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Phi Theta Kappa Rho Xi chapter inducts 73 students into 2015 class

INA, Ill. (March 26, 2015) - Seventy-three Rend Lake College students were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor (PTK) Society Rho Xi chapter yesterday in the...

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Horticulture students repot tree in honor of RLC employee (standalone photos)

INA, Ill. (March 20, 2015) - Students in Rend Lake College's Horticulture program replanted a Queensland umbrella tree Wednesday afternoon in honor of the plant's previous...

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Transition Summit prepares dozens of students for college, career readiness...

INA, Ill. (March 19, 2015) - Motivational Speaker Jeff McGoy spoke Thursday morning at the Transition Summit held at Rend Lake College. McGoy hit on different topics...

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Barber, Cosmetology programs now offer associate degree options

MT. VERNON, Ill. (March 18, 2015) - Take your barbering or cosmetology skills to the next level by enrolling in Rend Lake College’s associate degree programs, located at...

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AmeriCorps students volunteer for National Week celebration (standalone photos)

RLC AmeriCorps students volunteer for National Week celebrationMT. VERNON, Ill. (March 16, 2015) - Five RLC AmeriCorps students, FROM LEFT, LaLa Rollins (Mt. Vernon), Mollee...

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Stephanie McKinney, Project CHILD Specialist, named Citizen of the Year

MT. VERNON, Ill. (March 10, 2015) - Rend Lake College’s Stephanie McKinney of Dahlgren, now a Wayne City resident, has been named the Illinois Southern District Public...

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Health and Wellness Fair bringing over 50 vendors to RLC campus

INA, Ill. (March 9, 2015) - Five presentations and 50 booths are already on the line-up for the Health and Wellness Fair, scheduled for 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Friday, April 17 at...

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RLC AmeriCorps members to celebrate national week recognizing volunteers

INA, Ill. (March 9, 2015) - In honor of National AmeriCorps Week March 9 - 13, several Rend Lake College members will spend some time at a local grade school Wednesday to...

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CNA recertification scholarships offered by South Central Illinois AHEC

INA, Ill. (March 6, 2015) - Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) who have not worked for two or more years have the opportunity to become recertified at Rend Lake College,...

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Forensic Analyst Michelle Doscher visits RLC Criminal Justice class

INA, Ill. (Feb. 27, 2015) - Students in Rend Lake College’s Criminal Justice program got an up close and personal look at life in the field with Forensic and Criminal...

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Introducing the cast of “Les Misérables,” tickets for Spring Musical on...

INA, Ill. (Feb. 25, 2015) - Be prepared to experience life in 19th century France with the cast and crew of the Rend Lake College Spring Musical “Les Misérables.”...

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Illinois AHEC Network awarded expansion funds

INA, Ill. (Feb. 24, 2015) - The Illinois Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Network will continue to develop throughout the state thanks to funding from the U.S. Department...