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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.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for C and E Wing Renovations at John A. Logan College

John A. Logan College will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the expansion and renovation of the College’s C and E Wings. The revitalized spaces feature improved accessibility, upgraded infrastructure, and enhanced technology to support students, faculty, and staff better.

JALC Offices to Temporarily Relocate August 15 for Elevator Installation

Several John A. Logan College offices will temporarily relocate on Friday, Aug. 15, to accommodate the use of a large crane used for the installation of a new elevator. The College will remain open, and the project is expected to be completed by the end of the day.

John A. Logan College Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Career and Technical Education Center

John A. Logan College marked a major milestone today with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new $14.2 million Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center.

John A. Logan College to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Career Technical Education Center

John A. Logan College will host a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on its new $14.1 million Career Technical Education (CTE) Center.

From Type 1 Diagnosis to Aspiring Diabetes Educator: Toby Hollister’s Journey

At just 17 and soon to be a senior at Carterville High School, Toby Hollister is already a Certified Nursing Assistant. He completed John A. Logan College’s dual-credit CNA program this May.

JALC Announces Fall Registration and Welcome Week Activities

Fall semester classes will begin on August 11 at John A. Logan College. Late walk-in registration will be available from August 4, with late-night availability until 6 p.m. on August 4 through August 7 and August 11 through August 1.

JALC Announces Spring 2025 President’s and Provost’s Lists

John A. Logan College is pleased to announce the Spring 2025 President’s and Provost’s Lists.

Urgent Update: Water Main Break Forces JALC to Close Main Campus and Postpone Poshard  Poetry Reading and GED Graduation

Due to an unexpected water main break in the City of Carterville, John A. Logan College officials have announced that the main campus in Carterville will be suspending operations, effective at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25.

NEW EVENT DATE: Dr. Glenn Poshard to Read Poetry at JALC to Benefit Local Food Pantries

Dr. Glenn Poshard, longtime public servant and humanitarian, will host a public poetry reading at John A. Logan College on Monday, July 7, at 1 p.m., with all proceeds supporting local food pantries across southern and central Illinois.