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JALC Faculty Present at Illinois Communication and Theater Association Conference and Cheer on Lady Vols in the Process

Recently, five outstanding faculty members from the Department of Communication, Humanities, and Social Sciences (Pat Idzik, Tom Chandler, Philip Brewer, Cornelius Fair, and Anthony Zarinana) presented at the Illinois Communication and Theater Association Conference…

Southern Illinois Celebration of Hunting and Fishing Days Returns to JALC Campus

A southern Illinois tradition will return to the Carterville Campus of John A. Logan College on September 23 and 24.

Glenn Poshard to Hold Book Signing at John A. Logan College on September 13

JALC will host a book signing and reading by Dr. Glenn Poshard of his recently published biography Son of Southern Illinois: Glenn Poshard’s Life in Politics and Education at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, in the Administration Board Room.

Fast Track Classes Available at JALC

John A. Logan College faculty and staff have worked to expand course offerings to better assist students who cannot take traditional 16-week classes due to work or other obligations.

JALC Announces Fall Welcome Week Activities

College staff have a full week planned to welcome new and returning students to campus the week of August 14.

Charlie Jones Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at JALC

The John A. Logan College Board of Trustees unanimously named Charlie Jones the College’s new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Jones becomes only the fourth head coach in program history, replacing Amanda Shelby, who accepted another position at the College.

JALC Full-Time Faculty Member of the Year, Pat Idzik, Has Made a Lasting Impact in a Short Time

John A. Logan College Communication Instructor Pat Idzik has only been at the College for a few years, but he has made a lasting impact on his students and fellow faculty members.

JALC To Host Juneteenth Celebration this Thursday at 6 PM

John A. Logan College will host a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 15, from 6 PM to 9 PM in the College’s Waterfall Courtyard. The celebration will feature a performance by the J-Sound Band and local food by Smokin K’s BBQ and Cajun Cuisine.

Large Crowds Attend JALC Graduation Ceremonies

Over Two Hundred students participated in graduation ceremonies at John A. Logan College on Thursday, May 11. The College held commencement on the John A. Logan College campus for the first time since the pandemic.

Tim Miles Named JALC Distinguished Alumnus

A best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and marketing executive, Tim Miles will return to John A. Logan College as the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus, where he will address graduates and other guests at the College’s May 11 Commencement.