Department of Urban and Regional Planning Jackson State University

This tiger, Adetokunbo "Toks" Omishakin, M.A., is blazing trails in the state of California as he was selected by the Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency. Making history continues to be our habit among the graduates of the department of urban and regional planning at Jackson State University.

Everyone say congrats to Adetokunbo “Toks” Omishakin! California Govenor Gavin Newsom recently appointed Omishakin Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA).

Omishakin, 44, makes history as the first African American to serve in that cabinet-level position responsible for overseeing all state agencies that regulate and support transportation and administer services related to the sector.

Congratulations to Fallon Victoria, DURP Ph.D. student, as being highlighted for the Women's History Month Profile. She is truly a trailblazer and helps
to lead the way for women in the field of urban planning.

Women's History Month Profile: Fallon Victoria March 31, 2022 1400 John R. Lynch St. | Jackson, MS 39206 US This email was sent to . To ensure that you continue receiving our emails, please add us to your address book or safe list. manage your preferences ( #) opt out ( #) using TrueRemove(r). Got this as a forward? Sign up (https://app.e2ma.net/a...

JSU Severe Weather Alert Update: Severe weather is predicted to reach the Jackson Metro area by Wednesday afternoon, which may include flash flooding, damaging wind, and severe thunderstorms. Classes will be held virtually for the day. Non-essential staff are expected to work from home beginning at 12 pm CDT on Wednesday. If you have not been deemed as essential by your supervisor, please vacate for your safety.

Dining services will be available from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Heritage Dining Hall.

The Legacy Food Court and Starbucks will be closed today.

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Congratulations to DURP alumna, Dr. Mercy Nguavese Shenge, on her new academic position as assistant professor of urban studies at Coppin State University in Baltimore, MD.

Dr. Shenge is excited about mentoring upcoming professionals who will create liveable spaces and bring positive changes to communities.

The Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Jackson State University is proud of our alumnus, Dr. Gary Crosby. He has made notable Black History to recognize.

- Dr. Gary B. Crosby is the first man and African American to lead Saint Elizabeth University in its 121-year history.

Happy Birthday to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! JSU will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of .

What will you do to honor and celebrate Dr. King's legacy?

In light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, further compounded by the Omicron variant, we are making adjustments to the start of the Spring 2022 semester. Click here for details
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The Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Jackson State University is proud of these newly minted scholars. They are each destined to do great things in their respective communities!

Urban planning is what we do well!

The recent investiture of President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., of Jackson State University featured several days of engaging campus activities. On one of those days, a new activity was introduced highlighting an Inauguration Research Symposium where faculty, staff, and students could showcase their cutting-edge research.

Dr. Berneece Herbert, Department of Urban and Regional Planning chair and associate professor, along with Jeran Herbert and Tabaris Smith, DURP Ph.D. students, submitted a poster discussing their research. The title of the poster was "Perspectives on Community Wellbeing in an Urban Environment: Challenges and opportunities for the City of Jackson."

Shown left to right on the photo: Dr. Berneece Herbert and Dr. Talya D. Thomas, DURP associate professor