The John A. Logan College Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Team, The Logan Defenders, finished second in the recent Illinois State Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. DePaul University won the competition. The Logan Defenders will compete March 6 in a Wildcard event for the right to join DePaul at the Erich J. Spengler Midwest Regional on March […]
Truck driver Christopher Glazik knew it was time for a career change. He wanted an opportunity to work with people from his community, provide for his family, and be present in the life of his son. Christopher decided to begin the training that would eventually lead to becoming a registered nurse. He selected the Licensed […]
Due to current Region 24 restrictions, no fans will be allowed at the Men’s Basketball home opener between #1 ranked John A. Logan College and the Shawnee Saints on Saturday, January 23. The game will be streamed live on the College’s Facebook page starting at 1 PM and on the radio at 103.5 FM. The […]
John A. Logan College was facing a perfect administrative storm when President Ron House and VP for Business Services and College Facilities Brad McCormick announced their intentions to retire on December 31 of 2020. The College’s Board of Trustees immediately began a national search to replace House while leaning on experienced administrators from within to […]
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 Vice-president’s list. The following students were named to the Fall 2020 President’s List: Alto Pass: Amariah Olin, J Guadalupe Zamora Anna: Charles […]
Following Dr. Ron House’s retirement on December 31, Dr. Kirk Overstreet became the ninth President of John A. Logan College. Before his appointment by the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees in November, Overstreet served as the Assistant Provost for Instruction at the College of DuPage in Glenn Ellyn, Illinois. Overstreet is excited about […]
John A. Logan College will begin the new year in January with Dr. Kirk Overstreet as its ninth President. He described the opportunity as “A great honor to be a part of such an outstanding college. I am looking forward to being a part of this community and all of the positive things that John […]
When the state of Illinois went into lockdown in March, John A. Logan College officials began the arduous planning process for a fall semester that would be different from any previous semester at the College. Staff worked remotely and through video and phone conferences to develop a plan that allowed for some face-to-face classes in […]
Five individuals have been named as finalists for the position of John A. Logan College’s next President. A Presidential Search Screening Committee selected the finalists after a national search. John A. Logan College Board of Trustees Chairman Bill Kilquist announced the finalists to be interviewed by the Board of Trustees over the next few weeks: […]
Ameren Illinois made a $65,000 contribution to the Poshard Foundation at a ceremony at John A. Logan College on Monday, October 19. The donation was made to help the organization provide essential resources to southern Illinois families impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. The gift was funded by a donation from Ameren Illinois employees and the […]