Riverland News
Riverland names Kenneth Johnson as Director of Customized Training and Education, Business Solutions and Entrepreneurship; public meetings set
Riverland has hired Kenneth Johnson as the new Director of Customized Training and Education, Business Solutions and Entrepreneurship. Johnson brings extensive experience to his new role in a variety of fields including manufacturing, agriculture, the public sector, retail management, consulting, and higher education. Johnson has more than 14 years of post-secondary teaching experience primarily in management, marketing, entrepreneurship, international business and finance.
Riverland Foundation receives $13,000 AT&T contribution to support scholarship program
Riverland Community College Foundation received a $13,000 AT&T donation today to support its scholarship programs during a check presentation on the Austin campus. The AT&T donation will support 13 scholarships at $1,000 each for Riverland Community College freshmen who are pursuing a STEM-based (science, technology, engineering and math) career pathway.
Riverland Theatre presents 'Dancing at Lughnasa' this weekend
Riverland Community College Theatre department continues their 2015-2016 season with the Tony Award winningDancing at Lughnasa by Irish playwright, Brian Friel.
Riverland names Douglas J. Waldner women’s basketball coach
Riverland Community College has named Douglas J. Waldner (Hayfield) as women’s basketball coach. His coaching responsibilities will include conducting practices, coordinating athlete conditioning, travel with the team, recruiting future players and other related responsibilities.
Laura Beasley named Riverland Community College Director of Nursing
Laura Beasley has accepted the position of director of nursing at Riverland Community College. The director of nursing is responsible for providing leadership, direction and administrative support to the college’s associate degree nursing program. She replaces Riverland Nursing Director Nancy Genelin who is retiring at the end of the year.
Austin Beta Sigma Phi provides endowed scholarship to Riverland students
Members of Austin Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Kappa chapter have created an endowment fund for Riverland Community College student scholarships.
Circle of Friends donates $4389.90 to Riverland Foundation
The Circle of Friends recently donated $4,389.90 to the Riverland Community College Foundation to sponsor an endowed scholarship that honors the memory of Elizabeth Ann Moen.
Great Lakes Student Emergency Fund grants $39,700 to Riverland to help remove students’ economic barriers and allow those students to finish college
Riverland Community College receives additional resources through a $39,700 grant to help low-income students weather financial emergencies. Students can apply for small grants to help cover expenses just beyond their means, which allows them to quickly return focus to their academic pursuits.