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Logan Men’s Basketball are Region 24 Champs

The John A. Logan College Men’s Basketball team captured a third straight Region/District24 Championship with a thrilling 90-78 victory over Shawnee College. Sean East was named the tournament MVP and Region 24 Player of the Year, and Head Coach Kyle Smithpeters was named the Region 24 Coach of the Year. The Vols advance to the […]

As the Economy Bounces Back, JALC is Ready to Train the Next Generation of Workers

As the second anniversary of the COVID shutdown approaches, John A. Logan College officials look at lessons learned and new opportunities to train the next generation of workers.

John A. Logan College Sets Dates for Graduation and Nurse Pinning Ceremonies

John A. Logan College officials have announced plans to hold an in-person graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 7 PM. In addition, the ADN Nurse Pinning Ceremony will be held at 6 PM on May 10, and the LPN Pinning Ceremony will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, May 11. All ceremonies […]

JALC to Host Diversity Challenge

In honor of Black History Month, John A. Logan College will host a Spring Diversity Challenge on Wednesday, February 9. The event is open to the public and begins at 9 AM. Those interested in attending should contact the Diversity and Inclusion Office, 618-985-2828, Ext. 8586. The event begins at 9 AM in the John […]

John A. Logan College Announces Fall 2021 President’s and Provost’s List

Each semester any full-time student who has a 4.0 grade-point average earns recognition on the President’s list. Any full-time student who has a grade-point average between 3.55 and 3.99 earns recognition on the Provost’s list. The following students were named to the Fall 2021President’s List: President’s List Fall 2021 Ava: Lydia Dillow, Wyatt Popejoy, Mattie […]

With Planning and Cooperation, JALC Has Been a Leader in Managing Mandates

When John A. Logan College officials received word of masks and testing requirements for college campuses, they immediately began developing plans to ensure they remained open and served students face-to-face. With classes resuming on January 10, officials continue to make adjustments to comply and be ready to serve students. “We pivot, and that is the […]

Long-Time John A. Logan College Attorney John Huffman Passes Away at 84

John Huffman, a partner with Gilbert, Huffman, Prosser, Hewson, and Barke, passed away on December 30, 2021, at 84.  Huffman was a highly respected attorney focusing on Labor Law, Employment Law, and School Law cases.  He spent decades as Legal Council to John A. Logan College. “John Huffman was a tremendous Lawyer and someone you […]

JALC to Hold Saturday Signup Day January 8

John A. Logan College officials have announced plans to hold a Saturday Signup Day on January 8 from 9 to Noon. College staff will be available to register students and assist with financial aid and other student services. According to John A. Logan College Provost, Dr. Melanie Pecord, staff at the College have worked to […]

Poshard Foundation donating $50,000 to Resilient Southern Illinois

CARTERVILLE – The Poshard Foundation announced Wednesday it will donate $50,000 to Resilient Southern Illinois (RSI), which works to improve academic, health and social outcomes for children in 15 school districts, fostering trauma-responsive schools and effective family, school, health and community partnerships.  “So many children in Southern Illinois have experienced trauma in their young lives. […]

JALC and SIU Enter Into Agreement to Help Students Transfer Seamlessly While Saving Time and Money

John A. Logan College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale formalized the Saluki Step Ahead agreement providing a more seamless entry into several SIU online programs Tuesday at a press conference on the John A. Logan College campus in Carterville. John A. Logan College students who take advantage of the agreement with SIU will receive automatic […]