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Blended - RLC's coffee shop opens on campus

"Blended"Rend Lake College's new coffee shop, opened August 17 on campus. Located in the Learning Resource Center, Blended features a robust menu of coffee, espresso, teas...

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RLC welcomes IL Treasurer Frerichs to campus

INA, Ill. (Aug. 23, 2019)Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs made a stop at Rend Lake College on Thursday. Frerichs toured campus with stops at the campus Learning Resource...

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RLC shows up in the land that Disney built

INA, Ill. (Aug. 20, 2019) - Two of Rend Lake College’s own are repping Ina at the ‘happiest place on Earth’ by being part of the Disney College Program. Parker Robbins...

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WalletHub puts RLC top in the state for the fourth year running

INA, Ill. (Aug. 20, 2019) - Rend Lake College has maintained the number one spot as the best community college in Illinois for a fourth straight year, based on an independent...

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REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - August 6, 2019, MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Partnership between RLC and SIUE established The board approved a Partnership Agreement between Rend Lake College, District #521 and Southern Illinois University...

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Aryn Wiggins Veteran of the Month August 2019

INA, Ill. (August 5, 2019) - Aryn Wiggins is the Rend Lake College Veteran of the Month for August 2019. Wiggins is a Mt. Vernon resident and served in the United States...

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RLC launches Medical Support Specialist Certificate Program

INA, Ill. (July 30, 2019) - Five classes are all that stand between you and an entry level job in the medical field with Rend Lake College’s new Medical Support Specialist...

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Illinois Community College Board Awarded $4.0 Million Federal Grant to Expand...

Illinois Community College Board Press Release Contact: Matt Berry Email: matt.berry@illinois.gov 401 East Capitol Avenue Springfield, IL 62701-1711 SPRINGFIELD (July 23,...

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Morgan turns "logical" choice into impactful career

INA, Ill. (July 23, 2019) - Abby Morgan made the “logical” choice when she chose to continue her education at Rend Lake College. It was affordable and close to home....

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RLC launches Facility Management Program

INA, Ill. (July 16, 2019) - In an effort to provide local employers with a highly-trained workforce, Rend Lake College has launched a new Facility Management Program. ...

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REND LAKE COLLEGE SPRING 2019 HONORS LISTS

INA, Ill. (July 8, 2019) - Rend Lake College is pleased to announce 396 students have made the President’s and Vice Presidents’ lists of academic honors for the Spring...

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REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - July 9, 2019, MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Biggerstaff new TRIO Program Director The board appointed Nathan Biggerstaff as TRIO Program Director, on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, grant-funded contract,...