Tag: Jackson State University
Jackson State University Opens New Veterans Center
The director of the new Veterans Center is Timothy Abram, who won a Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm and is now studying for a doctorate in educational leadership.
Six African Americans Taking on New Roles in Higher Education Administration
Stephen McDaniel, Remica Bingham-Risher, Blane Harding, Loretta Moore, A. Benjamin Spencer, and Latanya Walker are the appointees.
Jackson State Freshmen to Receive Free iPads
The Apple devices will be integrated into the first-year curriculum and will save students money by allowing them to purchase electronic textbooks.
Ten African Americans Named to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Carlton Brown, Gerald Coleman, Kimberly Hilliard, Tijuana Hudson, Sheilah Vance, Vanidy Bailey, Patric Simon, Kevin Banks, Ron Price, and Ruffin Bell are all taking on new roles.
HBCU Choir Sets Schedule and Names Conductors
The 105 Voices of History National Choir is made up of one student from each of 105 historically Black colleges and universities.
Five African Americans Named to Top Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Keith W. McIntosh, Shakeela J. Hunter, Wanda S. Mitchell, Sharon T. Stoddard, and Deborah F. Dent will be assuming new duties.
Call Me MISTER Program Expanding to Mississippi
Originating at Clemson University in 2000, the goal of the program is to place more male teachers from diverse backgrounds into the nation's classrooms.
Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Eight African Americans With New Administrative Duties in Higher Education
The new appointees are Fran Scarlett, Sheneka Williams, Kimberly Andrews, Gwendolyn Caples, Patricia Brewer Hairston, Courtney Davenport, Dwayne White, and Tammy Brooks.
Three HBCUs Awarded Materials Research Grant Programs From the National Science Foundation
Howard University, Jackson State University, and Norfolk State University will receive five-year grants to conduct materials research and education programs.
Five African Americans Taking on New Duties in Higher Education
Deborah Buchanan, Earl Wright II, Edward Adams Jr., Harold Tate, and Stephanie Chatman are all taking on new assignments.
Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Remembering the Tragic Shooting at Jackson State
The tragedy at Kent State is embedded in America's collective memory but another shooting incident 11 days later at historically Black Jackson State University in Mississippi has not received the same level of attention from historians. A new documentary video seeks to fill the void.
Jackson State University Alumni Donations Set a Record
The campaign started six months ago with the goal of raising $1 million for the university but the goal was more than doubled.
Mississippi’s HBCUs Handed a New Recruiting Tool
The state legislature recently passed a bill that would allow public universities in the state to seek a waiver allowing them to offer in-state tuition rates to some students from other states.
Notable Appointments of African Americans in Higher Education
Mark Henderson, Andrea Ferguson and Sheila Johnson-Willis are named to new posts.
Two African Americans Named to Administrative Posts in Higher Education
William Broussard was named athletics director at Southern University and Shanda Lewis Cargile is the new EEO officer at Jackson State University.
Professor Dollye Robinson Honored for 60 Years of Service to Jackson State University
The university has bestowed the title of dean emerita on Dr. Robinson who first joined the music department faculty in 1952.
A Trio of African Americans Receive Awards
Kendra Preer, Ron Thomas, and Lisa Jackson are the honorees.
Seven African Americans Who Will Be Taking on New Duties
Here is news of seven new appointments of African Americans to posts in the academic arena.
Bus Tour for Diversity In Medicine to Stop at Five HBCUs
At each school visited, about 150 students will participate in a full-day program where they will learn how to succeed in pursuing a medical career.
New University Positions for a Half Dozen African Americans
Here is news of six African Americans who are assuming new duties in higher education.
New Posts in Higher Education for Three African Americans
Maria Baxter-Nuamah, Stephen Ekunwe, and Aunjanue Ellis have received appointments.
Notable Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants won by historically black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Jackson State Professor Wins Role on a New Television Series
Yohance Myles will appear in at least 11 episodes in a series on the USA Network.
The National Yo-Yo Champ Is a Student at an HBCU
Harold Owens III, a native of Indiana, is a student at Jackson State University in Mississippi.
In Memoriam: Rose Embly McCoy (1914-2011)
She served on the Jackson State University faculty for more than 35 years.
Grants and Gifts
This week’s grants to HBCUs or for programs relating to African Americans.
Grants and Gifts
This week's grants to HBCUs or for programs relating to African Americans.
Jackson State University Opens Commercial Art Gallery
The gallery will feature local and national artists and works from the university's permanent collection.
Mark G. Hardy Named Provost at Jackson State University
Dr. Hardy has been serving as dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Jackson State.
Two African-American Women Join the Predominantly Male Club of Athletics Directors at Division I Universities
Nationwide less than 10 percent of all athletic directors at the NCAA's Division I colleges and universities are women. But recently two historically black universities named women to lead their athletics programs.
