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

As Illinois lawmakers move forward with SB 251 / HB 1598, legislation designed to improve the quality and certification of surgical technicians 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. The bills require surgical technologists to […]

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 Ready and Able to Train Surgical Technicians to Meet State Demand

As Illinois lawmakers move forward with the introduction of SB 251 / HB 1598, legislation designed to improve the quality and certification of surgical technicians 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 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.

JALC Sees Increases in Both Enrollment and Credit Hours for the Spring Semester

As the higher education sector faces a nationwide enrollment cliff, John A. Logan College has emerged as an exception to the trend, experiencing increases in enrollment, 1.6 percent, and credit hours, .33 percent for the spring 2025 semester.

JALC Announces Fall 2024 President’s and Provost’s Lists

John A. Logan College is pleased to announce the Fall 2024 President’s and Provost’s Lists.