May 15, 2026
On This Day in 1970: Two Young Black Men Were Killed at Jackson State
(AURN News) — On May 15, 1970, a horrific tragedy unfolded at Jackson State College in Mississippi. Just 10 days after the…
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November 21, 2023
Marcus L. Thompson Has Been Appointed As 13th President of Jackson State University
In a significant move for Mississippi’s higher education landscape, officials have designated a new president for Jackson State University, the state’s largest…
October 17, 2023
Jackson State University Halts Classes After Fatal On-Campus Shooting
On Oct. 16, Jackson State University suspended classes after a student was fatally shot on campus. Jaylen Burns, a 21-year-old industrial technology…