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News
Robert Rubenacker welcomed as new member of RLCF Board of Directors
INA, Ill. (June 30, 2026) — The Rend Lake College Foundation recently welcomed Robert Rubenacker to its Board of Directors. An agricultural leader and local business owner,...
Registration open for Fall 2026 classes at RLC
INA, Ill. (June 23, 2026) — Registration for the Fall 2026 semester is open to everyone. Classes begin August 17. Get started by scheduling an in-person or virtual...
RLC's Chris Sink nominated for the IMA and IMEC Educator of the Year
INA, Ill. (June 2, 2026) — For the second year in a row, Chris Sink, Director of the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy (SIMA) at Rend Lake College, has been nominated...
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Resources
Explore Arts & Sciences Courses at RLC
Explore Arts & Sciences Courses Start these programs in the Fall 2026 semester. Rend Lake College's Arts and Sciences courses are designed for students who enjoy critical...
Explore Business & IT Courses at RLC
Explore Business & IT Courses Start these programs in the Fall 2026 semester. Rend Lake College's Business & Information Technology courses are designed for students who...
Explore Manufacturing & Trades Courses at RLC
Explore Manufacturing & Trades Courses Start these programs in the Fall 2026 semester. Rend Lake College's Manufacturing & Trades courses are designed for students who enjoy...
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Student Success
RLC Announces President's & Vice President's Lists For Spring 2026
RLC Foundation Children's Center celebrates its Class of 2026
INA, Ill. (June 1, 2026) — The Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center (RLCFCC) graduated 8 students from the Pre-K classes on May 15 in the RLC Theater. Front Row...
RLC holds pinning ceremony for 2026 Nursing Students
INA, Ill. (June 1, 2026) — Rend Lake College held a pinning ceremony on May 14 to celebrate more than 30 students who successfully completed the associate degree nursing...
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In the Community
Banterra Student of the Month: Riley Ridgeway
Banterra Student of the Month: Riley Ridgeway INA, Ill. (May 26, 2026) — Join Rend Lake College in celebrating one of its students each month, sponsored by Banterra Bank....
Discover Something Sweet This Summer with Tour Tuesdays at RL Confections
MT. VERNON, Ill. (May 21, 2026) — Looking for something fun and different to do this summer? Step behind the scenes at RL Confections and experience the art of...
Rend Lake College hosts inaugural Lap the Lake 5K and Wellness Festival
INA, Ill. (May 20, 2026) — Rend Lake College welcomed community members to the Ina campus on Saturday, May 9, for the inaugural Lap the Lake 5K and Wellness Festival. ...
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RLC SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS WITH NEW ZEN GARDEN
INA, Ill. (July 19, 2022) Rend Lake College constructed a COVID-friendly outdoor meditation space/Zen Garden for students and staff to have a place to seek a quiet space...
RLC's Upward Bound Gets Five-Year, $1.5M Renewal From FED
INA, Ill. (May 25, 2022)Students from several high school districts in the Rend Lake College area will continue to reap the benefits of college prep services from Upward...
