JEREMIAH JACKSON: Radio DJ, Football Player, and Scholarship Recipient

BY BRANDEN FERGUSON

“Being away from home for the first time, I really wanted to come to a school that made me feel really comfortable and felt like home, and that’s what the University of Findlay provided for me,” said University of Findlay senior Jeremiah Jackson. “The people here are amazing. The students, my professors, and my coaches have really been helping me to maximize myself not only in the classroom and on the field, but as a man and in my career.”

Jeremiah found his home away from home at UF, where he plans to graduate with his degree in business management before returning in fall 2023 to pursue his master’s in communication. Helping to make his experience possible are scholarships both on and off the football field. “I would not have been able to join the University of Findlay without these scholarships because as everyone knows, college is very expensive and everyone has different backgrounds that they come from where everyone isn’t financially able to pay for schooling on their own,” said Jeremiah.

When he’s not in the classroom, Jeremiah can be found on the football field during the fall, where he plays cornerback. If he’s not on the field, he can be found at the campus radio station 88.3 WLFC, where he is the general manager. When football ends, sports continue for Jeremiah; as the president of the digital media club, he serves as the sideline reporter and color commentator for the University of Findlay men’s and women’s basketball teams.

Nice facilities and a second-to-none education come with a price, something Jeremiah attributes to donors. “I would like to thank the donors of the University for being able to make my college experience the best it could be. By donating, they have allowed for our radio station to be in a new and improved space here on campus. I also want to thank donors for everything they’ve done in supporting the football team, as donor support is very much appreciated.”

With the support of donors, alumni, and his professors, Jeremiah has had quite the college experience. “The faculty here are very open to student involvement because they want to see us maximize our abilities. I had the opportunity to provide media coverage of sporting events broadcasted around the country, the opportunity to interview President Fell for my podcast, and the chance to interview Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn,” he said. “Everyone here at the University of Findlay really wants to see the students win, and I really appreciate that!”

“The efforts of donors are very important, because they help create the college experience,” said Jeremiah. “The college experience is key because it allows you to open your eyes to your career path where you not only find yourself in college, but you begin to see which direction in life you want to go. College allows you to be around people who are different than you, and for you to see new things as well.”