UT Martin Jackson

The UT Martin Jackson Center has been offering classes and programs in the Jackson area since 1992 and is conveniently located in the Ned R. McWherter Center on the campus of Jackson State Community College. This partnership allows students to begin and graduate at Jackson State Community College and then enroll at UT Martin to complete a baccalaureate degree without leaving the Jackson State campus, and improves transfer pathways and four-year graduation success. Adults wanting to complete their degrees also find the flexibility they need to balance school, work and family.
The center offers a variety of undergraduate courses supporting bachelor's degree programs in agriculture, business administration, criminal justice, education, history, social work, political science, psychology, interdisciplinary studies, and the university’s Military Science and Leadership Program, of which ROTC is a part. A number of graduate-level courses also are available, and the center offers a wide variety of non-credit youth, personal enrichment, and professional development courses and programs.
Whether returning to school or continuing your education to the next level, the UT Martin Jackson Center can help you achieve your goals.

For more information on the UT Martin Jackson Center and their degrees, visit www.utm.edu/jackson

🎉Meet the Jackson Center Director: Anita Cannedy🎉

Anita has earned a master’s in education focused on curriculum design from York University and a bachelor’s in humanities with an emphasis in Arts Administration from St. Edward’s University, her passion for education is rooted in connection and impact. Drawn to the Jackson Center’s mission of linking higher education with the needs of West Tennessee, she values the strong sense of community in Jackson-Madison County and the region’s commitment to growth and opportunity. Looking ahead, she is excited to expand programs, strengthen partnerships, and help more students achieve their academic and career goals—continuing to make higher education accessible and meaningful across West Tennessee.

If you are interested in learning more about the Jackson Center, please visit their website at www.utm.edu/jackson.

🌦️🌱 Calling all rising 6th–8th grade students! 🌱🌦️

Are you curious about weather, agriculture, insects, plants, geology, and the science behind our environment? Join us for the UT Martin & UT Gardens Jackson Meteorology and Agriculture Camp!

Over four exciting days, students will explore hands-on activities and learn from faculty and experts from UT Martin and the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. Participants will discover everything from forecasting the weather to identifying insects, understanding plant diseases, and exploring the world of agriculture.

📅 June 29 – July 2
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily
📍 West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, Jackson, TN
💲 $100 per student
🚌 Optional C**n Creek Science Center field trip on July 2 (+$25)

Space is limited, so register today! Registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/PrwJ56pq7N

We can't wait to inspire the next generation of scientists, meteorologists, agricultural leaders, and environmental explorers! 🌎☀️🌽

For questions, contact Anita Cannedy at [email protected] or 731-881-9002.

🎓 Exciting news from UTM Regional Centers and Online Programs!

The Health and Human Performance (HHP) degree with a Public Health concentration will be available at all 6 Regional Centers beginning Fall 2026!

Join us for a virtual information session on Thursday, May 28 at 4:00 p.m. to learn more about this new opportunity, career pathways, and how this program can help you make a difference in your community.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Matthew R. Bice, Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, and Dr. Richard West, Chair of Health and Human Performance, for this special session.

📍 Scan the QR code on the flyer to join via Zoom or follow the link: https://zoom.us/j/95229496618?pwd=VaSO9Efw55c5mYX9bnPTKj4wUtZOJd.1

Mark Cancia, a current UT Martin Jackson Center Board Member, has been honored as the 2026 Emerging Leader (Under 40) by the WestStar Leadership Program at the Evelyn C. Robertson Jr. Conference of Excellence. Please join us in congratulating Mark on this well-deserved achievement!

UTM Jackson was honored to attend the WestStar Leadership Program Evelyn C. Robertson Jr. Conference of Excellence. We gained many “pearls of wisdom” from an outstanding lineup of speakers and meaningful discussions throughout the day.

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to organize such an inspiring event!

Our UTM Jackson Center students are doing great things!

We’re proud to celebrate another outstanding student achievement from the UT Martin Jackson Center! 🎓✨

Congratulations to Elizabeth Mann on being awarded the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women Scholarship! Elizabeth is currently pursuing a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Law Policy and is on track to graduate in August 2026. She joined us as a transfer student through our partnership with Jackson State Community College, where she earned her associate degree in Political Science in August 2025.

This marks the second consecutive year a Jackson Center student has received this prestigious scholarship—following last year’s recipient, Krystal Taylor, who now serves on the UTM Jackson Board.

The Jackson Center continues to thrive, shaping the next generation of skilled, driven professionals. We’re excited to see all that Elizabeth will accomplish!

So proud of Tia!

🌟 Student Spotlight: Tia Hymon 🌟

Tia Hymon is a Criminal Justice major at the UTM Jackson Center. She chose the Jackson Center to stay close to family after basketball season. 🏡

Tia has completed a 140-hour internship with the Jackson Police Department and plans to begin a career in investigative journalism. 📰

It was happy chaos this afternoon with a full Student Center! Thank you to Nathan Morgan and Dillon Ingram from UTM Marketing for our photo shoot, and to Luke Love from UTM CPAD for meeting with students and answering questions about resumes, job searches, etc. At the end, a few of us took a few quiet moments to enjoy the end-of-event downtime.