Jackson native Emerril Green attained his bachelor’s degree from JSU on April 30. He also secured a data analyst position with Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Freddie Mac. Still, Green acknowledged that his academic journey was not always easy because of unexpected life challenges. Due to the unprecedented winter storm, Green described the beginning of…
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A Decade of Action: Margaret Walker Center to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Gibbs-Green tragedy
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Margaret Walker Center is pleased to announce an exhibition unveiling, wreath laying, and reception in Ayer Hall at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, for the 52nd annual commemoration of the Gibbs-Green tragedy at Jackson State University. This event is free and open to the public. In the late hours of May…
Thee ‘STEM queen’: Upcoming JSU grad sets sights on graduate degree and prestigious Lockheed Martin internship
(JACKSON, Miss.) — After Jackson State University (JSU) senior Nia Hodges walks across the stage on Saturday with the Class of 2022, she will next pursue her Master’s of Science in data analytics and statistics at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to deciding to go to grad school, Hodges consciously weighed her options: Accept…
By any means: JSU student with hearing impairment, becomes one of the first to receive accounting degree
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Deundra Owens-Blackmon was an infant when her hearing vanished forever due to a fever, which is one reason her upcoming commencement on Saturday, April 30, is all the sweeter. She is one of the first hearing-impaired students to receive an accounting degree from the university’s College of Business. “This is a massive…
Author Kimberly D. Worthy Pens New Book to Help Those Aspiring to Land a Spot on Television
How to Develop Your YOU: A Tactical Guide and Planner to Develop You Into a Personality Fit for Non Scripted Television. Atlanta, GA, April 20, 2022 –(PR.com)– Author Kimberly D. Worthy latest book; How to Develop Your YOU: A Tactical Guide and Planner to Develop You Into a Personality Fit for Non Scripted Television, was written…
Evergreen Christian Community Church, Welcomes Pastor Carl M. Bickham, Jr.
Evergreen Christian Community Church (EC³), a nondenominational church in Brandon, MS, is pleased to invite you to the “Church Celebration & Pastor Installation Service” for Pastor Carl M. and First Lady Octavia Bickham, Jr. scheduled to be held on May 1, 2022 at 1 pm. (Southern Laced) Brandon, Mississippi – Evergreen Christian Community Church (EC³)…
JSUNAA Blue Tie Gala will honor JSU legends, provide student scholarships
Jackson State University’s National Alumni Association (JSUNAA) is hosting its fifth Blue Tie Gala at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson. The red carpet fundraising event will recognize 15 JSU legends, and 30 students will receive scholarships to attend JSU, ranked in the top five of STEM HBCUs….
JSU partners with UMMC to give high school students a pathway to medicine
(JACKSON, Miss.) — On Saturday, March 5, up to 100 Mississippi high school students filled Jackson State University’s College Science Engineering and Technology building for the Exploring Healthcare Pathways Impact the Race Program. The one-day event is held on participating college campuses throughout the state and allows students to engage and learn about the various…
Thirteen JSU students selected for Nissan and Black Automotive Media Group internship
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Thirteen students from Jackson State University were chosen to engage in a 10-week apprenticeship program comprised of virtual training and mentoring sessions known as The Driving Force (TDF). The initiative sprung from a partnership between Nissan and the Black Automotive Group (BAMG) and gives students real-world journalism experience within the automotive industry. “The…
JSU journalism and media studies major lands coveted internship with WLBT
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University junior Mia Pettigrew has secured not one but two internships this spring semester. She is sharpening her media skills working with WLBT, the local NBC-affiliated television news station, and Nissan/the Black Automotive Media Group. Pettigrew said she was especially shocked to receive an internship from WLBT. The journalism and…
JSU alum helps launch world’s most powerful telescope that could unlock mysteries of life
(JACKSON, Miss.) — If intelligent life is discovered on another planet, JSU can boast that it played a significant role because one of its alums recently helped launch the world’s most powerful telescope that can peer back 13.5 billion years — well before humans populated the Earth. The joy of being part of the team…
Help JSUNAA March to One Million in Scholarships
WILL YOU HELP ME REACH MY GOAL? Dear Alumni and Friends, I’m serving as an Honorary Chair for the Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Inc.’s (JSUNAA) “THEE Blue Tie Scholarship and Recognition Gala” for April 9, 2022. The goal is to raise $1 million for the endowed scholarship. This scholarship will support into perpetuity,…
Jackson State University announces president and dean’s list for fall 2021
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University (JSU) has over 1400 students who have made the President’s List or Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. The President’s List is composed of students who, during a regular semester, complete a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours with a semester grade point average of 4.00. The Dean’s List…
A COLLECTIVE OF BLACK WOMEN LEADERS CELEBRATE AND CONGRATULATE JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON ON HISTORIC NOMINATION TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT AND ANNOUNCE EFFORT TO SUPPORT HER
Representing millions of women across America, leaders of Black women’s organizations and networks form The Black Women’s Leadership Collective (BWLC) to leverage their collective power in support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination. (Black PR Wire) Washington, DC – Today leaders of national Black women’s organizations and networks celebrated and congratulated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson…
JSU’s Almesha Campbell Named AUTM Board Chair-Elect
Jackson, MS – AUTM, a global nonprofit whose members support the commercialization of academic research, welcomed Almesha L. Campbell, Ph.D., as AUTM chair-elect, the first Black person to serve on the Board, and as chair-elect. Campbell is assistant vice president for Research and Economic Development at Jackson State University (JSU) and previously served on the…
JSU’s Assistant Provost receives IHL diversity award
(JACKSON, Miss.) — State higher education officials have honored ConSandra McNeil, Ph.D., assistant provost and professor of sociology at Jackson State University, for her efforts in advancing diversity and encouraging understanding and respect. The Mississippi Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning recognized her Thursday, Feb. 17. “I am grateful to President…
NEVER WHISPER JUSTICE AND OLD SPICE PARTNER ON BLACK BOYS
Film Featured at Brand Storytelling 2022 A Sanctioned Event of Sundance Film Festival Partnership Extends Beyond Documentary and Will Provide Free Digital Learning Course to 200K+ Students, 400+ School Districts, and 7,000+ Teachers Nationwide February 16, 2022 06:38 PM Eastern Standard Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Never Whisper Justice, Old Spice, and Stride, Inc. are teaming up…
Jackson State University Football Day at the Capitol: State, local leaders join fans in salute to SWAC champions
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Mississippi state legislators assembled inside the Senate and House chambers and outside on the Capitol steps Tuesday to salute Jackson State University football, which earned the 2021 SWAC Championship under head Coach Deion “Prime” Sanders. The SWAC championship football team and coaches were greeted by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker…
Jackson State University alumna named director of the Economic Mobility Project launched by Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University alumna Kristen Broady, Ph.D., was named the director of the Economic Mobility Project launched by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The Project aims to advance research on the economic prospects of Americans, with a particular focus on barriers faced by those with low incomes. “I am thrilled to…
Governor Reeves Appoints JSU Alum to State Board of Accountancy
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University’s Annette K. Pridgen, Ph.D., has been appointed by Gov. Tate Reeves to represent the 3rd Congressional District for the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy. The five-year appointment began on Jan. 1, 2022, and ends on Dec. 31, 2027. “I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on…
Jackson State University VP/Athletic Director Ashley Robinson receives 2022 Visit Jackson Tourism Visionary Award
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University Vice President and Athletics Director Ashley Robinson has been named the 2022 Tourism Visionary Award recipient by Visit Jackson, the organization’s highest industry achievement. The award recognizes industry partners who navigate new standards of involvement and cooperation to develop Jackson’s tourism future. “It’s an honor to receive this recognition,”…
TRAYVON: TEN YEARS LATER — A Mother’s Essay from Sybrina Fulton Now Available from Amazon Original Stories
Ten years after the tragic killing of her 17-year-old son Trayvon Martin, Sybrina Fulton reflects on her grief, anger, and hope in the wake of a single unforgivable moment—and why she advocates for positive social change February 01, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon Original Stories, an imprint of Amazon Publishing, announced…
Hundreds of Vehicles Lined up for Miles for JSU’s Bi-annual Crop Drop Giveaway
(JACKSON, Miss.) — On Saturday, vehicles lined up before 6 a.m. for the bi-annual Crop Drop giveaway sponsored by Jackson State University’s Center for Community Engagement and Society of Saint Andrew. Volunteers filled nearly 1,000 bags with sweet potatoes, cabbage, onions and canned goods. Numerous cars and community members were on the scene to grab…
Founder of SHEEN Magazine & Co-Founder of Chapman Products Company Featured in Vogue Magazine
Fountain Inn, SC, January 26, 2022 –(PR.com)– Founder of SHEEN Magazine and co-founder of Chapman, Products Inc. Mrs. Kimberly M. Chapman has a lot to celebrate. She is a “Black Doll” featured in the prestigious Vogue Magazine. Possessing the perfect combination of beauty, ambition, and intelligence, Chapman, amongst many, was selected by The Black Doll…
Principal and Author Lakeasha Williams releases children’s book for young girls of color
In 1960 cameras shined on brown girl, Ruby Bridges, as the first African American child to initiate desegregation in schools. Almost 70 years later, Lakeasha Williams echoes that shine, in schools and beyond, with the release of the instant bestseller SHINE ON, BROWN GIRL. In her new children’s book, Williams introduces the world to Layla,…