
RLC students Hayden and Hunter England pose with the Rend Lake College men's basketball team during a recent home game in Waugh Gym. The brothers own and operate HardHeaded, a fitness apparel and motivational company that began as a project for the Jefferson County CEO program. This season, HardHeaded outfitted…
Read more: RLC students run their own holistic fitness platform with HardHeaded USA

INA, IL (Dec. 23, 2021) -- Wondering how to better yourself in 2022? It's not too late to start the New Year on the right foot. Rend Lake College is offering walk-in and drop-in Zoom advisement dates.
No appointments are needed so come to campus or log on to visit…
Read more: Start your academic journey at RLC in the New Year

INA, IL (Dec. 23, 2021) – Rend Lake College was awarded $281,229 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for the next generation of farmers and ranchers. The total amount awarded will extend over the 3-year life of the grant.
The RLC…
Read more: RLC invests in Beginner Farmers and Ranchers with new grant

INA, IL (Dec. 22, 2021) – Rend Lake College is partnering with five local libraries to host adult education distance learning classes beginning in the New Year.
The classes, which will start this January, will provide an opportunity to attend GED classes without having to leave their community.
The libraries…
Read more: RLC partners with local libraries for adult education

INA, IL (Dec. 17, 2021) -- The Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center organized a clothing and toy drive on the college campus. Boxes were placed in the Children's Center, the Administration Building, the Library, the Book Store and the Student Center, and donations of new items were taken…
Read more: RLC Foundation Children's Center holds holiday drive for Caritas Family Solutions

INA, IL (Dec. 15, 2021) -- The new Event Center on the Rend Lake College campus has seen some progress in its construction over the past couple of weeks. Drywall work has been completed in many of the smaller rooms of the center, and the high beam rafters in the…
Read more: Event Center Update: Drywall work up and beam painting in the process

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Board of Trustees Meeting - December 14, 2021
Meeting Highlights
Under New Business, the Board:
Approved changes to existing courses, withdrawal of existing curriculum, changes to existing curriculum, and to authorize their…
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INA, IL (Dec. 10, 2021) --The Rend Lake Warriors Archery team was recently given a $1,000 donation through the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus.
State Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton, presented the check to the Warriors. He said the purpose of the caucus is to be an advocate for Illinois outdoor recreational…
Read more: RLC Warriors awarded $1,000 from Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus

INA, IL (Dec. 10, 2021) – Rend Lake College has been awarded a grant for the purchase of three solar workstations that will be placed at the main campus in Ina.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Grant awarded $53,534 to the college in an effort to bring a clean…
Read more: RLC awarded $53,000 grant to purchase solar workstations

INA, IL (Dec. 10, 2021) – If you love animals, Rend Lake College can put you on a career path that helps you make a difference in the lives of many four-legged friends.
The Veterinary Assistant certificate program prepares students for a rewarding career in caring for animals. This program can…
Read more: Turn your passion for animals into a career with a RLC veterinary assistant certificate