The JSU entry to create an on-campus organic farm run by students to provide food for the community didn’t place in the top three awards of the Challenge. But the business, named Mississippi Urban Organics LLC, will continue, said the group’s faculty advisor Dr. Kenneth Russ. “We’re looking at areas (on campus) for a pilot […]
Jackson State University’s College of Business has earned reaccreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for an additional five years. Globally, only five percent of all business schools are accredited by AACSB International. (continue reading)
After a seven-year hiatus, JSU’s new interim provost Dr. Alisa Mosley returns to the urban campus just as the institution undergoes a rigorous reaccreditation process and amid a pandemic that has halted business as usual. But she’s ready for the challenge. (continue reading)
Thomas Hudson, acting president of JSU, accepted a $25,000 pledge from Dr. Rhonda Fulgham, on Friday, establishing the Eric Lucas Endowed Scholarship. The fund is named for Fulgham’s nephew, who transitioned unexpectedly in 2018. To date, she has donated $10,000 toward her objective. (continue reading)
Ozie B. Ratcliff named director of financial aid. As director of financial aid, Ozie B. Ratcliff will oversee the financial aid team, including processing, budgeting, awards, FAFSA verification, and loan certification for college-related programs. Ratcliff holds a Bachelor of Administration in accounting from JSU. (continue reading)
Jackson State alumna Carlyn Hicks has been temporarily appointed by Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph as a special judge for the Hinds County Court. The appointment is due to the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Melvin V. Priester, Sr. (continue reading)
“I’ve always known I wanted to be in the golf industry, but I just didn’t know how to actually get into the golf industry,” says Tasita Garcia, PGA WORKS fellow. “I had no idea where to start.” (continue reading)
Cortez “Tez” Bryant, Co-CEO of The Blueprint Group, will teach the ins and outs of the entertainment business Oct. 5 – Nov. 20 at his alma mater, Jackson State University, during a Careers in Music course. (continue reading)
College of Business welcomes Simmons and Didia as new faculty members (continue reading)
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced Dr. Fidelis Ikem as the new Dean of the College of Business at JSU. Prior to joining Jackson State, Ikem was dean and full professor in the College of Business at Central State University. (read more)
On the first day of orientation, Gabrielle Lyles was astounded as one of the managing directors for the Division of Internal Audit at The Goldman Sachs Group elucidated to the newest group of interns, “It is harder to get into Goldman Sachs than it is to get into Harvard itself.” (read more)