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RLC and Comprehensive Connections partner to combat addiction, improve local...

INA, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2020)Rend Lake College will join forces with the Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Divisions of Comprehensive Connections in Mt. Vernon to expand...

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Jefferson County Sheriff donates firearms and funds to RLC Criminal Justice...

INA, Ill. (Oct. 19, 2020)Students studying criminal justice at Rend Lake College will benefit from some new equipment and additional funding thanks to a recent donation from...

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Free FAFSA: From Start to Finish

INA, Ill. (Oct. 14, 2020)Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the most important steps in your college experience. There is serious...

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RLC expands, enhances Visual Communication Design program

Rend Lake College has expanded its design program with new course offerings and a name change. The Visual Communication Design program (formerly Graphic Design) is staying on...

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RLC Nursing Program receives accreditation from ACEN

INA, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2020)The Rend Lake College Nursing Program has been granted its initial accreditation by the leading authority for nursing education. The Accreditation...

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Scholarship refunds available Oct. 21 at RLC

INA, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2020)Are you ready for your financial aid refund? Rend Lake College Fall 2020 grant and scholarship refunds will be disbursed Wednesday, Oct. 21. Students...

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The Full Ride: RLC contest waives costs for one lucky student

INA, Ill. (Oct. 12, 2020)Fuel up for your exciting career with a full ride to Rend Lake College. Rend Lake is waiving tuition, books and fees for one lucky student for one...

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RLC offers mental health resources

INA, Ill. (Oct. 6, 2020)The first full week of October marks Mental Illness Awareness Week in the United States. At Rend Lake College, we want you to know your health matters...

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RLC earns national recognition for its trade programs

INA, Ill. (Oct. 5, 2020)Rend Lake College’s trade programs rate among the best in the nation, according to a recent ranking from education website Learn.org. Learn.org...

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Rend Lake College announces plan for Spring 2021 semester

INA, Ill. (Oct. 6, 2020)Rend Lake College has announced its plan of attendance for students during the Spring 2021 semester, which will begin online on Jan. 11. The plan...

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RLC Community & Corporate Education offers variety of online classes in October

INA, Ill. (Oct. 1, 2020)Personal enrichment and professional development doesn’t have to stop just because you are stuck at home. Rend Lake College Community and Corporate...

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Heavy Equipment Alignment Training underway at RLC’s improved Murphy-Wall...

PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (Sept. 22, 2020)Due to funding from the Delta Regional Authority, Rend Lake College hosted its first heavy equipment alignment training utilizing a mobile...