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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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Golden Class of 1970 tweet goes viral, sparking convo among thousands, reaching millions

May 20, 2021

One tweet. One tweet about Jackson State University’s Golden Class of 1970 has gone viral on Twitter, the microblogging and social networking platform, receiving over 9,000 likes,[...]

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Hudson joins United Negro College Fund and H.E.L.F. Presidential Leadership Institute

May 18, 2021

Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson is one of eight presidents participating in the United Negro College Fund and the Higher Education Leadership Foundation’s inaugural Presidential Leadership Institute cohort[...]

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The Class of 2020 goes from virtual to in-person, with second commencement

May 18, 2021

People are calling it the commencement that was “delayed but not denied.” On Saturday, May 8, at 6 p.m. Jackson State University’s class of 2020 filled Veterans Memorial Stadium to[...]

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JSU student is denied then accepted into dream graduate program

May 14, 2021

Statistically, there are approximately 3.1 percent black occupational therapists in the United States, according to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s 2015 Salary & Workforce Survey. Brandon Franklin, a native of[...]

Protesters show solidarity after unrest at Jackson State College in 1970.

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Finally, Golden Class of 1970 set to officially receive diplomas on May 15, 2021

May 10, 2021

At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021, Jackson State University will hold a special commencement ceremony for the class of 1970 on the Gibbs-Green Memorial Plaza. For the first time[...]

Michael taylor is a spring 2021 graduate, who is excited about his next chapter. (Photo special to JSU)

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Theatre major gets full-tuition scholarship to MFA program at University of Iowa

April 27, 2021

Most people choose their career paths. However, for Michael Taylor acting chose him. Taylor graduates this spring with a bachelor’s degree in theatre and is attending the University of Iowa[...]

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McInnis honored with 2021 Governor’s Arts Award

April 7, 2021

JSU alumna Nellie McInnis, also known as “Nellie Mack” has been chosen as a recipient for the 2021 Governor’s Arts Award. Recognized for being the first female bass[...]

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Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South has ‘Soul,’ featured in Pixar Disney YouTube special

March 25, 2021

JSU’s The Sonic Boom of the South is one of three HBCU bands participating in Disney and Pixar’s release of the animated movie “Soul” to 4K Ultra HD, Digital, and[...]

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