September 17, 2025
Richland Community College Board of Trustees is seeking a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Board. The individual selected by the Board of Trustees will fill the vacancy until the 2027 election and then commit to a re-election in 2033. The candidate must be a resident of the Richland Community College District. The current…
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2025
On Thursday, September 18, Richland Community College’s Career Services will hold its first Community Volunteer Fair – which will be open to the public. Details The fair will feature these organizations:
Read MoreSeptember 04, 2025
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
Read MoreAugust 21, 2025
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…
Read MoreMay 28, 2025
Decatur, IL – The 2024-25 academic year at Richland Community College is complete, and the College is proud to announce their Faculty of the Year and Alumnus of the Year. They also named the faculty who received the title of Professor Emeritus. Professor Faith Brenner has been named the 2025 Faculty of the Year. Brenner…
Read MoreApril 28, 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…
Read MoreApril 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…
Read MoreApril 03, 2025
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:
Read MoreApril 01, 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…
Read MoreFebruary 04, 2025
Richland Community College is receiving $120,000 from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) to support student mental health services. Currently, Richland is partnering with Memorial Behavioral Health to deliver in-person and/or telehealth counseling with a licensed professional, Joe Drew, MA, LPC. Students receive these services for free. Drew’s office is located on Richland’s campus at…
Read MoreJanuary 02, 2025
Richland Community College is honored to release the names of the 359 students who earned their spot on the Fall 2024 Vice President’s Academic Honors List. Congratulations to the following on this achievement:
Read MoreOctober 15, 2024
Decatur, IL – Richland Community College, a founding member of the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement (C2A3), is excited to announce a ground-breaking initiative with U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS). This $9-million, four-year program is part of a cooperative agreement between C2A3 and USDA-NRCS to create a national agriculture…
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