Jackson State University Innovation Award
Jackson State University's Center for Innovation earned the 2020 Award of Excellence for Innovation from UEDA, recognizing the HBCU's efforts to foster entrepreneurship among underrepresented...
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Jackson State University Receives $100,000 Technology Grant
Jackson State University receives $100,000 technology grant from Southern Company Foundation to install HyFlex classroom technology. The funding supports hybrid learning capabilities with live streaming...
Dr. Phyllis Lewis-Hale Receives Grant for Musical Exposition
Dr. Phyllis Lewis-Hale receives $7,500 grant for Mississippi musical exposition celebrating African-American contributions to blues, gospel, jazz and opera....
TyKera Marrow Selected for RWJF Leadership Program
Jackson State University doctoral student TyKera Marrow becomes the first from a Mississippi institution selected for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Health Policy Research Scholars...
New Faculty Join College of Business
Jackson State University's College of Business welcomes three new faculty members with expertise in entrepreneurship, strategic management, and accounting....
JSU Leaders Enhance Hybrid Learning During COVID-19
Jackson State University leaders implement hybrid learning solutions during COVID-19, using virtual town halls and student feedback to enhance educational instruction....
JSUNAA presents $54,949 for student scholarships
Jackson State University National Alumni Association donated $454,949 for student scholarships during the recent Day of Giving, with 58 chapters contributing....
Monta Ellis Donates $60,000 to Sonic Boom of the South Band
Former NBA player Monta Ellis donated $60,000 to Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band. The Mississippi native reconnected with childhood friend...
Sen. Hillman Frazier to Keynote JSU Founders’ Day
Sen. Hillman T. Frazier will keynote Jackson State University's 143rd Founders' Day Convocation on Oct. 21. The Mississippi legislator is a JSU graduate....
JSU Named HBCU of the Year by SBA for Small Business
Jackson State University receives HBCU of the Year honor from the Small Business Administration for supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship in Mississippi....
JSU prepares for Legacy Wall unveiling
Jackson State University Development Foundation announces virtual unveiling of Legacy Wall on October 22. The wall honors connections between donors and students....
Jackson State Center Wins Innovation Award
Jackson State University's Center for Innovation earned the 2020 Award of Excellence for Innovation from UEDA, recognizing efforts to foster entrepreneurship among underrepresented minorities....
Poli Sci Dept., student leaders host voting rally
Jackson State University hosts virtual Get Out and Vote rally featuring Congressman Bennie Thompson during National Voter Education Week to encourage student participation....
MADDRAMA presents virtual ‘The Colored Museum’
Jackson State University's MADDRAMA troupe presents a free virtual performance of George C. Wolfe's 'The Colored Museum' on October 8th at 7pm via Facebook....
Sabrina Howard Creates Growth-Focused Murals
Jackson native Sabrina Howard creates compelling murals highlighting generational growth and community development. Her latest work includes the JSU/Blackburn Learning Garden mural addressing food access...
Dr. Joseph Whittaker Named Associate VP for Research
Dr. Joseph A. Whittaker has been named Associate VP for Research at Jackson State University, bringing extensive experience from NASA and Morgan State University....
Jackson State Receives $30,000 Political Grant
Jackson State University's Political Science Department received a $30,000 grant to strengthen its partnership with University of Michigan, supporting student research and faculty development....
Rival IQ Selects McClenty and Rush for Webinar Series
JSU's Spencer McClenty and Kentrice Rush were selected by Rival IQ to speak at a Higher Ed Social Media webinar series, sharing strategies that keep...
Cortez Bryant Launches Careers in Music Course at JSU
Cortez Bryant, Co-CEO of The Blueprint Group and Lil Wayne's manager, launches a seven-week Careers in Music course at Jackson State University running October 5-November...
National Academic Advising Association names ombudsperson to
Dr. F. Janelle Hannah Jefferson from Jackson State University appointed co-chair of NACADA's Race, Inclusion, and Ethnicity Taskforce Training committee....
Jackson State Rises to No. 16 in Best HBCUs
Jackson State University rises to No. 16 among 79 Best HBCUs in 2021 U.S. News rankings, up from No. 17 last year. JSU maintains its...
Dr. Margaret Walker Inducted into MAX Museum Hall of Fame
Dr. Margaret Walker was inducted into the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (MAX) Museum Hall of Fame. The acclaimed poet and author of 'For My...
Margaret Walker Alexander inducted into The Max Hall of Fame
Dr. Margaret Walker Alexander, professor emerita at Jackson State University, was inducted into the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience Hall of Fame alongside Bo Diddley...
Dr. Bessie House-Soremekun Recognized for Guard Education
Jackson State University partnered with Mississippi National Guard on a continuing education program for military officers. Dr. Bessie House-Soremekun delivered keynote on military-civilian relationships....
College of Education hosts virtual memorial for Hill and Evans
Jackson State University's College of Education hosts virtual memorial for Dr. Melvin Evans Sr. and Dr. Hill Williams Jr., longtime professors and department chairs....