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32 RLC students join PTK Honor Society

Created: 19 April 2021

More than three dozen Rend Lake College students were recognized for their academic prowess with their induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Phi Theta Kappa is a national organization for two-year colleges that help high-achieving students with scholarships, career training, transfer success and leadership training. RLC welcomed 32…

Simmons wins The Full Ride drawing at RLC

Created: 19 April 2021

McLeansboro resident Miranda Simmons accepted her prize from Rend Lake College President Terry Wilkerson today. Simmons was the winning name drawn earlier this month in the college's contest The Full Ride — no tuition or fees for one year.

Wilkerson doubled down on the Monday-morning excitement and upped the prize…

Free Food at Mobile Market on April 26

Created: 15 April 2021

An opportunity to receive fresh food is coming to the Rend Lake College campus in Ina.

A Mobile Market will be held on April 26 with distribution beginning at 2 p.m. The drive thru market will be located on the west side of campus. It is a one-way entry for…

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees April 13, 2021 Meeting Highlights

Created: 13 April 2021

INA, Ill. (April 13, 2021) — The Rend Lake College Board of Trustees agreed tonight at its regular monthly meeting to rename the Learning Resource Center to the Mary and George Slankard Center. Only the fifth building to be dedicated at the Ina campus, the naming honors the local…

Job Search Party is May 18 in Mt. Vernon

Created: 07 April 2021

Job seekers are invited to the annual Job Search Party, hosted by Rend Lake College, from 3 – 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at the Doubletree in Mt. Vernon. The free event will bring potential employees in front of a variety of employers. Face masks will be required, and…

Jefferson County CEO Trade Show set for May 6

Created: 07 April 2021

Come out and see the culmination of a year’s hard work as the latest class of Jefferson County CEO students showcase their individual business projects at the annual trade show.

The 2021 Jefferson County CEO Trade Show will be an outdoor event taking place on Thursday, May 6, from…

Alumni Spotlight Series: Joshua Schiff

Created: 02 April 2021

One of the key moments for Joshua Schiff and his path toward a career with a higher purpose began when he was a student at Rend Lake College.

After his first semester, Schiff received an email invitation to join the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. He initially enrolled in community…

Vandekerkhove named April 2021 RLC Veteran of the Month

Created: 01 April 2021

Austin Vandekerkhove of Coello has been named the April 2021 Rend Lake College Veteran of the Month.

Vandekerkhove started his service in the US Army in March 2017, and he is currently active. He said he chose to enlist because he wanted to do something meaningful and “be…

Rend Lake Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship course starts June 1

Created: 30 March 2021

Want to learn 10 aptitudes in 10 weeks for a future career starting this summer?

The Rend Lake Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship offers anyone 16 years old and older the opportunity to learn and explore several different types of industries. The 10-week program begins June 1, and financial assistance is available.…

Plan ahead for fall with the RLC Student Starter Pack

Created: 26 March 2021

Open Registration for Fall classes starts TODAY at RLC! Didn't get an appointment for today? No worries! Just head to rlc.edu/advisement and find a time and day on the schedule for a virtual advisement appointment that works for you.

In the meantime, check out our Student Starter Pack. It's a…

Fall 2021 open enrollment begins Monday

Created: 26 March 2021

INA, Ill. (March 26, 2021) – The next academic school year is almost here, and the time to fill out your fall schedule is now.

Open enrollment for Fall 2021 classes begins Monday. Students can schedule virtual advisement appointments now. Classes begin Aug. 16. RLC offers more than 100…

Brouwer receives 2021 RLC Foundation Outstanding Faculty Award

Created: 25 March 2021

RLC History Professor Nathan Brouwer is pictured here next to Paul Revere's grave. Brouwer was recently named the 2021 RLC Foundation Outstanding Faculty award winner. (Click for larger image)

INA, Ill. (March 25, 2021) — It’s not often Rend Lake College History Professor Dr. Nathan Brouwer doesn’t know what to…

Writer, filmmaker Matt Rotman to be featured in next RLC Cultural Arts Calendar of Events

Created: 24 March 2021

A 2006 Rend Lake College graduate who now writes for TV and film will head the next RLC Cultural Arts Calendar of Events.

Visiting artist Matt Rotman will talk about his upcoming writing projects on March 31 from 2 to 3 p.m. over Zoom.

Rotman is originally from Mt.…

Alumni Spotlight Series: Jordan Divan

Created: 23 March 2021

RLC alumna Jordan Divan works as the ministry coding education manager at OSF Healthcare in Peoria. (Click for larger image)

When Jordan (Frey) Divan was a senior at Hamilton County Senior High School, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, but not necessarily on…