Jackson State University News

The state college is taking no position on whether it supports Governor Barbour's proposed merger of the state's three historically black universities.

Several hundred students, alumni and supporters of the state's three public, historically black universities gathered at the Capitol steps in Jackson this afternoon to protest the proposed merger of the three schools.

A big part of Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour's budget plan involves closing down a bunch of HBCUs, consolidating them with Jackson State University.

Local legislators took shots at Gov. Haley Barbour with one senator saying even the governor doesn't like the budget he proposed for 2010-11. Five lawmakers met at the Mississippi Engineering Society's monthly meeting Thursday at the South Mississippi Electric Power Association building on Mississippi 42.

Haley Barbour's plan to merge Mississippi's three historically black universities has created a tense atmosphere in a state saddled with a violent civil rights past and a decades-long legal battle over the historic underfunding of those schools.

Gov. Haley Barbour's plan to merge Mississippi's three historically black universities has created a tense atmosphere in a state saddled with a violent civil rights past and a decades-long legal battle over the historic underfunding of those schools.

Mississippi governor Haley Barbour proposes to consolidate the state's three Historically Black Colleges and Universities into a single school.

Jackson State University has joined a national research consortium that has received a $7.5 million grant to aid nationwide biomedical research.

A Jackson State University professor is seeking $1 million, arguing she was denied tenure and a related salary increase because of her gender then retaliated against after complaining.

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour said Monday the state should consider merging some of its universities to save money.

She was burned on more than 40 percent of her body in a terrible crash a year ago.

Jackson State University prepares for budget cuts. They are expected to be announced next week.

It's Homecoming time, and as usual, Jackson State University has thrown a week-long party! Saturday morning, thousands lined the streets of Jackson for the Homecoming Parade.

Andrew Lewis was a fourth-grader at Isable Elementary School in 1983 when he was formally introduced to music.

Bands, fans and alumni came from as far away as Chicago and Detroit for Jackson State University's big homecoming weekend.

Mistletoe Marketplace, through Saturday at the Mississippi Trade Mart, offers a ton of merry merchants for shoppers' pleasure.

Newly appointed Hinds County Circuit Judge Malcolm Harrison took the oath of office Friday during a ceremony at the Hinds County Courthouse in Jackson.

State higher education officials say they will form a team to raise funds for a private endowment that benefits Mississippi's three historically black universities.

A $150 million Jackson State University development project is continuing around two residents who refuse to sell their properties.

She's been called a gospel music icon, and today you'll get to see her perform in Jackson.