Jackson State University Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/jackson-state-university/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:17:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 Jackson State University Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/jackson-state-university/ 32 32 235275373 HBCU Professor Elected President of Southern Political Science Association https://hbcubuzz.com/104808/hbcu-professor-elected-president-of-southern-political-science-association/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104808/hbcu-professor-elected-president-of-southern-political-science-association/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104808 Dr. Byron D’Andra Orey, a political science professor at Jackson State University, has been elected president of the Southern Political Science Association. In his new role, Orey now leads one of the nation’s oldest and largest political science organizations. “Being elected president of the is a profound honor that reflects the trust and confidence my […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104808/hbcu-professor-elected-president-of-southern-political-science-association/feed/ 0 104808 HBCU Celebrates Athletic Achievements at Annual Capitol Day Event https://hbcubuzz.com/104748/hbcu-celebrates-athletic-achievements-at-annual-capitol-day-event/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104748/hbcu-celebrates-athletic-achievements-at-annual-capitol-day-event/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104748 Jackson State University alumni and student-athletes gathered at the Mississippi State Capitol for the yearly JSU Day at the Capitol event. Lawmakers recognized the university’s recent achievements, including winning the national football championship and progress in other programs. During the event, Senator Sollie. Norwood (D), a JSU alumnus, introduced JSU football, softball, and tennis team […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104748/hbcu-celebrates-athletic-achievements-at-annual-capitol-day-event/feed/ 0 104748 Angel Jackson: First HBCU Player in Athletes Unlimited Pro League https://hbcubuzz.com/104534/angel-jackson-first-hbcu-player-in-athletes-unlimited-pro-league/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104534/angel-jackson-first-hbcu-player-in-athletes-unlimited-pro-league/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104534 In a groundbreaking move for representation, Angel Jackson, a former star at Jackson State University, has signed with Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball. This accomplishment makes her the first player from a historically Black college or university to compete in the league’s four-season history. With AU’s fourth season underway from Feb. 5 to March 2, 2025, […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104534/angel-jackson-first-hbcu-player-in-athletes-unlimited-pro-league/feed/ 0 104534 HBCU Student Earns Prestigious Honors in Classical Music https://hbcubuzz.com/104471/hbcu-student-earns-prestigious-honors-in-classical-music/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104471/hbcu-student-earns-prestigious-honors-in-classical-music/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104471 Jackson State University sophomore Josiah Osula is making waves in the classical music scene. Recently, he earned two prominent honors that underscore his exceptional talent and dedication. The Dallas native was awarded the $1,500 James Miles Musical Innovation Grant from the Black Violin Foundation, Inc., and triumphed in the statewide Music Teachers National Association competition […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104471/hbcu-student-earns-prestigious-honors-in-classical-music/feed/ 0 104471 Lane College Welcomes Stanley Conner as New Head Football Coach https://hbcubuzz.com/104445/lane-college-welcomes-stanley-conner-as-new-head-football-coach/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104445/lane-college-welcomes-stanley-conner-as-new-head-football-coach/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:06:09 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104445 Lane College has officially appointed Stanley Conner as its new head football coach. With an impressive 30-year coaching career, Conner is poised to lead the team into a new era of competitiveness and success. An official press conference held on Feb. 6 in Kirkendoll Hall introduced Conner to the Lane community, where he expressed his […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104445/lane-college-welcomes-stanley-conner-as-new-head-football-coach/feed/ 0 104445 Last Call for Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship Applications: Deadline Approaching https://hbcubuzz.com/104393/last-call-for-taste-of-tomorrow-scholarship-applications-deadline-approachin/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104393/last-call-for-taste-of-tomorrow-scholarship-applications-deadline-approachin/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104393 As the February 10 deadline approaches, students are encouraged to apply for the Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship powered by the PepsiCo Foundation! Interested students should be current sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time at one of the following institutions for the upcoming academic year: Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104393/last-call-for-taste-of-tomorrow-scholarship-applications-deadline-approachin/feed/ 0 104393 Lawmaker Proposes New Athletic Facility for HBCU Amid Stadium Debate https://hbcubuzz.com/104205/lawmaker-proposes-new-athletic-facility-for-hbcu-amid-stadium-debate/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104205/lawmaker-proposes-new-athletic-facility-for-hbcu-amid-stadium-debate/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:42:52 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104205 In a move that would elevate the athletic experience at Jackson State University, Representative Robert L. Johnson III (D-District 94) recently introduced legislation calling for the construction of a new multipurpose athletic facility for the university. The proposal, which could allocate up to $40 million from state funds, aims to provide JSU with upgraded facilities […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104205/lawmaker-proposes-new-athletic-facility-for-hbcu-amid-stadium-debate/feed/ 0 104205 Bennie Thompson Awarded Presidential Citizens Medal for Lifetime of Service https://hbcubuzz.com/104022/bennie-thompson-awarded-presidential-citizens-medal-as-a-testament-to-a-lifetime-of-service/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104022/bennie-thompson-awarded-presidential-citizens-medal-as-a-testament-to-a-lifetime-of-service/#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104022 In a historic ceremony on Thursday, President Joe Biden awarded Congressman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., with the prestigious Presidential Citizens Medal, recognizing his exceptional contributions to American democracy over his more than 30-year tenure in Congress. The award comes just days before the end of Biden’s term on Jan. 20. Thompson, who is also an alumnus […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104022/bennie-thompson-awarded-presidential-citizens-medal-as-a-testament-to-a-lifetime-of-service/feed/ 0 104022 DeSean Jackson Recruits HBCU Champion Kobe Boykin https://hbcubuzz.com/103963/desean-jackson-recruits-hbcu-champion-kobe-boykin/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103963/desean-jackson-recruits-hbcu-champion-kobe-boykin/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:30:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103963 Delaware State University’s newly appointed head football coach, DeSean Jackson, is already making headlines in the recruiting landscape by securing his first commitment from running back Kobe Boykin, a standout from Jackson State University and the reigning 2024 HBCU National Champions. Jackson, who officially took on the head coaching role on Friday, quickly connected with […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103963/desean-jackson-recruits-hbcu-champion-kobe-boykin/feed/ 0 103963 The Next Generation: Trayvis Hunter Receives First College Offer from HBCU https://hbcubuzz.com/103762/the-next-generation-trayvis-hunter-receives-first-college-offer-from-hbcu/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103762/the-next-generation-trayvis-hunter-receives-first-college-offer-from-hbcu/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103762 In a thrilling continuation of the Hunter family legacy in college football, Trayvis Hunter, the younger brother of Colorado standout and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, has secured his first scholarship offer from Tennessee State University. The news arrived on social media, marking a significant milestone for the talented sophomore wide receiver from Effingham County […]

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