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JALC to Hold Drawing for Two Full Tuition Waivers for Vaccinated Full-Time Students

John A. Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet announced plans for a drawing to be held in August for two full tuition waivers for the fall semester. Students enrolled full-time for the Fall semester who provide proof of full-vaccination (two Pfizer/Moderna, or Johnson and Johnson one shot) to the advisement office by August 17 are […]

ICCTA Executive Director Presents JALC’s Rendleman with Trustee Education Award

The Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Trustees Associaton made a surprise visit to the June meeting of the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees to present JALC Trustee Jacob “Jake” Rendleman with the Linden A. Warfel Trustee Education Award.  Rendleman is only the seventh trustee to win the award given to community […]

JALC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Named the Top Chapter in Illinois

After a tough year, John A. Logan College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society has recently been recognized with several state and international awards, including recognition as the top chapter in Illinois and designation as a top 40 chapter internationally. In addition, Henrick August Esguerra was named an Outstanding Officer at the State […]

John A. Logan College Spring 2021 President’s and Vice President’s List

Each semester any full-time student who has a 4.0 grade-point average earns recognition on the President’s list. In addition, any full-time student who has a grade-point average between 3.55 and 3.99 earns recognition on the Vice-president’s list. Spring 2021 President’s List Recipients by Hometown: Ava: Lydia Dillow, Lawson Gray, Chelsi Cheatham, Jillian King, Katie Gale, […]

JALC Electronics Program Presents Student Awards

The Electronics program at John A. Logan College recently presented student awards for the 2020-2021 academic year. Students who earn the honors have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, teamwork, and the ability to produce outstanding work in their specific program.

JALC Names English Instructor Lesley Brower the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member for 2021

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has often stated that education is important because it teaches us compassion and kindness, and a connection to others. Like Biden, Lesley Brower is a community college English Instructor whose compassionate and caring nature has helped forge a lasting connection with her students. It has also garnered the admiration of […]

Poshard Foundation Announcing 30 Grant Awards to Southern Illinois Agencies

Carterville, IL – As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Jo Poshard, Director of The Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, announced grants for over $100,000 to be distributed to 30 agencies in direct support of abused children. A total of 30 grants has been given to Southern Illinois agencies to be used specifically for services […]

JALC’s Griffith Named Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year

John A. Logan College Agriculture Instructor Dr. Wayne Griffith was recently named the IACTE Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year during the Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education annual conference. This award goes to a member employed as a full-time post-secondary CTE teacher. It is given for demonstrating innovation in the classroom, commitment to students, […]

JALC to Hold Graduation at Du Quoin Fairgrounds

John A. Logan College officials have announced plans to hold commencement exercises on Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 PM in the Grandstand at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. According to John A. Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet, the venue allows the College to hold a traditional event while maintaining COVID protocols. “It was essential […]

John A. Logan College Cyber Defense Team Finishes Second in State Competition

The John A. Logan College Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Team, The Logan Defenders, finished second in the recent Illinois State Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. DePaul University won the competition.  The Logan Defenders will compete March 6 in a Wildcard event for the right to join DePaul at the Erich J. Spengler Midwest Regional on March […]