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Richland Community College receives National Award for Excellence in Academic Partnerships

October 17, 2019

During the recent Chief Learning Officer (CLO) awards ceremony in Chicago, Richland Community College received the Gold Award for Excellence in Academic Partnerships thanks to its work with Partners In Leadership®, a leading global consulting firm that focuses on Accountability Training and cultural transformations of institutions. The CLO awards were established in 2003 to recognize…

New Food Pantry at Richland Community College will Serve Students and Their Families

October 11, 2019

Richland Community College and the Richland Community College Foundation is partnering with The Good Samaritan Inn to bring The Pantry at Richland Community College to the campus on October 16, 2018. This extension of the Good Samaritan Inn will provide a more readily accessible source of food assistance to low-income students and their families, free…

Richland Community College Welcomes New Director of Essential Skills and Community Relations

October 02, 2019

Richland Community College would like to welcome Courtney Carson as its new Director of Essential Skills and Community Relations. In his new position, Carson will work with students to help them develop essential skills that they will need for work, learning, and life. “This position means that the prospective students I work with will have…

Illinois Agri-Women to donate $10,000 to the Richland Community College Foundation

June 03, 2019

On Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. representatives from Illinois Agri-Women will present a check for $10,000 to Richland Community College for its support of the Women Changing the Face of Agriculture (WCFA) discovery project. The check presentation will take place in the lobby of the Andreas Agribusiness Education Center at Richland Community College….

Casey Lyon Student Spotlight

May 08, 2019

Carolyn Young Student Spotlight

May 07, 2019

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Professor Evyonne Hawkins recipient of AACC Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award

April 26, 2019

During its recent annual convention in Orlando, Florida, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Richland Community College Professor Evyonne Hawkins as a recipient of the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty designation. Named in honor of former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, this designation has been established to recognize individuals making a difference…

Richland Community College announces 2019 Alumnus of the Year

March 21, 2019

Cindy Jackson, Operations Manager at The Good Samaritan Inn, has recently been named Richland Community College’s Alumnus of the Year. Cindy Jackson graduated with honors from Richland Community College with an Associate in Science from the Sustainable Agriculture program in 2015. She is currently the Operations Manager at The Good Samaritan Inn where the Mercy Gardens…

Shelitha Deberry Student Spotlight

January 10, 2019

Itavian Gause Student Spotlight

November 15, 2018

Itavian changed his career and life after graduating from the Richland Highway Construction Program. After gaining the skills he needed to land a new career, Itavian couldn’t be happier after graduating from the program at Richland. The 450-hour program prepared him with hands-on training and skills, as well as interviewing and communication skills.

Alex Romer Student Spotlight

November 07, 2018

Alex served as student speaker at the 2018 Veterans Day Program at Richland. He plans to transfer to the University of Illinois after graduating from Richland. As a veteran, Alex has taken advantage of many of the opportunities Richland offers veterans and is saving money so he can use his GI Bill® to pursue his…

Anne Preston Student Spotlight

October 05, 2018

Choosing Richland gave Anne an opportunity to explore her educational options while experiencing a great support system. She is majoring in business management and minoring in outdoor recreation. While at Richland, Anne was part of a team that started an intramural sports program that has allowed students, faculty and staff to take advantage of healthy…

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