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A Magical Season: Men’s Basketball Captures National Title, Coach of the Year, and Player of the Year

The John A. Logan College Men’s Basketball team captured the program’s first national title with a thrilling come-from-behind victory over defending champion Northwest Florida at the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchison, Kansas.

Tyler Smithpeters Named NJCAA National Coach of the Year

First-year John A. Logan College Men’s Basketball Coach Tyler Smithpeters has been named the NJCAA National Coach of the Year. The NJCAA announced the news on Wednesday. Smithpeters guided the Volunteers to a 33-2 record, including 31 straight wins and the program’s first National Title. Smithpeters was also named the Outstanding Coach of the National […]

JALC Wins Men’s Basketball NJCAA National Championship

The John A. Logan College Men’s Basketball team captured the program’s first national title on Saturday in a thrilling come-from-behind victory over defending champion Northwest Florida at the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchison, Kansas.

JALC Names Dr. Stephanie Chaney Hartford Provost

After a nationwide search, John A. Logan College has named Dr. Stephanie Chaney Hartford Provost. John A. Logan College opened the search in November for a chief academic and student affairs officer to replace Dr. Melanie Pecord, who will retire in June.

JALC to Host Viewing of National Tournament Games on Campus

The John A. Logan College Men’s Basketball team will enter the National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas, as the number one overall seed. The team began the season unranked, but under first-year Head Coach Tyler Smithpeters, the Vols have won 27 straight games and captured a fourth straight Region 24 title with a victory over arch-rival […]

Former JALC Pitcher Playing for Team Italy in World Baseball Classic

John A. Logan College Alum, Joey Marciano’s road to the World Baseball Classic, plays out like a Hollywood script. Growing up in inner-city Chicago, he did not take up the game of baseball until high school. Despite having limited experience on the mound, John A. Logan College baseball coaches took a chance on the “Underdog” […]

John A. Logan College to Host Annual Job Fair March 22

Career Services at John A. Logan College will host the annual John A. Logan College Job Fair on Wednesday, March 22, from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Donald L. Brewer Gymnasium and Convocation Center.

JALC Presents Snoopy!!! the Musical on March 10 and 11

The John A. Logan College music department will perform Snoopy! The Musical March 10 and 11 in the O’Neil Auditorium on the John A. Logan College campus.

JALC to Host Acclaimed Author and Journalist Jerry Mitchell and US Attorney Don Cochran to Discuss Race Against Time

On Wednesday, March 1, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, John A. Logan College will host award-winning author and journalist Jerry Mitchell to discuss his Book Race Against Time.

Over 250 students will visit JALC Healthcare and Public Service Showcase on Thursday, February 16

Over 250 area high school students are signed up to participate in John A. Logan College’s Healthcare and Public Service Day on Thursday, February 16. Organizers have a day of sessions designed to expose students to career opportunities in healthcare and public service. The event begins with a welcome session in the O’Neil Auditorium at […]