Saturday Easter Egg Hunt to move inside Potter Center
April 16, 2025
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 there will be eggs & […]
Jackson College announces creation of Applied Technologies Center to meet growing demands in utilities, energy, Industry 4.0 & sustainable technology
February 3, 2025
GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR 5 P.M. FEB. 17 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 […]
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 […]
Start strong. Jackson College helps young grad find success
October 24, 2023
Emily Mast considers her time at Jackson College invaluable. She started her education at Jackson Preparatory Early College at the age of 14. Being in JPEC means you’re dual-enrolled at Jackson College. After two years she obtained her Associate of Arts degree before being accepted into Purdue University at the age of 16. “I’m glad […]