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Massage Therapy makes big move, to call Advanced Technology Center home at RLC

INA, Ill. (July 29, 2013) - Big changes are imminent for the students in the Therapeutic Massage program at Rend Lake College as it moves from its home for the past decade at...

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Surplus financial aid can be used for public transportation for RLC students...

INA, Ill. (July 26, 2013) - A recurring issue among college students is that they do not have reliable or affordable transportation to and from campus, but a new partnership...

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New milling equipment brings advanced classes at RLC

INA, Ill. (July 26, 2013) - In the span of just one year, a new Machine Technology lab has emerged from what used to be a storage room at Rend Lake College, and two updated...

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RLC teams up with Physicians Filing Service, Inc. for tuition assistance program

INA, Ill. (July 23, 2013) - Stepping into a career in medical coding just became easier thanks to a new partnership between Rend Lake College and Physicians Filing Service of...

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Music Department renovations complete, to benefit students this fall

INA, Ill. (July 23, 2013) - Students in Rend Lake College’s Music Department will have one more thing to sing about this fall: completed renovations and upgrades to several...

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“Scholarships for Pinckneyville” campaign brings in 13 new scholarships for...

PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (July 18, 2013) - A total of twenty scholarships, both brand new donations and past contributions, have been given to graduates of Pinckneyville High...

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RLC offers new trucking certificate this fall, now eligible for financial aid

INA, Ill. (July 18, 2013) - Truck driver training has been a top choice for people who want to go to work fast. Now, Rend Lake College is rolling out an expanded version of...

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Rend Lake College Board of Trustees -- July 9, 2013, Meeting Highlights

State Electric to supply LED lighting fixturesThe board accepted the low bid of $37,491 from State Electric Supply of Marion to purchase LED lighting fixtures and arms for...

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American Dreams come true at Rend Lake College: Naturalization Ceremony ushers...

INA, Ill. (June 28, 2013) - “God bless America.” These three words resounded in the Rend Lake College Theatre Friday morning when the Honorable Kenneth J. Meyers led 57...

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RLC Practical Nursing graduates 2013 (standalone photo)

These students are in the final days of completing Rend Lake College's Practical Nursing, which prepares them for the state licensure exam. They will appear in a pinning...

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RLC and SIC Prepare to Offer Oil and Natural Gas Training

For Immediate ReleaseINA, Ill, (June 17, 2013) - Responding to recent legislation, officials from Rend Lake College (RLC) and Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) announced...

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College leaders across Illinois honor Marvin Scott's service with RLC Board

Click for video CHICAGO - Marvin Scott's community college colleagues from around the state recently celebrated his outstanding service as a trustee of Rend Lake College. ...