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JALC to Offer Courses in New Media

The rise of new media has increased communication between people worldwide by using digital technologies like the Internet and social media. It has allowed people to express themselves through blogs, websites, videos, pictures, and other user-generated media. To serve students and local businesses interested in using social media more effectively, John A. Logan College will offer […]

JALC Cyber Security Program Has Become One of the Top Programs in the Country in Only a Few Short Years

This time of year, the term Cinderella Team gets overused. There is always a team that should not be able to compete with the blue blood teams that somehow find a way to compete and win. In Colligate Cyber Defense competitions, John A. Logan College has been that team year in and year out.

JALC Nursing Students to Host Extra Special Eggstravaganza Celebrating Neuro-Diversity

An event led by John A. Logan College Nursing students will celebrate the neuro-diversity of kids. The Extra Special Eggstravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 12 PM to 2 PM. Registration begins at Noon at the West Entrance by the Bell Tower on the JALC campus, and the event will start at […]

JALC Choir attends SIU Carbondale’s Annual Community College Choir Day

John A. Logan College’s Choir (directed by Interim Director Paul J. Intravaia) attended SIU Carbondale’s Annual Community College Choir Day.  This is the first time it has met “live” since the onset of the pandemic.  The event was hosted by Dr. Susan Davenport and Dr. David Dillard.  Community Colleges from around the region attended the […]

As the Economy Bounces Back, JALC is Ready to Train the Next Generation of Workers

As the second anniversary of the COVID shutdown approaches, John A. Logan College officials look at lessons learned and new opportunities to train the next generation of workers.

John A. Logan College Sets Dates for Graduation and Nurse Pinning Ceremonies

John A. Logan College officials have announced plans to hold an in-person graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 7 PM. In addition, the ADN Nurse Pinning Ceremony will be held at 6 PM on May 10, and the LPN Pinning Ceremony will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, May 11. All ceremonies […]

JALC to Host Diversity Challenge

In honor of Black History Month, John A. Logan College will host a Spring Diversity Challenge on Wednesday, February 9. The event is open to the public and begins at 9 AM. Those interested in attending should contact the Diversity and Inclusion Office, 618-985-2828, Ext. 8586. The event begins at 9 AM in the John […]

John A. Logan College Announces Fall 2021 President’s and Provost’s List

Each semester any full-time student who has a 4.0 grade-point average earns recognition on the President’s list. Any full-time student who has a grade-point average between 3.55 and 3.99 earns recognition on the Provost’s list. The following students were named to the Fall 2021President’s List: President’s List Fall 2021 Ava: Lydia Dillow, Wyatt Popejoy, Mattie […]

JALC to Hold Saturday Signup Day January 8

John A. Logan College officials have announced plans to hold a Saturday Signup Day on January 8 from 9 to Noon. College staff will be available to register students and assist with financial aid and other student services. According to John A. Logan College Provost, Dr. Melanie Pecord, staff at the College have worked to […]

Poshard Foundation donating $50,000 to Resilient Southern Illinois

CARTERVILLE – The Poshard Foundation announced Wednesday it will donate $50,000 to Resilient Southern Illinois (RSI), which works to improve academic, health and social outcomes for children in 15 school districts, fostering trauma-responsive schools and effective family, school, health and community partnerships.  “So many children in Southern Illinois have experienced trauma in their young lives. […]