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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…

Operation Obstacle 2026

News | June 22, 2026

Join us for the sixth annual Operation Obstacle on September 19, 2026! This race was created to raise awareness of veteran suicide.

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.