JSU alumnae Katina Rankin is an Emmy-nominated television news anchor and now achildren’s book author. Katina Rankin is co-anchor of Local 24 News weekdays at 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 10:00pm and the CW30 News at 9:00pm. "Up North, Down South", is a new children's book by Katina Rankin that addresses still- too-common misconceptions about the south. "Up North, Down...Read More

Ronnika Antoinette Joyner (Ronnika Ann), owner of iGN Public Relations & Co. has dedicated her life towards helping others through Communications and Public Relations. With @iGNPR business going into its 5th year, Ronnika Ann, has proven to be the leader and visionary of every campaign she touches; she spearheads strategic campaigns and develops goals for each...Read More

Dr. Earlexia Montoya Norwood is a Tiger bred graduate from the W.E.B DuBois Honors College of Jackson State University (JSU), born in Jackson, MS. She is grateful to, and honors Dr. Maria L.A. Harvey for recruiting her for the inaugural class of the JSU Honor's Program in 1980. Currently, Dr. Norwood is serving as the...Read More

Tangelia Kelly, native of Brandon, MS, is the daughter of Will Kelly, Jr. and Gwendolyn Harvey-Kelly. She’s currently a marketing specialist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She received her Marketing degree from Jackson State University in 2004, her Master's in Business Administration from Belhaven University in 2006, and with plans of becoming a...Read More

Mrs. Sandra Hodge has been the leader for JSU’s Division of Institutional Advancement and Development Foundation since March 2016. Since joining the cabinet, Hodge’s leadership and professionalism have proven to be effective as she has assisted JSU with funding, resources and various growth opportunities. Prior to joining JSU, Mrs. Hodge served as the Chief Executive...Read More

Mrs. Obama was awarded an honorary doctorate degree before delivering her keynote address at Jackson State University’s 139th Spring Commencement ceremony in April 2016. Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American lawyer and writer who was the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She is married to the 44th President of...Read More