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News
Terry Wilkerson Welcomed as New Member of RLCF Board of Directors
INA, Ill. (October 28, 2025) — The Rend Lake College Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Terry Wilkerson to its Board of Directors. As a former RLC president,...
The Aspen Institute Names Rend Lake College as a Top 200 U.S. Community College...
$1 Million Prize Honors Colleges Achieving Strong Student Results, Both in College and After Graduation CONTACTSAspen Institute: Kristin O’Keefe, 240-351-8531, ...
Rend Lake College Joins Second Annual ‘Feed the Need’ Drive to Fight Student...
INA, Ill. (October 23, 2025) — Rend Lake College is excited to join other Illinois community colleges this fall to combat food insecurity and to support students across...
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Resources
Invest in Your Academic Journey with RLC During College Savings Month
Invest in Your Academic Journey with RLC During College Savings Month Join Rend Lake College in celebrating National College Savings Month this September by getting a start...
Get Started at RLC during Super Saturday
Get Started at RLC on Super Saturday Rend Lake College offers a chance for students to register for classes, pick up textbooks, get their Student ID, visit the Financial Aid...
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...
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Student Success
RLC Student Ramsey Haggard Gains Hands-On Experience at Gow School
INA, Ill. (November 3, 2025) — Rend Lake College's Ramsey Haggard (Eucha, Okla.), a sophomore in the education program with a focus on special education and a member of the...
Banterra Student of the Month: Audrey Whaley
Banterra Student of the Month: Audrey Whaley INA, Ill. (October 28, 2025) — Join Rend Lake College in celebrating one of their students each month, sponsored by Banterra...
Banterra Student of the Month: Emily Heard
Banterra Student of the Month: Emily Heard INA, Ill. (September 24, 2025) — Join Rend Lake College in celebrating one of their students each month, sponsored by Banterra...
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In the Community
Rend Lake College Hosts Annual Career Days for Local High Schoolers
INA, Ill. (October 31, 2025) — Rend Lake College was happy to host local high school students on the Ina campus for the long-running Career Days event where students explore...
Banterra Student of the Month: Audrey Whaley
Banterra Student of the Month: Audrey Whaley INA, Ill. (October 28, 2025) — Join Rend Lake College in celebrating one of their students each month, sponsored by Banterra...
IL Senator Terri Bryant hosts Youth Advisory Council at RLC
INA, Ill. (October 17, 2025) — On October 9, Rend Lake College hosted Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant and her Youth Advisory Council in the RLC Event Center. Illinois...
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GED graduates (standalone photo)
Sixteen graduates crossed the stage Thursday night at the Rend Lake College Theatre to accept their General Education Development certificates. The students earned their GED...
Rend Lake CollegeBoard of TrusteesMeetingHighlightsMinutesChris NielsenKim...
General obligation refunding bond issuance to save college an estimated $733,000Approved the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds and the levying of a tax...
