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Fully Vaccinated Students at JALC Can Receive Two Hundred Dollars

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently announced a mandate requiring all higher education students in the state to be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing. Before the announcement, John A. Logan College officials had begun working on an incentive of $200 for fully vaccinated against COVID19 students currently enrolled in at least three credit hours as part of the Higher Education Relief Fund.

Two Fully Vaccinated JALC Students Win Tuition Waivers

John A. Logan College officials announced plans in July to hold a drawing for two full-tuition waivers for the fall semester. Any student enrolled for a minimum of twelve credit hours that provided proof of COVID19 vaccination was eligible.

JALC to Hold Drawing for Two Full Tuition Waivers for Vaccinated Full-Time Students

John A. Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet announced plans for a drawing to be held in August for two full tuition waivers for the fall semester. Students enrolled full-time for the Fall semester who provide proof of full-vaccination (two Pfizer/Moderna, or Johnson and Johnson one shot) to the advisement office by August 17 are […]

JALC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Named the Top Chapter in Illinois

After a tough year, John A. Logan College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society has recently been recognized with several state and international awards, including recognition as the top chapter in Illinois and designation as a top 40 chapter internationally. In addition, Henrick August Esguerra was named an Outstanding Officer at the State […]

Summer Classes Begin June 7 at JALC, and Walk-In Registration is Underway

Summer semester classes at John A. Logan College begin on Monday, June 7, and late walk-in registration starts on June 3. Students that have not yet registered for the summer semester can meet with an advisor on a first-come-first-serve basis from June 3 through June 8. Students interested in the fall semester only will need […]

John A. Logan College Spring 2021 President’s and Vice President’s List

Each semester any full-time student who has a 4.0 grade-point average earns recognition on the President’s list. In addition, any full-time student who has a grade-point average between 3.55 and 3.99 earns recognition on the Vice-president’s list. Spring 2021 President’s List Recipients by Hometown: Ava: Lydia Dillow, Lawson Gray, Chelsi Cheatham, Jillian King, Katie Gale, […]

JALC Electronics Program Presents Student Awards

The Electronics program at John A. Logan College recently presented student awards for the 2020-2021 academic year. Students who earn the honors have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, teamwork, and the ability to produce outstanding work in their specific program.

Challenge Accepted

Next Generation of Front-Line Workers Receive Nursing Pins at JALC Ceremonies John A. Logan College held pinning ceremonies for Licensed Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing students Wednesday at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Two separate ceremonies were held to ensure proper social distancing.  LPN students took part in an afternoon ceremony, and ADN students […]

JALC To Present Virtual Presentation of Schoolhouse Rock Live!

A pop culture phenomenon comes to the stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, it’s lighting up stages everywhere. Schoolhouse Rock Live! follows Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher who is nervous […]

With Summer and Fall Registration Underway, JALC Officials Plan for Return to Face-To-Face Classes

Registration for summer and fall semester classes at John A. Logan College has begun, and students are finding more face-to-face class options on the fall schedule. As more southern Illinoisans receive the COVID vaccine, John A. Logan College officials have developed a plan to bring more people back on campus. According to College President Dr. […]