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Symposium chair Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou is the associate dean of JSU’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology. He said the event would foster international scientific collaborations.

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JSU’s 14th annual International Symposium set for Sept. 10-13

September 6, 2017

Hundreds of scientists from around the globe will converge onto the city next week as Jackson State University hosts the 14th annual International Symposium on recent advances in environmental health[...]

Dr. Edelia Carthan helps campers design and put together tutus during Camp Fabulous at Tougaloo College. Carthan was a teen mom, but regrouped and earned a doctorate from JSU before founding a Christian camp for young girls. (Photo by Justin Sellers/The Clarion Ledger)

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JSU alum, mentor, author and activist is showing girls how to live a fabulous life

September 5, 2017

Edelia “Dr. Jay” Carthan knows how to turn adversity into blessings. The three time Jackson State University graduate, author and activist is using her experiences as a teen mom[...]

U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, with Henderson and Adams, lauded JSU for providing the nation with exceptional service members who’ll risk their lives to defend the nation. (Photo by Aron Smith/JSU)

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1st woman will command JSU’s Air Force ROTC; Bynum vows scholarships for cadets

September 1, 2017

Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson was among attendees for the installation of the first woman commander of JSU’s Air Force ROTC, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new location and a surprise[...]

Deborah Bynum, first lady of JSU, says: "If I had to describe myself, I would say that I'm fun loving, crazy in love with God, my husband, and my family. My mom has always instilled in me to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I have always tried to live my life this way." (Photo by Charles A. Smith/JSU)

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First lady Deborah Bynum is all about faith, family, clothes and recycling

August 29, 2017

Deborah Elaine Bynum, wife of Jackson State President Dr. William B. Bynum Jr., is seated at a round conference table inside her husband’s office contemplating if there were anything she would change[...]

NASA Conference (Charles A. Smith/University Communications)

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JSU hosts NASA Road Tour, expects ties and contracts with federal agencies to soar

August 25, 2017

A JSU alum’s keynote address during a two-day NASA Technology Infusion Road Tour hosted by Jackson State University on Tuesday urged visiting HBCUs and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) to position themselves[...]

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JSU will induct 7 former outstanding athletes into its 2017 Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 22

August 24, 2017

Jackson State University’s Division of Sports will induct seven former outstanding athletes during its 30th Sports Hall of Fame banquet ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, in the Student[...]

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‘J5 Drum Majors for Academic Excellence’ band together to raise $1M for scholarships

August 24, 2017

Jackson State University’s Development Foundation is teaming up with several high-profile heavy-hitters for a campaign called the “J5 Drum Majors for Academic Excellence” to help the HBCU generate $1 million[...]

Awestruck students standing on the Gibbs-Green Plaza are all aglow as they gaze into the sky. (Photo by Charles A. Smith/JSU)

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Over 1,000 spectators jam Gibbs-Green Plaza for rare, spectacular solar eclipse

August 22, 2017

More than 1,000 students at Jackson State University peered through special eyeglasses along with faculty and staff on the Gibbs-Green Plaza to watch a rare solar eclipse streak across the[...]

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Bynum keynote speaker at 2017 JSU National Alumni Association Annual Meeting

August 21, 2017

President William B. Bynum Jr. is the keynote speaker for Jackson State University’s National Alumni Association 2017 Fall Council Meeting and will give a state of the University address, introduce his[...]

With telescopes set up, Gibson is ready to capture images of emission wavelengths of the solar corona in the visible range and infrared range.

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In Wyoming, JSU meteorology student using eclipse to study sun’s corona, space weather

August 21, 2017

JSU meteorology student Keon L. Gibson is visiting Wyoming for Monday’s solar eclipse to measure specific emission wavelengths of the sun’s corona – which is millions of degrees hotter than[...]

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