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Board Of Trustees

RLC Board Of Trustees Meeting Highlights June 10, 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 - June...

Rlc News

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...

Community

RLC hosts first SIMA Fest to Celebrate Local Makers and Manufacturers

MT. VERNON, Ill. (June 9, 2025) — Rend Lake College, in the spirit of advancing shared manufacturing goals within the community, hosted its inaugural SIMA Fest. This event...

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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...

Community

Thompsonville High School Students tour Rend Lake College

INA, Ill. (June 3, 2025) — A group of Thompsonville High School students recently took advantage of a career-focused tour of the campus and programs at Rend Lake College. ...

Student Success

RLC Foundation Children's Center celebrates its Class of 2025

INA, Ill. (June 2, 2025) — The Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center (RLCFCC) graduated 11 students from the Pre-K classes on May 16 in the RLC Theatre. Front Row...

Student Success

Sesser-Valier Valedictorians choose RLC

SESSER, Ill. (May 28, 2025) — Rend Lake College is excited to welcome three outstanding valedictorians from Sesser-Valier High School to campus for the Fall 2025 semester....

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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...

Student Success

RLC holds pinning ceremony for 2025 Nursing Students

INA, Ill. (May 22, 2025) — Rend Lake College held a pinning ceremony on May 15 to celebrate over 30 students who successfully completed the RLC nursing program. Front Row...

Student Success

Rend Lake College Honors 35 Graduates at 2025 CNA Pinning Ceremony

INA, Ill. (May 22, 2025) — Rend Lake College held a pinning ceremony on May 15 to celebrate 35 graduates from Pinckneyville Community High School (PCHS) and RLC students who...

Community

Rend Lake College hosting Hollywood-themed Trivia Night June 27 in McLeansboro

MCLEANSBORO, Ill. (May 21, 2025) — Rend Lake College is rolling out the red carpet for a Hollywood-themed Trivia Night, catered by Tequilas of McLeansboro, on June 27, 2025.

Student Success

RLC holds pinning ceremony for 2025 Radiologic Technology Students

INA, Ill. (May 21, 2025) — Rend Lake College held a pinning ceremony on May 15 to celebrate over 20 students who successfully completed the Radiologic Technology program. ...