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May 2025 News Articles

JALC Holds Successful Graduation Ceremonies After Rescheduling to Avoid Severe Weather

With the threat of severe weather looming over southern Illinois, John A. Logan College officials made the early call Thursday morning to postpone Friday’s graduation ceremonies. That decision proved prudent as tornadoes swept through the region Friday evening, causing widespread damage.

John A. Logan College Reschedules Graduation Ceremonies to Saturday Due to Predicted Severe Weather

Due to forecasted severe weather conditions, John A. Logan College has rescheduled its 2025 graduation ceremonies, originally set for Friday, May 16, to Saturday, May 17.

John A. Logan College Forms Committee to Explore Viability of Football Program, Hall of Fame Coach Kerry Martin to Lead Advisory Group

John A. Logan College Board Chairman Aaron R. Smith has formed a special advisory committee to explore the potential of launching a football program at the College.

Jon Rivers, Founding Baseball Coach at John A. Logan College, Dies at 81

Jon Rivers, the first baseball coach at John A. Logan College who laid the foundation for one of the nation’s top community college programs, died this week at 81.

Associate Professor of Electronics Rob Craig Named 2025 JALC Outstanding Faculty Member

When Rob Craig wrapped up the fall semester at John A. Logan College, he never imagined the spring’s challenges. The Associate Professor of Electronics and newly named 2025 Outstanding Faculty Member would soon be called upon to lean heavily on his deep faith, adaptability—and heart for his students.

More Than 350 Area Students Attend John A. Logan College Sophomore Day 

John A. Logan College welcomed more than 350 high school sophomores to its Carterville campus this week as part of its ongoing Sophomore Day initiative, which aims to help students begin thinking about their future college plans.