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More Than 250 High School Students Visit JALC for Applied Tech Tour Day as the College Prepares to Open New State-Of-The-Art Facility

More than 250 high school students visited John A. Logan College for its Applied Tech Tour Day, getting a firsthand look at career and technical education opportunities while navigating a campus undergoing significant construction and expansion.

John A. Logan College Student, Recent Logan Academy Graduate Featured in People Magazine

Alicia Schweickert’s journey from a lifetime of medical challenges to a nursing career has drawn national attention. The John A. Logan College student and recent Logan Academy graduate was featured in People magazine, highlighting her determination to overcome obstacles and help others facing similar challenges.

JALC Legacy Plaza Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Rescheduled to Spring 2027

John A. Logan College officials have announced that the Legacy Plaza ribbon-cutting ceremony, originally scheduled for Nov. 2, will be postponed until early spring 2027 because a supply issue is affecting the production and delivery of plaques honoring recent college retirees.

JALC is Taking Nothing for GRANTed

Driving along Illinois Route 13 in Carterville, motorists can see the transformation taking place at John A. Logan College. Four major construction projects are underway, reshaping campus spaces and expanding opportunities for students across Southern Illinois.

Southern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days Draws Crowds and Community Together

Perfect weather, strong attendance, and overwhelmingly positive feedback helped make this year’s Southern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days a major success.

JALC to Host Southern Illinois Celebration of Hunting and Fishing Days on September 26 and 27

The Southern Illinois Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days will return to the John A. Logan College campus Sept. 26-27, bringing outdoor enthusiasts together for a weekend of hunting, fishing, demonstrations, entertainment, and family activities.

John A. Logan College Reports Enrollment Growth Ahead of Fall Semester

John A. Logan College is continuing its enrollment momentum, with college officials announcing increases in both year-to-year and summer enrollment as the institution prepares to welcome students for the Fall 2026 semester.

Brewer Gymnasium Reopens as Construction Progress Continues Across John A. Logan College Campus

Student-athletes are back on the court at John A. Logan College after Brewer Gymnasium officially reopened following approval from structural engineers working with the Illinois Capital Development Board, marking another milestone in the college’s ongoing campus transformation.

John A. Logan College, Boys & Girls Club Partner to Offer Free After-School Program for Student Families

John A. Logan College and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois have partnered to provide free after-school and evening programming for children of John A. Logan College students beginning this fall.

JALC Announces Spring 2026 President’s and Provost’s Lists

John A. Logan College is pleased to announce the Spring 2026 President’s and Provost’s Lists. Each semester, any full-time student with a 4.0 grade-point average earns recognition on the President’s List. Any full-time student with a grade-point average between 3.55 and 3.99 earns recognition on the Provost’s List.