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RLC seeking public input for future plans

INA, IL (April 4, 2022) — What do you see on the horizon for Rend Lake College? That's what college leaders are asking the public this month through an online survey and...

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Mike Meinert named 2022 RLCF Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year

INA, IL (March 31, 2022) - Mike Meinert was not sure what he wanted to do when he was in college, but a career in education was “the furthest thing from my mind.” But a...

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"Spring Break With Rend Lake" coming to Mt. Vernon on April 12

MT. VERNON, IL (March 31, 2022) - Come on out and celebrate a day in the park as Rend Lake College offers a community outreach program filled with fun-filled activities. ...

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Meet the Marches, the women at the center of the upcoming RLC spring musical...

INA, IL (March 30, 2022) -- With Women's History Month coming to an end, take a moment to celebrate the family who is the heart of the Rend Lake College Spring 2022 musical.

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Career Connections fair introduces students to local job opportunities

INA, IL (March 28, 2022) -- Area eighth grade students got their first glimpse into what their future journey could look like during the Career Connections fair at Rend Lake...

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Annual RLC Foundation Scholarship Banquet brings students, donors together

INA, IL (March 24, 2022) - Hundreds of Rend Lake College students were given the chance to get together and share their appreciation with scholarship donors at the annual RLC...

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RLC hosts Southern Illinois Beef Association workshop

INA, IL (March 23, 2022) -- Rend Lake College and the Southern Illinois Beef Association hosted a workshop Tuesday evening to help local farmers and ranchers to make the most...

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RLC hosts annual CTE Advisory Committee meeting

INA, IL (March 22, 2022) - Several local professionals and business owners met with Rend Lake College faculty and staff recently during the college’s Career and Technical...

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Rend Lake College receives $31,000 for Automotive Scholarship endowment

INA, IL (March 18, 2022) - Rend Lake College recently received a sizable gift to help drive the next generation of automotive professionals. The Automotive Parts & Services...

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Local high school students compete in recent ACES regional at RLC

INA, IL (March 14, 2022) - Rend Lake College was recently the host for some of the best and brightest students in the area as part of the annual Academic Challenge in...

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We Are Warriors Grants & Years of Giving highlight Spring In-Service at RLC

INA, Ill. (March 10, 2022)We Are Warriors grants have become a tradition at Rend Lake College spring in-service trainings. The program, spearheaded by RLC Foundation CEO Kay...

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RLC awarded $200,000 grant for CBE welding program

INA, IL (March 9, 2022) - People interested in earning a welding credential may soon be able to skip ahead in class if they have welding experience or are a quick learner,...