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JALC Faculty Present at Illinois Communication and Theater Association Conference and Cheer on Lady Vols in the Process

Recently, five outstanding faculty members from the Department of Communication, Humanities, and Social Sciences (Pat Idzik, Tom Chandler, Philip Brewer, Cornelius Fair, and Anthony Zarinana) presented at the Illinois Communication and Theater Association Conference…

Southern Illinois Celebration of Hunting and Fishing Days Returns to JALC Campus

A southern Illinois tradition will return to the Carterville Campus of John A. Logan College on September 23 and 24.

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.

JALC Announces Fall Welcome Week Activities

College staff have a full week planned to welcome new and returning students to campus the week of August 14.

JALC To Host Juneteenth Celebration this Thursday at 6 PM

John A. Logan College will host a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 15, from 6 PM to 9 PM in the College’s Waterfall Courtyard. The celebration will feature a performance by the J-Sound Band and local food by Smokin K’s BBQ and Cajun Cuisine.

Large Crowds Attend JALC Graduation Ceremonies

Over Two Hundred students participated in graduation ceremonies at John A. Logan College on Thursday, May 11. The College held commencement on the John A. Logan College campus for the first time since the pandemic.

Tim Miles Named JALC Distinguished Alumnus

A best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and marketing executive, Tim Miles will return to John A. Logan College as the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus, where he will address graduates and other guests at the College’s May 11 Commencement.

JALC Fifty-Fourth Annual Commencement Information

John A. Logan College will hold the Fifty-Fourth Commencement on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 5 PM and 7:30 PM in the Donald L. Brewer Gymnasium and Convocation Center on the John A. Logan College Campus. Due to limited seating, the College will hold two ceremonies. The Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in […]

PHI THETA KAPPA Inducts 2022-2023 Members

The John A. Logan College Upsilon Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the academic honor society for community colleges, recently held an induction ceremony for new members on March 23, 2023.