(JACKSON, Miss.) — Two Fortune 500 companies – JPMorgan Chase and Honeywell – visited Jackson State University last week to expand their presence in the HBCU orbit and vowed to build partnerships to boost students, research and innovation. JSU President Thomas K. Hudson praised both major corporations for their willingness to collaborate, and he told…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31,at “One University Place, Suite 6, 1100 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39217. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will provide Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations. Insurance is not needed, and vaccines are provided at no cost by…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Due to the impending inclement weather from Hurricane Ida, Jackson State University campuses will be closed on Monday, Aug. 30. All classes and campus activities are canceled. Only essential employees should report to campus.  Non-essential employees who are able to telework are encouraged to do so. Administrative leave will be granted to any employee unable…

August 26, 2021 04:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Thursday, August 26, 2021, the Smithsonian is hosting its first “Our Shared Future: Reckoning With Our Racial Past” forum in Los Angeles, kicking off a national initiative addressing race in America. The free virtual forum is focused on income and health care inequality and includes…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — CenterPoint Energy recently donated $30,000 to Jackson State University to help launch a Coding Academy targeting freshmen. JSU President Thomas K. Hudson described coding as the future of technology. “The Coding Academy will be very exciting, and we’re happy that CenterPoint is investing in the university. You have to be innovative, and…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University’s Move-in Day 2021 for incoming freshmen, specifically, was thrilling, but it came with an assortment of emotions. Some students expressed a fear of leaving their homes to take on an independent lifestyle, but they remain upbeat. Saturday, Aug. 14, was a big day for freshmen and transfer students who…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Dr. Nelson Atehortua De la Pena, an assistant professor of public health in the College of Health Sciences at Jackson State University, has been selected by the National Medical Fellowships’ Board of Directors to join the inaugural cohort on Diversity in Clinical Trials Research program (NMF-DCTR). De la Pena, in JSU’s College…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. TODAY, Aug. 17, in Jackson State University’s new vaccination site: “One University Place, Suite 6 (formerly known as the Penguin), 1100 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will be offering Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations. Insurance…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University announces the appointment of Dr. Maruice Mangum as chair of the Department of Political Science. “We are pleased to have Dr. Mangum join Jackson State University to lead our Department of Political Science,” said Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Alisa L. Mosley, Ph.D. “His experience as…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — CenterPoint Energy, along with state legislators and a representative for U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, will present Jackson State University’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) with a $30,000 grant to help launch a coding academy targeting incoming freshmen. The presentation will be at 3 p.m. today in the H.P. Jacobs Administration Tower….

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Dr. Stanley Sims has been appointed board treasurer for the Jackson State University Development Foundation. “I am enthusiastic about my new board position,” Sims said. Prior to this role, Sims served as the bylaws and governance chair. His new appointment began on July 1. He is the owner of Sims Chiropractic Clinic…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, in Jackson State University’s Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will be offering Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations. All vehicles must enter through the Prentiss Street security checkpoint. Insurance is not needed, and vaccines are provided…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — JSU students Sydney Nelson and Alexandria Williams have been selected by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities as 2021 Scholars. The program recognizes 86 undergraduate, graduate and professional students for their accomplishments in academics, leadership and civic engagement. Nelson said, “Initially, both Alexandria and myself were sent an…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University President Thomas Hudson today announced the university would cover the textbook fees for undergraduate students this fall through the JSU V.I.B.E program. This support will total $2.3 million in savings for undergraduate students. The announcement comes on the heels of the institution’s previous $3.2 million sponsorship to cover students’…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — The U.S. military gained one of its newest officers recently after Jackson State University’s Tiger Battalion commissioned 2nd Lt. Taylor C. Walker, a native of Jackson, who had told the keynote speaker that he aspires to become a U.S. general one day. “He did not lack confidence and has set himself up…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — 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 Academy and the Louis Stokes Mississippi Alliances for Minority Participation (LSMAMP) program. Dr. Martha Tchounwou, director of Student Support Services in CSET,…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — 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 the second annual event, Lt. Col Natosha L. Reed, chair of JSU’s Department of Aerospace Studies in the College of Science, Engineering and…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University announces the appointment of Dr. La Toya Hart as the assistant vice president for Institutional Effectiveness and Research. She will also serve as an assistant professor of educational administration in the College of Education and Human Development. “As a former member of the Jackson State faculty, we are excited…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University will host its 7th Annual Day of Giving on Friday, Aug. 13, inviting alumni, students, staff and friends to contribute to any specific area of their choice. This year’s financial goal was increased to $500,000 after last year’s campaign exceeded the initial target of $400,000 by raising a total…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — 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 Jackson State University family,” said Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Alisa L. Mobley, Ph.D. “His academic experience, external collaborations,…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — According to AcademicInfluence.com, Jackson State University has been named among the top 30 most influential HBCUs over the past two decades. Baseline criteria for this ranking include four-year undergraduate degree offerings and full accreditation. The organization highlights that JSU emphasizes research and experiential learning, has more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — 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 featured saki tasting, anime, traditional yukata (cotton summer kimono), taiko (Japanese percussion drums) performances, cosplay and Asian-themed fashion show, among other Japanese…