WHITTINGTON, Ill. (August 3, 2022) — It's almost time to tee off! Sign-ups are currently open for the 42nd Annual Rend Lake College Foundation Golf Outing. This year's annual outing, held at Rend Lake Golf Course in Whittington, will take place Thursday, Sept. 8. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with…

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 INA, Ill. (August 3, 2022) — Rend Lake College President, Terry Wilkerson, was recently appointed to the chair role with the Illinois Council of Community College Presidents (ICCCP).

Rend Lake College President, Terry Wilkerson (Click For Printable Photo)

ICCCP is an advisory organization consisting of all chancellors and presidents of the…

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 INA, Ill. (July 11, 2022) — Rend Lake College held a pinning ceremony on June 29 to celebrate the successful completion of the Practical Nursing (LPN) program. Thirty-five graduates, along with their friends and family, gathered in the RLC theater to celebrate their accomplishments. 

Rend Lake College awards 35 students…

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INA, Ill. (July 19, 2022) — Rend Lake College constructed a COVID-friendly outdoor meditation space/Zen Garden for students and staff to have a place to seek a quiet space for mental solace. In addition to the garden area, benches and tables were purchased to enhance communication and engagement between students. As a part…

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Board of Trustees Meeting - July 12, 2022

Meeting Highlights

Under New Business, the Board:

• Approved Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 4.1505 – Textbooks (Second Reading)

• Approved Revisions to…

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (July 12, 2022) — The Illinois Oil & Gas Association (IOGA) held their Annual Convention & Trade Show at the Old National Event’s Plaza in Evansville on March 2-4. During the awards ceremony, they named Gesell's Pump Sales & Service of Whittington the 2021 Wildcatter of the Year for making…

Read more: Alumnus Gesell earns IOGA Lifetime Achievement and Second Wildcatter Award

 INA, Ill. (June 23, 2022) — Rend Lake College has been awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to construct a new manufacturing academy. This project is funded under EDA’s American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance program. Grant awards under this program…

Read more: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5 Million to Support Advanced Manufacturing Academy At Rend Lake College

INA, Ill. (June 15, 2022) — The Sunflower Project attracted families to Veteran's Memorial Park in Mt. Vernon on Saturday with plant education, face painting, giveaways, and flower planting opportunities. The event was the first of three to span the life cycle of the flowers from June to September. The…

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Board of Trustees Meeting - June 14, 2022

Meeting Highlights

Under New Business, the Board:

• Approved requests for 15 new courses, new curriculum, changes to existing syllabi, and submission to the Illinois Community College…

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