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Nominating Petitions Available for Richland Community College’s Board of Trustees Election

News | August 25, 2026

Nominating petitions for people seeking election to the Richland Board of Trustees are available beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Richland Debuts Student Ambassador Program

News | August 25, 2026

Meet the 20 students joining Richland’s Student Ambassador Program for the 2026-27 academic year.

Richland Introduces Community to New Vice Presidents

News | August 12, 2026

Richland Community College is proud to introduce their newest vice presidents: Dr. Sheldon Walcher as Vice President of Academic Services and Dr. Justin Willis as Vice President of Student Success.

Richland Releases 2025-26 Annual Report

News | August 14, 2026

Richland Community College is proud to release the 2025-26 Annual Report, detailing the impact the College has made on their students and the community in the past year.

Richland & Children’s Museum of Illinois to Build Teaching Kitchen

News | May 28, 2026

Decatur, IL – Richland Community College and the Children’s Museum of Illinois are cooking up plans to build a Teaching Kitchen. Approved by the Richland Community College Board of Trustees in April, the partnership is designed to connect children and families with hands-on learning experiences and early exposure to career pathways through educational programming, workforce…

Richland Celebrates Community College Month by Showcasing Impact on Local Economy

News | April 20, 2026

Richland is proud to join colleges nationwide in celebrating Community College Month by showcasing their direct impact on the central Illinois economy.