Richland Honors Achievements of Faculty & Staff

The week before the Fall 2025 semester began, Richland Community College celebrated the achievements of many of its faculty & staff at Convocation. This recognition includes years of service, awards & certificates, promotions & tenure, educational achievements, and retirement celebrations. Celebrating Years of Service Award/Certification Recognition Promotions & Tenure

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Massey Ferguson Gifts Tractor to Richland Community College

Decatur, IL – On August 25, Massey Ferguson – a worldwide brand of AGCO – gifted a new tractor to Richland Community College as part of a partnership that goes back ten years. In 2015, Massey Ferguson – a worldwide brand of AGCO – gave Richland a smaller tractor for a 10-year period in exchange…

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Remembering Tom Ritter

Richland Community College Honors Life of Longtime Board Member Richland Community College is honoring the life of Tom Ritter, a dedicated member of the Board of Trustees since 2013, who passed away on August 20, 2025. Tom was dedicated to using his passions to support his community. A lifelong resident of Blue Mound, Tom owned…

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Operation Obstacle 2025

Sign up today for Operation Obstacle: The Race to End Veteran Suicide! WHAT IS IT? Operation Obstacle is a 2-mile, 20-obstacle course race to raise awareness of veteran suicide. WHEN: September 20, 2025 | 10 AMCheck-in & same day registration go from 8:30 – 9:30 AM. The Welcome ceremony starts at 10 AM, and the…

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2025 Spring Plant Sale

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…

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Why Richland is the #BestDecisionEver

To celebrate Community College Month this April, we are sharing stories from students, community leaders, faculty, and staff. All of these people believe attending community college is the #BestDecisionEver. Here is why:

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Richland Community College Kicks Off Community College Month

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…

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Richland Reports 9.1% Increase in Spring 2025 Enrollment

Decatur, IL – Richland Community College is seeing more students on campus this spring. The college is reporting a 9.1% boost in enrollment (compared to spring 2024) – which includes more than 1,000 dual credit students. More than 2,500 students are taking courses through Richland this spring. Most of them are going to school part-time,…

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

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…

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