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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.

National Student Clearinghouse Data Breach

John A. Logan College has been notified by the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) of a recent data breach.

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.

Hartford Takes Over as Provost

Dr. Stephanie Chaney Hartford officially began her role as Provost at John A. Logan College on July 1, replacing Dr. Melanie Pecord, who retired on June 30.   Dr. Hartford has over 25 years of experience as a college-level administrator and has held various positions in academic affairs and student services. In 2016, she began […]

JALC Partners with eCampus as the College’s New Bookstore Vendor

John A. Logan College has selected eCampus as the College’s new bookstore vendor. College officials met with several vendors, ultimately choosing eCampus due to the company’s commitment to offering affordable textbooks to students.

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.

John A. Logan College Announces Spring 2023 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. The following students earned recognition on the Spring 2023 President’s List: Ava: Sydney Farris Breese: Josie Przygoda, Buncombe: Jody Gass, Madison Johnson-Shallenberger […]

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.