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2025 Spring Plant Sale

News | April 17, 2025

Richland Student Farms is holding their annual Plant Sale: May 2 & 3, 2025 Friday from 7 AM – 6 PM | Saturday from 7 AM – 1 PM NEW LOCATION: Michael D. Andreas Agriculture Building (One College Park, Decatur, IL 62521) The Michael D. Andreas Agriculture Building is located on the west end of…

Richland Community College Kicks Off Community College Month

News | April 1, 2025

Decatur, IL – As Richland Community College celebrates Community College Month this April, the College proudly embraces its mission to support all students by fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. This year’s theme, Best Decision Ever, is a perfect reflection of the impact Richland has on its community, offering an education that empowers students…

Meridian High School students can attend Richland for free through Dell & Evelyn Carroll Scholarship

News | March 19, 2025

Imagine entering college with a full tuition scholarship – giving you the ability to explore without financial burden. That dream is a reality for Meridian High School students thanks to the Dell and Evelyn Carroll Scholarship. “Having free tuition gave me so much freedom. I’m very indecisive, but I’m also a hard worker. I was…

Richland’s Brooke Oliver Testifies in Front of Illinois General Assembly to Advocate for Safer Surgeries

News | March 18, 2025

Decatur, IL – On Wednesday, March 19, Brooke Oliver – Richland Community College’s Program Director of Surgical Technology and president of the Illinois State Assembly of Surgical Technologists – will testify at the state capitol to advocate for the Operating Room Safety Act. Currently, Illinois does not require surgical technologists to complete accredited education programs…

Third Thursday Event Series

Event | February 21, 2025

Mark your calendar and savor an evening of exceptional dining at Bistro Five Thirty-Seven! Our Third Thursday Dinner Series, hosted in this student-run culinary laboratory, invites you to enjoy a gourmet, multi-course meal crafted by the talented students of the Richland Culinary Arts Institute. For each event, students design and prepare a unique themed menu,…

Dr. Isaac Zúñiga Named Finalist as Rising Star Executive by American Association of Community Colleges

News | January 21, 2025

Decatur, IL – Richland Community College’s Dr. Isaac Zúñiga has been named as a finalist as a Rising Star Executive in the 2025 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Awards of Excellence. Dr. Zúñiga has dedicated his life’s work to bolstering student experiences. Before arriving at Richland Community College, he had grown into college leadership…