Imagine entering college with a full tuition scholarship – giving you the ability to explore without financial burden. That dream is a reality for Meridian High School students thanks to the Dell and Evelyn Carroll Scholarship. “Having free tuition gave me so much freedom. I’m very indecisive, but I’m also a hard worker. I was…

Decatur, IL – On Wednesday, March 19, Brooke Oliver – Richland Community College’s Program Director of Surgical Technology and president of the Illinois State Assembly of Surgical Technologists – will testify at the state capitol to advocate for the Operating Room Safety Act. Currently, Illinois does not require surgical technologists to complete accredited education programs…

Mark your calendar and savor an evening of exceptional dining at Bistro Five Thirty-Seven! Our Third Thursday Dinner Series, hosted in this student-run culinary laboratory, invites you to enjoy a gourmet, multi-course meal crafted by the talented students of the Richland Culinary Arts Institute. For each event, students design and prepare a unique themed menu,…

Decatur, IL – Richland Community College’s Dr. Isaac Zúñiga has been named as a finalist as a Rising Star Executive in the 2025 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Awards of Excellence. Dr. Zúñiga has dedicated his life’s work to bolstering student experiences. Before arriving at Richland Community College, he had grown into college leadership…

Richland Community College is receiving $120,000 from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) to support student mental health services. Currently, Richland is partnering with Memorial Behavioral Health to deliver in-person and/or telehealth counseling with a licensed professional, Joe Drew, MA, LPC. Students receive these services for free. Drew’s office is located on Richland’s campus at…