JSU has a million reasons to celebrate! The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has donated a whopping $1 million to establish a scholarship for high-achieving students in need (with preference given to those pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines). 📰 | bit.ly/4aPUWFK

Happy Higher Education Day, everyone! Today, let us celebrate the power of higher education and the unique experience at Jackson State University. Together, we are shaping the future, one student at a time. jsums.edu #HigherEducationDay #TheeILove #JacksonStateU

Lots of fun learning today with the ExxonMobil-TAPIA STEM Camp at Jackson State U.. More fun tomorrow…

On Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, join us for the investiture of President Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D. (@JSUPrez13).

JSU is so honored to have hosted the phenomenal Malinda Williams and the Arise and Shine Foundation staff. Each person involved curated a wonderful environment for women of HBCUs to thrive and blossom into the change agents they were born to be. 📰 | bit.ly/4cc6HaV

#JSUCares: Jackson State University hosting STEM Camp for high school students around the metro area.

One of my first initiatives as JSU president was bringing Rice University’s award-winning Tapia STEM camp to 55+ Jackson metro area high school students! This week, they explored using CO2 to create a healthier environment. Thank you to all who made it happen!

The First-Gen Scholars program is one example of the work being done at Jackson State U. to help #firstgen succeed. Read about their efforts in this #FirstScholarsNetwork blog at bit.ly/3KsSf24.

Tiger Nation! Our very own Sonny Thee Tiger is competing in HBCU Buzz's Top HBCU Mascots Poll, and he needs your votes to win. Vote now at bit.ly/45s3CkQ

Inventors. Educators. NBA sports analysts. Celebrity Hairstylists. Even comedy writers for the Emmys. These are just some of the successful professions Tiger alumni go on to enjoy after graduating from JSU. Here's how we do it. ➡️ jsums.edu/about/why-jsu/

Campers in the JSU Catherine Coleman Literary Arts, Food, and Justice Summer Program explored southern literary, food, and Native American culture. #JSUNews bit.ly/4bgHCe5

Dr. Denise Jones Gregory has been named the new Provost at Jackson State University! With over 20 years of higher education experience and a fierce love for JSU, Dr. Gregory is poised to take Academic Affairs and Jackson State to new heights. 📰 | bit.ly/3KFuDr8

Jackson State is proud to be the first HBCU to implement a groundbreaking student loan repayment program, designed to close the teacher gap in Mississippi AND help our graduates become debt-free! bit.ly/4eoPwEK

JSU students secure second place and a $5,000 prize in a national competition with their AI-powered hair care line business model, competing against 23 teams. 📰| bit.ly/3Xuimh5

#JSUAlums - Congrats Jhai! On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council confirmed the mayor's choice of Jhai Keeton as director of the city's Planning and Development Department! Among his degrees, Keeton earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting from JSU.

If you’re mixing fun in the 🌞 with some classes on the side this summer, be sure to reach out to your school’s aid office!

Dr. Jonas Vanderbilt Jr. has been named the new Vice President of Student Affairs at Jackson State University. With more than 18 years of higher education experience, Dr. Vanderbilt is committed to creating an ..... bit.ly/3xw9f4M

Jackson State U. President @JSUPrez13 Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D., continues to fortify his administrative team by making essential executive cabinet appointments. bit.ly/3KX4AvZ

Former Jackson State University football star and current defensive end for the Detroit Lions, James Houston IV, recently hosted his Summer Youth Football Camp 2024 at JSU!

Jackson State U. launched a pioneering Loan Repayment Assistance Program to combat the Mississippi teacher shortage. Read more: bit.ly/4et2Acd #MovingMSForward #Teachers