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JSU alumna Kristen Broady encouraged graduates to get ready to accept opportunities on the horizon

December 17, 2021

The day has come. The long-awaited 2021 Fall Commencement ceremony took place on Friday, December 10., at the Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center. The college experience for[...]

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Alum’s $50,000 endowment will support eligible students studying special education

December 16, 2021

Jackson State University alum Marcus A. Thompson has established a $50,000 scholarship endowment that will help pay for tuition, textbooks, supplies and other fees for eligible Mississippi natives who are[...]

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Jackson State University and Mississippi College receive $5 million grant, join forces to create public health programming

December 15, 2021

Jackson State University and Mississippi College are set to receive a $5 million Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) grant for a joint venture aimed at promoting and protecting population[...]

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JSU grad Cathy Maberry loses her sight but maintains vision to become a certified therapeutic recreation specialist

December 15, 2021

More than a year ago, Cathy Maberry lost her complete eyesight. Still, she was able to walk across the stage to receive her bachelor’s degree in health, physical education[...]

“Jackson State University was an excellent choice because I wanted to have the HBCU experience. After touring the campus, I fell in love with everything Jackson State. I have met some of my best friends here as well as some outstanding professors,” said Glasia Walker, who graduated from JSU on Saturday, Dec. 10. (Photo special to JSU)

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Biomedical graduate aims to save lives at home in Cancer Alley, where industrial toxins cause harm

December 14, 2021

Jackson State University summa cum laude graduate Glasia Monét Walker earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry in biomedical science, inspired by the effects of poor air and food quality from[...]

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JSU grad Damian Murray named a Schwarzman scholar

December 13, 2021

Jackson State University (JSU) alumnus Damian Murray has been named to the Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2023. The program funds a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University. Through Schwarzman[...]

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First-generation grad Nitty Thomas secures spot in Louisiana State University’s master of social work program

December 13, 2021

Meet Nitty Dupree Thomas. He’s a dancer, former track athlete and aspiring public servant. He received a degree in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in professionalism on Friday, Dec.[...]

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President’s and Provost’s Scholars Reception honors 170 students for academic excellence

December 13, 2021

Jackson State University recently honored 170 academic “champions,” with some of them gathering for the inaugural President’s and Provost’s Scholars Reception to receive gold medallions for their steady commitment to[...]

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Air Force ROTC commissions new officer hailed for ‘quiet confidence and humility’

December 11, 2021

A new U.S. Air Force officer, who recently earned his computer engineering degree during commencement at Jackson State University, is preparing to take his leadership to the next level after[...]

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Upcoming graduate Dailyn Hereford secures full-time opportunity at Oracle

December 9, 2021

On Friday, Dailyn Hereford will receive her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Jackson State University. She has accepted a full-time job offer and is currently working as a digital marketing[...]

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