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News
Open House Meet & Greet with President Ragland set for Aug. 19 at RLC
INA, Ill. (July 29, 2025) — Rend Lake College invites students and community members to an Open House Meet & Greet reception in honor of President Lori Ragland. With more...
Trustee Ron Daniels named Southeast Region Chair, joins ICCTA Executive...
INA, Ill. (July 24, 2025) — Rend Lake College is proud to announce that Board of Trustees member Ron Daniels has been appointed to serve as the Southeast Region...
Director Mindy Reach introduces new SHINE program at RLC
INA, Ill. (July 21, 2025) — Are you prepared to embark on a journey towards a successful and promising future? RLC's SHINE (Support Helping Individuals Navigate Education)...
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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
Southern Illinois Leaders Gather at RLC for SI Now’s Economic Development Day
INA, Ill. (July 24, 2025) — Rend Lake College was proud to host SI Now's 3rd Annual Economic Development Day in the Event Center on the Ina campus. SI Now serves as a...
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...
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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...
