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JALC and SIU Leaders to Sign Saluki Step Ahead Agreement

John A. Logan College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale will formalize the Saluki Step Ahead agreement providing a more seamless entry into several SIU Carbondale online programs on Tuesday, November 30, at 2 PM in the President’s office on the John A. Logan College campus in Carterville. John A. Logan College students who take advantage […]

JALC To Host Pagent Night on December 11

A full night of pageants is scheduled for December 11 at John A. Logan College. In addition to crowning a Miss, Mrs., and Mr. John A. Logan College, the College will simultaneously host the Miss Southern Illinois, Miss Heartland, and Southern Illinois Outstanding Teen Pageants. Scholarships will be given in all pageants with areas of […]

JALC to Host Veteran’s Activities on November 10

With John A. Logan College being closed on November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day, the College’s Veterans Resource Office has a day of activities planned for November 10 to honor veterans. Currently, enrolled veterans can pick up a free drink from Cold Blooded Coffee at the E Wing entrance between 8:30 AM and 10:30 […]

JALC Hosts National Voter Registration Day Event

On Tuesday, September 28, the John A. Logan College Political Science Club will host a League of Women Voters voter registration event in the lower E wing Lobby near the Coffee Shop on the campus of John A. Logan College from 10 AM to 2 PM.  “I teach about United States political culture and political […]

Fully Vaccinated Students at JALC Can Receive Two Hundred Dollars

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently announced a mandate requiring all higher education students in the state to be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing. Before the announcement, John A. Logan College officials had begun working on an incentive of $200 for fully vaccinated against COVID19 students currently enrolled in at least three credit hours as part of the Higher Education Relief Fund.

Two Fully Vaccinated JALC Students Win Tuition Waivers

John A. Logan College officials announced plans in July to hold a drawing for two full-tuition waivers for the fall semester. Any student enrolled for a minimum of twelve credit hours that provided proof of COVID19 vaccination was eligible.

JALC to Hold Drawing for Two Full Tuition Waivers for Vaccinated Full-Time Students

John A. Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet announced plans for a drawing to be held in August for two full tuition waivers for the fall semester. Students enrolled full-time for the Fall semester who provide proof of full-vaccination (two Pfizer/Moderna, or Johnson and Johnson one shot) to the advisement office by August 17 are […]

JALC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Named the Top Chapter in Illinois

After a tough year, John A. Logan College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society has recently been recognized with several state and international awards, including recognition as the top chapter in Illinois and designation as a top 40 chapter internationally. In addition, Henrick August Esguerra was named an Outstanding Officer at the State […]

Summer Classes Begin June 7 at JALC, and Walk-In Registration is Underway

Summer semester classes at John A. Logan College begin on Monday, June 7, and late walk-in registration starts on June 3. Students that have not yet registered for the summer semester can meet with an advisor on a first-come-first-serve basis from June 3 through June 8. Students interested in the fall semester only will need […]

John A. Logan College Spring 2021 President’s and Vice President’s List

Each semester any full-time student who has a 4.0 grade-point average earns recognition on the President’s list. In addition, any full-time student who has a grade-point average between 3.55 and 3.99 earns recognition on the Vice-president’s list. Spring 2021 President’s List Recipients by Hometown: Ava: Lydia Dillow, Lawson Gray, Chelsi Cheatham, Jillian King, Katie Gale, […]