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Trustee Ron Daniels named Southeast Region Chair, joins ICCTA Executive...

INA, Ill. (July 24, 2025) — Rend Lake College is proud to announce that Board of Trustees member Ron Daniels has been appointed to serve as the Southeast Region...

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Director Mindy Reach introduces new SHINE program at RLC

INA, Ill. (July 21, 2025) — Are you prepared to embark on a journey towards a successful and promising future? RLC's SHINE (Support Helping Individuals Navigate Education)...

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RLC STARS Program is awarded $1,653,590 to support first-generation,...

Federal grant will boost student retention and graduation at Rend Lake College INA, Ill. (July 10, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the Rend Lake College...

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RLC’s Chris Sink Honored Statewide as Educator of the Year

CHICAGO (July 10, 2025) — Chris Sink, Director of the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy (SIMA) at Rend Lake College, has been named the Illinois Manufacturers'...

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Lori Ragland starts as President of Rend Lake College

INA, Ill. (July 3, 2025) — Lori Ragland started a new chapter Tuesday as Rend Lake College's eighth president. With more than 25 years of service to the college, the Sesser...

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Terry Wilkerson closes out presidency; Agronomy Innovation Center named in his...

INA, Ill. (July 2, 2025) — Terry Wilkerson put in his last shift as President of Rend Lake College on June 30. After more than 30 years of service (13 as president) and...

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Jones steps down from RLC Board, Aiken seated as new Trustee

INA, Ill. (June 18, 2025) — Jeff Jones, longtime owner and operator of Burton's Café in Whittington, officially stepped down from the Rend Lake College Board of Trustees...

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RLCF Scholarship Application deadline approaching June 30

INA, Ill. (June 16, 2025) — The Rend Lake College Foundation scholarship application deadline is approaching quickly. Fund your education at RLC by filling out one...

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Protect Your Community with Banterra Bank's Fraud Defense Course

MT. VERNON, Ill. (June 10, 2025) — Fraud comes in many forms, from phishing scams to identity theft, and it’s constantly evolving. Staying vigilant and informed is your first...

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RLC director, inventor takes Set-N-Seed to Brazil AgriShow

INA, Ill. (June 4, 2025) — Blake Patton, inventor of the Set-N-Seed and Director of the Agronomy Innovation Center at Rend Lake College, recently introduced his invention to...

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RLC presents 2025 Spring Concert: Traveling Harmony

INA, Ill. (May 23, 2025) — Rend Lake College was able to showcase the talent and hard work of the RLC students, specifically those with an aptitude for music, at the RLC...

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RLC celebrates success at the 2025 RLC Faculty and Staff Awards

INA, Ill. (May 20, 2025) — Rend Lake College acknowledged the success and achievements of its employees on May 3 during the annual RLC Faculty and Staff Awards, held this...