The History Department at Mississippi State University invites undergraduate scholars to submit papers for the ninth annual Symposium for History Undergraduate Research (SHUR). The symposium, "Looking Back to the Future: Examining the Anomalies of the Past," will provide students with the opportunity to present their research in the format of an academic history conference and...Read More

Reporter Destiny Alexander describes Banks', long-time visiting professor in the DPH and active JSU alumni, work with Rev. Eddie Carthans to bring new economic and educational opportunities to Holmes County.  "We want a brighter future for all residents there and will promote education as a major means for achieving economic growth and prosperity throughout Holmes County,”...Read More

Jackson State University’s Margaret Walker Center has received a $300,000 grant from the NoVo Foundation to work with young women of color throughout the South in conjunction with Natalie Collier and the Lighthouse project. Founded by a gift from businessman Warren Buffett, the NoVo Foundation – “Novo” the latin word that can mean to make anew, refresh, revive, change,...Read More