June 16, 2020
Richland Community College recently announced its plans for the fall semester, including measures it will take concerning the safety of its students and employees in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Restore Richland plan hinges upon the State of Illinois’ progress as it moves in to Stage 4 of the Restore Illinois plan outlined…
Read MoreJune 04, 2020
Decatur Public Transit System recently donated two city buses to support the EnRich Program at Richland Community College. According to Courtney Carson, Executive Director of External Affairs, “This donation creates the local partnerships that allow Richland to give back to the community. We wanted to offer a passenger endorsement for our CDL training participants and…
Read MoreMay 29, 2020
Richland Community College summer courses are set to begin online June 1, allowing students to stay on track with their educational goals in a safe environment. Richland offers a low tuition, financial aid and scholarship options and easily transferable credits, giving students the tools they need to complete their education. Dr. Isaac Zuniga, Vice President…
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
Refer a Friend and be entered into our drawing for Apple AirPods! You know Richland Community College has made a major impact in your life. Now it’s time to share that experience with a friend. Let your friends and family know why you chose Richland and how they can too! Simply visit richland.edu/refer_a_friend and fill out the…
Read MoreParents, do your kids want to learn how to make their own video game? Join us online this summer! Richland is partnering with Black Rocket to offer a selection of online summer camps for youth that are interested in technology, programming, video games, videography, and more. Use coupon code “richland” to save $20. To register: https://blackrocket.com/online/rih
Read MoreMay 05, 2020
Richland Community College is partnering with Black Rocket, a national leader in tech-education, to offer a variety of online STEAM camps this summer! If your child is interested in coding, game design, eSports, virtual reality or any other technology-related field then these summer camps will be a perfect fit. Each week your child will be led by top teachers in LIVE classes! Students will benefit from…
Read MoreApril 28, 2020
Due to the ongoing restrictions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and based on current recommendations from local and state public health and governmental officials, Richland Community College will not host its Annual Plant Sale or Saturday Market this season. “At the forefront of the decision-making is the health and safety of vendors, customers, and our…
Read MoreThe Richland Community College Alpha Alpha Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is pleased to welcome the following new members for spring 2020. Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of the Two-Year College, was established to recognize the academic excellence of community college students. These students met the requirements of a 3.5 cumulative GPA…
Read MoreRichland Community College, a long-standing public higher education institution, is now offering online mental health services for all students. Richland has partnered with META, a teletherapy platform for mental wellness, to provide students with confidential and easy access to mental wellness providers. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Richland Community College moved all classes online…
Read MoreApril 23, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Richland Community College will be moving its May commencement to a virtual format in order to celebrate its graduating students. “In these uncertain times, as COVID-19 continues to affect our lives in unprecedented ways, we want to keep our students health and safety at the forefront of our decision-making. It…
Read MoreMarch 20, 2020
When the spring semester resumes at Richland Community College, classes will move to an online instructional method for the remainder of the semester. At this time no face-to-face instruction or services will be available and updates will be provided as circumstances change. The college has not decided its summer semester plans for instruction at this…
Read MoreMarch 19, 2020
Richland students who are experiencing food insecurity due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic situation have some options they can take advantage of thanks to the Richland Foundation, the Culinary Arts Institute, and the Good Samaritan Inn. Students can now stop by campus to take advantage of a free hot meal between the hours of 11am…
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