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JALC Receives Another Clean Financial Audit

The Kemper CPA Group, LLP of Marion, has delivered a clean financial audit report to the Board of Trustees of John A. Logan College, affirming the institution’s strong financial management and accountability.

FDC Foundation Establishes the Frank and Dorthy Cluck Endowment Scholarship at JALC

John A. Logan College has announced a $300,000 gift from the FDC Foundation and longtime supporter Frank Cluck to establish the Frank and Dorothy Cluck Endowed Scholarship, a fund designed to provide ongoing financial support and emergency assistance for students.

Logan Fitness Staff Recognized for Quick Response to a Medical Emergency

Three John A. Logan College staff members were recognized this week for their quick thinking and decisive action that helped save a life at Logan Fitness.

John A. Logan College to Honor Legacy of Jerry Bechtel with Renaming Ceremony at the Community Health Education Complex

John A. Logan College will hold a special ceremony on Monday, September 22, at 5:30 p.m. inside Logan Fitness, to officially rename the Community Health Education Complex in honor of the late Jerry Bechtel. The facility will now be known as the Jerry Bechtel Health Education Complex.

JALC Board of Trustees Approves Balanced Budget for the Second Straight Year

The John A. Logan College Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a balanced budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, marking the second consecutive year the college has achieved this fiscal milestone.

JALC Board Unanimously Approves Contract Extension for President Overstreet

The John A. Logan College Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a contract extension for President Dr. Kirk Overstreet, securing his leadership at the college through 2029.

On Solid Ground: John A. Logan College Receives Clean Financial Audit Report from Kemper Group

The Kemper Group of Marion has delivered a clean financial audit report to the Board of Trustees of John A. Logan College.

JALC Board of Trustees Unanimously Approves Balanced Budget

At its June meeting, the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a balanced fiscal year 2024-2025 budget.

Two Book Signings this Week

The College will host two book signings this week. The first will feature Board of Trustees Member Dr. Glenn Poshard on Wednesday, September 13, at 2 p.m. in the Administration Board Room.  Dr. Poshard will read from his recently published biography Son of Southern Illinois: Glenn Poshard’s Life in Politics and Education. The event is free and open […]

Glenn Poshard to Hold Book Signing at John A. Logan College on September 13

JALC will host a book signing and reading by Dr. Glenn Poshard of his recently published biography Son of Southern Illinois: Glenn Poshard’s Life in Politics and Education at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, in the Administration Board Room.