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The painting, titled "Chain Breakers" is located on the outside of the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) building.

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Chain Breakers: JSU unveils civil rights mural created by Sabrina Howard

August 4, 2021

A mural of six civil rights activists rising above a broken chain was revealed to the public during an official unveiling celebration. The painting, titled “Chain Breakers” is located[...]

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JSU appoints KB Turner as new dean of the College of Liberal Arts

August 4, 2021

Jackson State University announces the appointment of Dr. KB Turner as dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective August 11. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Turner to the[...]

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Girls STEM Academy, LSMAMP participants experience the excitement of science

July 30, 2021

In an effort to bolster interest in STEM, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) invited 15 female and male students to participate in the annual summer Girls STEM[...]

Members of Jackson State University’s Air Force ROTC partnered with the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and Jackson Public Schools to introduce high school students to career opportunities in aviation and aerospace in the armed forces. (Photo courtesy of JSU Air Force ROTC)

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Air Force ROTC, partners helping ambitious high school cadets soar with aviation skills

July 30, 2021

Jackson State University’s Air Force ROTC recently hosted 14 cadets from Jackson Public Schools and Hinds County to learn about future careers in aviation in the armed forces. During[...]

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Hudson congratulates alum Morris as newly appointed president of Tuskegee University

July 27, 2021

Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson extends congratulations to alumna Dr. Charlotte P. Morris on the announcement of her appointment as the ninth president of Tuskegee University, as announced[...]

JSU's Japan Fest is the first of its kind for the city of Jackson. The festival is intended to eliminate eliminates cultural barriers and promote U.S. and Japanese relations. (Photo by Aron Smith)

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Jackson State’s Japan Fest bridges U.S. and Japanese culture, intended to enlighten

July 26, 2021

Daiki Suematsu is doing it for the culture. The Japanese outreach coordinator for Jackson State University recently hosted the inaugural Japan Fest at the Mississippi Museum of Art. The event[...]

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New associate VP for Business/Finance has served over 18 years in public, private sectors

July 26, 2021

Misti A. Munroe is the new associate vice president for Business and Finance at Jackson State University. She will report to Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Howard Brown, who expressed confidence[...]

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COFO will unveil outdoor mural honoring living, dead civil-rights legends

July 23, 2021

Jackson State University’s Office of Community Engagement will present a historic unveiling during its COFO Mural Celebration at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, to pay homage to civil rights legends[...]

Behind the steering wheel, Hudson inspects the interior with Robinson. The truck will be on display during home games.

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KLLM, Hudson unveil new JSU football truck

July 23, 2021

On Thursday, KLLM Transport Services hosted the 2021 Football Trucks Unveiling Event, which for the first time included a Jackson State University-themed truck. The 18-wheeler proudly features JSU football program[...]

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MJCPC receives $304,488 grant renewal for substance abuse prevention

July 23, 2021

The Department of Mental Health Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services has renewed MJCPC’s Substance Abuse Prevention Block Grant. Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition will receive $304,488 for the[...]

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