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Jackson State University’s Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society inducts 62 members

November 6, 2019

Jackson State University’s Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Kappa Phi Chapter inducted 62 members from various majors during an induction ceremony Monday evening inside the Terry L. Woodard Ballroom. Alpha[...]

Dr. Debra Dent is the chief information officer at JSU. (Photo by Charles Smith/JSU)

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Chief information officer Dent discusses cybersecurity prevention for JSU students and administrators

November 5, 2019

Most people associate the month of October with Breast Cancer or Domestic Violence Awareness, but October is also designated as National Cybersecurity Awareness month. “Cybersecurity awareness month is[...]

Kalin Norman is a 22-year old media studies major from New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Charles Smith/JSU)

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New Orleans artist introduces ‘We Thee Culture’ at grand re-opening of campus art gallery

October 26, 2019

JSU student artist, Kalin Norman presented his debut exhibition through a powerpoint presentation entitled ‘We Thee Culture’ during the grand re-opening of Gallery One. Students also painted on[...]

Yolanda Owens, JSU alum and National Alumni Association president from 2014-2018, served as the keynote for the 142nd Founders' Day Convocation at Jackson State University on Thursday, Oct. 10 (Photo by Darek Ashley)

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Founders’ day keynote challenges Jacksonians to ‘show them who you are’

October 23, 2019

Moving reflections of the past and an emotional charge for the future filled Jackson State University’s Founders’ Day Convocation, Thursday, Oct. 17, as Jacksonians were urged to show the world who[...]

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Alumni and students pack the plaza for annual yard fest

October 18, 2019

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are known for having phenomenal homecomings. In fact, alumni and students from across the nation compete each year for the “who has[...]

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Exceeding expectations: JSU’s First Lady’s Luncheon raises more than $300,000 for student scholarships

October 17, 2019

A sold-out crowd, with a vested interest in the academic success of Jackson State students, joined first lady Deborah E. Bynum at the Jackson Convention Complex for the[...]

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Walking by Faith: Howard rocks the runway at New York Fashion Week

October 16, 2019

Olivia Carter Howard has always desired to walk the runway during NYFW. “I keep posted notes in my room that incorporate modeling with all of my other ambitions.” This[...]

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Brothers show love and leadership at JSU

October 10, 2019

Brothers LaCurtis Powell, 22, Jaquan Powell, 20, and David White, 18, don’t mind a little family-friendly competition, which is one reason they all ended up at Jackson State University. “My[...]

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Preserving Thee Legacy: Historical marker unveiled at JSU birth site

September 24, 2019

Jackson State administrators and alumni took a pilgrimage back to Natchez, MS to honor the university by placing a historical marker at its founding location. The marker is located[...]

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Dent discusses intelligent campus’ at conference in D.C.

September 18, 2019

Recently, Jackson State’s chief information officer, Dr. Deborah Dent sat on a panel, to discuss the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) being ‘intelligent’ campuses. The panel,[...]

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