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Truck Driver Leaves the Road to Become a Registered Nurse

Truck driver Christopher Glazik knew it was time for a career change. He wanted an opportunity to work with people from his community, provide for his family, and be present in the life of his son. Christopher decided to begin the training that would eventually lead to becoming a registered nurse. He selected the Licensed […]

JALC Welcomes New President

Following Dr. Ron House’s retirement on December 31, Dr. Kirk Overstreet became the ninth President of John A. Logan College. Before his appointment by the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees in November, Overstreet served as the Assistant Provost for Instruction at the College of DuPage in Glenn Ellyn, Illinois. Overstreet is excited about […]

Charlie Jones Giving it His All at John A. Logan College

Whoever coined the phrase, “A good man is hard to find,” never met Charlie Jones. The John A. Logan College Assistant basketball coach has been a mentor and role model to countless young people throughout his career in basketball, law enforcement, and ministry. Today, the retired Illinois State Police officer not only helps coach one […]

Dr. Marilyn Toliver Hopes to Make the Early Childhood Education Program at JALC Available to More Students

Dr. Marilyn Toliver has spent 28 of her 36 years in education at John A. Logan College. She currently teaches 11 of the 14 classes offered in the Early Childhood Education Program.