Jackson State University announces two distinguished alumni will keynote the 2024 Spring commencement ceremonies. United States District Judge Carlton W. Reeves will serve as the speaker for the graduate student ceremony on Friday, May 3 at 9 a.m. CT in the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center; and United States Senator Laphonza Butler will serve as the speaker for the undergraduate student ceremony on Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m. CT at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
“Both Judge Carlton Reeves and Senator Laphonza Butler’s accomplishments are shining examples of the excellence and impact our institution fosters. Their dedication to public service, leadership, and advocacy embodies the spirit of Jackson State, and I have no doubt that their words will leave an indelible mark on our graduating students as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives,” said Jackson State University President Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D.
Graduate Commencement Event Protocols:
- This is a non-ticketed event.
- Clear Bag Policy will be enforced.
- Doors will open at 7 a.m. CT
- Doors will close at 8:50 a.m. CT prior to the procession and re-open after invocation.
- The event will be live-streamed via @JacksonStateU on YouTube and Facebook.
- Additional information is available at https://www.jsums.edu/jsucommencement/
Undergraduate Commencement Event Protocols:
- This is a non-ticketed event.
- Clear Bag Policy will be enforced.
- The Department of Public Safety will conduct bag checks upon entry.
- Doors will open at 7 a.m. CT
- The event will be live-streamed via @JacksonStateU on YouTube and Facebook.
- Additional information is available at https://www.jsums.edu/jsucommencement/
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