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News
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...
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...
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...
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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
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...
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...
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In the 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...
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. ...
Rend Lake College hosting Hollywood-themed Trivia Night June 27 in McLeansboro
MCLEANSBORO, Ill. (May 21, 2025) — Rend Lake College is rolling out the red carpet for a Hollywood-themed Trivia Night, catered by Tequilas of McLeansboro, on June 27, 2025.
