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A Brighter Day: Frank Henson’s Story of Resilience

By: Hilary Holdinghausen After a year of determination and a few setbacks along the way, Frank Henson successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at John A. Logan College. This was his third attempt at the class. In the past, transportation challenges had kept him from finishing, but through every obstacle, Henson held on to hope and […]

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.

From Nursing School to World Champion: Leo Loucks

Leo Loucks of Crab Orchard has been riding and roping since he was six years old. By his teens, he had roped and ridden his way to multiple state titles. But on the national stage, success always seemed just out of reach.

John A. Logan College Reports Enrollment Increase for Fall 2025

John A. Logan College officials announced that tenth-day census reporting for the Fall 2025 semester shows a 4.5% increase in student enrollment and a 3.1% increase in credit hours compared to the Fall 2024 semester. The 3,369 students represent the highest enrollment since the fall of 2019.

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.

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.

JALC Nursing Instructor Crystal Young’s Impact on Nursing Students Inspires a Local Family to Establish a Scholarship in Her Honor

John A. Logan College Assistant Professor Crystal Young was preparing for what she believed was a routine visit from the school’s Marketing Department when she was met instead with an emotional surprise: the announcement of a new nursing scholarship created in her honor.