Jackson College Summer Concert Series promises sizzling sounds of jazz, popular hits & more!
May 16, 2024
Jackson College’s Summer Concert Series has grown to offer more great, free music, with performances planned both outdoors on the Potter Center back patio and indoors in the Harold Sheffer Music Hall! This year’s Concert Series will include: The Jackson French Quarter Traditional Jazz Band performs at 7 p.m. May 29 at 7 m. on […]
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 […]
Fire up your grilling skills at BBQ Basics Workshop
May 13, 2024
Jackson College invites community members to join us for a sizzling BBQ Basics Workshop and learn the secrets of grilling and outdoor entertaining like a pro! BBQ Basics Workshop will be Thursday, May 23 from 6-8 p.m. on the George E. Potter Center patio, cost $65. Learn how to perfectly pair grilled delights with a […]
Jackson College Honors 2024 Photo Gallery
May 6, 2024
Jackson College and the Jackson College Foundation celebrated the Dr. Ethelene Jones Crockett Distinguished Alumni Award, Distinguished Service Awards and Dr. George E. Potter Outstanding Student Award at a special dinner May 2, 2024. Related: Jackson College recognizes outstanding alumni, service award winners – Jackson College (applje.com)
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony set May 13 for Jets Air Station
May 6, 2024
Jets Air Station makes space for a brighter, fitter future for college & community More space for college athletics, student and community workouts and public events – all are in store with Jackson College’s new Jets Air Station. Jackson College will celebrate the new facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 13 at 5 […]
Astronomical Observatory to host public viewings
May 3, 2024
Jackson College’s new Astronomical Observatory will hold public viewing nights on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11 p.m. (weather permitting) through the month of July. Viewing nights provide the public with an opportunity to look through the new high-tech telescope to see the planets, the moon and stars. Astronomical Observatory Coordinator Talia Burns will be available to […]
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
May 3, 2024
Congratulations to all of our Jackson College nursing graduates! May 2, 2024
Kente Ceremony 2024
May 2, 2024
Kente Celebration April 30, 2024 Using the Kente Cloth as a symbol to honor the graduates, this ceremony is a special opportunity for all graduates to participate in a rich cultural community program that marks their accomplishments at Jackson. Moreover, graduates may take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank those who supported them along the […]
Jackson College recognizes outstanding alumni, service award winners
May 1, 2024
Jackson College is pleased to recognize outstanding alumni and community members at the Jackson Honors Night celebration, recognizing recipients of the Dr. Ethelene Jones Crockett Distinguished Alumni Award, the Captain Zenneth A. Pond Emerging Alumni Award, and the Jackson College Distinguished Service Award. 2024 Dr. Ethelene Jones Crockett Distinguished Alumni Award Mayor Daniel J. Mahoney […]
Jackson College prepares to celebrate commencement Saturday
May 1, 2024
Jackson College will celebrate commencement exercises at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in the Harold Sheffer Music Hall, Potter Center. To provide an opportunity for all family and friends to see their graduates, the College will host two ceremonies this year. In the morning, Health, Business and Computer Technology and Human Services […]