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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

Student Success

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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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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RLCF Scholarship Application deadline approaching June 30

INA, Ill. (June 16, 2025) — The Rend Lake College Foundation scholarship application deadline is approaching quickly. Fund your education at RLC by filling out one...

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Protect Your Community with Banterra Bank's Fraud Defense Course

MT. VERNON, Ill. (June 10, 2025) — Fraud comes in many forms, from phishing scams to identity theft, and it’s constantly evolving. Staying vigilant and informed is your first...

Community

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...

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RLC director, inventor takes Set-N-Seed to Brazil AgriShow

INA, Ill. (June 4, 2025) — Blake Patton, inventor of the Set-N-Seed and Director of the Agronomy Innovation Center at Rend Lake College, recently introduced his invention to...

Community

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. ...

Student Success

RLC Foundation Children's Center celebrates its Class of 2025

INA, Ill. (June 2, 2025) — The Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center (RLCFCC) graduated 11 students from the Pre-K classes on May 16 in the RLC Theatre. Front Row...