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JSU nationally recognized as a top 20 HBCU

September 16, 2021

Jackson State University is ranked as a top 20 Historically Black College and University, according to U.S. News and World Report. “These rankings serve as a frame of[...]

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JSU alumna becomes the new CFO for Atlanta’s High Museum of Art

September 15, 2021

Atlanta’s High Museum of Art has appointed Jackson State University alumna Felicia Neal Daniel as chief financial officer in Georgia. Daniel is responsible for development of financial strategy, annual and[...]

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JSU’s social media platforms listed as top-ranked among Mississippi institutions

September 10, 2021

A nationwide study released by Rival IQ recently revealed that Jackson State’s social media engagement is ranked highest among all other competing Higher Ed institutions in Mississippi. JSU is[...]

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Office of Student Success awarded more than $1.1M for TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Grant

August 27, 2021

Jackson State’s Office of Student Success and Title III has been awarded a third TRIO program grant for more than $1.1 million over a five-year period by the U.S.[...]

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Lumumba named among 2021 Girl Scouts Women of Distinction

August 23, 2021

Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi will honor Dr. Ebony Lumumba, associate professor of English at Jackson State University, and four other leaders at the Women of Distinction event. “I was,[...]

Students were welcomed by alumni with bright signs and creative chants. (Photo by Aaron Smith/JSU)

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Pandemic protocols enforced as JSU welcomes new students to campus

August 18, 2021

JSU welcomed new and transfer students back to campus Saturday for the upcoming fall semester. Upon arrival, students were required to report to the Lee E. Williams Athletics and[...]

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St. Louis Development Corporation names JSU alum Moore as chief of staff

August 18, 2021

The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), the economic development arm for the city of St. Louis, has announced the appointment of Jackson State University alum Daffney Moore as chief of staff/director[...]

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JSUDF appoints Sims as board treasurer

August 9, 2021

Dr. Stanley Sims has been appointed board treasurer for the Jackson State University Development Foundation. “I am enthusiastic about my new board position,” Sims said. Prior to this role,[...]

The painting, titled "Chain Breakers" is located on the outside of the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) building.

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Chain Breakers: JSU unveils civil rights mural created by Sabrina Howard

August 4, 2021

A mural of six civil rights activists rising above a broken chain was revealed to the public during an official unveiling celebration. The painting, titled “Chain Breakers” is located[...]

JSU students Sydney Nelson and Alexandria Williams have been selected by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities as 2021 Scholars.

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White House Initiative selects Nelson and Williams as 2021 HBCU Scholars

August 4, 2021

JSU students Sydney Nelson and Alexandria Williams have been selected by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities as 2021 Scholars. The program recognizes 86 undergraduate,[...]