Jackson State University has always held a special place in the heart of Lauren Morris-Miller.  Beginning at a young age, Lauren developed a strong love for her Dear Ole College Home as she witnessed her aunts and uncle graduate – Dr. Sophia Leggett (’86 and ’88), Jacqueline M. Hatchett (’91), Danderia S. Trotter (’94), and...Read More

Attorney, Jamita Elmore Gilleylen is a graduate of Jackson State University where she received her B.A. in Political Science in 2008 and her Juris Doctorate in 2011 from Southern University Law Center. She started her own law practice in 2014.  When starting her practice, she kept in mind a quotation that she often heard from a...Read More

Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, a Terry, Miss. native, is the Vice President and Chief of Staff for Jackson State University. In addition to her role of supporting the President, she provides oversight of the Department of Public Safety, Title III, Student Affairs, Internal Audit, and Government Relations. She gained valuable experience in higher and secondary education,...Read More

A native of Kosciusko, Mississippi, Miss Jerbrina L. Johnson,  is the daughter of James and Everlena Johnson and currently a resident of  Atlanta, Georgia.  Upon completion of her course of study at Jackson State University with a B.A. in Political Science/Pre-Law (Magna Cum Laude, 2002), Miss Johnson earned a Juris Doctorate in 2005 at The...Read More

A proud native of the oldest city on the Mississippi River (Natchez), Ethel Loraine Green Lee is a founding member of the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Jackson State University (JSU) National Alumni Association.  She remains active and supportive on a financial, civic and professional level.  She truly tries to exemplify “Thee I Love.”  Her...Read More

Guyna G. Johnson’s love for Jackson State University started while growing up in Clarksdale, MS. Both of her parents, Walter L. and Dorothy Madlock Johnson graduated from JSU (’66, ’65 respectively), and Guyna proudly carried on the tradition, graduating cum laude in May 1992, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. She later earned...Read More