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The Department of Art and Theatre announces the return of in-person performances with Zooman and the Sign

October 6, 2021

Jackson State University’s Department of Art and Theatre is proud to present the return of live, in-person, public performances with the announcement of its upcoming stage play, “Zooman and[...]

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Jackson State launches PREMIER to prepare student-athletes for NIL era

October 5, 2021

JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson State Division of Athletics has selected Opendorse to provide Jackson State student-athletes with education and resource opportunities to capitalize on their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).[...]

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Jackson State University Unveils the Elevate Strategic Plan

September 28, 2021

New strategic plan outlines the University priorities for 2021 – 2026 Jackson State University today unveiled its new strategic plan, JSU Elevate, which will serve as the innovative roadmap for[...]

JSU is making ‘Thee Comeback’ with Homecoming 2021, announces safety protocols for week of festivities

September 23, 2021

Please don’t call it a comeback. Call it “Thee Comeback.” Jackson State University is hosting Homecoming 2021 from Oct. 9-16 in the capital city. JSU Tiger fans, friends and alumni[...]

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WJSU receives $450K from CPB to expand public radio music format for young audience

September 20, 2021

Jackson State University’s WJSU radio station will receive $450K from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) as part of a $1.3 million grant CPB is allocating to three public radio[...]

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Casual clothing brand Dockers ‘Recognizes’ Little in inspirational storytelling series

August 30, 2021

Dr. Roderick Little, director of bands at JSU, is currently featured in the Dockers brand storytelling series “Recognize.” Launched in honor of Black History Month, and extending beyond, Recognize is[...]

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's Japan Fest is the first of its kind for the city of Jackson. The festival is intended to eliminate eliminates cultural barriers and promote U.S. and Japanese relations. (Photo by Aron Smith)

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Jackson State’s Japan Fest bridges U.S. and Japanese culture, intended to enlighten

July 26, 2021

Daiki Suematsu is doing it for the culture. The Japanese outreach coordinator for Jackson State University recently hosted the inaugural Japan Fest at the Mississippi Museum of Art. The event[...]

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JSU names Alonda Thomas associate vice president of University Communications

June 28, 2021

Alonda Thomas is the new associate vice president for University Communications and chief communications officer at Jackson State University, effective July 6. Recently named one of PRWeek’s Women to Watch[...]

As a safety measure, water fountains are not accessible in schools due to the pandemic. To demonstrate kindness, the JSU Undergraduate NSSLHA donated 624 bottles of water for students at Barack H. Obama Magnet School and Spann Elementary. (Photo special to JSU)

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Jackson State University’s NSSLHA Undergrad Chapter receives Silver Chapter Honors

May 21, 2021

Jackson State University’s National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) has received 2021 Silver Chapter Honors from the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. The honor recognizes the student-led chapter’s[...]

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