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Brewer Gymnasium Reopens as Construction Progress Continues Across John A. Logan College Campus

Student-athletes are back on the court at John A. Logan College after Brewer Gymnasium officially reopened following approval from structural engineers working with the Illinois Capital Development Board, marking another milestone in the college’s ongoing campus transformation.

John A. Logan College, Boys & Girls Club Partner to Offer Free After-School Program for Student Families

John A. Logan College and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois have partnered to provide free after-school and evening programming for children of John A. Logan College students beginning this fall.

The Welder Who Almost Walked Away

There was a time when Caroline Farthing wanted nothing to do with welding.

Her uncle first introduced her to the trade as a teenager, teaching her the basics and showing her how to weld.

John A. Logan College Announces Important Fall Semester 2026 Dates

John A. Logan College has announced key dates and deadlines for students preparing for the upcoming Fall semester, including payment due dates, orientation sessions, registration opportunities, and kickoff events designed to support student success.

John A. Logan College: Investing in Opportunity for Southern Illinois

When people hear the word “college,” they often think of classrooms, lecture halls, and degrees on a wall. But that view misses a larger reality, especially in rural regions like southern Illinois.

JALC Board of Trustees Approves Balanced Budget for the Upcoming Fiscal Year

The John A. Logan College Board of Trustees has approved a balanced budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, marking the third consecutive year the college has reached the milestone, officials said.

JALC Announces Spring 2026 President’s and Provost’s Lists

John A. Logan College is pleased to announce the Spring 2026 President’s and Provost’s Lists. Each semester, any full-time student with a 4.0 grade-point average earns recognition on the President’s List. Any full-time student with a grade-point average between 3.55 and 3.99 earns recognition on the Provost’s List.

John A. Logan College to Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 17

John A. Logan College will host its Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Wednesday, June 17, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the College Conference Center. The free community event is open to the public and will feature live entertainment, educational activities, food, and family-friendly programming honoring the significance of Juneteenth.

JALC Surgical Technology Program Earns National Accreditation

John A. Logan College officials announced that the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

From Doubts to Determination: Brian Roberts Returns to Tri-Festa

One finish line changed everything for Brian Roberts. Last year, Roberts signed up for the John A. Logan College Tri-Festa at Logan Fitness almost on a dare after friends laughed at the idea of him completing a triathlon.