May 19, 2021
To say that the 2020-21 academic year was a year unlike any other would be an understatement. Remote learning, zoom meetings, masks, and a fire disrupted but did not deter the College’s operations. When the Governor issued the first shelter in place, order faculty quickly transitioned to online learning, and the student services staff transitioned […]
May 18, 2021
The Electronics program at John A. Logan College recently presented student awards for the 2020-2021 academic year. Students who earn the honors have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, teamwork, and the ability to produce outstanding work in their specific program.
May 17, 2021
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has often stated that education is important because it teaches us compassion and kindness, and a connection to others. Like Biden, Lesley Brower is a community college English Instructor whose compassionate and caring nature has helped forge a lasting connection with her students. It has also garnered the admiration of […]
Next Generation of Front-Line Workers Receive Nursing Pins at JALC Ceremonies John A. Logan College held pinning ceremonies for Licensed Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing students Wednesday at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Two separate ceremonies were held to ensure proper social distancing. LPN students took part in an afternoon ceremony, and ADN students […]
May 12, 2021
In a year like no other full of challenges and change, John A. Logan College English Professor Matt Garrison’s philosophy of education was not deterred. It was reinforced. As both a professor and department chair, Garrison was instrumental in developing plans to move the College to remote instruction while also challenging himself to find new […]
May 6, 2021
The fifty-second annual commencement of John A. Logan College will be held Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the DuQuoin State Fair Grounds Grandstand in DuQuoin, Illinois. We will not require any practice prior to the commencement ceremony; therefore, we are asking you to report to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Grandstand promptly at […]
April 30, 2021
The John A. Logan College Board of Trustees has unanimously approved Southern Illinois University Police Sergeant Marion Allan Willmore as the College’s new Chief of Police. He will take over as Chief on May 17. He replaces Interim Chief Stan Diggs, who has held the position since 2019. Willmore brings over 26 years of experience […]
April 29, 2021
When Dr. Kirk Overstreet took over as President of John A. Logan College on January 1, he was walking into the middle of an academic year affected by COVID restrictions and a fire on the opening day of the fall semester that left a large portion of the College’s staff displaced. The avid runner had […]
Carterville, IL – As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Jo Poshard, Director of The Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, announced grants for over $100,000 to be distributed to 30 agencies in direct support of abused children. A total of 30 grants has been given to Southern Illinois agencies to be used specifically for services […]
April 20, 2021
A pop culture phenomenon comes to the stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, it’s lighting up stages everywhere. Schoolhouse Rock Live! follows Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher who is nervous […]