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Aerīz Donates $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to Establish Cannabis Industry Workforce Training Program

ANNA, IL - Cannabis cultivation company aerīz, which has a production facility in Anna, Illinois, has donated $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to establish a cannabis industry workforce training program that will provide employment opportunities for southern Illinois residents. “When I talk to community leaders the conversation always... Read More.

BANTERRA BANK DONATES $30,000 TO REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION; SUPPORTS EXPANSION TO LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER AT INA CAMPUS

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, IL (March 15, 2021) – Banterra Bank has announced a $30,000 donation to the Rend Lake College Foundation in Ina, Illinois to support the expansion of the college’s Learning Resource Center. The upgrades include a new façade, six learning collaborative study rooms, a central... Read More.

In-Person Classes Resume this Summer and Fall at Rend Lake College

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Face-to-face classroom options will return to Rend Lake College this summer and fall, as Covid-19 vaccines continue to roll out and our area's outlook improves.While some classes have had face-to-face learning experiences for their labs up to this point, this shift will now allow... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Joins Statewide Campaign to Increase Awareness Around College Financial Aid Application

Friday, March 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) are collaborating with Governor Pritzker on the new Rock the FAFSA Illinois Campaign. Designed to reach students, parents, schools and communities, the campaign is focused... Read More.

REND LAKE COLLEGE ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES 2021 FAN ATTENDANCE POLICY

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. – Rend Lake College will be implementing a fan attendance policy for its 2021 seasons under guidance from state, local, and institutional officials, the college’s athletic department announced Thursday. RLC Athletics will not be allowing fans from either home or visiting parties for... Read More.

Phi Theta Kappa Application Period Open at Wabash Valley College

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— The application period for Wabash Valley College’s honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, is now open. Applications are available in the Student Services office and must be turned in by March 5, 2021. Phi Theta Kappa is the national honor society for American... Read More.

FAFSA for Late Start Classes at Rend Lake College

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Thinking about late-start classes? There's still time to apply for Financial Aid. If you would like to begin you journey at RLC with classes that start March 8, you still have time to apply for financial aid. You will need to complete the 2020-2021 FAFSA... Read More.

Southeastern Illinois College Re-engineers Extra-Curriculars

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2021) -- Southeastern Illinois College has implemented a multifaceted extra-curricular re-engineering plan to increase enrollment and improve finances while ultimately emphasizing local community appeal in college extra-curriculars.The college recently implemented an esports team per an extensive feasibility study. Esports teams are... Read More.

Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

DCFS Scholarship Program applications accepted until March 31 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2021 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to current and former youth in care for... Read More.

REND LAKE COLLEGE FALL 2020 HONORS LISTS

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

REND LAKE COLLEGE FALL 2020 HONORS LISTSINA, Ill. (January, 14, 2021) — Rend Lake College is pleased to announce that more than 300 students have earned academic honors recognition for the Fall 2020 semester.In the fall, there were 146 students... Read More.