Jackson State University’s College of Business announces the creation of the William “Bill” Cooley Fund to honor the namesake’s years of service as a former dean of the college and acknowledge his continued support.
![Dr. William “Bill” Cooley is professor emeritus of management at JSU and chairman emeritus of Systems Electro Coating, Systems Consultants Associates and Systems IT.](https://www.jsumsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cooley-Screen2-258x300.png)
The college has received nearly$20,000 in gifts and pledges for student scholarships and programs in support of the endowment. A campaign to buttress the fund-raising effort will kick off at 7:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 23, in the Penguin with “Coffee with the Champ,” followed by “Breakfast for a Champion” at 8:15 a.m. in the JSU Student Center. Read more…