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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...

Student Success

Jefferson County CEO closes 2025 with annual Trade Show: HappyGoLucky Coffee...

MT. VERNON, Ill. (April 25, 2025) — The Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy in Mt. Vernon was buzzing with shoppers last night as the annual CEO Trade Show drew a...

Rlc News

New Scholarship Endowment honors Wilkerson at final President's Dinner

INA, Ill. (April 22, 2025) — Terry Wilkerson, the outgoing president of Rend Lake College, hosted his final President’s Dinner on Thursday. Held on the Ina campus, the event...

Resources

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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Join the Excitement – Sweet 16 Pave the Way is Here!

Join the Excitement – Sweet 16 Pave the Way is Here! INA, Ill. (March 7, 2025) — The basketball postseason is heating up, and we’re bringing the excitement of March Madness...

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Canceling 2/18 Open House Due To Weather

INA, Ill. (Feb. 17, 2025) — With inclement weather forecasted for the region our Open House scheduled for Tuesday night at Rend Lake College is canceled. Organizers are...

Rlc News

RLC among first IL community colleges welcomed to Common App platform

INA, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2025) — Thanks to a pilot partnership with the Illinois Community College Board, students can now apply to Rend Lake College through the Common App. ...

Community

Students, Donors celebrate RLCF 33rd Annual Scholarship Reception

INA, Ill. (Dec. 3, 2024) —The Rend Lake College Foundation hosted its 33rd Annual Scholarship Reception this year at the RLC Event Center where scholarship recipients and...

Resources

ICAPS at Rend Lake College: Your Path to a Brighter Future

INA, Ill. (November 25, 2024)—Have you been thinking about starting a new career or leveling up your skills for today’s job market? If so, the Integrated Career and Academic...

Community

RLC to cut ribbon Nov. 21 on brand new Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy...

MT. VERNON, Ill. (Oct. 28, 2024) — The community is invited to the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy Ribbon Cutting & Rend Lake College MarketPlace Showcase coming up...

Board Of Trustees

RLC Board Of Trustees Special Meeting Highlights October 18, 2024

Please contact the Marketing & Communications Department at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1223 or by email if you have questions or need information. Board of Trustees Special...

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All are invited to Nov. 4 RLC Open House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE All are invited to Nov. 4 RLC Open House INA, Ill. (Oct. 7, 2024) – Rend Lake College has announced its next Open House event on November 4 from 4:00...