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John A. Logan College to Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 17

John A. Logan College will host its Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Wednesday, June 17, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the College Conference Center. The free community event is open to the public and will feature live entertainment, educational activities, food, and family-friendly programming honoring the significance of Juneteenth.

From Doubts to Determination: Brian Roberts Returns to Tri-Festa

One finish line changed everything for Brian Roberts. Last year, Roberts signed up for the John A. Logan College Tri-Festa at Logan Fitness almost on a dare after friends laughed at the idea of him completing a triathlon.

Student Leader Dion Beals to Deliver Commencement Address at JALC Graduation

When Dion Beals first arrived in Southern Illinois from Chicago, college was always somewhere in the back of his mind. But like many non-traditional students, life happened first.

John A. Logan College Celebrates Nurses Week, Program Excellence, and Student Success Pathways

John A. Logan College recognized the achievements of its Nursing Program and students during National Nurses Week, which was observed May 6–12, following exceptional licensure examination results and continued student success.

58th Annual Honors Night Awards

Congratulations to JALC’s 58th Annual Honors Night Award Recipients!

Harrison Bruce Prairie Museum Groundbreaking

The Harrison Bruce Foundation will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Julia Harrison-Bruce Prairie Museum at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village on the campus of John A. Logan College at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10.

JALC Administrators Present at National Accreditation Conference

Three administrators from John A. Logan College were selected to present at the 2026 Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference, marking the first time since 2014 that staff have presented at the national event.

JALC Nursing Department to Host Neuro-Diverse Easter Egg Hunt

The John A. Logan College Nursing Department will host the 7th Annual Dr. Barbara Patchett Eggstravaganza for neurodiverse children and their siblings on Saturday, March 28, on the John A. Logan College campus. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., and the egg hunts begin at 11:00 a.m.

SEE Conference at John A. Logan College to Bring Current and Future Educators Together on March 18

Current and future educators from across the region will gather at John A. Logan College on Wednesday, March 18, for the 2026 SEE (Seeing Educators Emerge) Conference, a free, day-long event designed to inspire and support the next generation of teachers.

John A. Logan College Announces 2026 Commencement and Nursing Pinning Ceremony Details

John A. Logan College has announced the dates, times, and location for its 2026 Commencement and Nursing Pinning ceremonies.