The Jackson State University Department of Music is partnering with the Central Mississippi Blues Society to celebrate the city of Jackson’s bicentennial with a two-day-long blues extravaganza November 13-14. JSU students and visitors from all over are invited to immerse themselves in a series of free workshops and performances led by international blues star Castro…
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Drumming to a New Heartbeat: JSU Department of Music Awarded $50,000 for cardiovascular study through African-influenced arts
The Jackson State University Department of Music is bringing African dance and music to the community through a $50,000 grant funded by the Mississippi Department of Health via the Jackson Heart Study. The grant comes from the proposal of demonstration projects sought after by the MSDH that would address health disparities in underrepresented communities. The…
Lewis named one of Mississippi Business Journal’s Top 50 Distinguished Leading Business Women
Jackson — Monica Lewis, Ph.D., director of Development for Jackson State University Athletics, was named one of 2022’s Top 50 Distinguished Leading Business Women in Mississippi. The recognition program presented by the Mississippi Business Journal honors Mississippi’s most powerful and influential women business leaders. Lewis was selected from several hundred qualified nominations of businesswomen in…
JSU’s College of Education uses grant funds to reopen Kid’s Kollege after two-year hiatus
Jackson State University’s College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) received a $79,200 contract grant from the Jackson Public School District’s Office of Innovative Strategies in September. The funds will be used to reopen the COEHD’s Kids Kollege after-school program and is part of a district-wide initiative to provide out-of-school time and experiences for all…
Margaret Walker Center preserves stories of Black women, honors namesake with $450,000 Mellon Foundation grant
The Margaret Walker Center strikes again with support from the Mellon Foundation, landing a $450,000 Humanities in Place grant to fund a two-part project that builds on the center’s expansion while honoring the legacy of Black women at Jackson State University. “Since 2019, we’ve been lucky to receive three rounds of funding from the Mellon…
Jackson State first-time freshmen enrollment increases for Fall 2022
Jackson — Jackson State University’s preliminary first-time freshmen enrollment increased to 1,155 students in Fall 2022 compared to 794 students in Fall 2021. This marks a near doubling of the cohort size since its Fall 2020 class of 623 students. “It’s an exciting time to become a Jackson State University student, and we’re happy to…
Jackson State University Elevates a $13 Million Economic Impact for Capital City during Back-to-Back Football Weekends
JACKSON – Jackson State University generated two back-to-back winning weekends for the city of Jackson as the university celebrated its 2022 Homecoming and BoomBox Classic football home games. Visit Jackson officials estimate an economic impact to the city of $8.9 million and $4.4 million respectively for the JSU events. “As the largest university in the city of Jackson…
Jackson State University professor elected president of Hinds County Economic Development Authority for 2022-2023
(Jackson, Miss) — Jackson State University professor and author Hilliard Lackey, Ph.D., was elected president of the Hinds County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) for the 2022-2023 term. HCEDA is the economic development organization created by House Bill 1687, specializing in recruiting and retaining businesses in Hinds County. Lackey’s presidency was a natural succession as a…
JSU’s Development Foundation to host inaugural ‘1877 Signature Event’ sponsored by Bank of America, proceeds marked for student scholarships and university advancement
(Jackson, Miss) — The Jackson State University (JSU) Development Foundation will host the inaugural ‘1877 Signature Event,’ sponsored by Bank of America, at 7 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Center in downtown Jackson. “It is in the spirit of the university’s mission, “Challenging Minds and Changing Lives,” that we ask…
ESPN’s College GameDay Bus Makes Stop at JSU
(JACKSON, Miss.) – ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will host their show live from Veterans Memorial Stadium when Jackson State University takes on Southern University. TO CELEBRATE, they are bringing the College GameDay Bus to JSU’s campus to see how it’s done at ‘Thee I Love.’ What: JSU Hotspot Welcoming the College…
Jackson State University receives $1 million grant toward Mid-South Innovation Corps Hub funded by the National Science Foundation
(Jackson, Miss) — The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced that five new NSF Innovation (I-Corps™) Hubs would be launched, ushering in an era of expansion for the NSF-led National Innovation Network with Jackson State University being named as one of the key institutions to be funded within the Mid-South region. As part of the…
Alfred Street Baptist Church is the Largest Faith-Based Donor in the Nation to HBCUs
$1 Million Check Presented to Jackson State University During Halftime of 2022 Homecoming Game (Black PR Wire) Alexandria, VA – Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) has become the largest faith-based financial supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation, as a result of a combination of direct donations, contributions, scholarships and/or waived fees awarded to students…
Jackson State University Appears on Good Morning America October 21
Jackson, Mississippi – ABC News will bring its award-winning morning show, Good Morning America, to Jackson State University just in time for Homecoming on Friday, October 21. “We’re honored to host Good Morning America at Jackson State University and provide a glimpse of what Mississippi’s only urban research institution is all about,” says President Thomas K….
GRAMMY MUSEUM® MISSISSIPPI TO HOST FREE LATIN MUSIC FAMILY DAY EVENT ON SUNDAY, NOV. 6
FREE EVENT WILL FEATURE COMPLIMENTARY MUSEUM ADMISSION, DANCE PERFORMANCES, ARTS ACTIVITES, A SPECIAL SCREENING OF ENCANTO, AND MORE CLEVELAND, MISS. (OCT. 20, 2022) — GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi will host a free Latin Music Family Day event on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature free admission to GRAMMY Museum…
MacArthur ‘Genius’ to bring the Catherine Coleman Literary Arts, Food and Justice Initiative to the Jackson State University Margaret Walker Center
MacArthur ‘Genius’ Kiese Laymon to bring the Catherine Coleman Literary Arts, Food and Justice Initiative to Jackson State University’s Margaret Walker Center The Jackson State University Margaret Walker Center is the permanent residence of the Catherine Coleman Literary Arts, Food and Justice Initiative. MacArthur “Genius” Award Winner Kiese Laymon recently made the announcement about the…
JSU’s Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation receives $162,230 grant from MSDH
Jackson State University College of Education and Human Development’s Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation has been awarded a $162,230 grant for a 20-month partnership with the Mississippi Kidney Foundation, the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) and the Office of Preventive Health and Health Equity, and the Health Equity Coalition of Mississippi. The collaboration…
JSU Homecoming, sponsored by Gilead, biopharmaceutical company, will visit JSU for first HBCU roadshow
Jackson State University’s 2022 “It’s a Different World” Homecoming is sponsored by Gilead, a research-based biopharmaceutical company, who will visit the HBCU on Thursday, Oct. 20, to engage HBCU students, faculty and alums during Homecoming for the company’s HBCU roadshow. “We are excited to have Gilead on board as our homecoming sponsor and to be…
Jackson State University’s new general education program enhances student course options
The Division of Academic Affairs at Jackson State University has launched “THEE Pathway,” a new general education curriculum. “THEE Pathway” creates flexible course options for general education requirements, including seven new pathway themes that provide undergraduate students with a customizable academic experience. The new curriculum took effect Fall 2022 for first-time and transfer students. “The…
JSU students offered employment after Walmart Corporate Office summer internship program
Thirteen College of Business (COB) and College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) students spent the summer interning at the corporate offices at Walmart and Sam’s Club in Bentonville, Arkansas. Some students were asked to join the company in more permanent positions. According to Jennifer Steele, special projects coordinator for the COB, Jackson State had…
JSU President Selected for Mississippi’s Most Influential African Americans for 2022-23
TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI (October 6, 2022) –Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., has been selected as Mississippi’s Most Influential African Americans for 2022-23 by “Our Mississippi” magazine. The group will be honored at the 2023 Our Mississippi Honors Gala on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Cadence Bank Conference in Downtown Tupelo, Mississippi. Publisher…
JSU Department of Art and Theatre honors Black stories, sets tone as the first university to perform the play ‘Succession’ for their season opener
JACKSON, Mississippi – Jackson State University’s Department of Art and Theatre is kicking off its season opener, “Succession,” tonight at 7 p.m. at the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. The play tells a modern yet powerful story about Black artistry and the lengths some will take to get to the top. “Succession” depicts an aged, self-centered…
JSU’s annual fundraiser raises over $300,000 in scholarships, Emmy-winning actress drops gems
JACKSON, Mississippi – Emmy-winning-actress Sheryl Lee Ralph encouraged attendees to support education at Jackson State University’s annual Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon held on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson. The event raised over $300,000 toward student scholarships. “If you can, help somebody else because I really believe the future…
Jackson State University Communications named finalist for 2022 PRNews Platinum Awards
JACKSON, Mississippi – The Division of University Communications at Jackson State University (JSU) is a finalist for the prestigious PRNews Platinum Awards, taking place October 12 in New York City. “Our Division of University Communications does an incredible job of elevating the Jackson State brand to students, alumni and supporters across the country,” said President Thomas…
JSU announces “It’s a Different World” Homecoming 2022
Homecoming concert will feature rapper Moneybagg Yo JACKSON, Mississippi – Jackson State University “It’s a Different World” Homecoming 2022 is set for Oct. 15-22, and includes a highly-anticipated homecoming concert featuring Interscope Records artist Moneybagg Yo on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Lee E. Williams Athletic & Assembly Center. This year’s homecoming theme pays homage to the 90s sitcom…
JSU students land internships at Deloitte over the summer
Eighteen Jackson State University College of Business (COB) students interned at Deloitte, an industry-leading accounting firm, over the summer, where they gained real-life experience. “It’s important for our students to experience what their future careers are like before they graduate,” said Fidelis Ikem, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business. “Internships can affirm their decision…
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