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Experience the Excitement of St. Louis with RLC Day Tours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Located less than two hours away from Rend Lake College, St. Louis is a vibrant city with a long and storied history. From the iconic Botanical Garden...

Student Success

RLC Student Awarded Random Acts of Kindness Scholarship from TrueScripts

INA, Ill. (March 7, 2023) — Rend Lake College is proud to announce that Sophomore, Madyson Barton of Norris City, has been awarded the Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Fund...

Community

RLC to Host National Weather Service Skywarn Spotter Training Class

INA, Ill. (March 6, 2023) - Rend Lake College is excited to announce that it will be hosting a Skywarn Spotter Training Class on Wednesday, March 15 at 6:00 pm in the RLC...

Student Success

From Farm Life to Vet School: How RLC Alum Dr. Angela Martin Became a...

INA, Ill. (March 6, 2023) — "I had a passion for animals from a young age," recalls Dr. Angela Martin, proud alumni of Rend Lake College. Growing up on a family farm in...

Rlc News

Rend Lake College Foundation's 32nd Annual Scholarship Reception

INA, Ill. (March 3, 2023) —On February 28, the Rend Lake College Foundation hosted the 32nd Annual Scholarship Reception at the RLC Event Center, commemorating and displaying...

Community

Rend Lake College Foundation receives Historic $720,000 Scholarship Endowment

INA, Ill. (March 1, 2023) — The Rend Lake College Foundation is proud to announce that it has received the largest scholarship endowment in its history. The Wilma Guy Trust...

Community

Tickets for RLC Spring Musical 'The Sound of Music' Now Available

INA, Ill. (February 27, 2023) — Tickets for the upcoming spring musical production of 'The Sound of Music' at Rend Lake College are now on sale! Directed by RLC Music...

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Executive Director of Illinois Community College Board Tours RLC

INA, Ill. (February 27, 2023) — Dr. Brian Durham, the Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), toured Rend Lake College on February 16 to mark the...

Community

RLC Hosts Regional ACES Competition with Local High School Students

INA, Ill. (February 24, 2023) — This year marked a special milestone for the Annual Academic Challenge in Engineering and Sciences (ACES) Regional Competition hosted by Rend...

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RLC Partners with Syngenta to Provide Leading-Edge Ag Training

GREENSBORO, N.C. (February 22, 2023)—Rend Lake College and Syngenta are solidifying their partnership to provide leading-edge agricultural training to RLC students. Details...

Community

2-Day FAA Part 107 Drone Certification Prep Class at RLC

INA, Ill. (February 22, 2023) - Rend Lake College will offer a weekend course for drone enthusiasts who want to turn their hobby into a profitable business. The course will...

Rlc News

RLC and Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Event Center with Ribbon...

On Thursday, February 16, 2023, Rend Lake College President Terry Wilkerson was joined by community leaders from the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce for a...