Jackson College in the News
WKHM Interviews
- Jackson College Men’s Basketball Coach Chris “CJ” Johnston
WKHM Radio • September 28, 2022 - Board leadership change for Jackson College
WKHM Radio • April 20, 2022
- Jackson College discontinues automotive program
WKHM Radio • April 12, 2022
- Board leadership change for Jackson College
WKHM Radio • April 20, 2022
- Jackson College implementing relaxed COVID-19 protocols
WKHM Radio • March 15, 2022
- Mayor Mahoney talks upcoming resource fair at Jackson College/
WKHM Radio • February 3, 2022
- Jackson College MLK Jr. Dinner Celebration Postponed
WKHM Radio • January 12, 2022
- Jackson College Softball Coach Jamie Vandenburgh
WKHM Radio • April 30, 2021
- Jackson College Baseball Coach Rick Smtih
WKHM Radio • March 25, 2021
- Healthcare Virtual Job Fair coming to Jackson College
Nicole Bell, Michigan Works • Feb. 22, 2021
- COVID-19 pandemic update
President Dan Phelan • August 28, 2020
- Jackson College Baseball Coach Rick Smith
WKHM News • July 27, 2020
- Jackson College Sports Season Shift
WKHM News • July 15, 2020
- COVID-19 pandemic update
President Dan Phelan • May 28, 2020
- COVID-19 pandemic update
President Dan Phelan • April 14, 2020
- Jackson County helps with medical supplies
WKHM Radio • March 25, 2020
- Update on Jackson College events and activities
Dan Phelan and Lee Hampton • April 9, 2018
JTV
- JC Matthew Badtke Professor of Biology & Chemistry at Jackson College
JTV • December 6, 2022 - JC Now with International Student Coordinator Jamie Morris
JTV • December 7, 2022 - Jackson College announces lineup for MLK Diversity Celebration
JTV • December 7, 2022 - Jackson Community Concert performs Sunday at free event
JTV • November 15, 2022 - Patricia Guenther, dental hygiene program director, Jackson College
JTV • July 6, 2022 - Jackson College classes available at Martin Luther King Center
JTV • November 23, 2022 - Dr. Matthew Badtke, virologist, Jackson College
JTV • November 1, 2022 - Jackson College upcoming events include Spooktacular, Adjunct Hiring Fair
JTV • October 20, 2022
- Dr. Matthew Badtke, virologist, Jackson College
JTV • July 8, 2022
- JC Community Concert Band Summer Music On the Patio Sheffer Music Hall Edition Highlights
JTV • June 29, 2022
- Jackson College Announces Dean’s List for Winter 2021 Semester
JTV • June 28, 2021 - Jackson College Board Approves Tuition Changes
JTV • June 18, 2021 - Jackson College Announces Dean’s List for Winter 2021 Semester
JTV • June 28, 2021 - Jackson College 5 Week and 7 Week Sessions Begin Next Week
JTV • June 2, 2021 - Dr. Matthew Badtke, Science Chair, Jackson College
JTV • April 28, 2021 - Jackson College Announces 50% of Classes In Person This Fall
JTV • May 24, 2021 - Jackson College Adds Public Administration & Management Programs
JTV • May 17, 2021 - https://jtv.tv/jackson-college-expands-emergency-responder-programs/
JTV • May 5, 2021 - Dr. Matt Badtke, Science Chair, Jackson College
JTV • May 5, 2021 - Dr. Dan Phelan, President of Jackson College
JTV • May 5, 2021 - Jackson College Now: Registration, Fall Plans, Housing Opportunities
JTV • April 14, 2021 - Explore Tiny Homes at Jackson College
JTV• April 13, 2021 - Dr. Matt Badtke, Science Chair, Jackson College
JTV • March 30, 2021 - Jackson College Earns Military Friendly Designated Status for 2021-22
JTV • February 18, 2021 - Commemorate Black History Month with Jackson College
JTV • February 12, 2021 - Jackson College Dental Hygiene Clinic Seeks Patients
JTV • February 10, 2021 - Jackson College Tiny Homes Ready for Students
JTV • February 4, 2021 - Jackson College Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Heather Ruttkofsky on Health Career Opportunities
JTV • January 25, 2021 - Dr. Matthew Badtke, Science Chair, Jackson College
JTV • February 3, 2021 - Jackson College Partners with Wayne State in New Equity InitiativeJTV • January 25, 2021
- Tiny homes to welcome families to Jackson College campus
JTV • January 11, 2021 - Basketball, volleyball seasons canceled for Jackson College Jets
JTV • January 11, 2021 -
2020
- Memorable Events begin at Jackson College
JTV • December, 2020 - Dan Bickel performs online with students
JTV • December, 2020 - Jackson College Announces Dean’s List, 12/15/20
JTV • November, 2020 - Jackson College Offering 3 Week, 3-credit Intercession Classes
JTV • November, 2020 - Dr. Matt Badtke, professor and science chair, on JTV
JTV • November, 2020 - Antoine Breedlove, Multicultural Affairs, Jackson College
Bart Hawley Show, JTV • November, 2020 - Jackson College Jets Softball Coach Jamie Vandenburgh with Reverse Raffle Details
Bart Hawley Show, JTV • November, 2020 - Jackson College Offering Career Pathway in Graphic Design
Bart Hawley Show, JC Now • October, 2020 - Jackson College Respiratory Therapy Program Serving During Pandemic
Bart Hawley Show, JC Now • October, 2020 - Jackson College tiny homes designed for students with families
Bart Hawley Show, JC Now • October, 2020 - Pathways to Digital Marketing Careers at Jackson College
Bart Hawley Show, JC Now • October 7, 2020 - Jackson College Announces Dean’s List for Winter 2020 Semester
JTV News Item • October 1, 2020 - Free College: Jackson College Offering New Connect with My Future Program
JTV News Item • October 1, 2020 - Tiny Homes Arrive at Jackson College
Bart Hawley Show, JC Now • September 30, 2020 - Jackson College Offering More Class Options for Fall
JTV News Item • September 29, 2020 - Jackson College Eliminates Aviation Program, Flight Center
JTV Morning Show • September, 2020 - Jackson College Supports Michigan Free Tuition Program for Frontline Workers
JTV News Item • September 10, 2020 - JC Now with Julie Hand: Jackson College Expands Enrollment with Staggered Start Dates
Bart Hawley Show, JC Now • August, 2020 - Fall Classes Start August 31st at Jackson College
JTV Morning Show • August, 2020 - Jackson College to Offer Some In-Person Classes this Fall
JTV News Item • August 17, 2020 - Fall classes start Aug 31 at Jackson College, President Dan Phelan
JTV News Item• August 14, 2020 - Jackson College Offering New Certificates, Public Administration Course for Fall
JTV News Item• August 14, 2020 - Dr. Matthew Badtke Launches COVID Public Health Course at Jackson College
JTV News Item• August, 2020 - Jackson College Offering Students $2,000 Grants for Fall Semester from CARES Act
JTV News Item• August 7, 2020 - Jackson College Moves Most Fall Sports to Winter Semester
JTV Bart Hawley Show • July, 2020 - Jackson College’s First Dental Hygiene Cohort Graduates
JTV News Item • July 22, 2020 - Jackson College Now Offering Esports Certificate Programs
JTV News Item• July 17, 2020 - Jackson College Student-athletes Make the Grade with NJCAA, MCCAA Academic Awards
JTV News Item • July 16, 2020 - Jackson College Offering Virtual Tours and Enrollment Assistance (with Julie Hand, director of admissions)
JTV News Item • July, 2020 - Most Jackson College Fall Sports Moving to Winter
JTV News Item • July 15, 2020 - Jackson College update with Vice President Cindy Allen
JTV Morning Show • June 23, 2020 - Jackson College Science Chair and virologist Dr. Matthew Badtke explains the virus, what to expect next
JTV Morning Show • April 8, 2020 - Jackson College Science Chair and virologist Dr. Matthew Badtke explains the virus, what to expect next
JTV Morning Show • April 8, 2020 - State of Michigan considering Jackson College for field hospital
JTV Jackson • April 1, 2020
- JTV Interview with President Dan Phelan discussing next steps
JTV Jackson • March 25, 2020 - JTV Interview with President Dan Phelan discussing next steps
JTV Jackson • March 25, 2020
- Memorable Events begin at Jackson College
Other News
2023
Improved baseball-softball facilities part of new Jackson College Sports Complex
MLIVE.COM• June 5, 2023
Jackson College opens new sports complex
WILX TV 10 News• June 5, 2023
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2022
- Jackson College teaming up with Technique Inc. to build local workforce
Mlive.com • December 15, 2022 - Jackson College to celebrate opening of King Center partnership location
Mlive.com • November 29, 2022 - Michael Bolton to bring big hits to Jackson
Mlive.com • November 25, 2022 - Community colleges across US see significant decline in enrollment
WILX TV10 News • December 5, 2022 - Medal of Service winner, keynote speaker announced for 2023 Jackson College MLK Celebration
Mlive.com • October 24, 2022 - Dozens of colleges and universities on hand at Jackson College for College Night
Fox 47 News• October 18, 2022 - Jackson College drumline joins Detroit Lions Drumline
WILX TV 10 • October 18, 2022 - Jackson College Convention kicks off with exploration of Afrofuturism
- WILX TV 10 News • October 11, 2022
- Jackson College program set to makes moves in manufacturing careers
WLNS News – TV 6 • October 5, 2022 - Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist visit to Jackson College highlights plan to seek state funding
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • October 3, 2022 - REO Speedwagon ready to rock at Jackson College
WLNS News – TV 6 • September 27, 2022 - Organizers set to host the 1st Hispanic Heritage Festival in downtown Jackson
Fox 47 News • September 12, 2022 - Jackson College to bring Hispanic Heritage Festival downtown
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • September 2, 2022
- Jackson College raising tuition by 4.5 percent due to rising inflation
Fox 47 News • June 20, 2022 - Soaring inflation, low tax support spur Jackson College tuition hike
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • June 16, 2022 - Here’s where to celebrate Juneteenth in Jackson
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • June 14, 2022 - REO Speedwagon, Michael Bolton coming to Jackson College in next entertainment lineup
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • June 9, 2022
- Jackson College classes now offered at King Center. Here’s how to register
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • June 9, 2022 - A college graduation inside a Jackson prison
Fox 47 News • June 7, 2022 - Prisoners celebrate earning degrees from Jackson College inside a Michigan prison
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • June 6, 2022 - Good times, warm weather: Jackson College set summer concert schedule
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • May 30, 2022 - Jackson College headed back to NJCAA softball tournament
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • May 20, 2022 - Meticulous, with a good sense of humor: Trustee reflects on 24 years on Jackson College board
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • May 8, 2022 - Jackson College board selects undersheriff to fill vacated seat
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • April 21, 2022 - Jackson College receives $1.2 million donation for science equipment from late professor’s estate
Fox 47 News • April 12, 2022 - Work to bridge economic, racial gaps recognized at Jackson College
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • February 28, 2022 - New keynote speaker picked for Jackson College Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • February 23, 2022 -
2021
How Michigan became a success story for prisoner college programs
Michigan Advance • Aug. 31, 2021
- North Adams-Jerome showcases school programs; BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Hillsdale Daily News • Aug. 24, 2021 - Restoration work continues as Jackson College cleans up from Potter Center fire
Mlive.com Jackson Citizen Patriot • June 28, 2021 - Jackson College urges employees to continue working from home due to fire damages
WLNS TV 6 • June 27, 2021 - Power Surge blamed for Potter Center fire
Mlive.com Jackson Citizen Patriot • June 25, 2021 - Jackson College announces tuition changes, increase for in-district students
WLNS TV 6 • June 18, 2021 - Jackson College tuition increasing for in-district students, decreasing for out-of-district students
Mlive.com • June 21, 2021 - Panel discussions part of Juneteenth celebration hosted by Jackson College
Mlive.com Jackson Citizen Patriot • June 17, 2021 - Jackson College hoping to fill 6 tiny homes with families by fall semester
Mlive.com Jackson Citizen Patriot • June 3, 2021 - Tiny homes offer big advantage to Jackson College students with families
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • April 22, 2021 - ‘Race in America’ virtual lecture being hosted by Jackson College
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • April 19, 2021 - HFAH, Jackson County partner to vaccinate students amid COVID-19 surge
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • April 9, 2021 - Some colleges more cautious about reopening
Community College Daily • February 18, 2021 - Jackson College earns Military Friendly status for 2021-22
WILX TV 10 • February 18, 2021 - Man interrupts virtual BHM poetry competition with racist slurs, disturbing images
WILX TV 10 • February 18, 2021 - Patients sought for dental hygiene clinic at Jackson College
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • February 23, 2021 - Learn more about tiny homes at Jackson College during these upcoming information sessions
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • February 5, 2021 - Tiny homes create family housing at Jackson College
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • February 1, 2021 - Tiny homes built for student-families at Jackson College
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • January 29, 2021 - Partnership between Jackson College, Wayne State aims to help students transfer, complete degrees
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • January 26, 2021 - Jackson College celebrates MLK day virtually | WLNS 6 News
WLNS – TV6 CBS • January 19, 2021
- Jackson College basketball, volleyball seasons canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • January 11, 2021 - Jackson College basketball, volleyball seasons canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • January 11, 2021 - ‘Catering services moving in-house at Jackson College to save money, offer more local options
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • January 5, 2021
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2020
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- ‘His whole life was music,’ family says after Jackson jazz legend Benny Poole’s death
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • December 9, 2020 - Jackson College transforms inventory process with new asset management platform. The Michigan college is using Asset Panda to track and organize nearly 20,000 assets
UB Custom Publishing • November 23, 2020 - Doubling down: LCS’ Griffith going for his second collegiate degree
The Telegram, Adrian • October 14, 2020 - Doubling down: LCS’ Griffith going for his second collegiate degree
The Telegram, Adrian • October 14, 2020 - Why taking the ‘long-ball view’ is critical for college leaders during the pandemic. The president of Jackson College, in Michigan, shares why the institution made an early call to stay online this fall.
Education Dive • August 28, 2020 - Flight school program discontinued at Jackson College
Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive.com • August 6, 2029 - Jackson College to start off with limited in-person training labs, alongside online learning
WLNS-TV6 • August 18, 2020 - Input from students, community leads Jackson College to offer in-person classes
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • August 18, 2020 - Jackson College adds some in-person classes
WILX-TV10 • August 18, 2020 - Prison education adapts to pandemic challenges
Community College Daily • August 9, 2020 - Jackson College creates new communication degree
WILX-TV10 • August 6, 2020 - Flight school program discontinued at Jackson College
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • August 6, 2020 - EX-HOOSIER BARAGAR GETTING FIRST TASTE OF MAJORS WITH GIANTS
Hoosiers Sports Report • August 2, 2020 - Jackson College’s redesigned business administration degree to make transferring easier
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • August 1, 2020 - Jackson College launches new, transfer-friendly business degree
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • July 31, 2020 - MCC president to lead state board
Grand Rapids Business Journal • July 29, 202 - Jenison’s Caleb Baragar earns victory in Major League debut
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • July 25, 2020 - Honor Students On The Inside: How Community Colleges Are Educating Incarcerated Students
Forbes • July 23, 2020 - Jackson College moves majority of fall sports to 2021 semester following NJCAA ruling
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • July 16, 2020 - NJCAA will not conduct “close contact” sports in fall
WKZO Radio • July 14, 2020 - Jackson College fall sports move to winter season
WILX-TV10 • July 15, 2020 - The Early Impacts of COVID-19 on the Community College Student Experience
diverseeducation.com • July 10, 2020 - The key to safety on college campuses this fall? Student willpower to avoid parties
Mlive.com • July 10, 2020 - Coldwater’s Santure commits to Jackson College baseball
The Daily Reporter, Coldwater • June 26, 2020 - Jackson College to give emergency aid to eligible students
WILX-TV10 • June 23, 2020 - Jackson College to distribute emergency assistance to eligible students from CARES Act
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • June 23, 2020 - Jackson mayor pushes to make Juneteenth city holiday
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • June 19, 2020 - Juneteenth in Jackson: A mural painting, celebration, block party and message
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • June 19, 2020 - Jackson College to close for Juneteenth
WILX-TV10 • June 18, 2020 - Students pushing Jackson College to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
WILX-TV10 • June 16, 2020 - Jackson College recognizes employees with outstanding faculty awards
Mlive.com/Citizen Patriot • May 7, 2020 - Northern Michigan University: Campus open in fall despite coronavirus fears
Bridge Magazine • May 1, 2020 - Local Colleges to Receive Millions in CARES Act Grants
- Crossbraining uses video capture for assessment
CampusTechnology.com • April 21, 2020 - Local Colleges to Receive Millions in CARES Act Grants
WLEN Radio Lenawee • April 15, 2020 - Jackson buses to stop running weekends during COVID-19 pandemic
Mlive.com • April 15, 2020
- ‘His whole life was music,’ family says after Jackson jazz legend Benny Poole’s death
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Previous Years
- Jackson College to host classes downtown at King Center
- Jackson Citizen Patriot • Sept. 3, 2019
- Long-serving trustee honored for service
- Jackson Citizen Patriot • Aug. 21, 2019
- Jackson College names Joshua Kutchinski new men’s basketball coach
- Jackson Citizen Patriot • Aug. 21, 2019
- Jackson College acquires new men’s B-ball coach
- WKHM Radio • Aug. 11, 2019
- Jackson College adds teacher education program
- Jackson Citizen Patriot • July 25, 2019
- ‘I Kind of Redeemed Myself’—College Programs Aim to Shift the Odds for Prison Inmates
Wall Street Journal • July 6, 2019 - Inmates graduate from Jackson College
- Mlive.com • June 17, 2019
- Michigan female inmates receive college degrees
- The Detroit News, June 17, 2019
- Jackson College’s Bateman named MCCAA Athletic Director of the Year
- Jackson Citizen Patriot• June 11, 2019
- Inmate Scholars Do So Well on Pell Grants that U.S. May Add More
- Bloomberg • June 7, 2019
- Jackson College to host Juneteenth celebration June 15
- Jackson Citizen Patriot • June 3, 2019
- Students receiving diplomas in 2 Jackson College ceremonies this year
- Jackson Citizen Patriot • April 29, 2019
- Rain forces Easter egg hunt indoors at Jackson College
- Jackson Citizen Patriot • April 20, 2019
- Eastern Bunny coming to Jackson for pictures, egg hunts
- Jackson Citizen Patriot • April 12, 2019
- Community colleges embracing ‘guided pathways’ see payoff
- Education Dive • April 15, 2019
- Monday at AACC (Dan Phelan in Washington, D.C.)
- Inside Higher Ed • April 16, 2019
- Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
- JTV • Jan. 5, 2017
- College Returns to Prison; Hope Is Fewer Prisoners Will
The Pew Charitable Trusts • July 15, 2016 - Educational opportunity in prison has “tremendous impact on recidivism rates”
- Michiganradio.org • July 12, 2016
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- Jackson College teaming up with Technique Inc. to build local workforce
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