JSU | Jackson State Newsroom

Tagged: JSU

Alumni · College of Education and Human Development · Education · Faculty Staff News · Gifts and Grants · Students

JSU receives $75,000 grant to increase minority women in STEM disciplines

June 10, 2019

Jackson State University, in collaboration with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc.’s, Central Mississippi Chapter, has been awarded a $75,000 grant for its Women RISE proposal which exposes[...]

Jeffrey Graves, an '06 music technology graduate and attorney, spent the spring semester conducting a four-part entertainment law seminar for music technology majors at his alma mater. "I realized that a lot of these students were new industry types – beat makers, producers and musicians who are really good at what they do, but do not want to be band leaders," he explained. (Photo by Rachel James-Terry)

Alumni · Arts & Media · College of Liberal Arts · Community · Featured · Students

Attorney heeds the beat of career path, helps ink major deal for local rapper

June 3, 2019

On a Monday afternoon in April, attorney Jeffrey Graves is talking copyright law to a group of music technology majors at Jackson State University. The session is the last of[...]

44873775_2124480480916111_8046394162724995072_n

Alumni · Campus Life · Community · Faculty Staff News · Jackson State University · Students · Uncategorized

Jackson State wins United Way fanraising challenge against Southern University

November 5, 2018

JSU recently won the United Way FanRaising Challenge between JSU and SU. Thanks to faculty, staff, students, and alumni for their contributions in support of this 10-day competition. Together,[...]

Alumni · College of Science Engineering and Technology · Faculty Staff News · Jackson State University · Research & Technology · Students · Uncategorized

JSU among four Mississippi universities to share $20 million, five-year grant from NSF

September 19, 2018

A $20 million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation will spur creative discovery and economic opportunities through Mississippi’s research universities. With the grant funding, the state of Mississippi will[...]

Uncategorized

Southern Heritage Classic refunds available, but some choose, urge others to donate funds

September 11, 2018

After the 29th annual Southern Heritage Classic between Jackson State University and Tennessee State University was canceled due to inclement weather, refunds are being made available; however, fans are urged[...]

Transfer student Cameron Lemon graduated JSU with honors after losing three scholarships due to low grades while a student at Hinds Community College. (Photo special to JSU)

Alumni · Campus Life · College of Liberal Arts · Community · Featured · Jackson State University · Students

One-time community college dropout, graduates from JSU with honors

May 11, 2018

Cameron Lemon silently rejoiced as he strolled across the Jackson State University stage during undergraduate commencement exercises last month. He was finally receiving his degree in journalism and media studies[...]

Alumni · Arts & Media · College of Liberal Arts · Faculty Staff News · Students · Uncategorized

Duren named director of theatre department

March 27, 2018

Jackson State University alumnus Prince Duren has been named director of the Department of Theatre. The Itta Bena, Mississippi, native received his bachelor’s degree in mass communications and English from[...]

Alumni · Campus Life · Community · Education · Faculty Staff News · Students · Uncategorized

President Bynum among University leaders who receive Seven Seals Award

November 17, 2017

Jackson State University President Dr. William B. Bynum Jr. was one of ten University leaders who the Seven Seals Award at the Board of Trustees meeting held in Jackson on[...]

2017-best-value-masters-in-literacy-education-programs

Alumni · College of Education and Human Development · Faculty Staff News · Jackson State University · Students · Uncategorized

Jackson State’s online reading education program among country’s most affordable

September 15, 2017

Jackson State University’s Master of Science in Reading Education program was recently ranked No. 14 out of the 50 top online masters reading literacy degree programs in the United States,[...]

#jsumvn17 (Charles A. Smith/University Communications)

Alumni · Campus Life · College of Business · College of Liberal Arts · College of Science Engineering and Technology · Community · Education · Events · Faculty Staff News · Featured · Students · Uncategorized

‘Move-In Day’ proves that JSU is a family affair

August 14, 2017

Tears flow from the eyes of incoming Jackson State University freshman Kamryn Crayton as she says: “I’m going to miss my family, my little sister, too. I can’t annoy her[...]