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JALC to Hold Graduation at Du Quoin Fairgrounds

John A. Logan College officials have announced plans to hold commencement exercises on Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 PM in the Grandstand at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. According to John A. Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet, the venue allows the College to hold a traditional event while maintaining COVID protocols. “It was essential […]

Poshard Foundation Distributes over $100,000 to 42 Southern Illinois Food Pantries

Carterville, IL – “For twenty-two years, the mission of our Foundation has been the protection and healing of vulnerable children, particularly the abused, neglected and abandoned,” said Glenn Poshard.  “If the coronavirus has taught us anything over the past year, it’s this certainty: It’s difficult to heal a broken spirit if the family and the […]

John A. Logan College Cyber Defense Team Finishes Second in State Competition

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 Leaves the Road to Become a Registered Nurse

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 […]

Fans Not Allowed at JALC Basketball Home Opener

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 […]

Brewer and Buckingham Fill Interim VP Roles at JALC

 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 […]

Fall 2020 John A. Logan College President’s and Vice President’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 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 […]

JALC Welcomes New President

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 Names Dr. Kirk Overstreet President

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 […]

JALC Set to Wrap Up Fall Semester

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 […]