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Learn life-saving techniques with RLC and the American Heart Association

INA, Ill. (Jan. 5, 2018) - One and two-day courses through a partnership between Rend Lake College and the American Heart Association (AHA) will give locals the chance to...

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Three miner trainings scheduled at Rend Lake College

INA, Ill. (Jan. 5, 2018) - Three specialized trainings for surface and underground miners are set for this month at Rend Lake College. All training courses are held on the...

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Master the basics with community computer classes

INA, Ill. (Jan. 5, 2018) - It’s time to make good on those New Year’s resolutions to brush up on your computer skills, and classes offered through Rend Lake College’s...

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Spring trainings in handgun safety, Concealed Carry licensure set at RLC

INA, Ill. (Jan. 4, 2018) - Whether you’re interested in becoming concealed carry or hunting certified, or want to brush up on your handgun skills, Rend Lake College has...

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RLC Dean Chris Nielsen retiring after 40 years on campus

INA, Ill. (Dec. 21, 2017) - With holidays on the horizon, one Rend Lake College dean is celebrating an extra achievement: retirement. Chris Nielsen, Dean of Applied Science...

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50 Influencers: Current Board, leading into the future

INA, Ill. (Dec. 16, 2017) - The 50 Influencer series launched with the pioneers that molded the vision of a local community college into the reality that became Rend Lake...

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Alumnus of the Year Kelley, others honored at RLC Foundation Annual Dinner

INA, Ill. (Dec. 14, 2017) - It was a night of celebration and merriment at the 2017 Rend Lake College Foundation Annual Dinner with numerous surprise awards and...

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Rend Lake College Board of Trustees -- Dec. 12, 2017, Meeting Highlights

Griffith joins nursing faculty Denise Griffith was appointed Nursing Instructor effective Jan. 3. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McKendree University and a...

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50 Influencers: Vice Presidents, RLC's Triple Threat

INA, Ill. (Dec. 9, 2017) - The Rend Lake College mission statement ends with the proclamation, “With Rend Lake College, student journeys start here.” It’s a fitting...

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Newbury and Berner receive Hot Rod Nights scholarship

INA, Ill. (Dec. 8, 2017) - A pair of Rend Lake College students are the proud recipients of Hot Rod Nights Automotive Scholarships. The scholarships offered by the...

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Marlow receives plaque for service to RLC, Board of Trustees

INA, Ill. (Dec. 4, 2017) - Retired Rend Lake College Architecture Professor and former Trustee Rick Marlow received a plaque in late November for his more than 25 years of...

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50 Influencers: Rob Little, a credit in and out of the classroom

INA, Ill (Dec. 2, 2017) - Every institution of higher education must prove themselves worthy to issue degrees though an accreditation process. It’s a lengthy cycle of...