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by Aron Smith Jackson State University senior Johnathan Johnson achieved a milestone many may only dream about. The computer science [...]
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Jackson State University (JSU) has been recognized for having some of the best professors in Mississippi, according to Niche, the [...]
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By William H. Kelly III (JACKSON, Miss.) – Jackson State University is proud to launch its groundbreaking anti-vape campaign in [...]
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Jackson State University (JSU) proudly announces its historic recognition as the recipient of the prestigious Founders Award from the National [...]
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JSU STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-2026: JACKSON STATE ELEVATE
The new Jackson State University strategic plan details how our university will meet the global challenges and expectations that are inherent in the changing landscape of higher education, and it serves as the roadmap for the University’s prioritizations, decisions, and resources, and for advancing Jackson State University as a recognized leader in higher education.
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