Student Profile: Amy Graham, Nursing

December 10, 2024

Amy Graham is a licensed practical nurse but she wanted to continue her education for her love of helping people.   “I really enjoy advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves,” she said. “I’ve loved working in pediatrics and geriatrics and I have found my niche there.”  Fourteen years after becoming an LPN, Amy is […]

Student Profile: Zidane Tshibumba

October 29, 2024

Zidane Tshibumba is an Information Technology student consultant at Jackson College.    He is always ready to help other students with their tech troubles. Whether it’s a quick password reset or troubleshooting computer issues, Zidane is happy to help.    Jackson College has been transitioning services to Google. Zidane has played a role in this project. As […]

Faculty Profile: Professor Steven Tuckey

October 1, 2024

  Steve Tuckey has been the George and Barbara Raven Endowed Chair for Mathematics since 2010. It has allowed him to blend his love for math and science with his passion for teaching and community outreach. Raised by educator parents, Steve’s interest in math and science was ignited by his grandfather. “He always looked for […]

Student Profile: Brandon Clesse

September 12, 2024

Meet Brandon Clesse, a student consultant for Jackson College’s Information Technology department. “I like to define a student consultant as almost like a paid internship because it’s given me the opportunity to work with all the different branches of teams in the IT department,” he said. “I’ve been able to train new student consultants, work […]

Student Profile: Emily Matko

August 23, 2024

Emily Matko came to Jackson College seeking a fresh start and a promising future. “I went online, and I was searching up colleges that could accept my GPA in high school and that also had dorm options and I came across Jackson College,” she said. “It had the diversity I was looking for. It had […]

Faculty Profile: Patricia Visser

August 14, 2024

  Pat Visser, a long-time professor at Jackson College, is retiring after more than 20 years. Originally from western Michigan, Pat completed her undergraduate degree at Hope College and earned her graduate degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.     She began her teaching career with an 11-year tenure at Albion College […]

Ready, Set, Jet! helps students soar to success

August 9, 2024

Jackson College’s revised Ready, Set, Jet! Summer bridge program has wrapped up for this summer. The seven-week program offered an introduction to college with help in math and English at no cost to the students. According to Director of New Student Engagement Stephanie Waffle-Stephenson this program is a good opportunity for students to figure out […]

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 […]