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Southern Illinois Celebration of Hunting and Fishing Days Returns to JALC Campus

A southern Illinois tradition will return to the Carterville Campus of John A. Logan College on September 23 and 24.

Two Book Signings this Week

The College will host two book signings this week. The first will feature Board of Trustees Member Dr. Glenn Poshard on Wednesday, September 13, at 2 p.m. in the Administration Board Room.  Dr. Poshard will read from his recently published biography Son of Southern Illinois: Glenn Poshard’s Life in Politics and Education. The event is free and open […]

Glenn Poshard to Hold Book Signing at John A. Logan College on September 13

JALC will host a book signing and reading by Dr. Glenn Poshard of his recently published biography Son of Southern Illinois: Glenn Poshard’s Life in Politics and Education at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, in the Administration Board Room.

Fast Track Classes Available at JALC

John A. Logan College faculty and staff have worked to expand course offerings to better assist students who cannot take traditional 16-week classes due to work or other obligations.

National Student Clearinghouse Data Breach

John A. Logan College has been notified by the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) of a recent data breach.

JALC Announces Fall Welcome Week Activities

College staff have a full week planned to welcome new and returning students to campus the week of August 14.

Charlie Jones Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at JALC

The John A. Logan College Board of Trustees unanimously named Charlie Jones the College’s new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Jones becomes only the fourth head coach in program history, replacing Amanda Shelby, who accepted another position at the College.

Hartford Takes Over as Provost

Dr. Stephanie Chaney Hartford officially began her role as Provost at John A. Logan College on July 1, replacing Dr. Melanie Pecord, who retired on June 30.   Dr. Hartford has over 25 years of experience as a college-level administrator and has held various positions in academic affairs and student services. In 2016, she began […]

JALC Partners with eCampus as the College’s New Bookstore Vendor

John A. Logan College has selected eCampus as the College’s new bookstore vendor. College officials met with several vendors, ultimately choosing eCampus due to the company’s commitment to offering affordable textbooks to students.

JALC Full-Time Faculty Member of the Year, Pat Idzik, Has Made a Lasting Impact in a Short Time

John A. Logan College Communication Instructor Pat Idzik has only been at the College for a few years, but he has made a lasting impact on his students and fellow faculty members.