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DRA Grant expands RLC Truck Driving Program

PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (Nov. 1, 2023)—The Delta Regional Authority has awarded Rend Lake College a $180,000 grant to expand the truck driving training program at the...

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Aspen Institute Names RLC among Top 150 U.S. Colleges for 8th straight time

WASHINGTON D.C. (Nov. 1, 2023)— The Aspen Institute has named Rend Lake College one of the top 150 institutions across the country that are now eligible to compete for the...

Community

Photography Fundamentals with Jonathon Walters

INA, Ill. (Oct. 30, 2023)—Join us Friday, November 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to learn the fundamentals of photography with Jonathon Walters. SOLD OUT This...

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RLC leading the next generation of farmers

INA, Ill (Oct. 27, 2023)—The world needs farmers…and no one understands that better than Rend Lake College President Terry Wilkerson, who has successfully led positive...

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RLC's Walters awarded NCMPR Silver Medallion

INA, Ill. (Oct. 27, 2023)—Rend Lake College Director of Learning Innovation & Design Jonathon Walters recently received a Silver Medallion Award at the District 3 conference...

Community

Career Days: Your Future Starts at Rend Lake College

INA, Ill. (Oct. 27, 2023)—Career Days in a long-running event at Rend Lake College where the college opens its doors to local high school students to explore career paths...

Student Success

Cultivating success at RLC's Agronomy Innovation Center

INA, Ill (Oct. 27, 2023)—The Agronomy Innovation Center at Rend Lake College prepares students for their future in agriculture. Patton and his Ag Tech class pose for a...

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The Crew visits RLC

INA, Ill. (Oct. 27, 2023)—There are many heroes out there who’s contributions towards their community go unnoticed, but remain invaluable, nonetheless. James Malone, the...

Community

Holiday Pies with Chef Brock

INA, Ill. (Oct. 17, 2023)—Join us Friday, November 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to learn how to bake your favorite holiday pies with Chef Daniel Brock. Put on an apron...

Community

Meet the Alice in Wonderland cast

INA, Ill. (Oct. 17, 2023)—The cast for the RLC Fall Play, Alice in Wonderland, are excited to put on a show for you this November. A night of curious adventures awaits! ...

Community

Rend Lake College celebrates Diversity Week

INA, Ill. (Oct. 13, 2023)—At Rend Lake College, we celebrate diversity. We want all of our students to feel safe and welcome, no matter their age, race, gender, or class....

Community

RLC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Dr. Ted Cohen

INA, Ill. (Oct. 12, 2023)—The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Events (DEIC) Committee at Rend Lake College celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 –...