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JSU’s Alpha Phi Alpha #GreeksAtPlay basketball game booster

January 29, 2015

JSU’s Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will be hosting the basketball game against Arkansas Pine Bluff on Monday, Feb. 2 at JSU. Jackson State University’s social media department is hosting its[...]

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Funeral for Wright set for Wednesday

January 26, 2015

Funeral services are set for noon Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala., for former Jackson State University basketball player James Wright. Services will be at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1329 Avenue G,[...]

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Daughter of Malcolm X to speak at JSU Feb. 16

January 26, 2015

Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughter of civil rights icon Malcolm X, will be speaking Feb. 16 at Jackson State University as part of a conference titled Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Malcolm[...]

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JSU Day to be held at College Hill Baptist Church

January 23, 2015

College Hill Baptist Church is planning a JSU Day at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, for the students, faculty, staff and administration of Jackson State University. Students, student organizations, faculty,[...]

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JSU’s Gorden to be honored by Black Sports Hall of Fame in February

January 22, 2015

Legendary Jackson State University football coach W.C. Gorden is slated to be honored by the Black College Football Hall of Fame in February. He is one of seven new inductees[...]

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New associate provost for student life aims to help students develop leadership, interpersonal skills

January 13, 2015

Although the thought of relocating to the Magnolia state never crossed his mind before, Jackson State University’s new associate provost for student life says he’s excited to be part of[...]

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Community and health benefits lauded at grand reopening of JSU Recreation Complex

January 12, 2015

A host of dignitaries attended the grand reopening of the Jackson State University Recreation Complex on Monday, with Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber calling it an important way to “engage the[...]

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JSU’s Friday King birthday celebration and awards luncheon details announced

January 12, 2015

Program details have been released for Jackson State University’s 47th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Convocation and the For My People Award luncheon to be held Friday. According to[...]

Jackson State University President Carolyn W. Meyers is interviewed about legislative matters at JSU Day at the Capitol, Jan. 8, 2015. (Photo by Charles A. Smith, JSU)

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Mississippi lawmakers hear university’s message at JSU Day at the Capitol

January 8, 2015

Creating Mississippi’s only accredited School of Public Health at Jackson State University “would definitely help us to educate on health,” said state Sen. Sollie Norwood at JSU Day at the[...]

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JSU alums invited to show support for alma mater at state Capitol

January 7, 2015

The Mississippi Legislature is convening for its 2015 annual session in Jackson and Jackson State alumni and friends are invited to show support for their alma mater at JSU Day[...]