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Rend Lake College celebrates the Graduating Class of 2025

INA, Ill. (May 17, 2025) — Rend Lake College is proud to share that more than 650 degrees and certificates were conferred at the 58th Annual Commencement Ceremony held on the...

Resources

RLC's 58th Commencement readies for nearly 400 graduates Saturday

INA, Ill. (May 16, 2025) — The stage is set outside the Wayne Arnold Rec Center on the Rend Lake College Campus in Ina where nearly 400 students will graduate tomorrow. The...

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Join RLC for chocolate and manufacturing at SIMA Fest

INA, Ill. (May 16, 2025) — Rend Lake College is excited to invite the community to the first ever SIMA Fest at the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy in Mt. Vernon. ...

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Local high schools compete at the 2025 RLC Welding Contest

INA, Ill. (May 15, 2025) — High school students from Christopher, Mt. Vernon and Hamilton County put their welding skills on display last month at Rend Lake College's 2025...

Student Success

Celebrating the Success of STARS Students at Rend Lake College

INA, Ill. (May 15, 2025) — More than 100 students from Rend Lake College's STARS (Student Transfer and Retention Support) program were honored and some received awards at the...

Community

Welders create a metal rose at Artistic Welding

INA, Ill. (May 14, 2025) — Rend Lake College was thrilled to host welders at the Artistic Welding Workshop! This brand-new event guided attendees through creating art with...

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RLC Honors David Junkins as 2025 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year

INA, Ill. (May 14, 2025) — Rend Lake College is proud to announce David Junkins as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year award. A devoted...

Student Success

RLC students lead campaign for Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month

INA, Ill. (May 14, 2025) — Rend Lake College is proud to share that students from the Child Psychology course conducted their Prevent Childhood Awareness Campaign in April. ...

Board Of Trustees

RLC Board Of Trustees Meeting Highlights May 13, 2025

Please contact the Marketing & Communications Department at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1223 or by email if you have questions or need information. Board of Trustees Meeting - May...

Student Success

RLC celebrates student success at the 2025 Upward Bound Banquet

INA, Ill. (May 13, 2025) — Rend Lake College's Upward Bound program recently recognized student accomplishments at its 2025 banquet. Front Row (L-R): Rylee Tram, Blossom...

Student Success

Hamilton County Senior Erwin Wins the Full Ride to RLC

INA, Ill. (May 13, 2025) — Rend Lake College is proud to announce that Hamilton County High School senior Abby Erwin is the winner of the RLC Full Ride! Pictured (L-R):...

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RLC hosts 2025 CTE Advisory Committee meeting

INA, Ill. (May 12, 2025) — Local professionals and business owners met with Rend Lake College faculty and staff at the 2025 Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee...