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The Welder Who Almost Walked Away

There was a time when Caroline Farthing wanted nothing to do with welding.

John A. Logan College Announces Important Fall Semester 2026 Dates

John A. Logan College has announced key dates and deadlines for students preparing for the upcoming Fall semester, including payment due dates, orientation sessions, registration opportunities, and kickoff events designed to support student success.

JALC Announces Spring 2026 President’s and Provost’s Lists

John A. Logan College is pleased to announce the Spring 2026 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.

Student Leader Dion Beals to Deliver Commencement Address at JALC Graduation

When Dion Beals first arrived in Southern Illinois from Chicago, college was always somewhere in the back of his mind. But like many non-traditional students, life happened first.

John A. Logan College Celebrates Nurses Week, Program Excellence, and Student Success Pathways

John A. Logan College recognized the achievements of its Nursing Program and students during National Nurses Week, which was observed May 6–12, following exceptional licensure examination results and continued student success.

58th Annual Honors Night Awards

Congratulations to JALC’s 58th Annual Honors Night Award Recipients!

John A. Logan College Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with Launch of Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship Program

John A. Logan College is marking National Apprenticeship Week (April 26–May 2, 2026) with the announcement of a new Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Intertape Polymer Group and Man-Tra-Con Corporation.

Starting Again, Finishing Strong: Jacie Nunley’s JALC Story

For Jacie Nunley, this spring’s graduation will be her first. And it was something she once wasn’t sure would happen. Originally from Mackinaw, Illinois, Nunley’s path to college did not follow a straight line. During the final semester of her senior year, she made the difficult decision to step away from high school. “I had […]

Finding Direction Through Community: Chandler Phemister Builds His Future at JALC

When Chandler Phemister of Marion enrolled at John A. Logan College, he did not have a clear plan. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do or what I wanted to study,” he said. “John A. seemed like a good place to start figuring that out.” Like many students, Phemister chose community college as a […]

From Uncertain to Confident: Evan Giles Finds His Path at JALC

Evan Giles of Du Quoin did not always see college in his future. “I just didn’t really think school was for me,” he said. That began to change during his freshman year of high school, when he developed an interest in cars.