Jackson College annual awards recognize service, dedication to community
May 5, 2025
Jackson College is pleased to announce the recipients of annual alumni, service and student awards for the 2024-25 school year. Honorees were recognized at the Jackson College Honors dinner program on Friday evening. Dr. Ethelene Jones Crockett Distinguished Alumni Award – Barbara Markowski ’70 Barbara “Barb” Markowski, a lifelong Jackson resident, has dedicated her life […]
Jackson College announces creation of Applied Technologies Center to meet growing demands in utilities, energy, Industry 4.0 & sustainable technology
May 4, 2025
In response to the rising demand for skilled professionals in sectors such as utilities, energy, Industry 4.0, and sustainable technology, Jackson College is proud to announce the creation of the Applied Technologies Center. This state-of-the-art facility will represent a significant step forward in advancing Jackson College’s mission to serve the region’s workforce and economic development […]
Jackson College celebrates academic achievement with commencement exercises May 3
April 24, 2025
Jackson College announces its upcoming 2025 Commencement Exercises, scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the prestigious Harold Sheffer Music Hall in the George E. Potter Center. To accommodate the significant number of graduates and their families, the College will host two distinct ceremonies. The morning ceremony will commence at 9:00 a.m., honoring graduates from […]
Saturday Easter Egg Hunt
April 16, 2025
Update: Gallery Previously Released With the rain and wet weather forecast Friday night and early Saturday morning, Jackson College will move Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt indoors, inside the Potter Center. Attendees, please enter near the Jets Store (bookstore on the north side of Potter Center). You will be guided through the Dining Commons, where […]
College receives $317,477 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials
November 13, 2024
Grand Rapids, MI (November 13, 2024) — The Michigan Center for Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $317,477 to support Jackson College’s efforts to help more working-age adults obtain the postsecondary degrees that open doors to opportunity in a knowledge-based economy. The grant was one of nine awarded through The Center’s competitive $6.4 […]
College awarded National Science Foundation grant for interdisciplinary manufacturing program
August 14, 2024
Jackson College is pleased to announce that it has received an Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation for $503,646! The three-year grant will fund a new and updated interdisciplinary program in manufacturing, one that brings together fabrication technology with automation technology to support a skilled workforce for the tri-county region. The […]
Join us for FAFSA Family Night & get the support you need with college financial aid process!
August 8, 2024
Q. What’s the first step for receiving financial aid and many scholarships? A. Complete your FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid! Jackson College invites all current and future students and families for a FAFSA Family Night, happening Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 5-7 p.m. in Bert Walker Hall, Room 138. Get step-by-step […]
Astronomical Observatory to host special outdoor viewing for meteor showers Wednesday
July 29, 2024
The Astronomical Observatory is hosting a special late-night event this Wednesday, July 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. outdoors. Gaze up at the night sky and witness the stunning Southern Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids, and Perseids meteor showers! It’s a rare opportunity to see these celestial wonders up close. Grab your friends and family […]
Teens invited to take the stage, boost acting & speaking skills at Jackson College Theater Workshop
May 14, 2024
Jackson College is excited to announce its Theater Summer Workshop, which is inviting teens aged 14 and above to join. The workshop will take place on June 17-20 & 24-27 in the Potter Center on the Central Campus. Participants will discover the improvisation techniques used by Chicago’s Second City to stage a scripted scene. They may […]
Jackson College welcomes new trustee, Teshna Thomas
November 16, 2023
Jackson College welcomes a new Board of Trustees member, Teshna Thomas, to be sworn in on Friday, Nov. 17. With nearly 20 years of professional experience at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, Thomas offers a wealth of experience connecting with the community. As Director of Community Engagement, she is the point person for building relationships with […]