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World Music and Food Day Held at John A. Logan College

On Wednesday, the John A. Logan College Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted World Music and Food Day. Over a dozen countries were represented with unique cuisine and music, and live music by local acts included Irish, Latin, and American Soul. According to event organizer Toyin Fox, the theme for this year’s event was togetherness […]

JALC Cyber Security Program Has Become One of the Top Programs in the Country in Only a Few Short Years

This time of year, the term Cinderella Team gets overused. There is always a team that should not be able to compete with the blue blood teams that somehow find a way to compete and win. In Colligate Cyber Defense competitions, John A. Logan College has been that team year in and year out.

JALC Nursing Students to Host Extra Special Eggstravaganza Celebrating Neuro-Diversity

An event led by John A. Logan College Nursing students will celebrate the neuro-diversity of kids. The Extra Special Eggstravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 12 PM to 2 PM. Registration begins at Noon at the West Entrance by the Bell Tower on the JALC campus, and the event will start at […]

JALC Choir attends SIU Carbondale’s Annual Community College Choir Day

John A. Logan College’s Choir (directed by Interim Director Paul J. Intravaia) attended SIU Carbondale’s Annual Community College Choir Day.  This is the first time it has met “live” since the onset of the pandemic.  The event was hosted by Dr. Susan Davenport and Dr. David Dillard.  Community Colleges from around the region attended the […]

The Logan Defenders Compete at Mid-West Wildcard Tournament

The Logan Defenders had an outstanding season. The team competed in the Mid-West Wildcard Tournament over the weekend. While the team did not advance to the next round, they had an exceptional tournament performing near the top throughout the day. We are proud of this team and coaches as they continue to compete against and […]

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 […]