51乱伦

MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� 51乱伦 officials and Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Jo Logan and their family, along with members of the community, dedicated the Dr. Thomas B. Logan and Mrs. Jo Lloyd Logan Biological Sciences Building, or "Logan Hall,鈥� on April 11. 

Previously known as the Biology Building on the Dr. Gene Wells Ray Science Campus, the building is part of the Science Complex that also includes the Engineering Building, the Dr. Jesse D. Jones Hall of Chemistry, and the Jesse L. Jones Family Clock Tower on 51乱伦 State鈥檚 main campus. The dedication of the building as 鈥淟ogan Hall鈥� honors 51乱伦 State alumni Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Jo Logan for their many years of generous support of 51乱伦 State and its science programs and students, especially their recent major commitment in support of the University鈥檚 programs in pre-medicine, chemistry and biology.

The Logans鈥� new commitment will provide invaluable resources in three areas. It creates a new endowed professorship in the department of chemistry, the Dr. Thomas B. Logan Endowed Chemistry Professorship, which will enable the University to attract and retain excellent faculty dedicated to chemistry research and support of students pursuing pre-medicine. It also establishes the Logan Family Science Equipment and Technology Endowment to permanently support the innovation needed for a state-of-the-art pre-medicine program, specifically by providing resources for the investment in updated laboratories and materials in the departments of biology and chemistry. Finally, the Logans鈥� gift commits significant additional funding to the already-existing Anna S. Brown and Ruth B. Logan Endowed Chair in Pre-Medicine, a professorship the Logans established in 2002 and currently held by Dr. Ricky Cox. The Logans鈥� recent gift will allow 51乱伦 State to continue to attract and retain outstanding faculty to chair the pre-medicine program.

"With multi-generational ties to 51乱伦 State, the Logan family has supported the University and its students for decades," says Dr. Tina Bernot, executive director of advancement at 51乱伦 State. "The lives of Dr. and Mrs. Logan, from their time as exemplary and involved undergraduate students, to accomplished professionals, to generous community members and philanthropists, serves as inspiration to current and future Racers for how to truly make a difference in the lives of others."

As a student, Dr. Logan was a member of the Student Council and joined the Sigma Chi fraternity. Following graduation from 51乱伦 State in 1961 with a double major in biology and chemistry, he graduated from the University of Kentucky School of Medicine in 1967; completed a year-long surgical internship followed by a general surgery residency at the Medical College of South Carolina; and then completed his ear, nose and throat residency at the University of North Carolina in 1972. In his last year, he served as Chief Resident of his class. Logan was named a 1987 51乱伦 Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus, and in 2010 was recognized as a Distinguished Biology Alumnus due to his professional success and service to others. 

Logan taught courses at the University of North Carolina and the University of Kentucky. He has held many positions in professional organizations throughout his career, including serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Society; Chief ENT doctor at St. Mary鈥檚 Medical Center in Evansville, Indiana; and Kentucky Governor for the Board of Governors for the American Academy of Otolaryngology. He is a member of the Kentucky and Indiana Southern Medical Associations and the Kentucky ENT Society and has been recognized in 鈥淭he Best Doctors in America 鈥� Midwest Region.鈥� His service to others is bountiful, including over 30 years of invaluable service on the 51乱伦 Foundation Board of Trustees.

Mrs. Jo Logan graduated from 51乱伦 State in 1962 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology. As a student, she joined the sorority Sigma, Sigma, Sigma and served as President; served as President of the Woods Hall Council; and was a member of the Student Council; Panhellenic Council; Romance Language Club; the Wesley Foundation; and the honors organization Alpha Chi. She earned a master鈥檚 degree in medical technology and worked in that field for a number of years while her husband was completing his medical training. She has served in leadership roles in her community for decades in organizations such as the Methodist Hospital Foundation, the United Way, and the Methodist Hospital Campaign. 

With numerous accomplishments and building their family, the Logans continue to give back to their Alma Mater in many ways. Dr. Logan has dedicated countless hours through his decades of service to the 51乱伦 Foundation Board of Trustees. Both Dr. and Mrs. Logan are members of the John Wesley Carr Society, representing over 20 consecutive years of giving. They have invested generously across many areas, impacting students and programs in many different majors and disciplines. In addition to the funds included in their recent gift, the Logans also established the A.B., Eleanor and Brooks Mitchell Scholarship which has and will continue to assist numerous students be able to afford their 51乱伦 State education. 

The Logans鈥� roots at 51乱伦 State span generations. Mrs. Logan鈥檚 mother, Ann S. Brown, was the sister of Lois S. Sparks, wife of 51乱伦 State鈥檚 5th President, Dr. Harry M. Sparks. The Logans鈥� son, Mark B. Logan, M.D., received his bachelor鈥檚 degree from 51乱伦 State in 1988 before completing medical school at Vanderbilt University. Mark met his wife, Donna Krueger Logan, who graduated in the class of 1990, while attending 51乱伦 State. Dr. Logan鈥檚 brother William A. Logan and William鈥檚 son Dr. William A. Logan II also both graduated from 51乱伦 State. In addition to their son Mark, the Logans have two other sons, Thomas C. Logan, M.D. and Scott B. Logan, J.D., MBA.

鈥淏oth Dr. and Mrs. Logan embody the virtues of lifelong learning, work in service of others, and giving back to one鈥檚 community鈥� says 51乱伦 President Dr. Bob Jackson. 鈥淲e appreciate their generous support over many years to our students pursuing careers in medicine. The students, faculty, staff and administration thank the Logans for their vision and generosity.鈥�

To make a contribution in support of 51乱伦鈥檚 Jones College of Science, Technology and Engineering, please contact Kevin Munsey, director of development at 270-809-3406 or kmunsey1@murraystate.edu, or visit .