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John A. Logan College Receives $20,000 to Support Students Completing Health Sciences Endorsement

John A. Logan College (JALC) has been awarded a $20,000 grant for the Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University’s (EdSystems) initiative to strengthen college and career pathway endorsements.

JALC Cosmetology Student Finishes Second at a National Competition in Chicago, Third in International

Brandi Bailey is about to put the final “polish” on her time in John A. Logan College’s (JALC) Cosmetology program after earning second place in the prestigious National Nail Competition at the America’s Beauty Show.

JALC Welding Video Tops 1.5 Million Views

A short video reel highlighting women in welding, posted on John A. Logan College’s (JALC) social media channels, has officially surpassed 1.5 million views.

JALC Ready and Able to Train Surgical Technologists to Meet State Demand

As Illinois lawmakers move forward with SB 251 / HB 1598, legislation designed to improve the quality and certification of surgical technologists in the state, John A. Logan College (JALC) is ready to play a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for skilled professionals in the operating room.

JALC to Hold Annual Job Fair on March 26

John A. Logan College is excited to announce its Annual Job Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, March 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Donald L. Brewer Gymnasium on the JALC campus.

JALC Set to Host the 6th Annual Dr. Barbara Patchett Extra Special Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 5

The John A. Logan College Nursing Department will host the 6th Annual Dr. Barbara Patchett Extra Special Eggstravaganza Event for neurodiverse children and their siblings on the John A. Logan College (JALC) campus on Saturday, April 5, at 11 a.m.

JALC Supports Governor Pritzker’s Community College Baccalaureate Degrees to Strengthen the Workforce

John A. Logan College (JALC) supports Governor JB Pritzker’s announcement of new legislation, Senate Bill 2482 and House Bill 3717, which would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields.

Pass Rate for Recent JALC Nursing Graduates Outpaces State and National Averages

The latest group of nursing graduates from John A. Logan College (JALC) has achieved an exceptional milestone: Their recent licensing exam pass rates exceeded both state and national averages.

Fine Arts Gala at John A. Logan College Postponed to a Later Date

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Fine Arts Gala at John A. Logan College, scheduled for Saturday, February 15, has been postponed.

John A. Logan College Set to Launch Groundbreaking Promise Scholarship Program with Area High Schools

John A. Logan College is set to launch a new innovative program with its in-district high schools to provide last-dollar scholarships to participating students, enabling students to attend the College at no cost.