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John A. Logan College Announces Spring 2023 President’s and Provost’s Lists

Each semester any full-time student with a 4.0 grade-point average earns recognition on the President’s List. Any full-time student with a grade-point average between 3.55 and 3.99 earns recognition on the Provost’s List. The following students earned recognition on the Spring 2023 President’s List: Ava: Sydney Farris Breese: Josie Przygoda, Buncombe: Jody Gass, Madison Johnson-Shallenberger […]

JALC To Host Juneteenth Celebration this Thursday at 6 PM

John A. Logan College will host a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 15, from 6 PM to 9 PM in the College’s Waterfall Courtyard. The celebration will feature a performance by the J-Sound Band and local food by Smokin K’s BBQ and Cajun Cuisine.

Large Crowds Attend JALC Graduation Ceremonies

Over Two Hundred students participated in graduation ceremonies at John A. Logan College on Thursday, May 11. The College held commencement on the John A. Logan College campus for the first time since the pandemic.

Tim Miles Named JALC Distinguished Alumnus

A best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and marketing executive, Tim Miles will return to John A. Logan College as the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus, where he will address graduates and other guests at the College’s May 11 Commencement.

JALC Fifty-Fourth Annual Commencement Information

John A. Logan College will hold the Fifty-Fourth Commencement on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 5 PM and 7:30 PM in the Donald L. Brewer Gymnasium and Convocation Center on the John A. Logan College Campus. Due to limited seating, the College will hold two ceremonies. The Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in […]

John A. Logan College’s Jason Tanner Named National Business Teacher of the Year

John A. Logan College Business Professor Dr. Jason Tanner was recently named the National Business Education Association Post Secondary Teacher of the Year at the National Convention in Kansas City.  The award is based on the individual’s level of education, teaching content, student evaluations, service, and leadership. Tanner is honored by the recognition and values […]

PHI THETA KAPPA Inducts 2022-2023 Members

The John A. Logan College Upsilon Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the academic honor society for community colleges, recently held an induction ceremony for new members on March 23, 2023.

Firm Footing: JALC Receives Clean Financial Audit

A clean financial audit report was recently delivered to the JALC Board of Trustees by the Kemper Group of Marion.

A Magical Season: Men’s Basketball Captures National Title, Coach of the Year, and Player of the Year

The John A. Logan College Men’s Basketball team captured the program’s first national title with a thrilling come-from-behind victory over defending champion Northwest Florida at the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchison, Kansas.

Tyler Smithpeters Named NJCAA National Coach of the Year

First-year John A. Logan College Men’s Basketball Coach Tyler Smithpeters has been named the NJCAA National Coach of the Year. The NJCAA announced the news on Wednesday. Smithpeters guided the Volunteers to a 33-2 record, including 31 straight wins and the program’s first National Title. Smithpeters was also named the Outstanding Coach of the National […]