Ms. Laura McDavitt has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Connect 2 Educate, and has also contributed to the 2017 Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy,and Governance with a piece titled "The Poor and Social Policy." Congratulations, Ms. McDavitt!  Read More

Our chair, Dr. Mark G. Henderson, has been named 2016's "Hometown Hero" by Visit Jackson for his outstanding contribution to the travel and tourism industry in Jackson.Read More

Professor Yolanda Williams will be doing some off-campus summer work this month, as she directs "Steel Magnolias" at the Central Players Community Theatre in Madison. The show runs from June 16th to June 19th, and details can be found by clicking the poster above. Good luck, Ms. Williams!Read More

Our own Dr. Nadia Bodie-Smith has earned promotion and tenure, beginning this Fall. Congratulations to Associate Professor Bodie-Smith! Recently voted most outstanding faculty in the Department of Speech and Theatre at Jackson State University, Dr. Nadia Bodie-Smith is an Assistant Professor of Theatre and Coordinator of Theatre Studies in the Department of Speech & Theatre. She...Read More

Congratulations to our Department Chair, Dr. Mark G. Henderson, on his 20th year of service at JSU! Dr. Henderson has been the chair of our department for the last three years, and has lead in scholarship giving, student advisement and teaching, and his work with the MADDRAMA Performance Troupe. Thank you, Dr. Henderson!Read More

Professor Prince Duren recently completed a week-long fellowship as part of the Southern Writers' Project at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. The week ended with a three-day festival May 6th through 8th, during which several new plays were workshoppped, including Prince's own "Caught in the Net." Congratulations, Professor Duren!Read More

Auditions for The WIZ will be held on Wednesday, April 27th at 4pm in the Rose McCoy Auditorium. The play, which will be performed this fall, is directed by Dr. Nadia Bodie-Smith. As the show is a musical, students should be prepared to act, sing, and dance!Read More

Theatre seniors (with Dr. Nadia Bodie-Smith) at the Spring Commencement on April 23rd, where First Lady Michelle Obama delivered an amazing speech. Congratulations, Seniors! Do Us Proud!   Read More

Seniors Charence Higgins and Keith Kennard (with Technical Director and Theatre Professor James Pettis) prepare for their Senior Play Productions. Charence Higgins directed "Rabbit Hole" and Keith Kennard directed "The Brothers Size".    Read More

Theatre Students' Induction Ceremony for Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Dramatic Fraternity Tau cast. Monday Feb. 15th in Rose McCoy Lobby. This was an important step in their careers. Congratulations!Read More