Richland Debuts Student Ambassador Program
Meet the 20 students joining Richland’s Student Ambassador Program for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Nominating Petitions Available for Richland Community College’s Board of Trustees Election
Nominating petitions for people seeking election to the Richland Board of Trustees are available beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Richland Releases 2025-26 Annual Report
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 Introduces Community to New Vice Presidents
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 Community College Announces Vice President Finalists
Richland is pleased to announce the finalists for Vice President of Academic Services and Vice President of Student Success.
Operation Obstacle 2026
Join us for the sixth annual Operation Obstacle on September 19, 2026! This race was created to raise awareness of veteran suicide.
Richland & Children’s Museum of Illinois to Build Teaching Kitchen
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…
Richland Celebrates Community College Month by Showcasing Impact on Local Economy
Richland is proud to join colleges nationwide in celebrating Community College Month by showcasing their direct impact on the central Illinois economy.
Spring Plant Sale
Join us for our 2026 Spring Plant Sale on May 1 & 2! We’re offering a variety of annuals, herbs, roses, and vegetables to fill your garden.
Free Paraprofessional & Substitute Teacher Training
Richland Community College, funded through the Grow Your Own Teachers Illinois initiative, is hosting a free two-day workshop designed to support individuals interested in becoming paraprofessionals or substitute teachers. Participants will receive training, resources, and the opportunity to connect directly with hiring partners. WHEN: May 28–29, 2026 from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM WHERE: Shilling Community Education Center Salons (3925 E College Pk Dr, Decatur,…
Phi Theta Kappa Welcomes New Members
For 51 years Richland’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of the Community College, has inducted new members in the fall and spring. We are pleased to announce the list of members for spring 2026: Each of these students has met the requirements of a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA for at least…
2026 Richland Career Fair
On April 2, Career Services will host the 2026 Career Fair, a networking event bridging the gap between graduation and your first big role.