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Community First Bank becomes Silver level Major Donor to RLC Foundation

INA, Ill. (May 8, 2014) - Emerging as one of the fastest-growing community leaders in Jefferson County, Community First Bank of the Heartland is the newest Rend Lake College...

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Architect Kellen Minor utilized dual credit classes to advance education at RLC

INA, Ill. - Early on, Kellen Minorknew he was interested in architecture and design, giving him a leg up when it came to his education. By starting with specific classes in...

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RLC MarketPlace Car Show results 2014

MT. VERNON, Ill. (May 5, 2014) - With perfect weather and not a cloud in sight, over 50 car-enthusiasts flocked to the Second Annual Rend Lake College MarketPlace Car Show...

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RLC teams up with SIUC for distance-delivered Associate Degree options

INA, Ill. (May 2, 2014) - A representative from Southern Illinois University Carbondale will visit Rend Lake College from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday to meet with students about...

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City of Du Quoin donates 1976 fire truck to RLC

INA, Ill. (May 2, 2014) - The City of Du Quoin donated a 1976 fire truck to Rend Lake College this morning to help RLC continue to provide quality firefighter training for...

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Steven Crawford takes RLC Theater experience to Walt Disney World

INA, Ill. - Crossing from one stage to another - that’s just what one Rend Lake College grad has done by transforming his favorite classes and extracurriculars at RLC into...

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Four students awarded IMI Scholarships (standalone photos)

INA, Ill. (April 29, 2014) - Four Rend Lake College Mining Technology students were awarded scholarships through the Illinois Mining Institute in RLC's Coal Mining Training...

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Thanks to graphic design at RLC, Skyler Taylor may never work again

INA, Ill. - Though the path was winding, 2002 Rend Lake College graduate Skyler Taylor has used his graphic design degree to find the perfect fit for himself and his family:...

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RLC STARS honored at Recognition Ceremony (standalone photos)

INA, Ill. (April 22, 2014) - The 17th Annual Student Transfer and Retention Support (STARS) Recognition Ceremony was held last week in the Rend Lake College Theatre to honor...

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Three RLC students headed to SkillsUSA Nationals; 12 more win medals,...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 21, 2014) - Rend Lake College students brought home three first-place medals and several other wins from the 50th annual Illinois SkillsUSA...

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Former RLC golfer Brandon Bullard takes business classes to new career

INA, Ill. - As a golfer and alum of Rend Lake College, Brandon Bullard of Mt. Vernon can boast about having good fore-sight to see what a quality education at community...

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Air Evac visits with RLC Nursing program students (standalone photo)

The Rend Lake College Associate Degree of Nursing program students visited with members of Air Evac, based out of Mt. Vernon, Tuesday afternoon on the Ina campus. The...