Employee Spotlight: Librarian Jen Fiero
July 24, 2024
Jen Fiero is Jackson College’s Coordinator of Library Student Engagement. She was awarded Michigan Librarian of the Year from the Michigan Academic Library Association. “I was honestly really astonished,” she said. “I know how many amazing librarians there are in the state of Michigan. So, for them to choose me to be recognized was […]
Student Profile: Erinne Sisk
July 16, 2024
Erinne Sisk isn’t a traditional student. While studying to be a nurse, she works a full-time job and serves as a part-time probability and statistics instructor. Jackson College recognized Erinne’s contributions by awarding her the first-ever Supplemental Instructor of the Year. “I was shocked. I wasn’t expecting this at all,” she said. “This wasn’t even […]
Jackson College Residence Life
July 2, 2024
Become a part of a vibrant learning community where you are at the center of everything! Jackson College Student Housing welcomes all prospective students interested in living on campus. We have room for you! Take advantage of everything campus life has to offer: No commute Close to everything Reasonable rates & meal plan Lots of […]
Student Profile: Marcus Patton
July 2, 2024
Marcus Patton is a standout in the classroom and on the baseball diamond. The Ypsilanti native from Ypsilanti Lincoln High School chose Jackson College after hearing the team needed a first baseman. “I knew people coming here and knew that I would play a lot and come be an impact guy,” he said. Two years […]
Student Profile: Aurora Stankiewicz
June 18, 2024
Aurora Stankiewicz recently completed her studies at Jackson Preparatory & Early College and is dual enrolled at Jackson College to earn a degree early. “Right now, I’m on track to graduate with an associate degree at the same time I’m graduating high school,” she said. Her experience has been very positive. “I love their class […]
Alumni Profile:
Julian Sanders
June 17, 2024
Julian Sanders is a law clerk for the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in Washington D.C., but his journey started at Jackson College. “I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I was not able to have the opportunity to go to Jackson College,” he said. “Jackson College really […]
Student Profile Charity Smith, Graphic Design Student
May 30, 2024
Charity Smith works full-time but wanted to go back to school for something she enjoys – graphic design. “It’s a great outlet for me,” she said. “I started painting probably about five years ago and I never thought that it would be something that I would go into. I kind of branched out into learning […]
Graduate Profile: J’Dah Washington
May 16, 2024
J’Dah Washington originally did not plan on going to college until she heard about Jackson College’s Ready, Set, Jet! Program several years ago from Interim Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Multicultural Affairs Antoine Breedlove. “I didn’t really know what to expect coming in and I’ve heard about other summer programs at different schools but […]
Employee Profile:Sandy McDaniels
May 9, 2024
Sandy McDaniels started at Jackson College in 1980 fresh out of high school. “A couple days later I started going to classes and working in the financial aid office,” she said. She graduated from Jackson College in 1982 and seamlessly transitioned into the role of secretary to the director of financial aid. “I liked the […]
Student Spotlight:
Jacob Weldon
April 29, 2024
Taking dreams and making them reality: Jacob Weldon’s Journey to Center Stage Embracing the Craft He has also done improv exercises including monologues and a mock audition. He credits Tomczak, English Faculty Michael Marra and Math Instructor Erik Brown as influential members that helped him achieve success here. “Michael has the most charisma and is […]