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John A. Logan College Names Head Start Room in Honor of Longtime Educator Dr. Marilyn Toliver

John A. Logan College has honored longtime educator Dr. Marilyn Toliver by naming the College’s Head Start Room the Dr. Marilyn Toliver Room in recognition of her more than four decades of service in education, including 33 years leading the College’s Early Childhood Education Program.

JALC Nursing Department to Host Not-So-Scary Trick-or-Treat Event October 18

The John A. Logan College Nursing Club will host its annual “Not-So-Scary Trick or Treat” event on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the College’s main campus in Carterville. The family-friendly event will take place at the West Main Entrance, the Conference Center, Brewer Gymnasium, and Bechtel Community Health Education Complex.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Harrison-Bruce Player Development Center John A. Logan College Unveils New Indoor Baseball & Softball Training Facility

This event marks the grand opening of a major addition to John A. Logan College’s athletic infrastructure. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the cutting-edge training facility designed to enhance the development of the College’s baseball and softball programs.

Southern Illinois Community College Presidents Unite at Kaskaskia College to Honor Illinois Community College System’s 60th Anniversary

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) will hold its September meeting at Kaskaskia College. Community college presidents from across southern Illinois and the state will gather to recognize the 60th Anniversary of the Illinois Community College System.

Southern Illinois Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days at JALC set for Sept. 27-28

A southern Illinois tradition is set to return to John A. Logan College this fall, as the Southern Illinois Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days marks its 38th year on Sept. 27-28.

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.

John A. Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet Named Chair of Artspace 304 Board of Directors

Dr. Kirk Overstreet, President of John A. Logan College, has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors for Artspace 304, a leading cultural institution in Southern Illinois with a longstanding commitment to supporting regional artists and fostering community engagement through the arts.

Additional Seats Available for JALC Foundation Glo Bingo Night

There’s still time to grab your spot at one of the most anticipated events of the season! The John A. Logan College Foundation is lighting up the night with Glo Bingo on Friday, September 5, to raise money for the Promise Scholarship at JALC.

John A. Logan College Hosting Auditions for Fall Stage Play The Foreigner

John A. Logan College will hold open auditions for its Fall 2025 stage production of The Foreigner, a two-act comedy by Larry Shue.

Fall Kick-Off Week at JALC Welcomed Students Back in Style

John A. Logan College welcomed students back to campus in style this fall, offering a range of activities, treats, and personal touches designed to make the first week of classes both enjoyable and memorable.