On April 2, Career Services will host the 2026 Career Fair, a networking event bridging the gap between graduation and your first big role.
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March 12, 2026
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Transfer Night
Are you wanting to earn a baccalaureate degree? Join us for Transfer Night on March 31 – an open house where you plan your academic future.
Read MoreWinter Weather Closure – 01.26.26
January 25, 2026
Richland Community College will be closed due to inclement weather on Monday, January 26, 2026. All classes are canceled, and all offices/services on campus will be closed. The Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center will continue to operate as previously scheduled.
Read MoreRichland Launches The Sprout Podcast
January 14, 2026
Richland Community College is giving the community a look behind the curtain with their new podcast: The Sprout. With new episodes released every Monday through May 2026, the podcast highlights the many ways Richland Community College is bringing redemption and innovation through education. Each episode is a casual conversation between the host, Cassie Ndembe, and…
Read MoreEnRiching Our History
December 10, 2025
EnRiching Our History, the 4th Annual EnRich Program Recognition & Awards, will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, starting at 5 PM. Featuring Keynote Speaker Tiffany D. Hightower, the Executive Director of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, the evening will include: The event will be located in the Shilling Community Education Center Salons…
Read MoreRichland Community College Board of Trustees Seeking Candidate to Fill Vacancy
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 MoreRichland’s Career Services Holds Volunteer Fair
September 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 MoreRichland Honors Achievements of Faculty & Staff
September 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 MoreRemembering Tom Ritter
August 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 MoreRichland Community College Honors Work of Faculty & Alumni with Annual Awards
May 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 MoreOperation Obstacle 2025
April 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 More2025 Spring Plant Sale
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…
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