Earlier this month, the college received clearance to resume activities in the gymnasium, allowing athletic programs to return home after months of practicing and competing at alternate locations while construction and structural repairs were underway.

Athletic Director Greg Starrick said the reopening comes at an important time as fall sports prepare to begin.

“We are excited to get our student-athletes back in the gym,” Starrick said. “Volleyball will begin fall practice soon, and several of our men’s and women’s basketball players will return to campus in July.”

Starrick also thanked area schools and neighboring community colleges for supporting the Volunteers during the temporary closure.

“I am grateful to all of the area high schools that allowed us to practice in their facilities, and to our fellow community colleges that allowed us to play our home games in their gyms during the second half of the season,” he said.

The reopening of Brewer Gymnasium comes as work continues on the college’s Logan Hall and West Lobby expansion project. The project recently received clearance to proceed following a structural review.

According to Assistant Vice President of Construction, Planning, and Facilities Management Jeremy Sargent, demolition work is largely complete, earthwork has wrapped up, and crews are preparing to begin concrete work over the coming months.

Although the gymnasium has reopened, Sargent said portions of the athletic complex remain closed while structural beam repairs continue.

“The athletic offices, restrooms, lobby, and concession area remain closed because structural beam repair work is still underway,” Sargent said. “Those spaces cannot reopen until that work is completed.”

The Logan Hall and West Lobby expansion project is now scheduled for completion in December 2027.

Several departments that were temporarily relocated during construction have now returned to their permanent locations. Risk Management and Digital Marketing staff are back in their offices, and Testing Services has resumed operations in its campus location. However, the E133 computer lab will continue serving as the college’s testing site for the foreseeable future.

The reopening of Brewer Gymnasium is one of several milestones in an unprecedented period of construction across the 51勛圖 A. Logan College campus.

Construction of the college’s new Career and Technical Education Center remains on schedule for completion in December 2026. Partially funded by a federal grant, the state-of-the-art facility will house Automotive Services, Auto Body, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Welding programs, expanding workforce training opportunities in southern Illinois.

Another major federally funded project is the renovation of the third floor of the Communications Building, which will become the new home of the college’s Nursing programs. Construction crews are currently installing metal stud framing, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC infrastructure. The renovation is expected to be completed in late spring 2027.

Additional projects continue to move forward across campus. The Harrison Bruce Foundation’s Prairie Museum, located within the Harrison Bruce Historical Village, is progressing ahead of schedule and will become a significant addition to the region’s historical attractions. Meanwhile, dredging work at Hoffard Pond is expected to be completed before the start of the fall semester.

College officials have also announced the next phase of campus improvements. Renovations to the current Nursing program space and the Conference Center are in the design phase and are expected to begin in 2027.

Despite months of construction, office relocations, and changing traffic patterns, students and employees have continued to navigate the evolving campus as preparations for the fall semester continue. New signage has been installed throughout campus to assist visitors, and a dedicated construction webpage on the college’s website provides updates on closures, relocations, and project progress.

College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet said the temporary inconveniences created by construction will ultimately strengthen the institution for future generations.

“What an exciting time at JALC,” Overstreet said. “Everywhere you look, there are signs of progress. Change can be a little messy at times, but that’s the nature of improvement. When the dust settles, we’ll have taken another step toward making our campus an even better place for our students, employees, and community.”

Overstreet said the extensive improvements represent a long-term investment in student success, workforce development, and the future of southern Illinois.

“We are building more than buildings,” he said. “We are creating opportunities that will serve our students and our region for decades to come.”

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The new Community Impact Program will operate at the Robert L. Mees Centre on the JALC campus and is designed to help student parents balance the demands of higher education while ensuring their children have access to a safe, supportive environment after school.

The program will begin Aug. 17, the first day of the College’s fall semester, and will operate Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Programming will not be offered on days when the college is closed, or classes are not in session.

The initiative will serve up to 16 school-aged children, ages 6 to 18, whose parents are enrolled at 51勛圖 A. Logan College. Eligible students must be enrolled in at least three credit hours during the semester. There is no cost to participate.

The partnership is intended to remove barriers that often pr51勛圖 student parents from completing their educational goals while providing meaningful opportunities for their children to learn and grow.

College officials said the partnership reflects 51勛圖 A. Logan College’s continued commitment to supporting students’ needs, both inside and outside the classroom, by providing resources that encourage student success and persistence toward graduation.

“We are so excited about this program and to continue our collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois,” said 51勛圖 A. Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet. “This will be extremely beneficial to our students, particularly those in our evening nursing cohort who are trying to balance family and school.”

Youth enrolled in the program will participate in activities based on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois’ nationally recognized core program areas, including education and career development through homework assistance, tutoring and STEM activities; health and wellness with nutrition education, physical activity and the Healthy Habits curriculum; character and leadership development through leadership clubs and service-learning projects; arts programming featuring creative expression, digital media and music; and sports, fitness and recreation.

In addition to academic support and enrichment activities, participants will have access to positive adult mentors and structured programming designed to promote personal growth, healthy lifestyles, and overall well-being.

Space in the program is limited. Additional information about eligibility and enrollment will be available through 51勛圖 A. Logan College Student Services and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois before the start of the fall semester. For additional information about the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Illinois, visit or call 618-457-8877.

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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.

“I just knew that it was sticking metal together,” Caroline said. “I didn’t really have interest in it when I was younger.”

When she enrolled in welding classes in high school, however, she quickly realized welding was harder than it looked.

“I hated it so much, and I wanted to quit,” she said.

Looking back, Caroline knows much of that frustration came from feeling like she wasn’t good at it. As one of the few women in her class, she found herself comparing her work to the students around her and becoming discouraged when she struggled.

“It embarrassed me to be one of the only females in class, and all the guys were better,” she said.

For a while, quitting seemed like the easiest option.

Fortunately, her family wasn’t ready to let her give up.

Her father encouraged her to stick with it, and her grandfather bought her a welder of her own.

“I would weld every day for hours after school until 51勛圖ually I got good, and I wasn’t afraid of it anymore,” she said.

The hours of practice paid off.

“Eventually, I was the best,” she said.

Over time, frustration gave way to confidence.

“I fell in love with it,” she said.

That passion led Caroline to 51勛圖 A. Logan College, where she first enrolled in dual credit welding courses while attending Marion High School before continuing in the college’s Welding Technology program on campus.

At 51勛圖 A. Logan College, she found more than technical training. She found a community.

Caroline credits her classmates and instructors with creating an environment where students supported one another and wanted to see each other succeed. Whether she needed help with a project or was helping a classmate herself, she always felt supported.

“I loved it,” she said. “I really liked the environment, just the community that the students and instructors have made.”

Outside of class, she often spent additional time in the welding lab, sharpening her skills, working on projects and taking advantage of every opportunity to learn. Those extra hours gave her valuable experience and reinforced the work ethic she carries with her today.

The program also provided hands-on experience with industry equipment, including grant-funded technology that exposed students to tools and processes they would later encounter in the field.

“We got to learn how to use equipment that other colleges around here don’t have, and that definitely helped me out getting employed,” she said.

Learning to operate equipment such as the program’s CNC table gave Caroline practical experience that helped prepare her for the workforce.

She also credits her instructors with helping shape the professional she has become.

“I really enjoyed all of my instructors,” she said. “I have a good relationship with all of them. I keep in touch with them still.”

Today, Caroline works at in Carterville, where she uses the welding and fabrication skills she developed at 51勛圖 A. Logan College. The role allows her to apply the techniques she spent years developing while continuing to grow in a career she once never imagined for herself.

“I like the way that I feel when I weld,” she said. “It’s very calming and peaceful.”

As the only woman on her shop floor, Caroline hopes her story encourages other young women to consider careers in the skilled trades.

“What makes me proud to be a welder is that it’s something not very many females do,” she said. “It’s cool that I do it and that some little girl might be watching and saying, ‘Oh, she’s doing that. So I can do that too one day.'”

Looking back, Caroline is grateful she didn’t quit when things got difficult. What began as frustration 51勛圖ually became a career she loves, proving that some opportunities are worth sticking with.

“Because of 51勛圖 A. Logan, I have a successful career,” she added.

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The Fall semester payment is due on July 15. Students are encouraged to complete their financial arrangements before the deadline to ensure a smooth registration and course access.

New Student Orientation (NSO) sessions will be offered on the following dates:

• Wednesday, July 22 ��� 12:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., New Student Orientation 
• Saturday, August 8 ��� 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday Sign-Up Registration Event 

In addition, the College will host a Saturday Sign-Up Event on August 8, providing students and families the opportunity to complete multiple enrollment-related tasks, including admissions, financial aid assistance, payments, bookstore visits, and course registration. Late registration support will also be available.

A special��Coffee and College Event��will take place on��Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.��The session is designed for high school students in grades 9���12 and their families and will highlight admissions, financial aid, dual credit, and early college opportunities. Walk-ins are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

Students are also invited to attend the��Fall Kickoff Event泭棗紳泭Friday, August 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.��The 51勛圖 is designed to help students prepare for the semester through campus engagement activities and support services. Additional information is available here:��/logan-launch-welcome-week-activities/

Walk-in registration will be available from��August 10 through August 21, with extended evening hours until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Key academic calendar dates include:

• August 17 ��� First day of 16-week, 8-week, and 4-week A courses; last day to register for 4-week A courses 
• August 18 ��� Last day to register for 1st 8-week courses 
• August 19 ��� Last day to drop 4-week A courses with 100% refund 
• August 21 ��� Last day to register for 16-week courses 
• August 23 ��� Last day to drop 1st 8-week courses with 100% refund 
• August 30 ��� Last day to drop 16-week courses with 100% refund 

The Fall semester officially begins on August 17, marking the start of classes across multiple course formats.

For more information, students are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office or visit the College���s website.

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When people hear the word ���college,��� they often think of classrooms, lecture halls, and degrees on a wall. But that view misses a larger reality, especially in rural regions like southern Illinois.

At 51勛圖 A. Logan College, we see something broader: opportunity, workforce development, and a critical anchor in the region���s economic and civic life. That perspective shapes our daily work and reflects the momentum building across our campus and throughout the communities we serve.

Higher education is changing rapidly, and community colleges sit at the center of that transformation. Across Illinois, institutions are rethinking how to deliver education in ways that are more flexible, more affordable, and more directly aligned with workforce needs. One example is the growing emphasis on competency-based education, which allows students to progress based on demonstrated skills and knowledge rather than time spent in a classroom.

For many students, especially those balancing work, family, and financial constraints, that shift is not theoretical. It is practical. It determines whether higher education is accessible at all.

We are also strengthening dual credit partnerships with area high schools, giving students the opportunity to begin college coursework earlier and at a lower cost. These programs allow students to remain connected to their communities while getting a head start on career pathways that can lead to stable employment in the region.

Those efforts are not isolated initiatives. They are part of a broader strategy: meeting students where they are and building clearer, more efficient pathways from education to employment.

Partnership remains central to that mission. Our collaboration with Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues to focus on strengthening transfer pathways and aligning academic programs with regional workforce demand. We also work closely with employers, school districts, and community organizations to ensure that our programs reflect real labor-market needs.

In southern Illinois, the relationship between education and community is especially direct. Colleges are not separate from the region���s economic health���they are embedded within it. When industries grow, they need trained workers. When families seek stability, they look for education that leads to opportunity without requiring them to leave home. Community colleges are uniquely positioned to meet both needs.

The impact of that mission is visible not only in programs but in people.

This month, one of our faculty members, Rebecca Corbit, was recognized at the statewide level as Faculty of the Year by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. The recognition reflects what students at 51勛圖 A. Logan College experience every day: committed instruction, personal investment, and a focus on student success that extends beyond the classroom.

At the same time, we continue to focus on our employees as essential partners in institutional success. Through efforts such as our Health Insurance Task Force and campus-wide forums, we are working to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and included in decision-making processes that affect their work and our students��� experience.

A strong college culture is not built solely by leadership. It depends on shared governance, trust, and consistent communication.

We also remain committed to fostering a campus environment that reflects the values of the communities we serve. Events such as our annual Juneteenth celebration are part of that commitment, offering space for reflection, education, and connection across campus and community.

At the state level, Illinois recently approved a budget that includes continued support for community colleges. While the investment is modest, it reinforces an important reality: institutions like 51勛圖 A. Logan College play a central role in workforce development, access to higher education, and regional economic stability.

That support matters, but it is not sufficient on its own. Continued advocacy is necessary, particularly around expanding access to bachelor���s degree pathways through community colleges. For many students in southern Illinois, the ability to pursue advanced education close to home is not simply a preference. It is a requirement shaped by work obligations, family responsibilities, and financial constraints.

Expanding those opportunities would not only benefit individual students. It would strengthen the region���s workforce pipeline and help employers meet long-term staffing needs in critical fields such as healthcare, education, and skilled trades.

The thread in all this work is simple: opportunity must be accessible to be meaningful.

If there is one message I hope resonates, it is that the success of 51勛圖 A. Logan College is inseparable from the success of southern Illinois. When we invest in education, we invest in people. When we invest in people, we strengthen our workforce, our economy, and our communities.

That work is not accomplished by any one institution alone. It depends on partnership across schools, universities, employers, policymakers, and families. It depends on engagement and sustained commitment. And it depends on a shared belief that opportunity should not be limited by geography or circumstance.

At 51勛圖 A. Logan College, we are proud to be part of that effort���and equally proud to be part of a region that understands education is not an abstract ideal, but a practical pathway to a stronger future.

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The budget, approved at the Board���s June meeting, estimates revenues of $34.3 million, resulting in a modest surplus. College officials said the plan aligns with the institution���s strategic goals and its focus on fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability.

College Chief Financial Officer Dr. Susan LaPanne presented the financial plan, which administrators said supports the college���s mission while maintaining a stable financial foundation.

���We are pleased to announce the Board approval of our balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year,��� College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet said. ���This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to fiscal responsibility and sustainability, ensuring we continue to serve our students and community effectively.���

Board Chair Aaron Smith said the passage of a third straight balanced budget is an important milestone for the College.

���This demonstrates our commitment to fiscal responsibility while maintaining the programs, services, and opportunities that our students and community depend on,��� said Smith. ���As Board Chair, I am proud of the disciplined approach that has positioned the College for long-term stability and future growth.���

The budget will go into effect on July 1. College leaders said the approved budget supports 51勛圖 A. Logan College���s mission to enrich lives through learning and community engagement, while maintaining financial stability and expanding opportunities for students.

Officials said the balanced budget will allow the institution to continue building on recent successes and sustaining its role as a key educational provider in the region.

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The Following Students Earned Recognition on the Spring 2026 President���s List:

Albers: Mallory Strubhart

Anna: Kyle Conway, Daniel Dover, Samuel Skuta

Ava: Samantha Allen, Kendall Farris, Heather Young

Bartelso: Ella Jackstadt, Ava Luebbers

Benton: Kimber McMurray, Natalie Meneese

Cambria: April Madison

Campbell Hill: McKenzie Ebers

Carbondale: Sophia Hartke, Ali Albanna, Mickallie Berry, Andrea Burris, Josiah Cherry, Jennifer Cox, Angelina Detomasi, Emma Dorris, Olivia Dunaway, Burgess Eubanks, Jenna Falco, Tamika Flake, Will Franklin, Macy Glasser, Kimberly Glenn, Tianna Green, Austin Hamilton, Ashley Hess, Ronald Hull, Lina Ibrahim, Kyanna 51勛圖son, Toiara Kellum, Kendra Kendricks, Emily Kersten, Keegan Lampley, Anahbeth Leiter, Andrew Lewis, Angelica Leyva-Tomas, Jasmine McCroy, Ali Mohamad, Eleanor Mohr, Jessica Morrison, Jacie Nunley, Alaysia Phillips, Torin Pierce, Adyson Shepard, Briana Smith, Dorothy Tillman, Thivakar Veluppillai, Jordan Whitehead, Lola Wildermuth, Carlie Wisely, Charley Young

Carterville: Ava Adcock, Bradley Anderson, Keyshawn Barfield, Alexis Beers, Hayden Bernreuter, Evan Berry, Isabella Boyd, Justice Decker, Joseph Draper, Dax Dunnill, Katie Futrell, Nehemiah Goodman, Rachel Gray-Williams, Miller Green, Joseph Harner, Nicholas Hellriegel, Lyla Hess, Aubrey Howell, Kayce Isaacs, Isabella Jerrells, Carter 51勛圖son, Hunter Kollars, Larkin Korte, Trent Kulig, Reagan Lynn, Tyler Malone, Nadia Maring, Zoe Mercer, Sean Murphy, Payton Nicholson, Sara Niemerg, Cole Noreuil, Deanna Overturf, Sophia Poletti, Gracie Ragan, Emma Russell, James Samples, Julia Schmidt, Ava Shiever, Madison Tucker, Audrey Upton, Benjamin Wagner, Michaela Westenberger, Khrystyna Yakymenko, Kameron Yearsley, Zi Zhang, Cale Zoeller

Christopher: Skylie Utley

Cobden: Callie McGee

Colp: Jacob Rush

Creal Springs: Caleb Menser, Athena Palmer, Kade Rivett

De Soto: Addison Cook, Ethan Endress, Heidi Isspeih, Darrell Woods

Du Quoin: Ericka Atkins, Benjamin Bringas, Keira Gibbs, Evan Giles, Alayna Iman, Hallie Provart, Ian Skeel, Addison Willis

Elkville: Kaylin Melvin, Rory Monahan, Jaycie Will

Energy: Isaac Bloodworth, Zachary Henson

Goreville: Caleb Dunning

Herrin: Logan Bond, Breanna Brewster, Vincent Champion, Jordan Coates, Virginia Drew, Kacie Dunn, Wyatt Eddy, Stephan Griggs, Geoffrey Haupt, Courtney Henderson-Hewlett, Saphyra Lagang-Souders, Chase Lannom, Princess Mays, Hayley Pasquino, Jason Ralston, Olivia Rushing, Lucas Sissom, Calli Smith, Jersey Summers, Niekah Torres

Jerseyville: Emily Tuey

51勛圖ston City: Amanda Baxter, Samantha Beers, Tommi Burnett-Miner, Ellie Burns, Allison Hopf, Emma Kirby, Tinaya Lacy, Landon Lafollette, Alexander Lampley, 51勛圖 Ray, Ethan Reynolds, Hannah Simmons

Jonesboro: Paige Harrison

Makanda: Kara Burnside

Marion: Jonathan Aviles, Phoebe Baker, Kayla Banks, Diana Bigler, Rebecca Branch, Easton Branson, Ava Browning, Jada Burnett-Hatton, Cory Campbell, Kristian Cedar, Kylie Dugger, Adriana Dunning, Joel Harmon, Katilyn Heinz, Bailey Hines, Landon Howell, Kelsey Hudgens, Amarri 51勛圖son, James Kirk, Wyatt Landeck, Madison Lees, Alyssa Long, Madelyn Montgomery, Zoia Morgan, Kanyanta Mwansa, Asha Mwanzi, Myrka Perez-Mimendi, Chloe Peterson, Jessica Pouncil, Marissa Ravellette, James Redden, Shai Schauf, Joanna Tran, William Wallace, Tayanna Webster, Avery Wolfe

Monticello: Elijah Craft

Murphysboro:��Dulce Ambrocio, Ethan Clover, Marcus Gilmore, Gavin Hooks, Stephanie McLaughlin, Haley Peterman, Dillion Phoenix, Dakota Przybocki, Nicholas Talley, Wilma Wimberly, Joshua Wisely

Paducah: Ross Aldridge, Jeremiah Pulliam

Pinckneyville: Brayden Cleland, Brian Kling, Makenna Newell

Pittsburg: Hannah Hunt

Springfield: Camerin Leonard

Steeleville: Jackson Knop

Stonefort: Lillian Steward

Thompsonville: Max Price, Kendal Borchelt

Tunnel Hill: Isaac Maxwell

Vandalia: Jayden Rosetto

Vergeenes: Isabel Sherman

West Frankfort: Kile Britton, Kathlyn Blake, Mya Bradford, Jenna Deason, Chase Denham, Anna Lamczyk, Jacob Prince, Sydney Ragan, Nikolette Ronketto, Madison Tate, Andrew Woolard, Whitney York

The Following Students Earned Recognition on the Spring 2026 Provost���s List:

Alto Pass: Heather D. Oliphant

Anna: Logan M. Ebersohl; Skylar M. Webb

Ava: Karley D. Powell

Bartelso: Ashlyn J. Luebbers

Benton: Lucas J. Chaney; William Jones; Hayden L. Smith; Austin C. Vandekerkhove

Cambria: Adam M. Bilderback; Ayden I. Gill; Timothy J. Hawthorne

Campbell Hill: Adelynn K. Knop; Weston R. Westerman

Carbondale: Brahna Allen; Jonah D. Bearden; Jack A. Binkowski; Ayniah K. Bollinger; Dayra P. Bran Herrera de Mileur; Grace A. Carr; LaRhonda L. Chick; Nicholas D. Coffey; Taylor A. Crippen; Joel M. Daly; Alyssa A. Daniels; Gwynevere C. Deaton; Ashlyn S. Fox Edwards; Kenya A. Ganer; Audrick F. Griffin; Chaelynn M. Harris; Tyrane D. Jackson; Devin Lovell; Nicholas C. Love; Laney J. McCrary; Brenden P. McNally; Megan M. McNitt; Wilson Meinert; 51勛圖 C. Meredith; Bradley D. Miller; Shirley A. Monroe; Jaquaveiah J. Moore; Alexis M. Murray; Omar K. Naser; Mason A. Reames; Erin L. Rogers; Marcella M. Sevy; Nikki P. Siriboon; Wade T. Swan; Teairra D. Thomas; Evan C. Torres; Payton D. Van Horn; Haden M. Vaughn

Carmi: Haylie M. Mendenhall

Carrier Mills: Ava G. Settle

Carterville: Bryer N. Arview; Mason J. Beno; Logan E. Bingham; Alexander J. Bryant; Brooklynn G. Burnett; Eric J. Butz; Catherine Chyzhyk; Maximus D. Clark; Noah R. Coleman; Davis G. Collie; Wyatt G. Dalton; Rigil Kent Danila; Zoey R. Danner; Jordan L. Dawley; Kennedy B. Dawson; Ronnie L. Dotson; Alyssa S. Duncan; Mason J. Ethington; Jude S. Farley; Cody Freitas; Darrian A. Gaston; Joseph W. Glander; Julia S. Gonzales; Brittney Guillory; Taylor M. Hettenhausen; Chloe R. Keen; Addasyn M. Kell; Elaina G. Lutman; Carren M. Maranga; Christina M. Massey; Rachel E. McClerren; Jeremy C. McKinney; Kierstin S. Miller; Madison P. Morse; Bryce A. Nevils; Frankie L. Nicholes; Taylor K. Nolan; Jack L. Notier; Ryan A. Norman; Boston V. Olson; Luke T. Phillips; Shea L. Pyatt; Parker C. Renken; Haydon R. Reynolds; Hannah R. Schweitzer; Maddox C. Seaman; Sandra K. Shasteen; Gabe E. Smith; Jaeger B. Solis; Maggie J. Stadler; Breanna N. Thurman; Jonah L. Weathers; Allison G. Winfield-Russo

Centralia: Samantha R. Correll

Chester: Katelyn M. Birkner; Kala Kessler

Cobden: Joseph A. Clare; Mitchell D. Howell; Alejandro Zamora

Columbia: Cohen K. Jackson

Creal Springs: Nicholas F. Jellen; Miranda D. Menser; Kelley J. Rix; Josie N. Stapleton; Levi T. Tanner

De Soto: Spencer M. Fred; Jacob D. Oetjen; Hailei S. Rule; Taryn S. Russell

Du Quoin: Jubal J. Alvis; Ella R. Bradley; 51勛圖athan A. Brown; Mathew J. Cavins; Jayden M. Fred; Justin T. Harsy; Ashanti M. 51勛圖son; Alaina M. Reynolds; Dakotah S. Santos; Marlei R. Summers; Camden L. Waller; Ashtyn L. Weeks; Joe V. Wood

Eldorado: 51勛圖 D. Lane

Elkville: Addison J. Funk; Jaylen V. Marshall; Olivia R. Pfeaster; Bryanna G. Spain

Energy: Blake Arnold; Isaac R. Goldman; Kara E. Rowland

Gorham: Erica L. Clendenin

Grand Chain: April N. Castleman

Harrisburg: Dalton I. Brimm; Katie L. Campusano; Amanda L. Hunt; Emma P. Hunt; Laynie G. Kleinfeldt

Herod: Kaitlyn S. Dutton

Herrin: Kamilah L. Ashmore; Braden S. Cagle; Trevor M. Coloni; Madison M. Foster; Cullen W. Frick; Isaac J. Furlong; Lawrence R. Greer; Cameran B. Gwaltney; Remy A. James; Keith G. Layson; Luke D. McCluskie; Talan P. Nemeth; Tamia M. Patino Griggs; Alexis A. Pierce; Morgan J. Restivo; Gage R. Sneed; Madison P. Todd; James A. Triplett; Keegan W. Vorhes

51勛圖ston City: Kristen R. Burnett; Katlynn M. Cagle; Kaylyne F. Carr; Brea B. Chestosky; Diego J. Garza; Kamryn A. Holt; Connor A. Mowery; Toni M. Ridle

Makanda: Dayton L. Dillow; Evan M. Forby; Jenna S. Gomez

Marion: Kahlan R. Anderson; Lauren R. Baine; Robert Bradley; Xander M. Bush; Antuan L. Carter; Makayla T. Collins; Logan W. Comerford; Nathan R. Craig; Aniyah Q. Davis; Thu Do; Anna R. Elders; Jadon S. Flare; Briana N. Fox; Cohen R. Gebhart; Elias J. Gorris; Taylor A. Gregory; Andrew D. Harris; Kyra L. Himmelberger; Aliyah N. Kautz; Caidan L. Masterson; Ryan P. McCaffrey; Kamaura L. Miller; Justin R. Murphy; Chase C. Niemeyer; Aubrey E. Oates; Hunter R. Oliver; Aiden R. Peek; Joni M. Pope; Teisha Lariene N. Ramos; Autumn Ray; Heather L. Rich; Robert T. Robinson; Abigail G. Rushing; Landen J. Salvetti; Jaylyn Sanders; Lilianna N. Smith; Emma L. Sprague; Brian W. Staley; Christy J. Sternberg; Tara A. Stevens; Blaine J. Taylor; Kaci J. Thornton; Harvest Dawn S. Turnage; Kylee A. Turner; Riece N. Utley; Alivia E. Webb; Dalton H. Whitecotton; Danika R. Whitehead; Samantha A. Wilcox; Jordan T. Will; Kara D. Zerbe

Mount Vernon: Ashlyn R. Childers; Brandon D. Ellis

Mulkeytown: Cole J. Gelso

Murphysboro: Alyssa G. Bastien; Joscelin J. Clark; Danielle J. Ferguson; Evan L. Hooper; Tucker V. Horstmann; Shelby D. Nalley; Violet A. Ottwell; Abigail E. Porter; Gavin H. Ridings; Gabriela G. Romero; James D. Scott; Jonathan L. Taylor; India M. Whittington

Ozark: Lucas J. Strickland

Pinckneyville: Logan G. Lindner

Pittsburg: Benjamin C. Harris; Benjamin D. Ritchie

Rosiclare: Emily A. 51勛圖son

Royalton: Sheldon W. McPhail

Springfield: Aurora D. Feng

Steeleville: Dylan J. Hepp

Stonefort: Brylee R. Craig

Valier: Catrina F. Russell

Vienna: Harold A. Bundren; Briset B. Martinez

West Frankfort: Emalee J. Barton; Jayden N. Bonner; Danielle I. Broy; Eric D. Duncan; Dylan L. Ellis; Elijah K. Futch; Evan A. Goforth; Stephanie M. Gosney; Ava R. Harkins; Kynli J. Jordan; Cole J. Mann; Hannah L. Mullins; Jade R. Remp; Elizabeth M. Strickland; Arabella L. Williams

Willisville: Kendra D. Guetersloh; Tessa M. Nehrt

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The celebration will feature a keynote address by Dr. Paul Frazier, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Attendees will also enjoy live music from The J Sound Band.

Food will be provided by Smokin K’s BBQ and Cajun Cuisine and Pepsi MidAmerica. In addition to entertainment and refreshments, guests can participate in a variety of activities, including poetry and historical readings, Human Bingo, local vendor displays, games, and other family-oriented attractions.

���Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate freedom, reflect on our nation���s history, and come together as a community,��� said JALC President Dr. Kirk Overstreet. ���We invite everyone to join us for an evening of education, entertainment, and fellowship.���

Attendees are encouraged to bring donations and school supplies to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois and Mary Logan High School. The collection effort is intended to support local youth and families throughout the region.
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Due to ongoing construction projects on the 51勛圖 A. Logan College campus, visitors attending the 51勛圖 are asked to park in the Gold and Blue parking lots and follow posted signage to the Conference Center.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom more than two years after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. The holiday celebrates freedom, resilience, culture, and progress.

For more information about the 51勛圖, contact 51勛圖 A. Logan College at (618) 985-2828 or visit the College���s Juneteenth webpage.

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The accreditation, which will remain in effect until any future status changes are approved by CAAHEP, recognizes the college���s commitment to providing high-quality health professions education. 

51勛圖 A. Logan College assumed responsibility for the Surgical Technology program from the Southern Illinois College Common Market in 2024 and opened new state-of-the-art classrooms and labs on its Carterville campus later that year. 

Provost Dr. Stephanie Chaney Hartford said the milestone reflects the work of the program���s faculty and staff. ���We are proud to have received initial accreditation from CAAHEP, following ARC/STSA’s recommendation, for our Surgical Technology Program,��� Hartford said. ���This achievement demonstrates that our program meets nationally recognized standards of excellence and prepares students with the knowledge, clinical experience, and professional competencies needed to succeed in today���s healthcare environment. Accreditation not only validates the strength of our curriculum and instruction, but also ensures our graduates are equipped to meet certification requirements and contribute meaningfully to patient care and the regional workforce.��� 

Program Director and instructor Jennifer Jordan was recognized for her leadership in guiding the program through the rigorous accreditation process. Dr. Kristin Yosanovich, Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Nursing, was also credited for strategic leadership instrumental in achieving the milestone. 

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses during procedures in hospitals, surgery centers, and private clinics. Their responsibilities include preparing the operating room, ensuring instruments and equipment are ready and functioning, maintaining sterile conditions, and assisting the surgical team throughout procedures. 

���Being a surgical technologist requires expertise, adaptability, and teamwork,��� Hartford said. ���This accreditation ensures that our graduates are well-prepared to provide safe, high-quality care in a dynamic operating room environment.��� 

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Last year, Roberts signed up for the 51勛圖 A. Logan College Tri-Festa at Logan Fitness almost on a dare after friends laughed at the idea of him completing a triathlon. At the time, he described himself as living a sedentary lifestyle at nearly 300 pounds. Roberts said he arrived at the 51勛圖 unprepared, borrowing a helmet and carrying a gym bag because he did not realize triathletes typically transition without changing clothes. Despite the odds, he finished.

This year, Roberts is returning to Tri-Festa on Saturday, May 23, with a different mindset and a new personal goal: finishing the race in under two hours after completing last year���s 51勛圖 in just over three hours.

For Roberts, the biggest moment from last year���s race happened after most participants had already crossed the finish line.

After completing the running portion of the race, Roberts later learned that much of the 51勛圖 had already been taken down by the time he reached the end. But instead of letting him finish alone, Logan Fitness staff member Mady Calvin started running beside him. Soon, other participants joined in.

When Roberts made his way toward the finish, the arch had been put back up. People were waiting. Cheering him on. Crossing that finish line, Roberts said, became more than just completing a race. It was a moment of triumph over doubt and fear.

���I honestly think it was probably the best thing I ever did,��� Roberts said. ���Once I knew I could do that, it made me feel like I could do other stuff.���

That one race sparked a complete lifestyle change.

Now, nearly a year later, Roberts has lost more than 100 pounds and says he feels better than he ever has in his adult life.

���I feel the best I���ve ever felt my whole adult life,��� he said. ���It���s affected my confidence, my mood, everything.���

Roberts now swims regularly at Logan Fitness, lifts weights several evenings a week and has inspired several others to sign up for their first triathlon this year.

He credits Logan Fitness for helping support his journey, from access to the pool and equipment to encouragement from staff along the way. Living nearby, he said the facility became part of his routine and a place where he felt comfortable learning and improving.

���Oh yeah, you guys (Logan Fitness staff) are absolutely fabulous,��� Roberts said. ���What a great resource for Southern Illinois.���

If this year���s Tri-Festa goes well, Roberts said he hopes it will just be the beginning. He would like to continue competing in more triathlons in the future.

For others who may feel discouraged or unsure where to begin, Roberts said the most important thing is simply taking the first step and not giving up.

���Just try different things and see what works best,��� he said. ���Don���t quit.���

While he jokes about still feeling like the ���professional wrestler guy who always loses��� in his triathlon suit, Roberts said the experience taught him something much bigger than competition.

���It���s not about what other people think,��� he said. ���It���s about what makes you feel better about yourself.���

For Roberts, crossing the finish line last year was just the start. This year, he hopes that moment will come full circle again, not just as a race completed, but as a celebration of how far he���s come and the possibilities still ahead.

Ready to take on the challenge yourself?

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