Ja’el “The Great” Roberson is a professor, life coach, and dynamic motivational speaker who is passionate about spreading the message that “You are Perfect for Your Purpose.”  Ja’el The Great’s passion for life and quest for excellence has propelled her to great levels of personal success. She honed her craft as a life coach and...Read More

Torrence Mayfield was chosen as the new police chief for the town of Edwards. Chief Mayfield will head the force that will serve the more than 700 residents in the town. The 45-year-old Chicago has been in law enforcement for over a decade. Chief Mayfield oversees a seven member department.  Read More

1.) Do you feel like being Miss Pre-alumni Council has helped you transition into being Miss JSU? Absolutely!  The connections and networking that I have been able to do as Miss Pre-Alumni have been invaluable.  Being Miss Pre-Alumni Council has not only brought me closer to my peers within the organization, it has also taught...Read More

Carlyn Hicks, a senior staff attorney and director of the Parent Representation program for Mission First Legal Aid Clinic in Jackson was the recipient of the National Child Advocacy Award from the ABA’s Young Lawyers Division. Founded in 1878, the American Bar Association seeks to improve the administration of justice, accredit law schools and establish...Read More

Jackson State University alum Dathan Thigpen captured the top prize on Season 8 of BET’s All-Star “Sunday Best” during the reality Gospel singing competition that aired Aug. 30. Thigpen captured the crown after the show’s judges had selected him as one of three finalists. Host Kirk Franklin said millions of votes were cast, with Thigpen...Read More

Jackson State University President Carolyn W. Meyers announces that Dana A. Brown will serve as the University’s interim Chief Financial Officer. She will oversee a range of administrative and business operations that support the University’s academic mission. Brown has more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, investment and internal controls. “Dana has...Read More

Hentz-Polk grew up in the delta of northern Mississippi, the subject of her memoir, Memories of the Mississippi Delta, 2nd Ed. (248pp. including a picture gallery). It covers the history-making 1950s and 60s, her childhood and teenage years in Lambert and Marks, and adult life in Columbus, Ohio. Throughout her life, she played many roles—from...Read More

When Clinton, Mississippi native Kendra Lewis first joined the Pre-alumni council in 2014, she immediately knew that being more than just a member in the organization was in her near future. After being voted President by the members of the student organization for the 2015-2016 academic year, Ms. Lewis understood that her aspiration to become...Read More

On Wednesday, March 4th, Jackson State, Alcorn State and MS Valley State supporters cohesively stood on the steps of the Mississippi State Capitol for HBU Unity Day. HBU alumni along with members of the black caucus gathered in an effort to request additional financial support equal to that of other state funded universities in Mississippi....Read More