Jackson State University

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1. Official University Site: Jackson State University
2. Location Website: Jackson
3. Graduate School Website: Graduate Studies
4. Official Athletic Site: Jackson State University Tigers
5. Wikipedia: Jackson State University
6. Princeton Review: Jackson State University
7. College Merchandise/Store: Jackson State University bookstore

Jackson State University News and Articles

• Official Site: News

Jackson State University Basics

• Founded: 1877
• Faculty: 450
• Enrollment: 8,351

Jackson State University Leadership

• President: Ronald Mason, Jr.
  • 2000-present: President 

Jackson State University Notable Alumni

• Walter Payton, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame  
• Rod Paige Former Secretary of Education
• Tonea Stewart Actress
• Cassandra Wilson Jazz singer
• Lem Barney Former Detroit Lions player
• Harold Jackson Former NFL player
• Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd Former MLB player
• Bennie Thompson Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Studying at Jackson State University

• Official Site: College of Business
• Official Site: College of Education & Human Development
• Official Site: College of Liberal Arts
• Official Site: College of Public Service
• Official Site: College of Science, Engineering and Technology
• Official Site: Graduate School

Prospective Students for Jackson State University

• Official Site: Admssions
• Official Site: Prospective students
• Official Site: Housing

Visiting Jackson State University

Jackson State University Hotels

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• Choice Hotels: Quality Inn & Suites
• Priceline: Hotels Near Jackson State University

Jackson State University Restaurants

• Visit Jackson: Jackson dining
• Jackson Free Press: JFP Menus

Jackson State University Transportation

• Official Site: Directions  
• Transit: JATRAN
• Airport: Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

Jackson State University Student Life

• Official Site: Student organizations
• Official Site: Campus Union
• Official Site: JSU RecServices

Jackson State University Student Media

• Newspaper: The Blue and White Flash  
• Radio: WJSU

Jackson State University Timeline

• 1877: Founded as Natchez Seminary
• 1899: Became Jackson College
• 1940: Became a state teachers college
• 1956: Became Jackson State College
• 1974: Gained university status

Jackson State University Sports Teams

• Official Athletic Site: Jackson State Tigers
• Official Site: Football
• Official Site: Men's Basketball
• Official Site: Women's Basketball
• Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference