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JALC Administrators Present at National Accreditation Conference

Three administrators from John A. Logan College were selected to present at the 2026 Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference, marking the first time since 2014 that staff have presented at the national event.

From Uncertain to Confident: Evan Giles Finds His Path at JALC

Evan Giles of Du Quoin did not always see college in his future. “I just didn’t really think school was for me,” he said. That began to change during his freshman year of high school, when he developed an interest in cars.

A Place That Felt Right From the Start: JALC is Home for Makayla Collins

For Makayla Collins, a career in health care has always been the goal. From a young age, she knew she wanted to help people.

JALC Receives Another Clean Financial Audit

The Kemper CPA Group, LLP of Marion, has delivered a clean financial audit report to the Board of Trustees of John A. Logan College, affirming the institution’s strong financial management and accountability.

FDC Foundation Establishes the Frank and Dorthy Cluck Endowment Scholarship at JALC

John A. Logan College has announced a $300,000 gift from the FDC Foundation and longtime supporter Frank Cluck to establish the Frank and Dorothy Cluck Endowed Scholarship, a fund designed to provide ongoing financial support and emergency assistance for students.

JALC Nursing Department to Host Neuro-Diverse Easter Egg Hunt

The John A. Logan College Nursing Department will host the 7th Annual Dr. Barbara Patchett Eggstravaganza for neurodiverse children and their siblings on Saturday, March 28, on the John A. Logan College campus. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., and the egg hunts begin at 11:00 a.m.

SEE Conference at John A. Logan College to Bring Current and Future Educators Together on March 18

Current and future educators from across the region will gather at John A. Logan College on Wednesday, March 18, for the 2026 SEE (Seeing Educators Emerge) Conference, a free, day-long event designed to inspire and support the next generation of teachers.

John A. Logan College to Seek Community Input on Facilities Master Plan

John A. Logan College officials are inviting students, employees, alumni, and community members to help shape the future of the campus by providing input on a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan.

JALC Launches New Webpage with Construction Updates

With two major campus construction projects underway and a third scheduled to begin later this year, faculty and staff are sometimes adjusting plans by the hour to ensure students continue receiving the level of service they expect at the Carterville campus.

John A. Logan College Announces 2026 Commencement and Nursing Pinning Ceremony Details

John A. Logan College has announced the dates, times, and location for its 2026 Commencement and Nursing Pinning ceremonies.