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John A. Logan College Earns CAAHEP Accreditation for Emergency Medical Services Program

John A. Logan College has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education program, Paramedic AAS degree/Certificate options, demonstrating the College’s commitment to quality instruction and professional preparation in the health care field.

JALC Nursing Department to Host Not-So-Scary Trick-or-Treat Event October 10

The John A. Logan College Nursing Club will host its annual “Not-So-Scary Trick or Treat” event on Saturday, Oct. 10, from Noon to 2 p.m. at the College’s main campus in Carterville.

The National Alternative Education Association Announces Inaugural National Alternative Education Day in Washington, D.C.

The National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) is proud to announce its upcoming inaugural National Alternative Education Day, taking place October 8, in Washington, D.C. NAEA’s Day on the Hill offers a powerful platform to elevate the voices of students and educators from alternative and non-traditional education settings across the nation.

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.

John A. Logan College Offering Extended Hours to Better Serve Working Students

John A. Logan College is expanding service hours during the fall 2026 semester to better accommodate adult learners, working students, and others who may have difficulty accessing student services during regular business hours.

The Welder Who Almost Walked Away

There was a time when Caroline Farthing wanted nothing to do with welding.

Her uncle first introduced her to the trade as a teenager, teaching her the basics and showing her how to weld.

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.

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.

John A. Logan College Announces Important Fall Semester 2026 Dates

John A. Logan College has announced key dates and deadlines for students preparing for the upcoming Fall semester, including payment due dates, orientation sessions, registration opportunities, and kickoff events designed to support student success.

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.