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Ragan honored with Faculty Excellence award

INA, Ill. (March 27, 2017) - “Mrs. Ragan is one of the greatest science teachers I have ever had. Period. She is a great teacher and a wonderful person to be around.” -...

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50 Influencers: Dr. Harry Braun, stabilizing force

INA, Ill. (March 25, 2017) - Dr. Harry J. Braun, a native of St. Louis, was the youngest president in RLC’s history, selected to helm the ship in 1978 at the age of 37. He...

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American Coal takes first at RLC Mine Rescue Contest (standalone photo)

INA, Ill. (March 21, 207) - Members of the American Coal Company of Galatia placed first unanimously today during the 2017 Brookwood-Sago Mine Rescue Contest. Pictured with...

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50 Influencers: Pat Kern, setting the foundation

INA, Ill. (March 18, 2017) - From nontraditional student to CEO of the Rend Lake College Foundation, Pat Kern is right at home on the list of RLC’s 50 Influencers. Her...

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Wayne City Seniors take their first steps to become Warriors

Wayne City, Ill. (March 16, 2017) - Sixteen seniors at Wayne City High School officially signed up for summer and fall classes with Rend Lake College today as part of College...

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SIU filmmaker to present at RLC

INA, Ill. (March 16, 2017) - Rend Lake College will welcome Southern Illinoius University graduate student filmmaker Wickham Flannagan, on Wednesday, March 22 from noon to 1...

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50 Influencers: Sam Mateer, Generations of Excellence

INA, Ill. (March 12, 2017) - There is no better example of the adage “putting your money where your mouth is” than when Sam Mateer was tasked with the most ambitious...

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Before he was a trooper, Anderton was a Warrior

INA, Ill. (March 11, 2017) - Illinois State Police Trooper and Rend Lake College graduate Joe Anderton has the ability to offer a unique perspective to students in general as...

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RLC Criminal Justice hosts U.S. Border Patrol (Standalone photo)

INA, Ill. (March 6, 2017) - Border Patrol Agents Nathan LeGendre, background, and Brett Laug, foreground, spoke to RLC's Criminal Justice students on Monday. The pair...

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50 Influencers: James E. “Hummer” Waugh, the coach

INA, Ill. (March 5, 2017) - While Rend Lake College has a long and storied athletic heritage, and many positive leaders have helmed various teams around campus, no one...

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Studio RLC Cosmetology School, a Cut Above the Rest

INA, Ill. (March 4, 2017) - From retired Illinois State Police officers to incoming freshman, the programs at Rend Lake College’s Studio RLC offer something for everyone by...

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RLC hosts 2017 ROE Career Fair (standalone photos)

INA, Ill. (March 3, 2017) - Rend Lake College Dean of Applied Science Chris Nielsen, foreground, and Industrial Trainer Matt Jackson, background, speak to students about...