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College of Education to host virtual commemoration of life for Williams and Evans

September 4, 2020

The College of Education and Human Development at Jackson State University will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Melvin I. Evans Sr., and Dr. Hill Williams Jr, respectively, via[...]

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Jackson State releases JSU Safe Plan for reopening

July 16, 2020

Jackson State University’s COVID-19 Reopening Task Force has released its JSU Safe Plan for reopening the campus. Acting President Thomas K. Hudson created the task force in May. “Our COVID-19[...]

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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards CELC $8,000 to support adult literacy

June 15, 2020

Recently, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded JSU’s Continuing Education Learning Center (CELC) an $8,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is part of more than $8.6 million in[...]

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Jackson State temporarily waives GRE, GMAT and PRAXIS testing requirements

May 11, 2020

In light of recent developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, Jackson State University has temporarily suspended its GRE, GMAT and PRAXIS requirements for graduate programs with these testing requirements. This suspension[...]

Kanesha N. Bennett is director of the Lottie W. Thornton Early Childhood Center at JSU. "More than 90% of schools around the world are closed, leaving parents with the responsibility of making sure their kids continue their education at home. Some are improvising seamlessly, while others find the task to be daunting," said Bennett. (Photo special to JSU)

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Helpful remote-learning tips for parents in the era of COVID-19

April 28, 2020

As remote-learning continues through the end of the school semester, parents have transitioned to educators on a more permanent basis. It is a role that typically entails years of higher[...]

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Overcoming adversity: Thomas set to commission as 2nd Lieutenant in US Army

April 27, 2020

Dominique Thomas will commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army on April 30. Her journey, although difficult, has been a blessing in disguise. A wide[...]

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JSU’s early childhood center hosts ‘Spread Love, Not Germs’ car parade for preschoolers

April 9, 2020

The Lottie W. Thornton Early Childhood Center at Jackson State University is making the best of staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, the center hosted a “Spread Love,[...]

Dr. Brandi L. Newkirk-Turner, left, and Dr. Chaiqua Harris, far right, join students involved in a program to assist disabled children with high-intensity needs. Graduate student scholars are from JSU’s Department of Communicative Disorders and the Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Pyschometric Services. Student scholars receive tuition scholarships, textbooks and a monthly stipend. The funded program is called CALIPSO (Counseling And Language/Literacy In Public Schools and Other Educational Settings).

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$1M grant allows public health and counseling cohorts to aid disabled pupils with high needs

April 1, 2020

Two academic departments at JSU have been jointly awarded $1 million to assist graduate school scholars with helping disabled children with high-intensity needs to avoid academic underachievement. Jackson State University’s[...]

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Latasha Norman Center offers mental health tips for students affected by COVID-19

March 31, 2020

JSU students left for spring break during the week of March 9-13, anticipating returning to campus after some much needed rest and relaxation with their family and friends.[...]

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Stanley and Branson honored on behalf of JSU at 33rd annual HEADWAE program

March 17, 2020

JSU student Patrick L. Stanley and faculty member Dr. Ronica Branson were honored during the 33rd annual HEADWAE program at the Mississippi State Capitol earlier this month. Higher Education Appreciation[...]

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