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07/29/2026

: At Jackson State University, young Black men are empowered to become tomorrow’s leaders—grounded in professionalism, strengthened by character and integrity, and committed to serving their communities.

JSU continues to cultivate men of excellence who are prepared to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

06/27/2026

: JSU Family, have a great weekend 🔥

06/23/2026

: DETROIT, MI - Wayne State University and Jackson State University leaders, alumni, faculty, staff and students came together recently for the second JSU-WSU Academic Pathways Collaboration Breakfast, a gathering focused on expanding opportunities for JSU students to pursue graduate, professional, research and clinical experiences at Wayne State.

Provost Preselfannie McDaniels of Jackson State, WSU Provost Keith Whitfield and JSU President Denise Gregory. Wayne State University and Jackson State University leaders, alumni, faculty, ...

06/13/2026

: Jackson State University is hosting the Mississippi AI Collaborative Southern Spark Conference, a two-day event featuring panels, workshops, and breakout sessions focused on artificial intelligence.

https://www.wapt.com/article/jackson-state-hosts-ai-conference-a-first-for-the-southern-us/71573791

06/09/2026

GREENSBORO – North Carolina A&T head volleyball coach Hal Clifton announced the hiring of Alexis Williams as an assistant coach for the program on Tuesday.

06/05/2026

: Be sure to catch Tre Terry (JSU c/o 2014) in the hit new movie, Scary Movie 6! 🔥

05/29/2026

: Congratulations, Dr. Jones!

More good news! The UL Lafayette School of Music and UL Bands would like to welcome Dr. Kelvin Jones as our interim Director of Bands for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Dr. Jones is an active educator, conductor, musician, drill designer, and music arranger for music programs across the country, with degrees from Jackson State University and Louisiana State University. He has conducted and performed internationally in Europe and South America and is in demand as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the US at both state and regional levels. He also serves as an Educational Consultant with Conn Selmer’s Division of Education, an instructor at the Smith-Walbridge Drum Major Clinic held in Charleston, Illinois, and in numerous capacities within the College Band Directors National Association. He is published in the Instrumentalist magazine and the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jones to the UL music family!

05/22/2026

: Jackson State family, have a great weekend 🔥

05/22/2026

: Jackson State University sprinter Sedgwrick Pitts Jr. has qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships' first round, scheduled for May 27-30 in Lexington, Kentucky.

https://spotonmississippi.com/ms-sports/937007/jackson-states-pitts-jr-qualifies-for-ncaa.html

05/22/2026

: The Albany State University Foundation has appointed Dr. W. Anthony Neal as Executive Director, bringing more than two decades of advancement and nonprofit executive leadership experience in higher education. He holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Jackson State University.

https://natlawreview.com/press-releases/albany-state-university-foundation-appoints-dr-w-anthony-neal-executive