tram, Blossom...
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In the Community
Welders create a metal rose at Artistic Welding
INA, Ill. (May 14, 2025) — Rend Lake College was thrilled to host welders at the Artistic Welding Workshop! This brand-new event guided attendees through creating art with...
Banterra Student of the Month: Emma Thompson
Banterra Student of the Month: Emma Thompson INA, Ill. (May 12, 2025) — Join Rend Lake College in celebrating one of their students each month, sponsored by Banterra Bank....
Rend Lake College hosts Farm Safety Day for local 4th graders
INA, Ill. (May 9, 2025) — Over 200 local fourth grade students visited Rend Lake College's Agronomy Innovation Center for the 3rd Farm Safety Day on May 1! The day was in...
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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...
