Marilynn Fryer

Jackson College invites students, employees and community members to enjoy an evening of festive music at the Vocal Point Holiday Concert, set for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Jets Hangar.

Jackson College invites students and community members to audition for its spring semester theater production of “Noises Off,” the classic comedy hailed as “the funniest farce ever written.”Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26–27, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ruth Day Theatre at the Potter Center, with callbacks on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Final performances are scheduled for April 10–12, 2026.

Gabrielle Packer originally came to Jackson College with plans to pursue dental hygiene. What ultimately drew her in to the institution was the college’s wide range of career pathways and the freedom to explore them.

Jackson College is pleased to welcome respected executive leader, diversity strategist and community advocate Nathaniel “Nate” Jackson Jr. to deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Jan. 17.

Jackson College and Grand Valley State University signed an agreement on Thursday formalizing a new articulation agreement that will expand educational pathways for students pursuing careers in healthcare.

Young musicians are invited to tune up their talents this summer at the 2026 Summer Band Camp, designed for pre–high school–aged students.

Jackson College, in partnership with Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, will host ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Manufacturing, a forward-looking event focused on how artificial intelligence is transforming the manufacturing industry. Plan to attend Friday, May 8, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse, Central Campus.

From competitive runners chasing a personal best to families walking together for fun, the Jackson Rose Run at Jackson College on June 13 promises a community celebration where every step supports health, connection, and local pride.

Jackson College Hillsdale, LeTarte Center, will be open Mondays through Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Thursdays and Fridays from June 1 through Aug. 1.

This fall, Jackson College will become the first college in the region to offer accredited courses and certificates in blockchain technology. The new programs reflect the growing importance of blockchain in today's workforce and provide students with opportunities to develop skills in one of the fastest-growing technology sectors.