College of Education and Tom Joyner partnership could possibly increase STEM educators throughout state The College of Education and Human Development at Jackson State University recently partnered with the Tom Joyner Foundation and its Teacher Quality Initiative. The TQI, as it is known, could help increase the number of STEM educators in high-need school districtsREAD MORE
By RACHEL JAMES-TERRY JSU faculty, staff and students dressed in their most fly black-and-white duds for a fashion-inspired Cruella DeVille theme of the day during the university’s fashion week. Each day of the Feb 24-27 event carried a different theme as the university kicked off the first of what will be a bi-annual student-led celebration.READ MORE
Jones to wipe out health disparities throughout the Mississippi Delta Graduating master’s student Kierra Jones wants to return to the Mississippi Delta as a physician because she’s seen how a lack of education impacts the health of many people, and two scholarships totaling $41,000 annually will help her achieve that goal. Jones, a native ofREAD MORE
Pierce developed an innovative straw that successfully filters lead LaMonté Pierce is a JSU graduate student studying technology education in JSU’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology. His Cleanstraww has captured the attention of Walmart, which has offered Pierce a vendor contract. (Photo by Charles A. Smith/JSU) Jackson State University student LaMonté Pierce, 36, hasREAD MORE
New Orleans artist introduces ‘We Thee Culture’ at grand re-opening of campus art gallery JSU student artist Kalin Norman presented his debut exhibition through a PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘We Thee Culture’ during the grand re-opening of Gallery One. Students also painted on the walls creating three murals which were showcased during this event. The creativeREAD MORE
Ikem named as new dean for the College of Business The Division of Academic Affairs has announced Dr. Fidelis Ikem as the new dean of the College of Business at JSU. Prior to joining Jackson State, Ikem was dean and full professor in the College of Business at Central State University. “I am delighted toREAD MORE
