Mrs. Candace Brown and Mrs. Laura McDavitt were selected to participate in Jackson State University’s Course Redesign with Blackboard 9 Project in July conducted by The Center for Distance Learning and Instructional Technology. The project is designed to redesign selected classes allowing them to be offered to students online in the fall of 2012. The...Read More

Visiting Assistant Professor and Interim Technical Director Patrick Benton spent most of June brushing up his scenic painting skills at Cobalt Studios in White Lake, NY. Cobalt Studios is known throughout the entertainment industry for sending productive and skillful graduates into the workforce as professional scenic artists. Some of the topics covered in the intensive...Read More

Theatre faculty Yolanda Williams was selected to participate in the Young Leaders of Color program to attend the Theatre Communications Group (TCG) National Conference in Boston from June 20-24, 2012. “An independent selection panel comprised of theatre professionals from across the country carefully reviewed each nomination and application and spent a great deal of time...Read More

Adjunct instructor and resident scenic and lighting designer Patrick Benton recently joined the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT). Mr. Benton says “I’m very happy to be a member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology. USITT has served design, production and technology professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industry since 1960. Many...Read More

JSU Student Saint Ranson is featured in a JSU advertising banner at Jackson-Evers International Airport. Congratulations, Saint!Read More

Financing our lives is a challenge, financing our lives while going to college is even more of a challenge. As a Speech Communication instructor at Jackson State University I have an opportunity to listen too many of my student’s challenges, hopes and dreams. Some of the best speeches come from the fabric of their daily...Read More

Mrs. Nadia Bodie-Smith has been named as the Department of Speech and Theatre’s Outstanding Faculty Member for 2012. Mrs. Bodie-Smith’s Bio: Nadia Bodie-Smith holds a B.A. in Music/Vocal Performance from Florida Memorial University and a M.A. in Theatre Arts from Bowling Green State University. She is currently completing a Ph.D. in Fine arts with emphasis...Read More

The National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts convened in Dallas, TX March 14-17, 2012 for its annual conference. Represenetatives from over 20 HBCU’s were in attendance. Dr. Mark G. Henderson, Interim Chair in the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre at Jackson State University, took the helm as the organization’s 32nd president. At JSU,...Read More

JSU Department of Speech and Theatre students received several honors and at the 2012 NADSA Conference in Dallas, TX. The conference was held at The Black Academy of Arts & Letters (TBAAL) on March 14th-17th. The honors are:  Event Rating Student   Reader’s Theatre Superior James Lehaman (Director)  Dramatic Monologue Superior Jasmine Neal  Duo-Acting Excellent Delbert...Read More

MADDRAMA, the department’s touring performance troupe, has earned “Good Showing” honors from the Jackson Free Press in their “Best of Jackson” Community article. A link to the article can be found below. Congratulations, MADDRAMA Members! JFP Article LinkRead More