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The creative arts collective Outspoken describes themselves as a family who encourage each other to embrace their talents. (Photo by Rachel James-Terry/JSU)

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Arts collective, OutSpoken, gives new members the courage to be creative

February 21, 2018

There was nervous laughter in the air as new members of OutSpoken, a student-led creative arts collective founded at Jackson State University, prepared for their New Member Showcase on Tuesday,[...]

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Let’s talk about sex(ual) assualt with student diversity and Title IX officer LaKesha Varnell

February 21, 2018

In October 2017, the “Me Too” movement went viral in efforts to draw attention to the rampant and prevalent sexual assault and harassment in workplaces. However, sexual assault and[...]

(l-r) IHL trustee Shane Hooper, Dr. Robert E. Luckett Jr., director of the Margaret Walker Center for the study of African-American Experiences, Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, vice president and chief of staff, Jackson State University (Photo courtesy of IHL)

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Professor honored for diversity efforts

February 21, 2018

Director of the JSU Margret Walker Center Dr. Robert Luckett was recently lauded by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning for his continued dedication[...]

Abdoulaye Ba, a junior, political science major, was selected to receive the Princeton University Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship that will take place June 13 - Aug.3. (Photo by Kentrice Rush/JSU)

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Dream chaser: Honor student receives Princeton fellowship

February 7, 2018

Abdoulaye Ba jumped up and down with excitement after checking his email in an empty JSU computer lab on Friday, Feb. 1. The junior political science major was unable to[...]

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JSU professor honored by Igbo community

February 2, 2018

Dr. Benjamin C. Ngwudike, professor of educational leadership, was recently honored by the Igbo Community Association of Mississippi (ICAM) for his service as president to the state-wide organization. One of[...]

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Margaret Walker Center hosts 23rd annual ‘For My People’ awards luncheon

January 26, 2018

Immediately following the 50th -year celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Convocation, Jackson State University’s Margaret Walker Center hosted its 23rd annual “For My People” awards luncheon[...]

Dr. Joyce Ladner, author, scholar and civil rights activists, recounts growing up in the "rigorously segregated Mississippi." (Photo by William Kelly, III/JSU)

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Scholar, author and expelled JSU student, returns to honor MLK

January 24, 2018

Dr. Joyce Ladner stood at the podium, her eyes peering into our souls from behind red frames. The distinct glasses hinted of the spirited and fiery student from the[...]

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JSU issues alternate work schedule, some classes canceled

January 17, 2018

Due to boiler issues impacting the College of Liberal Arts, College of Business, Administration Tower and Walter Payton Center all classes typically conducted in these buildings are canceled. Additionally, employees who work[...]

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Margaret Walker Center hosts 23rd Annual ‘For My People’ Awards

January 2, 2018

UPDATED: Due to the water issues in Jackson, the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University has rescheduled its 50th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Convocation and its[...]

JSU student Jordan Jefferson attended the Harvard informational session during the spring semester, which was hosted by the Du Bois-Harvey Honors College, and expressed that he was going to apply until he got accepted. It just so happens that Jefferson applied once and got accepted. (Photo special to the JSU newsroom)

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JSU sophomore, Jordan Jefferson, selected by Harvard to attend public policy conference

December 19, 2017

While JSU students went home for the winter break, Jordan Jefferson’s break began with an email that started with a “Congratulations” from Harvard University – a place he hopes to[...]