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Grant and scholarship disbursement is March 17

Created: 05 March 2021

INA, Ill. (March 5, 2021) -- Are you ready for your financial aid refund? Rend Lake College Spring 2021 grant and scholarship funds will be disbursed on Wednesday, March 17.

Students expecting a refund will need to have their BankMobile accounts set up. For more information about getting your refund…

RLC Nursing Program deadline is March 31

Created: 03 March 2021

The deadline to apply for the Rend Lake College Nursing program is fast approaching. All applications and required materials are to be sent in by March 31.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed to prepare future nurses to give quality care to clients and function as important members…

Fall registration dates coming up in March

Created: 03 March 2021

Fall semester may be a few months away, but the time to sign up for classes starts now.

Fall classes begin the week of Monday, Aug. 16, but students can begin scheduling appointments with their advisers this month. Whether you are a returning or incoming student, Rend Lake College has…

RLC Foundation Awards Grants and Honors Employee Donors

Created: 03 March 2021

Ina, Ill. (March 3, 2021) - For the 4th year, the RLC Foundation awarded We Are Warrior grants totaling $10,500 to RLC faculty and staff to provide new technology and equipment to enhance student learning and further the college's strategic plan.

Most of the grant funds come directly from RLC employees…

Culinary Arts Showcase to feature "The Cuisine of Western Europe"

Created: 03 March 2021

Take a tour of one of the tastiest places on the planet, when Rend Lake College culinary arts students prepare and serve “The Cuisine of Western Europe.”

The annual Culinary Arts Warrior Showcase will be held Thursday and Friday evenings from March 25 through April 30. Reservations are now…

RLC nursing students get clinical strength, real-world experience through program

Created: 02 March 2021

Jennifer Best, a second-year RLC nursing student from Bluford, practices checking on a patient during one of her labs this spring semester. Clinicals are one of the first opportunities for students to learn about their profession.

Before they scrub in for their first job, nursing graduates at Rend Lake…

Schiff named March 2021 Veteran of the Month

Created: 02 March 2021

Jesse Schiff of Christopher has been named the March 2021 Rend Lake College Veteran of the Month.

Schiff served in the US Marine Corps from 2007 to 2013. He currently has a 4.0 grade point average and was named to the President’s List for the Fall 2020 semester.…

RLC future nurses take part in the historic vaccination effort

Created: 26 February 2021

Nursing students at Rend Lake College joined forces with local health departments and healthcare facilities with administering COVID-19 vaccinations through area clinics. RLC has partnered with Bi-County and Perry County Health Departments as well as Crossroads Community Hospital for these history-making events during recent weeks. As more of…

Studio RLC graduates talk shop about program experiences

Created: 26 February 2021

Studio RLC provides students with some of their first real world experiences in beauty and haircare.

Several recent graduates from the Rend Lake College cosmetology, barber and esthetics program agree that the profession is about more than meets the scissors.

It’s not just about hair, it’s about the transformative…

Alumni Spotlight: Alexis and Amber Hadley

Created: 23 February 2021

From left: Amber and Alexis Hadley, who both graduated from the RLC culinary arts program, now work at one of the top fine dining restaurants in Lexington, Ky.

Twins Alexis and Amber Hadley did a lot of things together growing up. They have worked at a couple of different chain…

RLC Tuition stays flat for fifth straight year

Created: 18 February 2021

Rend Lake College is putting students before its balance sheet. For the fifth straight year, tuition is staying the same. RLC continues to be one of the most affordable community colleges in the nation and a harbor in the wake of higher education's growing price tag.

RLC will keep…

Catch up and get ahead this summer with RLC classes beginning June 7

Created: 18 February 2021

Make the most of the upcoming summer months by enrolling in classes at Rend Lake College. Staying busy this summer can help students catch up to stay on track or get ahead for graduation. RLC is offering up a schedule of online and hybrid classes for anyone wishing…

Land of Lincoln/AmeriCorps to host virtual open house

Created: 18 February 2021

Land of Lincoln AmeriCorps is hosting a virtual open house to spread the word about our program, and to answer any questions from the community about how our members make an impact in Southern Illinois.

The event will take from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 9 over Zoom.

AmeriCorps…

Free GED classes offered this spring

Created: 18 February 2021

INA, Ill. (Feb. 18, 2021) – Free GED classes are now being offered through a cooperative program between Rend Lake College and Southeastern Illinois College. The pair will begin GED classes over Zoom with classes starting every few weeks.

Class start dates coming up are March 8, April 5, May…