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The 2018 Fall Commencement

The 2018 Fall Commencement was held at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center, on December 7, 2018.

Eight PhD and eight MPPA (MPA) students received their degrees during the ceremony.

PhD: Dr. Shannon D. Anderson (Advisor: Professor Ester Stokes), Dr. Felicia V. Caples (Advisor: Professor Gloria Billingsley), Dr. Kelsi A. Gilleylen-Hoggins (Advisor: Professor Chester Robinson), Dr. Cassandra L. Hawkins-Winder (Advisor: Professor Jae-Young Ko), Dr. Debra A. Monroe-Lax (Advisor: Professor Jae-Young Ko), Dr. Ivan S. Ozherelev (Advisor: Professor Gloria Billingsley), Dr. Jacqueline Sullivan (Advisor: Professor Johnny Gilleylen, Sr.), and Dr. Zameshia Williams (Advisor: Professor Johnny Gilleylen, Sr.).

MPPA (MPA): Mr. Justin D. Haralson, Mr. Demetrius M. Hayes, Ms. Tiffany D. Jackson, Ms. Shelia Malone, Ms. Theresa L. Ramos, Mr. Darrick D. Rawlings, Ms. Kesia M. Readus, and Mr. Charles A. Smith

(From left: Dr. Cassandra L. Hawkins-Wilder, Dr. Shannon D. Anderson, Professor Ester Stokes, Dr. Felicia V. Caples, Dr. Kelsi A. Gilleylen-Hoggins, Dr. Zameshia Williams, Professor Johnny Gilleylen, Sr., and Professor Jae-Young Ko) 

(From left: Professor Jae-Young Ko, Professor Gloria Billingsley, Mr. Demetrius Hayles (in front), Mr. Darrick D. Rawlings, Mr. Justin D. Haralson, Professor Ester Stokes, Ms. Shelia Malone, and Professor Johnny Gilleylen, Sr.) 

Congratulations to all of the graduates!!! 

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🎉 Celebrating 50 Years 🎉

The Department of Public Policy and Administration at
Jackson State University is celebrating the
50th Anniversary of the Master of Public Policy & Administration Program.

We are hosting our first celebratory event with a reception on
October 10, 2025 on the first floor at the
Jackson State University Downtown Location,
101 W. Pearl Street, Jackson, MS.

Program Alums and current students are invited to attend but must RSVP as space is limited.
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