The mission of the Jackson State University Department of Journalism and Media Studies is to educate and train students interested in multimedia journalism, media production, and integrated marketing communications. The department is dedicated to the development of journalists and media professionals who demonstrate accuracy, fairness and technological competence.
Elayne H. Anthony, Ph.D.
Department Chair & Professor
Phone: 601.979.2151
Email: elayne.h.anthony@jsums.edu
Location: e-Center
Li-jing Arthur Chang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Phone: 601.979.1351
Email: li-jing.a.chang@jsums.edu
Location: e-Center
Nathan A. Towery, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Phone: 601.979.2481
Email: Nathan.a.towery@jsums.edu
Location: e-Center
Jessica F. Love, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Phone: 601.979.8696
Email: Jessica.f.love@jsums.edu
Location: e-Center
Don Spann, M.S.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Phone: 601.979.2881
Email: don.spann@jsums.edu
Location: e-Center
Ashley F. G. Norwood, M.A.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Phone: 601.979.6338
Email: Ashley.f.norwood@jsums.edu
Location: e-Center
Anthony Dean
General Manager, WJSU-FM, TheSipp
Phone: 601.979.8672
Email: anthony.dean@jsums.edu
Location: e-Center
Shannon Tatum, M.S.
Student Publications Manager
Phone: 601.979.2082
Email: shannon.d.tatum@jsums.edu
Location: JSU Main Campus
Pervis Parker
General Manager, JSUTV
Phone: 601.979.2533
Email: j00091014@jsums.edu
Location: e-Center
JaTonya Jones
Executive Administrative Assistant
Phone: 601.979.2151
Email: j00669918@jsums.edu
Location: e-Center
Patricia Roby
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 601.979.2151
Email: j00793462@jsums.edu
Location: e-Center
Dale Morris
WJSU Assistant Station Manager/Engineer
Andrew Quinn
JSUTV Assistant Manager/Production Manager
Eduard Bishop
JSUTV/Sales
Meredith Hairston
WJSU Content Manager
Deshun Nace
WJSU Music Manager
Adjunct Faculty
Edwin Cheshire, J.D.
Shannon Tatum, M.S.
Wilton Jackson
Kachelle Pratcher
PERSONNEL
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979- 2151. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES
