Alexandria, VA – Alfred Street Baptist Church’s (ASBC) Mission Division will donate up to $1 million to Jackson State University (JSU) to help defray costs related to the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, MS, which began in late August 2022. When the city of Jackson water treatment facility experienced low water pressure and issued a…
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World Bank Group Signs MOU with Jackson State University and HBCUs
Will work together to promote more inclusive and sustainable development WASHINGTON, September 23, 2022 —The World Bank Group today signed a new agreement with Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. and the presidents of five other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that will promote the sharing of knowledge and talent between the…
Love for JSU: Alumna establishes $100K endowed criminal justice scholarship
Jackson State University alumna Jennifer Love recently established the $100,000 Jennifer Love Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship at her alma mater. “We are thankful to have alumni like Jennifer, whose generous investment in Jackson State and our criminal justice students will help to empower and transform their higher education futures. Her gift further elevates…
EPA Administrator visits Jackson State University for student roundtable on the water crisis
JACKSON, Miss. – A group of Jackson State University (JSU) students had the unique opportunity to get the latest news about the city of Jackson’s water crisis from the top official at the Environmental Protection Agency. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan met with students after he participated in a news conference with elected officials on campus…
Jackson State University and FBI foster diversity and inclusion efforts three-day workshop
Jackson State University and the Federal Bureau of Investigation collaborated over a three-day visit with students as part of the Beacon Project. The initiative aims to build a broader representation of the African American community within the organization. In June 2021, members of the FBI and leaders from HBCUs met in Huntsville, Alabama, to launch…
JSU senior amplifies the ever-growing power of Black storytelling through Meta HBCU Summer News Fellow internship
JACKSON, Mississippi – This past summer, JSU senior Aria Brent spent eight weeks as one of the 25-plus hand-selected students working in local and national newsrooms throughout the United States. As part of an HBCU initiative launched by Facebook in 2020, the Meta Internship is designed to educate participants on news production and narrative while…
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS, NCRF BLACK COLLEGE EXPO PARTNER TO PROVIDE 6 SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2022 TO BAY AREA STUDENTS ATTENDING HBCUs THIS FALL
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 7, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — National College Resources Foundation and its trademark program Black College Expo has formed a partnership with the Golden State Warriors to support students attending historically black colleges and universities HBCUs. Executive members of the Golden State Warriors attended the annual Oakland Black College Expo this…
ATHLYT Announces Groundbreaking Times Square NIL Deal with Division 1 HBCU
September 08, 2022 01:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–From the football players to the women’s bowling team, history has been made with a one-of-a-kind name, image, likeness (NIL) deal. Every student-athlete from Grambling State University (GSU), a D1 athletics historically black college/university (HBCU) located in rural Louisiana, has been offered a NIL deal…
Two members of JSU’s Sonic Boom Marching Band make history as first Hispanics in their roles
JACKSON, Mississippi – Two first-generation Jackson State University students are making history as the first Hispanic students in their respective performing sections of the Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band. JSU senior Marvin Garcia Meda is the first Hispanic head drum major for the Boom, and sophomore Priscilla Marin is the first Hispanic performer…
JSU offers online B.A. in history, adding to its robust programming
JSU’s Department of History and Philosophy has launched its online Bachelor of Arts in history program for the fall, realizing the University’s strategic goal of having one of the most robust HBCU online degree program offerings for students. “The expansion of online degree programs and courses is important to offer prospective students because of flexibility, accessibility,…
McDonald’s USA Continues Empowering and Supporting Black Community and Cultural Trailblazers through its new Black & Positively Golden “Change Leaders” Program
Interested change leaders can apply starting today through Oct. 9 CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Calling entrepreneurs, activists and culture shifters. McDonald’s USA today announced the Black & Positively Golden Change Leaders program, an initiative to empower the next group of visionaries who are changing the world, one community at a time. The yearlong…
JSU Division of University Communications Awarded Multiple 2022 dotCOMM Awards
JACKSON, Mississippi — The Division of University Communications at Jackson State University (JSU) is the recipient of four 2022 dotCOMM Awards, an international competition honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication. The competition spotlights the role of creatives in the dynamic, constantly evolving web. “Jackson State University is honored to be recognized amongst our…
JSU alum Jonas Adams named director at NPR, credits the power of networking
Jackson State University alumnus Jonas Adams was recently appointed director of National Public Radio’s (NPR) flagship show “All Things Considered.” Adams describes the promotion as one of the most rewarding roles he’s had in his career. “It’s a job I really never saw myself doing. I’ve been in radio for 20 years, so when I…
JSU alum named seventh president, second woman, of Huston-Tillotson University
JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson State University (JSU) alumna Melva Williams, Ph.D., was recently appointed seventh president and chief executive officer of Huston-Tillotson University (HT) , becoming only the second woman to serve in this capacity since the university’s inception in 1875. “I am honored and energized to serve as HT’s second female president,” Williams said….
Small Town Native African-American Physician Gives Back to Community with New Nonprofit
Dr. Tanika Long, a Barnesville native, has founded a new nonprofit organization, Full Circle of H.O.P.E., Inc.(FCOH) to help the community of Barnesville, GA/Lamar County. In this area, ~20% of people live in poverty, and the household income is directly proportional to the education level achieved. The purpose of FCOH is to positively impact the…
JSU Move-in Day 2022: students, volunteers, and administrators look ahead to the new year
Jackson State University welcomed hundreds of first-time freshmen, transfer, and returning students to campus Aug. 18-20 during the school’s welcome week themed “1400 Things.” The weeklong tradition also invites first-time freshmen and transfer students to engage in events introducing them to the university. “We’re very excited to see lots of families moving in. The “one-stop…
JSU and Mississippi Braves hosting family and friends’ night this weekend
Jackson State University is partnering with the Mississippi Braves for their family and friends’ night at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Trustmark Park. The first-time collaboration will also honor the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues. “We are very excited that we are finally in a place where we can actually see this…
Jackson State University welcomes Haynes as new dean of the College of Education and Human Development
Jackson State University (JSU) welcomes Jerri Haynes, Ed.D., as the dean of the College of Education and Human Development. She is joining JSU following her time at Tennessee State University, where she served as dean and professor of the College of Education, increasing their enrollment by 15 percent in her first year. “We are pleased that Dr….
JSU faculty and staff to elevate, embrace, and engage for new academic year
JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson State University hosted its 2022 Fall Faculty & Staff Seminar Wednesday, welcoming new and returning faculty and staff and offering words of encouragement ahead of the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. Student leaders also extended warm greetings, reminding attendees of the impact their presence has on the student experience and to lean…
MSDH News: Dr. Justin Turner of Madison Joins MSDH
JACKSON, Miss. – Justin Turner, M.D., has joined the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) in the role of chief medical officer. Turner is an internal medicine physician and the CEO of Turner Care, LLC. He currently serves on the COVID-19 Task Forces for the Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) and the City of Jackson….
Jackson State University’s new Disaster Preparedness Certification will help equip next generation of emergency management professionals
JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson State University (JSU) will offer a post-baccalaureate certificate in Disaster Preparedness & Community Resilience Among Vulnerable Populations this fall. The program results from years of multidisciplinary research and collaborative strategic planning between the Department of Psychology and the Department of Civil & Environmental and Industrial Systems & Technology. The community-oriented curriculum…
JSU becomes the first Mississippi institution to partner with the Mandela Washington Fellowship, hosts 24 African professionals
Jackson State University is the first Mississippi institution to host 24 Mandela Washington Fellows from Africa for a two-week Alumni Enrichment Institute sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. “This is a big deal for Jackson State University and the institute as well. The ability to partner with an HBCU like JSU enhances our culture…
Margaret Walker Center receives generous donation from the estate of Doris Derby, noted civil rights photographer
JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson State University’s Margaret Walker Center is the recipient of a generous undisclosed donation from the estate of Doris Derby, Ph.D. Derby, a civil rights era photographer, educator, activist and artist, passed away in April. “I had the great pleasure of getting to know Dr. Derby in 2014 when I curated the…
JSU Day of Giving surpasses $500K goal, and still counting
JACKSON, Miss. –Jackson State University exceeded its $500,000 fundraising goal during its annual Day of Giving event on Friday, July 29. This year’s virtual program was themed “1877: For Thee Culture” and hosted by alumna Chelle B, on-air personality, and alumnus Mark Henderson, Ph.D., JSU theatre professor and coordinator of speech communication. “Giving back to…
Jackson State University Welcomes Cohort 19 of the Executive Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education Program
JACKSON, Miss. – This fall, the Jackson State University College of Education and Human Development welcomes the 19th cohort to the Executive Ph.D. in Urban Higher Educationprogram. The dynamic group of 17 working professionals will participate in a rigorous two-year research program to assume senior leadership roles in post-secondary institutions. “Admittance into the Jackson State…
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