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COVID-19 Coronavirus - 2021

December 22, 2021 Shield will not be on campus the week of January 3rd. By state mandate, we are still required to have all unvaccinated employees that will be on campus test...

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RLC welcomes Christopher Bearcats seniors during College Signing Day

CHRISTOPHER, Ill. (March 11, 2020)Christopher High School seniors took the next step in their education by enrolling at Rend Lake College this week during RLC’s College...

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REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEESMarch 10, 2020 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

INA, Ill. (March 10, 2020)Rend Lake College will be seeking bids for "The Hub"a large renovation and addition project at the Ina Campus Learning Resource Center. At...

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Lukas Keip named RLC VETERAN OF THE MONTH for March 2020

INA, Ill. (March 5, 2020)Rend Lake College has named Lukas Keip as the March 2020 Veteran of the Month. Keip, a Mt. Vernon resident, served in the United States Marine Corps...

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RLC Culinary Arts earns high marks at Hamco Food & Brew Fest

MCLEANSBORO, Ill. (March 3, 2020)The smoked briskets sliders Rend Lake College entered into the Hamco Food & Brew Fest competition weren’t just goodthey were the fan’s...

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Tuition stays flat at RLC as costs rise elsewhere

INA, Ill. (March 2, 2020)With tuition on the rise at neighboring institutions, Rend Lake College is able to maintain an affordable cost for its students once again. During a...

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RLC’s Marlo, Minor receive Phi Theta Kappa All-USA nominations

INA, Ill. (Feb. 28, 2020)Due to their high academic achievement, a pair of Rend Lake College students have been selected as Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-USA nominees. Sophomores...

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Paying it forward: RLC donates to local high schools

INA, Ill. (Feb. 28, 2020)Rend Lake College recently came bearing gifts for several local high school agriculture programs in the form of small and diesel engines. RLC was...

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Apprenticeship programs showcased at RLC

INA, Ill. (Feb. 26, 2020)Students and businesses from around the region got a firsthand look at how apprenticeships benefit the local workforce Wednesday at Rend Lake College.

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Bennett Metal Products donates to RLC Machining program

INA, Ill. (Feb. 26, 2020)Rend Lake College machining students will have new equipment to work with thanks to a generous donation from an area business. Bennett Metal...

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Foundation awards $13K in We Are Warriors Grants

INA, Ill. (Feb. 25, 2020)More than $13,000 in employee giving and community sponsorships were awarded as grants to programs last week at Rend Lake College. The spring 2020...

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Acclaimed poet Allison Joseph shares work with RLC students

INA, Ill. (Feb. 20, 2020)Award-winning poet Allison Joseph read a selection of poems for students, staff and members of the public Thursday at Rend Lake College. Joseph is...