Baker College students receive fallen officers scholarships

JACKSON, Mich. – Two students have each been awarded a $660 scholarship by the Jackson County Fallen Officers Memorial Organization.

The recipients are:

· Jeremy Gordon, of Jackson, a second-year student pursuing an associate degree in fire science with the goal of becoming a public safety officer.

· Bobette Morgan, of Dansville, a fourth-year student pursuing a bachelor’s in criminal justice with the goal of helping youth in the juvenile justice system.

“Congratulations to Jeremy and Bobette on earning these particularly meaningful scholarships,” said Steve Simpson, Ed.D., Baker College of Jackson chief academic officer. “Helping secure education for those who share the passion for public safety is a wonderful way to honor our community’s fallen heroes.”

The Jackson County Fallen Officers Memorial Scholarship fund was established following the death of Jackson City Police Officer James Bonneau who was killed in 2010. The scholarships are for students who are pursuing degrees in law enforcement or fire service. Selection of the recipients was based on an essay and the student’s GPA.

For more information about Baker College of Jackson’s criminal justice and fire science programs, contact Kevin Pnacek at kevin.pnacek@baker.edu or the admissions office at 517.788.7800.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is a not-for-profit higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It serves more than 28,000 students on multiple campuses and online. Baker grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 150 programs across diverse academic fields, including business, health sciences, engineering, information technology, education and human services. An impressive 97 percent of available graduates are employed. Every Baker graduate receives Lifetime Employment Assistance—free and forever. Baker is a pioneer in online education and offers students the option of completing a degree 100 percent online, without ever visiting a campus. For information, visit www.baker.edu or follow Baker College on Twitter, @bakercollege, or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bakercollege.

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Baker JA Fallen Officer scholarships – Chris Pohl, an organizer of the Jackson County Fallen Officers Memorial Organization, center, presented Jackson County Fallen Officers Memorial Scholarships to Bobette Morgan, of Dansville, and Jeremy Gordon, of Jackson. Pohl is an officer with the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety.