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By Rachel James-Terry Jackson State University has added two dynamic literary talents to its Department of English and Modern Languages: [...]
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By Rachel James-Terry Jackson State University’s Dr. Ebony Lumumba, chair of the Department of English and Modern Languages, has been [...]
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Jackson State University has named Arianna C. Stokes, Ph.D. as the Deputy Transformation Officer in the Office of the President. [...]
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By Rachel James-Terry Jackson State University (JSU) proudly partnered with the Farish Forward Festival and Expo (FFFE); a two-day event [...]
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JSU STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-2026: JACKSON STATE ELEVATE
The new Jackson State University strategic plan details how our university will meet the global challenges and expectations that are inherent in the changing landscape of higher education, and it serves as the roadmap for the University’s prioritizations, decisions, and resources, and for advancing Jackson State University as a recognized leader in higher education.
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