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RLC graduation rate fifth in the U.S. among peer institutions

INA, Ill. (Aug. 31. 2012) - Rend Lake College lands fifth on the latest top 10 list of public community colleges in the nation with the best graduation rates. First-time,...

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New Magnum Steel Works Scholarship fuels RLC freshman’s fire for welding

INA, Ill. (Aug. 30, 2012) - Local manufacturer Magnum Steel Works Incorporated started a scholarship this semester for a Rend Lake College welding student. The first...

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RLC marches for ICCB's "A Million Reasons Why" at DuQuoin State Fair opening...

Rend Lake College students, faculty, staff and administrators joined other colleges Friday night at the DuQuoin State Fair Parade to support the Illinois Community College...

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Rend Lake CollegeBoard of TrusteesEnrollment ManagementUpward...

Tentative FY 2013 budget approvedApproved the tentative Fiscal Year 2013 budget. As required by law, the proposed budget will be available for public inspection for 30 days...

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RLC builds bigger classrooms, expands nursing program by 33%

INA, Ill. - Rend Lake College officials have dedicated more space to the nursing program on the Ina campus - a move that has increased fall enrollment by 33 percent. “Our...

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RLC Trustee Scott earns 5th ICCTA Education Award

NORMAL, Ill. (Aug. 1, 2012) - Rend Lake College Trustee Marvin Scott recently received his fifth Trustee Education Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees...

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SCI-AHEC helps RLC nursing students

INA, Ill. (July 27, 2012) - Taking the first step toward a nursing career just got easier, thanks to a local education center and its focus on training and retaining rural...

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Summit at Rend Lake College focuses on future of manufacturing

INA, Ill. (July 12, 2012) - A Manufacturing Summit held Wednesday on the Rend Lake College campus brought together leaders from industry, education and government in order to...

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Rend Lake CollegeBoardTrusteesMinutesHighlightsJuly 2012

Two new positions createdGranted permission to create the positions, approve the job descriptions and advertise for two new positions effective July 10: Dean of Admissions...

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RLC’s Brammeier brings home Bronze from SkillsUSA nationals

KANSAS CITY (July 2, 2012) - Rend Lake College architecture student Ethan Brammeier of Hoyleton (Nashville High School) brought home a bronze medal from the largest SkillsUSA...

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Rend Lake CollegeStudent SuccessGraduation RateCNN MoneyTerry...

Student success shows at Rend Lake College, and a new student success list featured on CNN Money puts RLC tops in the state. College Measures, a joint venture of the American...

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2012 Practical Nursing graduates (standalone photo)

FUTURE NURSES - These local students in Rend Lake College's Practical Nursing certificate program are set to graduate this week. Their pinning ceremony...